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The Detroit times., 1908-05-13

prosecuting attorneys ONCE through
out the inQuisition. was on hand and
conferred with the justice for a few
minutes, but that was all. They are
not through with their task, however.
There are still several minor matters
to look into and many rumors to run
down. Nearly every mail brings the
justice fresh tips, but as most OF them
are anonymous he does not give them
the credence he would otherwise. 1t
will be two or three days before the
wheels get to grinding again.
Hears Of New Graft.
Only Wednesday morning there
came TO Jeffries' ears rumors OF graft
OF a rather startling nature involving
men OF the rank and file In this In
stance, and he will probably investi-,
gate this phase of the scandal before
he Is through. As yet. however, the
story Is without confederation.
Justice Jeffries has received many
letters congratulating him on the re-
suits OF his grand jury Investigation
thus far
Police Commissioner Fred w. Smith
was arraigned before Justice Stein at
10 O'Clock Wednesday morning on the
indictment charging conspiracy To
compound felony, the charge result
ing from Justice Jeffries' grand jury
investigation OF the police depart
ments relations with Annie Smith.
the Delray resort keeper.
Smith drove to court In a big auto
mobile, accompanied by Collector OF
Customs John b. Whelan, Cameron
Currie and Police Secretary Nichols
Whelan. acting as the commissioners
attorney. waived the reading OF the In
dictment and a plea OF not guilty was
C'''ered. Examination was fixed for
%, and the commissioner was re-
d on $1,000 bail furnished BY
theron Currie.
In the maze OF testimony taken by
Justice Jeffries and Assistant Prose-
outor Louis w. McClear in their in
vestigation OF the police department
scandal one statement by Annie
Smith, the Delray resort keeper about
tContinued on Page Three.)
The Detroit times., 1908-05-13
TOM bARKWORTH'S
0N-|N-LAW AFTER
DIVORCE
CASE SUPPRESSED BUT PLAIN
TIFF Is SAID TO ALLEGE CRU.
ElTY-FATHER.l WOULD
DRIVE HIM FROM CITY.

A suppressed divorce suit was filed
Wednesday by Lloyd D. Willis against
his wife, Carolyn Willis. Mrs. Willis
Is daughter OF Thomas E. Bark
worth. the well-known Jackson attor.
ney and Democratic politician.
The details Of the case are care
fully suppressed, and Sherman d. Cal
lender attorney for the plaintiff re-
fuses to tell upon what grounds the
divorce is sought II Is believed,
though, that cruelty. manifested by
extreme jealousy will be urged. In
justice court case heard two weeks
ago. In which Willis was concerned.
II was brought out that his wife re-
fused to live outside of Jackson, and
that he was compelled to give up a
situation on that account.
To give employment to his son-in-
law In Jackson, Barkworth organized
the Willis Realty Co., keeping the
controlling interest himself. but pre-
senting Willis with over $4,000 In
treasury stock. When the break be-
tween Willis and his wife came, Bark
worth started suit In Jackson to re-
cover from Willis money he claims
Is due him. while Willis. in his an
swer. claims that the Willis Realty
Co. owes him $4,000. He obtained
an injunction from Judge Rohnert two
weeks ago. restraining the company
from selling his stock, and he now
seeks TO compel an accounting.
Barkworth Is very bitter against
his son-in-law. as is shown by letter
written by him several days ago. The
letter was written In response to a
phone message from Willis. who
suggested that they get together and
try to arrange a settlement, thus
avoiding expensive law suits. Bark
worth replied that his mind was made
up. and did not think a settlement
was possible. In the concluding par.
,sgraph Of the letter he says in ef-
feet:
Detroit Is the only place in which
Carolyn can settle. and II is my In
tention TO drive you out of that city
if have funds enough. and ! think
have"
The Detroit times., 1908-05-13
ROOSEVELT HURLS
DEFIANCE At
CON GRESS
BREAKS AWAY FROM SET SPEECH
AT RESOURCES CONFERENCE
AND THREATENS TO PERFECT
uATE INLAND WATERWAY COM
MICHIGAN Is FIRST IN RE-
SOURCE CONSERVATION.

