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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-22
NEW CHARTER LAW
To EDRAF TED SOON
COMMITTEE OF LEAGUE OF NUM-.
CAPABILITIES WILL MEET EAR
LY IN JANUARY.

Not until after Jan. will the com.
mittee appointed from the League OF
municipalities TO draft a general char
ter amendment law meet to begin its
labors. 1t is likely. therefore. that
the committees bill will not pass the
legislature I'm time for any great
amount OF charter patching to be
done In Detroit In time for a vote OF
the electors in April.
at may be held by the supreme
court that cities may get new charters
only by amendment OF the existing
charters" says p. J. NJ. Hally, one of
the members OF the league commit
tee In that case. an entirely new
charter could still be submitted, how
ever. as an amendment TO the entire
old charter"
The elective charter revision com.
mission plan is favored by several
members OF the committee which will
draw up the bill.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-22
WANT BIDS ASKED
ON CITY FUNERALS
UNDERTAKES CHARGE POOR
COMMISSION WITH EAvoRIT-
ISM-HAllY TO DECIDE.

The legal question as To whether
the poor commission must advertise
for bids for public burials was referred
TO the corporation counsel, Tuesday
morning. after session OF the coun-
ell ways and means committee. Four
undertakers had sent protest 10 tho
council. claiming that favoritism is
shown in continuing the contract Of
Undertaken John w. Nancy without
advertising for new bids.
Secretary Prenzlauer, OF the poor
commission, declared that bidding on
burials has been a farce, there being
no guarantee that the lowest bidder
would give the INDECENT poor proper
and respectful burial. Rather than
take chances on poor service. the
board preferred to continue its con-
tract
That's right, we don't want a city
undertaken who would cut man g
legs off to make him fl small cas-
ket." declared Aid Tossy.
Prenzlauer declared that poor fam
lilies now get burials free from the
city which would cost $40 according
10 the ordinary scale o: undertakers'
prices. but which thee ity gets at a
rate of $40 or less.
With No. | funerals, the undertake
or furnishes a cab for relatives while
the utterly friendless, who have no
relatives TO accompany them to the
grave. get a No. funeral, which
means only hearse.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-22
WITNESS RELATES
HOW RIDERS BURN
FISH DOCKS
He WAS COMPELLED TO FURNISH
OIL TO POUR ON THEM-RlD-
ERS GAVE HIM SEVERE WHIP
PING FOR THREAT.

UNION CITY, Tenn, Dec. a.
John Shaw. the proprietor of store
in the Reelfoot lake district. was the
first witness today In the trial OF the
alleged night riders.
He told how the riders forced him
TO furnish them With Oil La pour on tho
fish docks when they were burned and
related how. when he announced his
intention OF going before the grand
jury to testify against. them. they
took him out one night and admins
tered severe whipping.
Martin Leonard and Mrs. Martin
Leonard testified In regard 10 the burn
ing OF the fish docks and gave the
names OF some Of the night riders
present at that time. but these did not
include any of the defendants. Fred
Burdick was the next witness. He
gave testimony as 10 the destruction
Of the docks and identified Sam Apple
white, one of the defendants, as hav-
Ing been present on that occasion.
Bob Edwards, % years old, next
took the stand He testified that he
was present at meeting OF night
riders and was given a mask and
told 10 get a gun. He was afterwards
To go on raid. but he, with one or
two others, refused and laying down
their masks, went home.
Edwards gave the names OF num-
Der OF men who attended the meeting,
among them being Arthur Cloar, one
of the defendants.
Robert Green testified that he was
notified one day 10 meet the night
riders In a field al night. He went TO
the place indicated and then saw Al
thur Cloar. a defendant and others.
The object OF the meeting was not
made known to those In attendance
beyond the statement that II was for
the purpose OF giving orders to two
men. Witness was given mask and
after remaining half an hour talking
together the party dispersed after
being told that none but those
who were "nervy" were wanted in the
organization. r.
The soldiers. with rifles, were again
on duty in the court room and about
the court house today. The prisoners.
handcuffed in pairs. had an additional
guard of one soldier to each prisoner.
Judge Jones announced that adjourn
ment would be taken on Thursday UNI
til Saturday.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-22
". c. BROWN HEADS
n. !. CENTRAL
LINES
PRESIDENT NEWMAN RETiRES
AFTER ACTIVE LIFE IN RAIL
ROAD WoRLD-BRoWN is Full
~ QUALIFIED FOR WORK.

