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The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1909-05-08

story connected with it, in some
way, came to the knowledge of
Senator William Alden Smith of
Michigan, and he Immediately
communicate. with Mr. Pelham, Of
ering his services in his defense.
On the Saturday evening men,
toned Policeman Watts, whose
patrol district includes a number
of blocks along North West 18th
street, for some trivial affair ar
rested colored man and his wifea
Placing handouts on them they
were dragged to call box on 18th
street where a large crowd soon
assembled Mr.. Pelham happen
ed along at that time and he too
joined the crowd. Watts twisting
the colored woman's handcuffed
wrist caused her to turn her face
towards him, whereupon he struck
her brutal blow across the fore
head with his club, laying that
portion of her face open. So bad
ly did he beat the colored woman
that when the patrol wagon did ar
rive they were obliged to send her
to the hospital instead of the sta
ton house. Pelham is red
blooded' colored mamie couldent
stand to see defenselessless wo-
man so inhumanly beaten without
doing something in her aid. He
drew an envelope and asked one
or two witnessing the affair for
their names and addresses Police
Watts saw this, and as soon as
his beaten victim had been thrown
into the patrol wagon he singled
Mr.. Pelham out of the crowd, and
arrested him. He quickly dopss-
tied the five dollars collateral and
left to appear in court which he
did last Friday. When the Sena-
sor arose to take charge of Mr..
Pelhams defense, Judge Kimball
asked him his name, Smith" an
swered the Senator. Are you a
member of the barr" "Yes" was
the almost inaudible reply of the
Michigan Statesman. A little
later the court discovered that
Smith was none other than
William Aided Smith, United
States Senator from Michigan.
To say that the whole court bulged
its eyes, sat up and took notice
would be putting it mildly. Po-
liceman Watts had to be support
ed. Mr.. Pelham was discharged.
He went Immediately before the
Police Trial Board and filed charg-
es against Policeman Watts, and
you may safely risk your farm,
that when Mr.. Pelhem and Sena-
tor Smith have finished with Po-
liceman Watts, he will never beat
another colored woman, that is, in
the capacity of a Washington po-
lice officer. 1t was the same pa
trolman, John Watts, who last
June arrested Ex. Register of the
Treasury, Judson W. Lyons and
Nathan Alexander, Receiver of
Public Money at Montgomery AL
ALBANIA Mr.. Lyons, it is to be re-
gretted, failed to take his case to
the Trial Board although he was
urged at the time to do so, and
was assured that he had good
| case,
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1909-05-08

The Y. M. G. A. (colored mans S
branch) is now engaged, in extern
sive preparations incident to the
great demonstration which is to be
held on Sunday May 9th when DIR.
Booker 7. Washington the Great
educator. will address mass meet
ing at Blasco's Theatre. This
branch of the Y. M. c. A. expects
this to be the most elaborate af-
fair they have vet inaugurated.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1909-05-08

DR.. A. B. jackson, who for years
has been Ernest Hogans private
physician, was summoned to New
York this week to the bedside of
the comedian, who has been ill for
some months past. Mr.. Hogan's
condition is serious and necessita-
ted consultation of several prom
inent specialists. Mr.. Hogan re-
sides at 1902 Bronx, New York
City. Mr.. Hogan was thought to
be improving, but a sudden change
occurred during the past few weeks
and his condition grows steadily
worse.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1909-05-08
| RACE NEWS
GATHERED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES

DIR. E. Harrison, one of our
prominent colored physicians has
closed a real estate deal by which
he purchases for his two sons,
John and James Harrison, 24O
acre farm twelve miles from Wich-
ita. The farm is we'll improved
and 140 acres of the land is under
cultivation. Searchlight.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1909-05-08
Washington
Letter
BY JAMES cUeERT CAMPBELL

