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The Detroit times., 1908-03-13
LOUT|sHMAE|F EsTO
FROM HOWARD
GOULD
APPARENTLY
WITHOUT REASON. DECLARES
he DECLINES TO BE RESPONSE.
BILE FOR WlFE's DEBTS.

NEW YORK, March ls.---In notice
sent out for publication by De Lancy
Xicolb attorney for Howard Gould, the
millionaire officially announces that he
will not be responsible for the debts
Of his wife, who formerly was Kath-
crime tfemmUns, the actress.
The notice reads:
All persons concerned are hereby
notified that Mrs. Gould and myself
are living separate and apart. Mrs.
Gould is furnished by me with
funds sufficient for necessaries and
reasonable requirements, and that
i will not be responsible for any
purchases made or debts contracted
by Mrs. Howard Gould or any
other person acting for her.
HOWARD GOULD.
Neither Mr.. Gould nor Mr.. Nicoll
could be found when an effort was
made to learn the significance OF the
announcement at this time.
At the St Regis. where Mrs Gould
had apartments when she brought the
suit last summer for limited divorce,
It was said she had been gone for a
month. and that, her whereabouts was
unknown.
Clarence j. Shearn,' Mrs. Gould's at
torney, said that there probably was
no good reason for the sending out OF
the notice.
The Detroit times., 1908-03-13
IN A DREAM OF
BURGLARS he
SHOOTS WIFE

WASHINGTON. March 13.--Drearn-
Ing Of burglars. he asserts. Hugh
Hollis, Jr., private secretary to David
A. Gates, chief OF the United States
revenue agents, shot and killed his
wife, Mrs. Evelyn Forsythe Hollis. In
their home, No 1415 Newton-st. north
west, about 3 o'clock this morning
Mrs. Hollis had been awakened by
the crying OF their child. who was oc-
cupying an adjoining room with Hob
lis mother. Returning to her own
room, after quieting the child, as she
approached the bed. Hollis drew re-
volver from beneath the pillow and
fired. Mrs. Hollis died within q few
minutes.
Hollis told the officers at the peliee
station that he had not been awaken
ed by his wife leaving the room and
when she returned he mistook her for
O burglar.
His statements are corroborated by
his mother, who asserts that there had
been no trouble between husband and
wife. Hollis Is 80 years old. He for
merly lived In Louisville. KY.
The Detroit times., 1908-03-13
MADE Dates WITH
GIRLS To co {
BATHING
WIFE OF DR.. r. q. ALDRlcH FINDS
TELL-TALE NOTE IN HueBYs
POCKET AND DIVORCE IS THE
SEQUEL.