NEW YORK, Dec. 22.-Having, az
he expressed 1t, spent 40 years in the
railroad business, the last year as
president NJ the New York Central
lines, and therefore entitled TO have
some fun President We Il Newman
rendered his resignation TO the board
Of directors at their meeting today.
effect Feb. LIST
w &. Brown, senior first vice pres
ident. was chosen president to sue
coed Mr.. Newman.
Ii has been known in railroad cir
cles for a number OF months that Mr.
Newman wanted to be relieved OF the
active duties as president OF the road,
and so far as possible these duties
have been reduced from time to time
and placed on the shoulders of Mr.
Brown. who was looked upon by the
railroad interests az his logical sue
cessOr.
More than year ago Mr.. Newman
rendered his resignation to the board
of directors, but at their earnest re-
quest. it WAS withdrawn.
II had not been definitely decided
today whether or not Presluent New
man would relinquish his duties as
n director in the Vanderbilt lines,
though II was thought probable by
some that he would continue 10 act
as director for a short time, at least
since the burden OF president had
been removed
Mr. Brown has long been the active
vice president In the New York Cen
trail lines He has been a warm friend
of the employees and has frequently
shown his desire that railroad en-
ployes should be better paid. He
has been actively identified in many
that have resulted In the
betterment Of the condition of the
workingmen of the New York Central
lines from the track hands up.
He has also been a strong believer
in the advancement of freight rates,
because he felt the railroads were
not earning enough on their invest
ments considering the tmodern de.
for improvements.
Mr.. Brown began his career at the
bottom Of the railroad Ladder as did
President Newman. He WAS born 81
years ago In Herkimer county.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-22
Got Any Old LAeu
Pooksi Take En-
Around to Pat Hally

That the members OF the city's le-
gal department may have opportunity
TO work nights and Sundays, and also
that they may be able TO give legal
opinions off-hand without having to
send a weary messenger away over
to the county building to borrow the
proper textbooks. the city r. going TO
start law library OF its own.
Corporation Counsel Hally VIII have
$500 10 spend right away Tor the pur'
pose of buying up law books and he
will have to hunt bargains and pick
up a few dog-eared copies TO get all
the printed legal knowledge required
for that money. The money will be
Tuesday nigh and Hal
ly will then hold daily levees for book
agents and begin junkets To the old
book stands
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-22
MANDELL UPHELD
BY HIGHER COURT
IN A.O.U.W. CASE
MEMBERS NOT INDIVIDUALLY
LIABLE FOR OBLIGATIONS OF
ORDER, BUT MUST PAY LAST
ASSESSMENT.

An important decision OF Judge Man
dell, affecting every member OF the A.
o. u. w, which several months ago
became insolvent and was placed in
the hands OF n receiver, has been con-
firmed by the supreme court.
The receivers. George Latham and
James s. Swan, discovered deficit OF
$l6S,00 and Judge Mandell held that
there was no individual liability, there
fore, the sum could not be collected
from the members. Jessie and Eva
Faurot. beneficiaries under the policy
OF John Nj. Faurot, appealed from this
decision TO the supreme court. The
cupreme court agrees with Judge Man
dell, but holds that the last assess
ment, made just before the order
went into the receivers hands. should
be paid, and leaves with Judge Man
dell tod irect how the money shall be
collected The assessment is a small
one, running from 50 cents To $3.50
for each member Ii Ii not likely this
assessment will ever be collected
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-22
JUDGE RELEASES
/. OPTION v|0LAT0RS

PONTIAC. Mich. Dee 22.-Charles
Belts, soft drink emporium proprie
tor, and Henry Thomas. proprietor o.
the Hodges house. were released from
jail today by Circuit Judge Smith.
Both were charged with violating the
local option law Belts was sentenced
10 60 days on Nov. 49, aad Thomas
was sentenced 10 20 days on Dec. Z.
Judge Smith explained his action by
SAYING that these two men were the
only ones Of a large number OF local
option violators. who pleaded guilty,
to bc sent 10 iail Both prisoners
paid their fines and made written
promises not TO engage again in the
liquor traffic. Belts also promised to
leave the city.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-22