Mr.. Calvin W. Chase, Editor of
"The Bee" and a very prominent
citizen is reported as being very
ill at his home in this city. The
publication of his paper, "The
Bee" is being conducted by Hon.
Ralph w. Tyler, Auditor for the
Navy,
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1909-05-08

st. Louis, April 26.-The valid
ity of Oklahoma's Jim Crow
railroad regulations is left to the
United States Circuit Court of APP
peals by petition filed here last
week by Negro residents of Okla
homa. They appealed from the
United States Circuit Court of
Oklahoma, where the railroads
demurrer was sustained.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1909-05-08

The Negro Masons of Richmond
Indiana, have completed their new
and modern building, ready for
dedication on May I6. The Negro
fraternities of the country are rap
idly waking to the fact that the
.on;yszdistress sign recognized by
everybody in this country at face
value is the sign of the X dollar
bill.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1909-05-08

An announcement from the
White House that Mr.. Albert S.
White, colored man of Louis
vile Kentucky has been appoint
ed to representative Office, either
in Washington or in the Diploma
tic service, should not be surpris-
ing. 1t may not be long time
either before this announcement is
made. Authoritative sources of
the highest character offer the in
formation that a positive promise
on the part of the Administration
has been made to Mr.. White and
his friends that he would in the
very near future be given substan-
tial recognition in the way of a
good political position.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1909-05-08

Last Friday week for the first
time in its history the Washing
ton Police Court had the exper-
fence of having a United States
Senator appear before it, and
strange too, this Senatorial ap-
pearence was in defense of col.
ored man. Robert Pelham, a col
ored clerk in the Census Office,
whose home is in Detroit Michi-
gan had been arrested the Satur-
day night previous by Policeman
John Watts, white, of the Eighth
precinct. The arrest and the
The Detroit times., 1909-06-08
N. CIR. s REQUEST
WILL Be GRANTED
Council Committee Favorable tt
Closing Of Streets To Provide
Site for New Depot.

II has been decided by the men,
beers OF the council street opening COM
mittee TO accede to the request OF
the Michigan Central for the closing
OF several streets south OF Michigan
ave. for the purpose OF providing a
site for the new terminal station. On
Saturday the members OF the commit
tee visited the district In which all
the property has been purchased, ex-
cept the streets and alleys, and list
ened to the statements of residents.
Most OF the people of the neighbor-
hood were willing to have the various
thoroughfares closed IL assured that
the station would be built according to
the plans given out. These assurances
will be given to the committee. it Is
predicted. In special meeting TO be
held soon.
The Rev. FIR. James Doherty, of st.
Vincent's church, objected more siren
uously than anyone else to the clos
ing up of Sixteenth. Seventeenth,
and Dalzelle-sts. He de-
clarcd that the station would bring
an undesirable class of people into the
and injure his parish.
THE church is for the improvement
OF that class Of people," retorted Aid.
owen.
Martin Gainey, who owns property
in the district, has sent petition to
the council, protesting against closing
Dalzelle-st.
The Detroit times., 1909-06-08
ODD TRIO ARRESTED.
Negro and Two White Women Nab.
bed for Erie Police.

Delona Dighton. a Negro drayman.
20 years old. Elizabeth Mcclellan,
white, "a years old, and claiming to
be Dighton's mother. and Grace Hess.
white, 80 years old, were arrested.
Monday morning, by Detectives
Brooks. Seymour. Fenton and Allen,
on telegraphic advices from Erie. Pa,
TO the effect that the odd trio were
wanted there for grand larceny. The
local police were unable to learn much
about their prisoners. owing to the
fact that each one seemed to have
Ananias backed off the boards"
The members of the oddly assorted
groups are alleged to have skipped
from Erie, after robbing an aged man
of $500 draft. which they cashed In
Erie, 800 cash, and quantity OF val
liable household goods. Grace Hess,
who Is said to be the fiancee OF the
Negro, was employed in the aged
mans home, and she declared that she
had a right to take the property, as
he had willed it to her. The fact that
the testator is still alive didn't seem
to trouble her much.
The prisoners declared, when arrest
ed as they left a train at the Union
depot. that they had planned to leave
for Toledo Monday afternoon.
They are held pending further ad-
vices from Erie.
The Detroit times., 1909-06-08
WOULD BOULEVARD
NORTH WOODWARD
Mayor Breitmeyer Will Lay Elabo-
rate Scheme Before City Plan
Commission.