WASHINGTON, May H.
Michigan 10 the first to start
on a plan Of conservation Of re-
sources.
At q conference between Sen.
ators Burrows and Smith; Gov.
Warner, Clifford Pinchot, nation
al forester; chas. Blair, Chase
s. Osborn. President Snyder, Of
the NJ. A. c. and Adjt. Gen.
McGurrin, the withdrawal from
homestead entry of practically
all the public lands In lower
Michigan was effected.
The scheme to make all these
lands a forestry reserve, Joined
to the agricultural lands Of the
state set aside for the same
purpose. The reserve viii be
mainly In the Tenth congress
slonaI district II is just such
q project as the gathering Of
governors 10 called to encour.
age.
The plan Of lower peninsula
reserve has. been considered
for some time by Rep. Loud.
But the project az presented
by Mr.. Blair and Mr.. Snyder
included alec an upper PENN
sufa reserve. Mr.. Osborn, who
was Invited to the conference
because Of his close knowledge
Of the upper peninsula, object
ed to this plan.
Mr.. Osborn has addressed a
letter to President Roosevelt
showing the deep interest taken
by,,Miehisan In today's assem-
bly, and indicating what he
thtnks viii! be profitable sub
leet Of attention.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-13
- ROBABLY the foremost

- ROBABLY the foremost
1 men at the national re-
sources conference at Washing
ton are four who have been Sc
lected as representing the high
est type Of the American citizen.
Had Grover Cleveland been well
enough 70 attend there would
have heen five. They are Andrew
Carnegie. VIM. ]. Bryan, John
Mitchell and James ]. Hill. The
president picked these men be-
cause he regards them as repre-
sentative American citizens Of
the highest type in civilian life.
Oddly enough, all are Democrats
"a fact that takes from the meet
ing a partisan appearance.
WASHINGTON. May 13.-President
Roosevelt hurled defiance at congress
today and breaking away from the
speech which he had prepared for de-
livery at the conference called for
the purpose Of conserving the natural
resources Of the country. he declared
with emphasis that, II congress failed
to heed his request for money to per-
petuate the inland waterways COM
mission, he would himself take steps
to perpetuate the commission. The
presidents announcement was re-
ceived with cheers by the governors
and delegates.
IL was compelled to bring this COM
mission into existence myself, said
the president. II asked congress to
appropriate a sufficient amount OF
money for that purpose. Congress
did not see At to do SO. Now | have
asked congress for sufficient sum OF
money to perpetuate the inland water
ways commission. II Congress does
not appropriate the money. | Will per-
petuate the commission myself
Cheers and Applause.
The president was interrupted by
the cheers and applause which greet.
ed his frank avowal OF defiance. Al
soon as II had subsidized the president
added
-.Of course II would be better for
congress TO act. but II 1t does not I
WILL"
The scene Of the gathering was the
east room Of the White House. Along
the east wall was combined frame
work and platform 50 feet long and
tContisued ON sevrnth PageJ.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-13
Favor Was Suspended;
Will Governor Warner
Suspend Com. Smith?

Immediately after the indict-
ment against Police Commits
sioner Smith was handed down.
Tuesday by Police Justice JEFF
fries The Times sent the fol-
lowing telegram TO Gov. War
ner, who is in Washington at
tending the congress OF govern
ors;
Hon. Fred VI. Warner,
GOVERNOR of Michigan,
Congress Of Governors,
Washington. ID. &.
Police Commissioner Smith
has been indicted On the charge
Of compromising "a felony by ne
cepting money from woman
resort keeper for police protec-
tion. 4 detective, similarly In
dicted u few days ago, was sus-
pended pending the outcome Of
his trial. VIII You suspend Po-
lice Commissioner smith pending
the outcome of his own caset
THE DETROIT TIMES.
Up to the hour OF going to
press for this edition no reply
TO this telegram has been re-
ceived from the governor.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-13
NEWSPAPERS LOSE TO
BENEFIT THE PUBLIC