1'f'ii give you divorce, madam. at
once. I'll tie that husband OF yours NJ
from marrying for two years, and 1
wish I could make 1t ten"
The speaker was Judge Donovan,
and he addressed his remarks to Mrs.
Fannie Aldrich. wife OF DR.. Thomas ID
Aldrich, a chemist employed by Parke,
Davis & Co. The judges indignation
was aroused by the story. told by Mrs.
Aldrich, in applying for divorce.
II met the doctor In Germany" Mrs.
Aldrich said. while he was there
studying, and we were married In
-S93. after an acquaintance or nve
years. We came TO America and liv'
ed happily until about two years ago.
Then the doctor insisted that l take
our two children to Germany and put
them In school When ! returned
about four months later, ] found my
husband very much changed. He was
cold and unkind, found fault with me
and was continually nagging. When |
demonstrated he told me to go back To
Germany II ! didn't like it, Last May
he persuaded me TO return to Germany
saying that the children needed n
mothers care. While over there my
husband wrote to me. and made known
his DESIRES" and Mrs Aldrich handed
to Judge Donovan letter.
II long for woman who will love
me all the time" the husband wrote.
lone who viii stick to me all the time.
show some sympathy with me In my
work, and lavish some affection on
me. would die for a woman like
that What Is the use OF wasting
words. don't love you and you don't
love me. Life Is not worth living with
out love-. am going 20 get divorce,
and don't you put any obstacle In my
way. We might as we'll separate; you
hate me and everything American"
Mrs. Aldrich took occasion to deny
the last statement, and said that she
loved America, and wanted to become
a citizen.
This letter and the threat to start
divorce proceedings brought Mrs. Aid
rich back to America, and after her
husbands bill was fled she put In a
cross-bill. Aldrich later withdrew his
bill and was not present In court. Fri
day morning.
Mrs. Aldrfch told or vlaiting the DOC
tors apartments at NO. 212 Seyburn.
ave-, and OF finding In his pocket let
ter~wristen by himztos young xp5Rans
The letter reads
"Get Miss X. and Miss b. and go tn
some place where we can battle. You
go along and VIII not be Tar behind.
II you wish to go sailing at any time,
Just let me know. and I will break
any engagement have How Is that?"
The letter was signed with the lei
tiers. X. Y. a.. but Mrs. Aldrich identi-
fed the writing as her husbands.
AT the same time Mrs. Aldrich found
photo OF her husband and young
woman. who was identified by wit
ness as Miss MillarJ, an employe OF
Parke, Davis & Co. Another witness
told of seeing the pair al Put-in-Bay.
DIR. -A1drich Is As years old and holds
a responsible position with Parke.
Davis & Co. Mrs. Aldrich Is a WON.
an OF refinement, handsome and pleas
ant hammered. She speaks with pro-
nounced German accent, but her Eng
lish vocabulary Is excellent.
The Detroit times., 1908-03-13
NJ HALE GIVEN 5
YEARS IN JACKSON
JUDGE scoFFs AT PLEA FOR
LENIENcY ON GROUND OF
HAVING TO SUPPORT MOTHER.

William McHale, alias Billy the
Dude" one of the trio who recently
pleaded guilty to charge OF grand
larceny in connection with the Bah
bitt.Taylor-Lane Co. jobs. was SEN
fenced to not less than two and one
half years nor more than FIVE years in
Jackson prison by Judge Phelan, FRI
day morning. This Is the maximum
punishment. and practically means u
straight five-year sentence, IL the
courts recommendation Is carried out,
but under the indeterminate sentence
law the minimum sentence must not
exceed half the extreme penalty.
McHale asked the court to take into
consideration the fact that he had an
aged mother to support.
I'm view Of your record II doesn't
look as though you had had much Of
an opportunity to support her In the
past" was Judge Phelan's comment
sBetween serving time in prison and
lodging policemen when you were out
of Jail your time seems to have been
pretty we'll occupied"
The Detroit times., 1908-03-13
NOW WILLING TO
GIVE UP AFFINITY
j. FOR WIFI:
coELER WILL RETURN TO
~ SHELL WITHDRAW
CHARGE AND "PRoMlsE TO BE-
HAVE AND BE REASONABLE"

After night behind the bars, AL
IAN r. Cooler. arrested Thursday
morning on a serious charge preferred
by his wife. who came from Canton,
o., and found him living with another
woman at No. 1914 Randolph-st.. Is
quite willing to make peace with Mrs.
Cooler.
When arrested Cooler made light OF
tho matter and expressed confidence
that he would be able to free himself
Now he IL not SO confident Of the out
come. and is anxious for an interview
with his wife. In spite OF his declara-
ton when arrested that ''the old Nick
himself couldn't live with her." Goe'
Ter Is willing to take chance.
ayes, I would be willing to live with
my wife again II she will withdraw
this charge" said Goeier to The Times
Friday afternoon. "She would have to
rromise to be reasonable and behave
herself, though. When we were liv-
ing In Canton used to give her $40
and $12 q week, practically all my
earnings, and after working hard all
day would come home and do wash
ing or two that had been brought In
to her during the day. Then. when
wanted 10 cents to spend on myself
che would go up In The air. That's
the kind Of life led. But II she
will be reasonable Ill 60 back to her
and support her..
How about the other woman? Do
you care for herr"
mot 50 much but what can leave
her." was Coolers reply.
Cooler says his wife Is herself large
ly responsible for his taking up with
the other woman.
More than two years age" he said,
II wrote to her, saying l thought OF
paying a visit to Canton and that I
would 60 and see her. She wrote back
that I needn't trouble myself to call
on her, that there was no home for
me In Canton. Oh, II was an awful
frosty letter and she signed her maid
en- name, Jane DOMAIN, so didn't
know but that she had obtained d.
vorce. II she had given me any en-
couragement at that time would have
gone back and this thing never would
have happened. / have her letter and
will use II in court II have to stand
trial"
Cooler will try to get into communi-
cation with his wife anu make her a
proposition OF settlement before his
examination In police court, which Is
set for next Tuesday. He pleaded not
guilty before Justice Stein. Friday
morning. and bail waa fixed at $500
with one surety.
The Detroit times., 1908-03-13
WALSH DRAWS A
TERM Of 5 YEARS'
IMPRISONMENT
DRAMATIC 0cENE IN Chicago
COURT WHEN AGED BANK
wREckER STANDS WITH GRAY
HEAD DEFIANTLY UPLIFTEp