One of the first things that Mayor
Breitmeyer will recommend to the new
city plan commission is the boulevard
Ing of Woodward-ave.. from the Grand
boulevard north to at least Boston
boulevard. and. possibly. to the north
ern city limits.
His plan would include diverting the
Woodward-ave. cars to Second-ave. and
John R.-st. Woodward-ave. would then
be connecting link between the pres
ent Grand boulevard and new boule-
ward to be a continuation of Boston
boulevard and connecting with the
Grand boulevard at the latter's north
ern angles. Restriction OF the build
ing regulations along Woodward-ave.
SO that no more stores could be built
there would be part OF the plan.
With these changes, Woodward-ave.
would become the finest residence
street In the country. In Mayor Brett
meyers opinion.
There is yet time TO do this" says
the mayor. Very few commercial
buildings have been erected north OF
the boulevard as yet, and the city
could buy those that are there. The
plan would pay eventually.
1T has taken 30 years TO develop
our present Grand boulevard, and peo-
pie realize its value now. One mis-
take was made with regard to that
boulevard In allowing factory dwell
ings to be built there. In that way
its beauty has been ruined In places
and the time Is coming when much
of the boulevard will have to be a
street. But In laying out
new boulevards We can avoid this.
Boston boulevard should be con-
tinued east and west and then turned
south to Join the Grand boulevard at
Frontenac-ave. and Grand River-ave
Eventually there will be a greater
boulevard running around the city and
as far north as Palmer park. ina;
would be a magnificent 20 mile drive:
I'm boulevarding Woodward-ave.. the
street cars should branch of east and
west at Baltimore-ave. BY the time
such a project Is carried out, there Will
be a line out Hamilton boulevard SO
that no one would be Inconvenience
by lack of car service.
1T will take some time to work out
this plan. but consideration OF 1t should
be begun at once"
The Detroit times., 1909-06-08
BREITMEYER FAv0RS
PLAYGROUND COMMISSION
Would Have sunsaIarIed Body Take
Charge Of Whole PROPOSE
finn


A Fairgrounds commission. to super
wise all present Fairgrounds and col
lect information regarding the opera
ton and usefulness OF Fairgrounds In
other cities Is now proposed by Mayor
Breitmeyer. He would have such a
commission an honorary and unsalar-
led one. composed OF persons interest
ed In the Fairgrounds movement.
There have been several confer
ences between the mayor and M. p.
Hurlbut. who will be park commits
sioner after June Is. regarding the
establishment OF a civic center and
playground in Perrien park. and this
proposal will go to the council along
with the one for Fairgrounds COM
mission.
Minneapolis now has a Fairgrounds
commission, comprising several WON
en- among its members, and inquiries
have been received from 1t as to the
number and extent of the Fairgrounds
In this city.
Il was greatly impressed by the
small parks and Fairgrounds installed
on the south side In Chicago" says
Mayor Breitmeyer. They have spent
$1,500.000 on them. and the mainte-
nance amounts to $350.0O0 per year.
But the result is wonderful in improv'
ing the condition and life OF the chill
dren. and also the older people. The
buildings In these little parks are used
for gatherings and lectures and a
great deal Of good Is done.
I'VE would like to create just such
place In Perrien park. and Detroit
could then Judge as to its value.''
The Detroit times., 1909-06-08
Women Who Are Envled.