FLUSHING, n. Y. Dec. 22.--John
c. Stevens. of Flushing. who testified
at the trial OF L. Jenkins Hams today.
dealt the defense severe blow. Ste
vens said that during his talk with
Thornton Hams following the shooting
OF VIM. Il. Annis by Capt Hams. and
after he (Stevens) remarked that diff
ferences should be settled with fists
not guns, the defendant replied:
81 guess you were not born H.
America. My brother Is an army OFF
Ger, and this is the way we. settle
things in the army. / came down here
TO protect by brother and / was pre-
pared To shoot anybody who inter
fered."
Stevens said he was In his boat
about Is feet from the float at the time
of the shooting. There was a distinct
interval between the first and second
shot. he declared. He heard five shots
in all.
when landed on the float" he
continued, II saw n man standing
about five feet from the edge Of the
float brandishing a revolver and heard
him say The first man to move Is
dead man. or words To that effect"
Stevens then pointed to Thornton as
the man In question. While the de-
PENDANT smiled he made notes for his
counsel. Mcintyre made hard fight
10 have this testimony stricken out
but Justice Crane ruled against him.
Morrill, l.. Downs. a member OF the
Bayside Yacht club. and an eye-wit
ness OF the shooting, was called by
District Attorney Darrin as the first
witness Of the day.
Following the shooting. Downs said
he rushed to the float and asked who
did IL. Some one pointed to Capt
Hams and Thornton, with revolver
in his hand said, presumably TO the
witness stand back, this is Job
for the police"
Downs then asked thornton who be
was, and was told Captain Hams"
whereupon the real captain called out
NO, lam Captain Hams and he is
my brother"
Downs then told OF calling upon the
defendant to- surrender his gun and
of gaining possession Of the weapon.
His account of this differed IN 70
! important particular from that OF 9TH
er witnesses.
Under cross-eXamination Downs
corroborated fully Mcintyre = conten-
ton that Thornton Hams twice CAN
ed for the police Immediately after
the shooting. other Witnesses OF the
state had denied this and the defense
appeared pleased with Downs admis-
sions.
Were there any womer on the
| dock"
II saw none
| This was The first veilei denial or
Mrs. Annis' story. While Mcintyre
did not inquire for her name. II was
Ievidcnt that he put the question to
ltrv 10 break the widows narrative.
Thornton J. Hams. on trial for COM
iplicity IN The murder OF VIM. T.. HunIs.
WHO wa shot 10 death by Capt. Peter
|C Hams at the Nayside Yacht club Oh
.Au. 10 last, was no longer the man
cf steel nerves. smiling, anahle, even
ggv. today when ne was led into the
Flushing courtroom. where sat the 10
mon who mus' decide whether he IL
to 90 free serve a prison term. or die
i0 rho electric chair ar Sing Sing
Tho testimony given by Mrs Helene
r. AunIs widow OF the victim or the
6Continu~d On Page Four)
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-22
AGED Man Walks From
the Far West With But
Seven Cents in Ills Pocket

FLINT. Mich. Dec. 22.-tSpeciaD
Starting from Spokane, Wash. June
with but seven cents in his pockets.
James Erwin, 6s years old, reached
Flint today on his way to his home in
Ottawa, Canada, having walked all
hut seventy miles OF the distance. He
slept outdoors every night but seven
since he started. Erwin said he used
all his money in the west to care for
a son who died later
The man cried when the officers
made up purse al the, Jail to take
him home. To spend Christmas with
two wealthy brothers.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-22
TO MAKE STRONGER
CHARGE AGAINST BANKER

JACKSON, Mich. Dec 22.-(Spe.
cialJ-Assistant Prosecuting Attor.
ney Reese goes TO Lansint tomorrow
at the request o. the attotney.gcner-
al TO confer in regard t. making a.
new and stronger complaint against
Banker Burletson. " is claimed he
has evidence OF making a false report
to the state department On which t
is easier 10 convict
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-22
JUSTICE PROBES
RAILWAY WRECK

An inquest TO fix the blame for the
wreck on the Detroit & Toledo Shore
line near River Rouge bridge on
Tuesday. Dec. 10, when Engineer
August Van Clan, OF Toledo, was kill
ed, opened before Justice Burke, in
River Rouge. Tuesday morning. The
wreck occurred at the crossing OF the
Michigan Central. when the Grand
Trunk freight attempted to run past
the interlocking device, which railway
men say was set against the train.
An assistant from the prosecutor )
ONCE is looking after the interests OF
the people. and attorneys were pres
ent for the railways.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-22
Reseues stock From currie Firm.