WASHINGTON, May 13.--That the
newspapers OF the country have lost
money and are still losing II In several
directions In their efforts to benefit
the public. was the statement made to-
day by John Norris. business manager
of the New York Times, before the
select committee of the house now In.
vestigating the high price OF print
paper In this country.
while the cost OF newspaper living
has increased during the last few
years." said Mr.. Norris, the news.
papers have been reducing their prices
and passing the benefit along To the
public.
The only way to give us the aid
that our situation demands" he said,
us TO remove the tariff from print
paper and wood pulp" 49,
The Detroit times., 1908-05-13
PUBLIC OWNERSHIP
OF RAIL " AVS
GEORGES PLEA
"6Y HEAVENS, PEOPLE CAN RUN
THEM AS WELL AS THEY'RE
RUN Now" HE TELLS eTEH
WHOLESALERS.

Henry George, Jr., took the pro-
posed 10 per cent increase in railroad
freight rates as the text for his ad-
dress to the Wholesalers association
Wednesday noon, arguing that such
an increase would tend toward public
ownership. He was introduced by John
b. Howarth, who presided, as resi-
dent OF New York but citizen OF the
world
THE proposed increase Is a good
| thing" declared Mr.. George. Il like
| to have EN- soak II on. don't like
high railroad rates. but 1t Is the best
way TO get low freight rates. | hope
you all have 10 pay the increase
wish II were 90 per cent.
"All these things will make us think.
We have had high finance in railroads.
had watered stock. Now they tell us
that they want TO increase rates SO
as to pay reasonable dividend. On
what? On watered stock. This In
crease must be added to the price OF
goods and paid by the consumer. or
else less goods must be manufactured.
for you are not In business for your
health"
He referred to the tariff as IAN
abominable thing" and added: Il do
not know how many toes | am tread
ing on but hope 1t may be plenty"
THE tariff adds 80 10 100 per cent
TO COSTS" said Mr.. George. Every
thing that adds taxes and interferes
with production must be bad.
The question Is not whether the
public can run the railroads. BY
heavans, the railroads can be just as
we'll run by the public as they are
now. Can anybody say anything In
defense of the kind OF service We are
getting. II the public can run the
republic OF the United States. II IL
can conduct the business OF the states
and OF the cities. then II can run the
railroads.
I'VE are getting ten per cent IN
every direction. We are taxed at
every turn. 1t is not right; 1t Is not
lust. IL thwarts business"
Taking up the argument that roads
OF all kinds are public highways, he
said
Can you imagine stepping out on
street owned by somebody, street
that you had TO pay to use! Certaiu
functions OF a street We keep TOT the
public and others we grant away 10
| certain OF us, WHO gam al oo'oh'AeO'
All functions OF highway should De
public.
"Al those businesses which. In their
nature are mohopolies. should be IN
public hands.
mo not let loose talk or Socialists
confuse us. This Is a republic OF
EQUALS; its aim, to bring out our pow
ers equally"
The Rev. Frederick Edwards, OF
Milwaukee, was the second speaker
He discussed jocularly the popular no
ton that the main industry or MIL
waukee is beer and declared that only
s24 90 900 OF beer Is produced there
annually. while there Is nearly as
great a production OF leather and al.
most twice as niue hof iron and steel
manufacturers.
There is very little drunkenness
however" he stated. Il saw moro
drunks last night on my way from the
Portchartraln to the Light Guard arm
ory than I have seen In Milwaukee In
six months. I saw thre drunken men
And | was publicly solicited on the
street-in various ways"
The Detroit times., 1908-05-13