CHICAGO, March i3.--John r,
Walsh, wrscker Of the Chicago Ma
tionaI bank, Was sentenced TO five
years IN the federal prison at Fort
Lsavenworth, kas., today by Judge
A. 3. Anderson. Motions for
now trial and for a stay Of the
Judgment were ovcri uled In scatlr
ing language.
After the lengthey decision from the
court removing Walsn's last chance
for q new trial had been made, the
prisoner was called to his feet and
sentenced The aged bank wrecker
made a dramatic figure as he stood
with uplifted head before the court.
Have you anything to say. Mr.
Walsh?" asked the court.
Walsh moved his lirs and shook his
head, but no sound was heard.
Judge Anderson nimself hesitatcd
for few minutes before he began
the sentence.
1.-THE statutes provide that the pun
ishment for offenses such as are
charged here shall BIZ punished by a
term OF not less than five years i'm
prisonment and not more than ten
years." said Judge Anderson.
S. A scathlng Arraignment.
II have always said that the char.
acter of the offenses OF which the de-
PENDANT has been found guilty, is the
worst of fits kind.
"As view the case, the character
OF the evidence and the crime all call
Tor extreme punishment.
a.. IN ~
he has testified and the object OF pun
ishment, as | understand IL, rs not
that 1t be severe. but rather that II
should be swift and certain.
"In view of the age of the defend
ant, Of hts previous social standing
and In view OF the fact that imprison.
ment Itself Is SO heavy punishment
feel that the law will be subserved
with q minimum punishment. OF 1--WE
years.
THE Judgment IA guilty guilty as TO each
Of the counts named by the Judge and
the punishment, as now imposed, Is
five years Imprisonment on each
count--the term OF sentence on each
count to be served concurrently and
not accumulatively. The defendant .
therefore sentenced to Ave years i'm
prisonment In the federal prison at
Fort Leavenworth.'"
Immediately after the imposition OF
the sentence walsh's attorneys wen.
before Judge Grosscup. in the United
States circuit court or appeals. and
secured supersedeas, the effect o.
which Is to bring the case before the
higher court for review. A new bond
OF $50, 000--prepared before hand. was
signed and Walsh, who had not been
taken into custody, was admitted to
bail.
Hearing of the preliminary motions
In the appeal will be heard before the
circuit court Of appeals, Judge Gross
cup presiding. in June, and the case
probably will be set for argument for
the October term Of court.
The Detroit times., 1908-03-13
MOVE TO DECLARE
MORSE BANKRUPT

NEW YORK. March ia petition
to have Charles w. Morse, former
head Of the coastwise steamship
trust Ice king and -deposed fnancier.
declared an involuntary bankrupt, was
flied In the United States court today
by Charles A. Hanna, receiver of the
Bank OF North America.
Mr.. Morse had fought the con-
templated action for long time and
the fact that he has finally lost leads
to the belief In Wall-st. that the for
mer twenty times millionaire is prac-
tically penniless
Mr. Hanna, who with Thomas K.
Wing, his counsel, presented the petit
ton In person. alleges that Morse is
indebted to the bank In the sum OF
$203,321 with interest from Sept.
Is, while the only collateral that can
be found amounts to less than $751;
600.
In the petition Mr.. Hanan is joined
by Frederick q. Pringle and e. G.
shotwe'l.
The Detroit times., 1908-03-13
ALA TO BE HANGED
IN ABOUT 90 DAYS