Those attractive women who are
lovely in face, form and temper are
the envy Of many. who might be like
them. A weak, sickly woman will be
nervous and irritable. Constipation or
Kidney poisons show In pimples.
blotches, skin eruptions and a wretch
ed complexion. For all such. Electric
Bitters work wonders. They regulate
Stomach, Liver and Kidneys, purify
the blood; give strong nerves. bright
eyes, pure breath, smooth, velvety
skin. lovely complexion. Many charm
ing women eve their health and beau
ty to them. At c. Z. Kinsel, Central
Drug Co. and Gray & Worcester.
The Detroit times., 1909-06-08
TRIVIAL QUARRELS LEAD
TO SERIOUS STABBING
Several ARRAYS Reported to Police
and it's Feared One, Victim d,
Will Ole.

VIII Ole.
Trivial quarrels resulted In three
serious stabbing ARRAYS In Detroit.
Sunday, one OF the victims being stab
bed just over the heart. He may die.
Accused Of being the star board
er" In the house at No. 1857 Riopelle-
st.. getting milk and tea while the
others were forced to drink black cor
fee. Sam Penkowiecz drew a long
bladed knife. and welded II with dead
ly effect on his tormentors. Nick"
Jakeisic was stabbed over the heart;
George Kotoran has q deep knife
Jakeisic was badly slashed about the
face.
The first two victims were taken to
st. Mary's hospital. while the knife
wielder escaped. and Is being sought
by the police.
Walter Gomalski. OF No. 2A Can
held-ave. east. reported to the police
Of Chene-st. station that he was ac-
costed by two men at Russell-st and
and when he refused TO
supply tobacco and paper for cigar
cites, was attacked by both men, and
stabbed repeatedly. He had also used
his knife. however. and when his as
sailants were arrested later. they
were covered with blood. and showed
many wounds. They gave their names
as George Wojlowkowsh and Joseph
Pollack. Wojlowkowski collapsed In
the station. and was sent to st. Mary's
hospital. but later recovered. and was
returned to a cell.
John Cobra. saloonkeeper at No. $40
st. Aubin-ave.. reported at Hunt-st.
station that he was attacked and stab
bed about the head and face by Rich
ard Carten, of No. 296 Chene-st.. and
Henry Paul. No. 498 Watson-st. He
declared that the men had ordered
drinks and when he insisted on pay
ment, they attacked him. His alleged
assailants were arrested.
The Detroit times., 1909-06-08
The Slender Figures
of French Women
New York Letter In Fashion Maya
zine.)

tANCW IOIh kCtttI doulOu Maya
zine.)
"Ah-h-h, that is where the Paris
ienne surpasses all other women-in
her 1.-the, slim and slender figure
said Nine. D'Estelle. the principal
speaker at the dressmakers' conven.
ton. Tuesday.
when in Paris I learned the ad-
mired .slenderness of the French wo-
man Is not always a gift Of Nature,
nor Is IL the result OF careful living.
dieting or exercise. Indeed, found
there was a constant demand at the
shops for parnotis. laboratory, com.
pound that prevents accumulation of
superfuous flesh and causes annoying
avoirdupois already present to disap.
pear.
ION sale in this country? To be
sure. Any article popular in Paris or
London quickly finds It's way to
America.
IF your customers inquire for it
tell them they can buy parnotis at
their druggists. Dissolve four ounces
in pint OF hot water and II is ready
to use. Take one tablespoonful three
times a DAY just before meals ard
that awful fat will cease to trouble.
Taken faithfully. parnotis will enable
any woman to wear the fashions of
today. Its effect is noticeable within
a week.
The Detroit times., 1909-06-08
BARNETT CASE GOES OVER.


The case against Eddie Barnett.
charged with contempt Of court In
failing to abate an alleged nuisance In
the shape Of a saloon and dance hall
on Randolph-st., was called In Judge
Hosmer's court, Monday morning. but
owing to the absence from the city Of
Attorney Guy A. Miller, the case went
over for week.
J. H. Pound, who appears for those
who object to Barnett's dance hall,
stated that the place was being run In
open defiance of the supreme court or
der.
"As soon as the order was Issued
Mr. Barnett told the courts to go to
Jericho. and put ads In the papers,"
Mr. Pound declared. II demand an
answer and denial TO the charges in
the case"
we don't want the court to 20 all
the way to Jericho" said Attorney
Tom Navin, who Is associated with
Mr.. Miller. land we will answer with
testimony"
Mr.. Pound insisted on a written an
Jwer and denial. and this was ordered
by Judge Hosmer
The Detroit times., 1909-06-08
COURT PLAYS MEAN TRICK.
Gives Prisoners wife His Cash and
Sends Man to Jail.