Police Capt. Frank A. Newberry, OF
the Scotch precinct, against whom
two warrants were issued by Justice
Jeffries, Tuesday, charging him with
compromising a felony and conspiracy
TO compound a felony by accepting
gifts from Annie Smith, Delray resort
keeper has been relieved from duty
at his own request. Immediately after
his arraignment in the police court.
Tuesday afternoon, the captain visited
the Office OF Supt. OF Police Downey
and requested TO be suspended pend
ing the disposition OF the charges
against him. The superintendent
acted accordingly and there Is nothing
left for Commissioner Smith TO do but
approve the action.
The commissioner stated, Wednes-
day morning. that he has no Intention
of resigning as result OF Justice JEFF
ries' action In issuing warrant
against him.
II know that there Is nothing
against me and am going TO remain"
he said
important Point In Smith Case.
In the examination OF the commits
sioner his alleged visit to Annie
Smiths resort in company with Frank
Hibbler. which the commissioner de-
MES, will play a prominent part. In
fact. the charge against him turns on
the question whether he did make that
visit, as Annie Smith charges. The
prosecution will endeavor TO show by
Witnesses other than Annie Smith
that the commissioner and Hibbler did
visit her place In each others com
pany about the time that the 10th
woman was trying TO establish herself
across the street from Annie AS TO
the conversation alleged to have taken
place among the three-that Is. the
commissioner. Hibbler and Annie-at
that time, the prosecution has only
Annie Smiths word. Annie testified
before the grand Jury that the com
missioner, on this occasion. said TO
her In substance, that while Allan
Cox, attorney for the 10th woman,
was a good friend OF his, Frank Hibb-
Ter was a better friend. and whatever
Hibbler said would go.
Annie charges that Hibbler told her.
not long after this visit, that IL she
would put up $500 he would see that
she was given protection. She did
pay Hibbler $500. she charges, and
within a week the 10th woman was
closed up. And from that time until
she closed her place few days ago.
Annie enjoyed a monopoly of her
nefarious business in her neighbor-
hood
Tell-Tsle Postal Card.
Justice Jeffries is holding, as bit
OF evidence In the case, OF Capt. New.
berry. a souvenir postal card sent by
the captain TO Annie Smith. from st.
Louis about six weeks ago. when the
captain was attending bowling
tournament in that city. The card
reads:
ST. Louis. March rs, 1907.
Annie Smith, No. Solyvsy.ave., De-
trolt:
have Jost taken a highbsIi on
you IN the Southern hotel. We are
having a good time.
(Slened) CAPTAIN.
The card was flashed on Capt. New
berry In the grand jury room and he
acknowledged sending IL.
There was no session OF the grand
jury Wednesday. Assistant Prosecu-
tor McClear. who has represented the
The Detroit times., 1908-05-13
ISN'T 1T ABOUT UP TO
MAYOR THOMPSON TO
PASS ALONG THE
CIGARS?

The New York World, In an
anniversary number last Sun
day. published letters from the
mayors Of several Of the larger
cities Of the country comparing
those cities with New York.
Each was asked 10 name some
features his city possesses
which New York has not.
Among the contributors was
Mayor William 3. Thompson,
Of Detroit. and as one Of De-
troit's advantages over the
great metropolis. he cited the
. following:
"Detroit's police are capable
and efficient. They have never
been accused Of grating and
biackmaiiins."
Two days after the publiea-
ton Of this statement warrants
were issued for the police COM
missioner himself. and one Of
his captains, charging them
with grating from resort
keeper.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-13
DoWIES ARE SUED
BY JOHN A. LEWIS

MUSHROOM. Mich. May 13.-(Spe-
cial. Word reached here today, that
John A. Lewis. legal successor to
John Alexander Dowie as head OF Zion
City. has started suit In Waukegan.
H.. alleging that Mrs. Jane Dowie and
Gladstone have things In their pos
session that belong TO him as head OF
the church. He intimates that the
Dowies have not obeyed certain laws
in getting their fingers on things.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-13
.OEDS Bees OFF
As A CANDIDATE
SOCIALIST LEADER TELLS CON-
vENTIoN HIS HEALTH Is TOO
POOR TO RUN.