DENVER. March l3.---In about 60
days Giuseppe Ala win be hanged
for assassinating Fr. Leo Heinrich as
the latter was giving communion at
the rail OF st. Elizabeth's Catholic
church. The Jury In Alias case rem
derei q verdict OF guilty late yester-
day and fixed the sentence at death
ALA was stolid, but whispered 70
his attorney: IA there no appealY' 70
His attorney moved for new trial
and was given Ave days 70 file papers.
The jury was out only half an hour,
one ballot having Ssufflced.
Alias crime was committed just Is
days before his conviction. His trial
lasted three and a half days Under
the law 60 days must Intervene be.
tween . conviction and hanging
The Detroit times., 1908-03-13
GIRL WITNESS HAS
ROUTED HITCHCOCK.
PROSE CUT|ON
CASE OF HELEN Won HAGEN
AGAINST ACTOR SHATTERED
WHEN cHILp's MOTHER SAYS
SHE LIEs-eADLY TANGLED.

NEW YORK, March i3.-Mrs. Mary
Won Hagen, mother OF one OF the three
little girls who caused Raymond
Hitchcock to be indicted on six counts
for serious felony. came to the ac'
tor defense during his trial today
and virtually shattered the case OF the
prosecution.
After being sworn she took tue wit
ness stand. contradicted the Testimony
of her daughter, who had just finished.
declared there was never anything
wrong between the comedian and the
child and impeached the veracity Of
much that the little girl had sworn
to.
There was a disagreement
among the lawyers defending
Hitchcock, when his trial was re-
sumed In the criminal branch OF
the supreme court today. As re
suit, Carl Fischer Hansen, who
has been In charge heretofore, re-
manned In the court room only In
an advisory capacity, and John B.
Stanchfield conducted the case.
Little Helen Won Hagen. tears
streaming down her cheeks, told ~
the meetings she had had with Hitch
cock, went into detail into the cir
cumstances which led up to his sem
sational arrest and under the severe
cross-questioning OF his counsel, John
B. Stanchfield, broke down complete
ly.
Child Witness Tangled.
The witness got seriously tangled
as to the dates on which the actor Is
alleged to have subjected her to In
dignities and after swearing to many
incidents, finally admitted that she
could not rely on her memory. The
lawyer put her to q severe test ask
ing her such simple questions, as
"why do we celebrate Christmas?"-
ION what day does Christmas fall?"
when Is Thanksgiving to all OF
which Helen could not give satisfac-
tory reply.
= When Mr.. Stanchfield saw the girl
(Continued ON Ninth Paget.
The Detroit times., 1908-03-13
sCHLAF CASE
UP TO THE JURY

The case OF Peter Schlaf, charged
with wife murder, goes TO the jury
this afternoon. Percy w. Crosse made
the opening argumen tfor the people.
Friday morning, dwelling particularly
on the discrepancies In the statements
of Peter Schlaf, Jr.. and Katie Schlaf.
He pointed out 20 specific instances
where Peter acknowledged that ne
made a misstatement He was fol-
lowed by Attorney McHugh, and
Frank ID. Eaman closed for the people,
beginning the argument immediately
after the noon recess. Judge Con
nolly's charge followed.
The Detroit times., 1908-03-13
HARRIET BAR TO n
BACK; LAFAYETTE
WON 7 CLOSE
LEADING LADY IN CAST FOR NEXT
WEEKS PERFORMANCE = FOR
MER SWEETHEART OF bob"
FRANCIS REACHES CITY.