Justice Stein played a mean trick
on Joe" Klos in police court, Mon
day morning, when he induced Joe
to turn $13 over to Mrs. Klos. and then
fined him $40, with the option OF 80
days for beating ner. Having parted
with his $40, Joe" will have to go to
the works. and Mrs. Klos will prob
ably enjoy a little respite from the
strenuous life.
Klos, who lives on Norton-st., dis.
likes all of his wife's family, and when
he failed in his desire to meet her
brother, Frank Okemiewski. and mix
things up with him. he revenged him
self on his wife. Meanwhile, Frank
was out looking for Joe" and he was
also arrested for disturbing the peace
The Judge suspended sentence on
him
The Detroit times., 1909-06-08
NO EXTRA TRACK ON GRATI0T.
Aid. GoescheI Profits by Experience
on Woodward.

Taking warning from the length of
time that the d. U. r. has maintained
it's extra tracks in connection with the
relaying of rails In Woodward and JEFF
ferson-ave., Aid. Goeschel, chairman
of the council committee on streets.
Is going to try to prevent such a
blocking up Of Gratiot-ave. In the
committee session. Monday morning,
Goeschel informer Commissioner Haar-
err, of the d. P. W.. that he did not
wish to have any side track laid In
Gratiot-are. The work could be done
by laying short stretches at a time
and switching the cars on one track
temporarily.
"Gratlot-ave. Is too narrow to allow
of an extra track at the SIDE" he said
"The merchants would be put out OF
business while this track was down, as
wagons could not get to their places
In 'front.'"
The Detroit times., 1909-06-08
slashes Brothers; Fined $2s.

Found guilty OF knitting two OF his
acauaintances, without any provoca-
ton whatever. Michael Springer was
fined $25, with the option of spending
so days in the workhouse. by Justice
Stein. Monday morning. John and
Stephen Chimielewski, brothers. living
at No. 976 Joseph Campau-ave.. were
the victims. They declared that
Springer suddenly attacked them at
Hancock and Grandy-aves.. Sunday
night, and without warning. stabbed
John in the face. and slashed Stephen
across the wrist. Springer admitted
that he was drunk at the time.
The Detroit times., 1909-06-08
No Poison In LIQUID.

City Chemist Hayward finished his
analysis of the mysterious liquid, TAX
en- by the police from Mrs. Minnie
Maedler. the much-married woman.
and reported. Monday afternoon. that
there was nothing poisonous In its
composition. He does not know what
use the liquid was intended for. The
bottle was seized by Attorney Hill and
Special Officer Brazil. when they in
vestigated the complaint Of Mrs Maed-
ler's daughter, Betty, that she had
been ill-treated. The girl was taken
suddenly Ill after eating some pork
chops.
The Detroit times., 1909-06-08
CURRIE CREDITORS WOULD
INTERVENE IN FREER CASE
Don't Want Lien on Stock Exchange
Seats Foreeiosed Without
~ Protest. t.

Judge Swan heard arguments. Mon
day morning. In behalf OF certain. cred
itors OF Cameron Currie a Co.. who de-
sire to intervene In the suit brought
by Charles l.. Freer TO foreclose his
lien on Cameron Currie's stock ex-
change. seats. Trustee Frederick G..
Austin has given II as his opinion that
the suit cannot be successfully de-
tended. but Attorneys Fowler and Can
field argue that they have a right 10
try. The judge took no action In the
matter.
Arguments were also made In the
old Michigan Savings & Loan associa
ton case. some OF the parties com
planning that they had not had proper
access to the hles. Permission was
given them to use the files. and testi
mony to prepare their case.
The Detroit times., 1909-06-08
CHAS. A. BUHRER SUED.
Boy Alleges Auditor Ran Him Down In
Auto.