CHICAGO, May 13.-When the, So
cialist national convention convened
this morning q communication from
Eugene v. Debs. asking that some one
else be named for president, was read.
Mr.. Debs stated In his letter that his
health has been In a precarious con-
dition for q long time.
Booms were started today for Max
Hayes. Chicago. and J. F. Chase and
Ben Hanford. Of New York. J. M.
Barnes, OF Philadelphia, said Mr.. Debs'
name would be presented to the con
vention
The Detroit times., 1908-05-13
10000 REPORTED.
DROWNED At
HANKOW
HUGE TIDAL WAVE IN YANGTsE.
kiANo RIVER SWEEPS AWAY
SEVERAL THOUSAND STORES
AND MANY JUNkS.

SEATTLE, Wash, May IA tidal
wave in the Yangtse-Kiang river
swept 10000 persons to death at Han
kow, China, according 10 news
brought by the steamer Titan.
The entire river section OF Hankow
was destroyed, including several thou
sand stores and many junks.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-13
COM. SMITH PLEADS NOT GUILTY:
NEWBERRY REQUESTS SUSPENSION
Annie Smith Says She Gave Captain
SIS For Colds Campaign Fund
Figures Police Protection !.
Cost Her $500.

ToDAYs DEVELOPMENTS THE POLICE GRAFT scALpAL
Police a charge Of
felony and examination set for May r. Gives
s. eoo bail with Cameron Curric, broker,
Indictment charges
pending accommodated
Commissioner Smith declares he will resign.
$25 exMayo Colds campaign at
Newberry
Smith Ne~berry st.
light.
caim evidence aside statement Of
wi Hlbbier. ~~~~
The Detroit times., 1908-05-13
HIGHER CRITICISM
Of BIBLE Is
OFFENDED
US TO LOOK FACTS IN
THE FACE EVEN THOUGH THEY
ARE UNPLEASANT" SAYS PROF.
l. w. BATTEN.

The constructive value OF the high
er criticism" was the topic discussed
In the Wednesday morning session of
the Episcopal church congress In the
Light Guard armory. the subject being
first presented in a paper by the Rev.
Loring w. Batten. ID. D., professor
OF Old Testament exegesis in the Gen
eral Theological seminary, New York
DR.. Batten said that the higher crit
icism IS method or investigation
perfectly in accord with intellectual
discernment. and that it bases Its
conclusions on the evidence II gath
ers
1.-The higher criticism" he said, has
enabled us to look facts In the face.
even though the facts. are unpleasant
The modern critic insists that II any
thing Is 10 be juggled with IL must
be theories and not facts. Among the
greatest constructive values OF the
higher criticism Is the fact that It
enables us TO interpret the bible in
terms OF human experience.
Accuse the higher critic in what
NNNi WRs We ma ht tuh
be persuaded that the socalled mir
acles OF the Old Testament are i'm
possible OF accomplishment today. DR..
Worcester has accomplished works
more marvellous than the works OF the
Judean king"
Higher Criticism Defended.
The Rev Ernest NJ Paddock. rector
OF Emmanuel church Allegheny Pa
and the Rev. Lester Bradner, Phi. D..
rector OF St Johns church. Provi-
dence, r. l.. followed. the latter say
Ing: What men are after today is
reality about their religion and the
history OF their religion. There is
no intention to ignore revelation or
inspiration in biblical Interpretation
as a whole. The constructive value
OF biblical criticism is testified TO By
.A (Continued on Page Sikh
The Detroit times., 1908-05-13
Death From Heat In New York.