Contrary to some statements that
have been made, the Lafayette Play
ers will continue to entertain In he
Lafayette theater for some weeks TO
come. Harriet Barton, the leading
lady, who left the company last week
to recuperate for tirne In MI. Clem-
ems, has joined the company again and
will be in the cast o. East Lynne next
week.
Mrs. Barton was present at rehear-
sal Friday morning and the little dis-
ferences that have given the troup
some notoriety were not noticeable.
"Dr. Jekyll and Mr.. Hyde" IL under
lined to follow East Lynne" and the
company may possibly continue even
after the first Of April.
There is new development. how.
ever, In the romance Of Harriet Bar
ten and Miner Bob" Franciss which
has come out serially In semi-weekly
chunks. First came the story Of ar
engagement. but the proverbial obsta
cles In the path OF true love began to
be disclosed when Mrs. (not Miss)
Barton began suit for divorce.
Now 1t appears that there Is a
rival lady. A handsome woman OF
rather fiashy dress has been seeking
for Harriet Barton during the past
week while that lady was in Mt
Clemens.
Il want to congratulate her." she
remarked after learning that the act
ress was away. II have been Fran
'ciss' sweetheart myself and wanted
to talk with her"
Franciss is not at the fuller. where
he has been stopping, and the mystery
deepens.
Some members OF the company are
inclined to be skeptical about the
wealth Of the miner-wooer, although
he carries an array OF jewelry and fine
clothing that would he taken as evil
dence Of wealth.
The Detroit times., 1908-03-13
SUGAR TRUST
TRIES A SHIFT
MOVES TO DISMISS s3o,ooo,Ooo
DAMAGE SUIT BROUGHT uN-
DER SHERMAN ACT.

NEW YORK. March IA motion
was argued before Judge Holt In the
federal court today on behalf OF the
American Sugar REFINING Co. known
as the sugar trust" TO dismiss =
suit for s30.00o.000 damages brought
by the Pennsylvania Sugar Refining
Co., an independent concern of Phila-
delphfa.
The suit is brought under the Sher-
man act, on the ground that the trust
conspired To prevent the enlargement
OF the Pennsylvania company's plant.
The Detroit times., 1908-03-13
FLEET TO RETURN
TO n. Y. JAN. !

WASHINGTON March 13.--The full
and Official itinerary OF the battleship
feet now in the Pacific was announced
today as follows:
Leave San Francisco July 9. sail for
Samoa; Samoa to Melbourne; Mel
bourne to Manila; Manila via Suez
canal to Gibraltar: Gibraltar TO New
York city. arriving about Jan. /, 1909.
The fleet will coal at Alden. Colombo.
and Gibraltar.
The Detroit times., 1908-03-13
WITNESSES BEAAE
RY. OFFICIALS
RESPONSIBILITY FOR WEST
NYAck DISASTER PUT "uP
HIGHER"

HAvERSTRAw, N. Y, March 13.-
Responsibility for the railroad acct
dent at West Nyack on Feb. % last.
in which eight persons lost their lives,
was placed directly upon the officials
Of the West Shore railroad today by
three witnesses at the coroner's in
quest.
An express train, rushing past the
crossing at Az miles an hour, struck
a wagon containing party OF young
basketball players. and six were killed
instantly. Two others were fatally
hurt and died In the hospital short
time later. Only two Of the party es-
capped serious injury.
The Detroit times., 1908-03-13
JUDGES EXPLANATION
is A TRIFLE HAY

Judge Donovan has written brief
and somewhat enigmatical letter to
Mayor Thompson In reply to the lat
ter's request that the court hurry the
declaration OF a further dividend OF
City Savings bank funds.
Matters are shaping fast which viii
end all anxiety on City bank matters
and be OF themselves a better answer
than could make In words" writes
the Judge. = -
The Detroit times., 1908-03-13
CIV bal junk Ruslness.

The city has now officially gone into
the Junk business. Commissioned
Haarer, OF the department OF public
works. has instructed his men at the
public dumps TO sort out all tin cans
and other salable refuse and collect
Il. A price of $40 ton has been Sc
cured on cans. and the old iron col
-ieetet WITH ytctrt 4 tbt-ttcr price. =
The Detroit times., 1908-03-13

SAVANNAH. Ca. March NV. G.
Thompson. who abseonded after having
been checked up $4,000 short IN bis
accounts 49, eashiar- OF tina Ralzne4
Hardware Co. and wco wgs later OK
tradlted from New ierhey. today
pleaded guilty. and was ssutuncyd 70
seven years In the pcuitentiary On re
charge of embezzienfent. The forUory
charges against THOMPSON were to<
on the dead docket
The Detroit times., 1908-03-13
SPRAYING OF CITY
/, TREES STARTS MONDAY