Auditor Charles A. Buhrer was de-
PENDANT in damage suit In Justice
Lemkie's court. Monday morning.
where he was charged with running
down with his auto and injuring a
young son OF Charles A. Russell.
Mr.. Buhrer and his son were In the
auto at the time the accident is al
legged 10 have occurred, and they say
they ran over no one. They heard
boy shout behind them, and saw hin,
lying against the curb. The boy was
taken TO a doctor. where his ankle,
which had been sprained. was attended
TO. The boy says the auto ran over
him. but Buhrer believes the boy hurt
his ankle falling over the curb. The
case is being heard by a jury.
The Detroit times., 1909-06-08
Man Faces Awful Charge.

Detectives Horrigan and Schlunt.
OF Vinewood station, have applied to
Prosecutor Van Zile for warrants
man living at No. So Moore place.
charging him with abusing his daugn.
ter. Olga, aged 10, and attempting to
abuse his other two children. Elfreda,
IL. and Ernestina, aged Q. Herzog was
arrested Saturday night. and was held
iii Vinewood station until Monday
morning, when he was transferred to
police headquarters. The girls have
been detained In the matron's room as
witnesses.
The Detroit times., 1909-06-08
FOUR TRANSFERS JAILED.
Judge Connolly Determined to stop
Ordinance Violations.

Determined to put a stop to regu-
lar epidemic of lawlessness among dirt
wagon drivers, who have dumped
loads OF dirt in alleys. streets. and
even on private lots with reckless
abandon, Judge Connolly sent four
teamsters to jail. Monday morning,
with orders that they stay there for
80 days unless they pay fines OF $25
each. The men are: Russell New
man, Samuel Beatty, August Curtis,
and Adolph Porcelius.
Joseph Hillebrand. a dirt wagon
driver. was also fined $25 or 80 days
under the traffic ordinance. He was
found guilty Of running into an auto
mobile. standing near the curb, while
he was driving his wagon on the left
hand side Of the street. The auto was
badly smashed.
The Detroit times., 1909-06-08
PAVING Rlda Opened.

Park Commissioner Hinchman open
ed bids Monday noon for the repaving
of Lafayette boulevard. These bids
we're not made in lump sum SO It
could not be told at once whether the
totals come within the appropriation.
This information will be obtainable
only when the engineers have figured
out the various items.
The Detroit times., 1909-06-08
Harsha Didn't Show Up.

Walter S. Harsha did not appear In
the federal building. Monday morning,
10 confer with Special Examiner De.
Woody of the department of justice in
regard to the formers shortage as
circuit court clerk. The matter will be
settled finally Tuesday, according to
DeWOOdy
The Detroit times., 1909-06-08
DIR. LAMOREAUX DIVORCED.
RIds Hinself Of wife He Married l,
1862.

DR.. John A. Lamoreaux was granted
divorce by Judge Hosmer. Monday
morning. from his wife. Sarah, to
whom he was married in 1862.
The doctor charged that she desert
ed him In 1897, while they were living
In Lansing. The couple have three
children, the youngest 81 and the cid.
est 3S.
"She said she would drive me a
pauper into the streets and that she
wouldn't live with me-" the doctor
said. she then left me. ] have seen
her only once since"
The Detroit times., 1909-06-08
TO SPEAK TO ADCRArTERS.

r. s. Baker. Tudor jerks and n. L.
johnson Deliver Addresses Tuesday.
The Adcraft club will hold its last
meeting of the season In the Log
Cabin Inn Tuesday evening. when the
members will be addressed by three
speakers of prominence. Ray Stannard
Baker. Tudor jerks and Henry Lewis
Johnson. Both Mr.. Baker and Mr.
jerks are well known magazine
writer's. Mr. Johnson is editor Of
Printing Art and an advertising man
Of national reputation.