NEW YORK. May i3.zThere was
one death from heat at noon today
and one prostration when the tenn
perature reached "a degree In the
cool eyre OF the weather bureau. An
unidentified man dropped dead at the
corner Of West Broadway and Park
place. Al noon the temperature was
81 degrees.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-13

The above Is copy of a petition
being circulated, asking the water
board to continue In its employ
Joseph A. Labadie. Detroits gentle
anarchist" whose official head was
chopped on in meeting Tuesday aft.
ernoon. The petition Is being largely
signed.
Mr.. Labadie was not greatly sur.
prfsed Wednesday morning when In.
formed OF his dismissal from the
clerkship which he has held for Is
years.
"Sore?" he said. mo. II would
scarcely be In accordance with my
philosophy. have long known that
people -kS hold unpopular beliefs
should not expect much from conven-
tionalities. but didn't think Jim
Pound would make the first move to-
ward my dismissal. I thought him
predetermined man than that.
have known Pound for a good many
years. and We were always friendly
Il don't think II so much from
hatred as from ignorance that leads
people who believe In the usual order
OF things to deal so harshly with
those who believe otherwise. Christ
(Continued On Page SIKH
The Detroit times., 1908-05-13
Battle Creek Man props Dead.

INDIANAPOLIS. May ia. c.
Hin. so years old. on Dayton, o., a
travelling representative OF the Weight
Cereal Co. OF Battle Creek, Mich.
dropped dead in front OF the Lorraine
hotel in this city this ferepoos--Sscar~
failure is suppossS-+T-po the cause Jof
The Detroit times., 1908-05-13

Busssess-Ifke Printing. No fuss and
no feathers. The plain. neat kind. that
i~ot-s -fgrt. Tsmc- Prfnttng Co., Is
1ohn R-st. Phone 1tss.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-13
Hlaher CRITICISM Defended.
THE WEATHER.

Detroit and vicinityI Wednesday
night and Thursday, cloudy with show
er.t fresh to brisk winds.
Lower MfchiRani showers tonight
and Thursday.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-13

AS a rule, when a man begins to
look for trouble he overestimates his
capacity.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-13
HnInLN TEMPER ATI.REs-

One year na0 today Maximum feta-
pcraturc, siJ minimum, 5fg mean, gsy
cIear.
sun rose az Ana a. r. sun set. at
6if3 p. INA.
Alexander. Umbrellas. cs MosrOe.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-13
tAbhOIE' s FRIENDS
PETITION FOR HIS
RETENTION
DECLARE DISMISSAL OF "GEN.
TIE ANARCHIST" BY THE
WATER BOARD Is UNWARRANT-
Eo-coWARDLY, SAYS JOE.
Detroit. May 10. 1908.

To the Board or water ComnlS-
sioners OF the City OF Detroit.
Gentlsmen-You petitioners re-
specially ask for the reinstete-
ment, In your employ, Joseph A.
Labadie.
We base our request on the fact
that the reason for his discharge
as given In the daily newspapers.
Is because OF his supposed views
(erroneously stated before you) as
to the rights OF property and for
the further reason that In our
opinion. It does not behoove any
municipal board TO discharge an
employe for his economic ideas or
because OF his Views regarding
that social system under which
the world would be happiest-par-
ticularly when these Views nave
due regard, not only for property
rights. but as well for Individual
rights.
Most OF US do not agree with Nj.
Labadie in his Views as to the
workableness OF q non-coercivc
government, but we distinctly rec
ognize his right to his belief In
such theory. especially as we
know that he advocates bringing
about this desired betterment by
methods perfectly In accord with
still more especially because he
distinctly condemns the use of
force IN amy way manner.
Because. as II seems to US, that
Mr.. Labadie has been discharged
for his economic views and not for
any dereliction In duty. either to
the water board or TO society, we
respectfully petition your honor
able body that he be reinstated.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1908-09-18
Prohibition Meeting. =.

Monday. September 2l. 1908. at s-p.
m. at Salvation Army Hall. south Main
street. Address by Rev. W. Mccarthy
of Denver. followed by a conference.
Everybody come. Choose ye this day
whom ye will serve"
Nat. Issue Club Com.