Spraying OF the city's trees to de-
stroy the scales and insects which be.
gin the destructive work In the spring.
will start next week. Forester Hunt
er of tine park department. has secur-
ed apparatus and will go cut Monday
with two gangs. The appropriation OF
$4,000 Is not sufficient 10 allow OF the
entire eity being treated. but the old.
or sections will be gone over first.
The Detroit times., 1908-03-13
COUNCIL TO ACT ON
GEORGE BECK'S DEATH

Upon the reputation OF Aid. Heine.S
man. Freiwald, Heating. Tossy and
Mcclellan. Mayor Thompson has call
ed special meeting of the common
council for Saturday noon to take ac-1
ton In regard to the death Of George
Beck, formerly alderman from the
Eighth ward.
Arrangements for the fuenral will
be made after Mrs. Beck reaches
home, Saturday morning.
The Detroit times., 1908-03-13
HARD FOR THE KIDS;
PA AND MA IN JAIL

CHARLOTTE. Mich. March Ia
SeD01r, or Battle
Creek. was given 80 days in jail Cor
his children. The mother
is serving term at the Detroit house
OF correction for an ofiense committed
at Lansing.
The Detroit times., 1908-03-13

To attend TIM zurftuu Ezf1- OF INA china.
glassware. silverware. lamps. vases.
dinner sets. etc. saturday, 10 n.
CHINA Co, next TO public library Don
miaa this chance OF lifetime to buy
hiEh-grads goods Mt Jour own arice
The Detroit times., 1908-03-13
THE WEATHER.

Defross and vicinitys Friday night
cloudy ana unsettled. colder, Saturday.
DaRSly eloudys brisk ca high westerly
wia@s diminishing saturday.
Lower 1ichigans Partly cloudy and
cooler toniahtt Saturday, fairs fresh
nogthssest wisds becoming variable SAT-
or0ny.
The Detroit times., 1908-03-13

On March ~, the MICHIGAN CEN.
TRIAL VIII sell Homeseekers' ticketa
at low rates TO West. Southwest and
Northwest. Full particulars from
agent&
The Detroit times., 1908-03-13

n Dc year ago todnys Maximum tenn
pernture, CO.. minimum, 30s mehn, 35s
c1on1y With OF tnch Of rain.
oun fone NJ nsl7 ~ sa-=sun s~fH nj
Alexssesr. unsr~rl~-- Ia mesrs>
Duy heghtIng Fixtures nc Detroit
0antsl and Tile ce.-414-ff6 Broadway.
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The Detroit times., 1908-03-13

Job Prfntins--pone Right. Tssses
Rrisslas Co. Is John Rest Phone izsk-
The Detroit times., 1908-03-13

HOURLY TEMPER ATUREs.
Bisbee daily review., 1908-04-12
TWELVE MILES ROAD BUILT FOR s400.O0.
Best Highway in County Is Between This City and
 Douglas.

Those who have had occa sion re- gently to use the dirt road betwee-, this city and Douglas, have beer very much surprised to find that i. is the best piece of road to be Found ip the county. There yet remain about two miles of the distance which is to be graded before the road may be ic- garded as complete.
 R. NJ Johnson, a man with prac- tical experience in road building, nas been in charge of the work under 'nt direction of the Cochise County Good Roads Association. The road is al most as straight as an an line, all boulders and trees that were in the line of a straight road having been removed. gulleys have been filed Ill or culverts built over them. Twelve miles of this sort of road have been built and the cost to date has been only $400 for the entire distaEce.
 The members of the Association, which is composed of Douglas and Bisbee men, think they have made T record that will stand for some time, so far as the amount expended and the results secured are concerned. Work has stopped because of the fact that the organization has expended the amount of money it had on aand. The members pay annual dues of S'0 each, aad as soon as dues for .ne ensuing year are in hand, the wolk will be resumed.