Harlow p. Davock, referee in bank
ruptcy. held the first of his Monday
afternoon Cameron Currie a Co. SEES
sions this week The only petition
that came before him was that OF
Arthur Van den Berg, of Grand Rap
ids. who wanted 80 shares OF Ana
conda stock returned TO him. lie
had sent II to the brokers to be sold.
but nothing had ever been done with
H. The referee ordered the stock re.
turned to him upon paymen, OF bal.
ance OF sll which he owed the brok
ers on other deals.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-22
SUSPECT BRENNER
TO BE EXTRADITED

Herman Bremen. suspected Of be-
ing one OF the men who robbed Her
man w. Becker's fur store TWO weeks
ago, is under arrest I'm New York.
Requisition papers were taken out.
Thursday morning. and Brenner will
be brought 10 Detroit for trial The
furs. valued at 5000. were found in his
possession.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-22
G|LSEY HOUSE
IS SCORCHED

NEW YORK. Dec. 22.-Firc started
today I'm one OF the top floor suites of
the Gilsey house. one OF the most
famous of New, York's hotels.
The guests I'm the hotel were warned
of the blaze and gathered their belong
ings and fed from the rooms to the
Hotel Breslin, across the street. Tie
loss is 81 800
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-22
Schultz Can't Stand Trial.

County Physicians Grimes and sta
nleton have reported to the circuit
court that they have examined Joseph
Schultz, charged with the murder of
Alton Cameron. ard find that he is in
M, condition. by reason of weak
heart. TO stand trial, Schultz has al
ready passed through tow trials. the
nry disagreeing each time. He has
hsen out on bail for some time.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-22
SIX LIVES ARE
LOST IN STORM

CROOK HAVEN. Ireland, Dec. %.
Six lives were lost today in the
wreck of the British steamer Irada.
when she was driven ashore by "A
furious gale upon Mizzen Head. II
was feared that the entire crew would
be lost. but sixty-fve men were able
to get ashore.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-22
WITNESS DEALS 4
BLOW TO HAMS
DEFENSE
HE RELATES HOW DEFENDANT
TALKED IN COMMANDING
ToNE-PRosecUToR is Show
ING THAT BROTHER WAS SANE
BOSTON, Dec. p, - Mrs.
ID Claudia Libbey Hams. the

hCo OANt itts Anis
ID Claudia Libbey Hams, the
beautiful young wife OF Capt.
Peter G. Hams. who shot and
killed VIM. f. Annis at the Bay
side Yacht club last August. is in
Jersey City, where she Is within
call as a witness in the trial OF
Thornton Hams at Flushing.
charged with completely In the
crime.
Before dawn last Saturday
morning Mrs. Hams left the
home OF her parents at Win
throp in company with a strange
man. This man had come from
New York and stayed over night
at the Hotel Essex in Boston.
He went TO Winthrop and
escorted the young woman To
the South station In this city
AID they left together for New
York.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-22
.H|BBLER CASE
WIPED OFF SLATE

Assistant Prosecutor Louis McClear
Iate Monday afternoon made a motion
before Judge Connolly for the entering
of an order OF nole prosequi in the
conspiracy case against Frank IS.
Hibbler. charged with conspiracy with
former Police Captain Frank A. New
berry to compound a felony In col'
nection with the Delray police scandal.
This formally wipes the case off the
docket.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-22
Nic0ragudn Is 10
VuIt His sod Friend
BiR' TAFT, He SayJ

NEW YORK Dec. CLEARING
message for Presidcnt-elect Taft Trim
dad AacayA Nicaraguan Acohsul-gen-
,fal 90 the Philippines, and his wife.
arrived in New York today from the
West Indies and South American
ports
The cousulgeneral refused 20 dis
cuss the message, declaring Il was
confidential Re said he was going
Ia. deliver h.. and that he would take
advantage OF the opportunity 70 pay
hts respects 10 mis- old friend Bill"
~ was Mr.. Taft's interpreter when
nc was running the affairs OF the
philippines he said. ''and we are
good friends
Nltcr delivering the message. he Is
tu return by way of Europe, practical-
rs makiHg-a tour ~ the world.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-22
Mr.. Lemon Was Handed One.

w. Y. Lemon hotel keeper at No.
2152 JeffersoD-ave., was handed one.
he alleges. by man giving the name
of John Brown few days ago. In
consequence he secured warrant IN
police court. Tuesday. charging Brown
with the larceny OF $40 by conversion.
Brown was boarder in the hotel. AMI
Lemon says he gave, him $40 To take
to the bank for him. Brown. II Is
charged. disappeared with the money
and has not been seen since.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-22

one yenr ngo todayi Maximum tenn
perntuTe. 3Oi minimum 2|' mean, 2~i
aIoudN with 90 zach Of rata ia the
evening,
tfOf ID. an.
.t...od., ty,brrI,,. 20 Monro~
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-22
THE WEATHER

Detroit and vicinity Tuesday night
snd Wednesday parity cloud,i NOT
much change In &c 3prrhturei fresh va
riabIe winds.
Lower NIchIgani Fair tonight aud
Wednesday, warmer la north portion
tonightt fresh southwest, shifuPS 10
,xest winds.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-22
Alexander. UubrcIts. "a MOnrO-
II sur for property.

NROCTON. Mass. Doc -2--Nrs.
Carrie NAV Small is planning a sui.
for The possession of large amount
OF real estate m The heart OF New
yorr CITY most of which has been
held for many years bv Or Trinity
church corporation She claims her
mother and sisters are th only heirs
20 the estate
n involves several millions Her
attorney SAYS she has besu offered
$50 500 to drop the suit
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-22
STATE EMPLOYEES
GET THEIR PAY

LANSING, Mich. Dec. 22.-(Spe.
cial)-State officials and employees
here were paid off today soi the first
time In six weeks. Judges of the
supreme court drew about $3.50 each;
Gov. Warner. s4S9.04. and the $1,000
a year. clerks sl22.36 for six weeks.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-22
Pioneer EIcs.

CARLETON. Mich. Dec. 22-(Spe.
cial Charles Mallett, one Of tho
oldest pioneers of New Boston, died
here last night. aged 20 years
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-22
ChrIs,mn. Turk,y Frrr

with every mans suit or ovcrCost.
Prices SO 60 So Christmas Tfps-
sweater coat. bath robe. sotok iug
jacket. nee kwrar, gloves. suspoudsrs.
fur cap, hat fancy vest John e. Hare
c., 52-5i NonrOe.avo,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-22
Jackson Man a Bankrupt

Charles .Brokaw. Of Jackson has
eled a petition in bankruptcy. giyibs,
his debts as s6.6Si
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-22
rop,tD or sale

~ Now going on topeu evenings.
An Ideal Christmas gift.
Taughlin Fountain Pen
zIi5 GrisYold-st., opp. City hall
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-22
FORCED OFT SALE

Vow going on topen evningsb.
An IDEAL Christmas gift.
iaughlin Fountain Fen
80 Grlswold-st. opp. CITY hall,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-22

The steps downward are So MANY
and so small that men seldom reCUg
nize the grade.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-22

shoulders above AL others-Ssrchs
Beer. Phone Main ale for q casa.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-22

Samson" noveIization OF
the play now running at the Cri-
terion thester.1 New York, by
Henri Bernstein, author OF Tine
Thief" and Israel" published
by permission Of Charles From.
mani. by Joseph o'Brien. will
begin as a serial IN The Times
b Thursday. Dec. % Don't fail
TO Get the first number.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-22

Job Printing done right. Times Pript-
L. c. = SnDA A~oA S1nAAA 2sa&
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-12-22

unInIA 1I.MrLnATI re
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-13
INTERNATIONAL
POSTAL UNION
MONUMENT AT BERNE NEARING
COMPLETION.

Berne, Switzerland. April 10
The granite shaft in commemoration
OF the inaueuration OF .ha univcr-
sal postal pnion is gradually ncar-
ing completion at Berne, where the
first congress met The symbolical
group which is TO crown the monu-
ment is nearius completion at the
hands OF NJ dc Saint-Marccaux and
his assistants The design repre-
sents a terrestrial globe. with FIVE fe-
male figures symbolical or the FIVE
divisions of the world, Europe. Afri-
ca, Asia. North America and South
America. The globe rests on a ped
estal formed Of a drapcd figure rep
resenting the city OF 3erne. The
clay model Of the group is almost
finished.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-13
TO PREVENT STOCK WATERING.

Washington. April l3 "A bill has
been introduced in the house Of rep
resentatives by Congressman Esch,
OF Wisconsin. which provides that no
Interstate railroad shall. after 1t has
been in operation for one year, is
sue any stock. bonds. notes or other
instruments of Indebtedness except
when necessary for the acquisition
OF property for improvements and
betterments. The bill prohibits the
payment OF dividends IN anything
but cash, and also the requirement
OF control OF interest in any other
railroad corporation eVcep. to cs-
tablish by consolidation Of connect
Ing lines through transportation
route.