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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-04-30

Louisville. KY. AprF Gothic
Rev. w. B. Beauchamp, president Of
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-29
NOW HE STANDS UP AT MEALS.
Gaspsr Lentine Experiments With
Toy Pistol With Sad Results.

Gaspar Lentine. IA years old. and
residing at No. 40 Russell-st., is hav-
ing his meals served to him while
he stands up at the table, since he
and Angelo Parish, 13 years old, eX-
perimented with the destructive prop
critics Of toy pistol used for shoot
ing blank cartridges.
The boys were returning home from
the Everett school, Friday afternoon.
when Angelo, who seems to have been
mis-named, produced the pistol. He
fired II a few times. and Gaspar ad-
mitted that 1t made a good noise. but
expressed the belief that 1t wasn't
any good, because it wouldn't hurt
anybody Whereupon, Angelo deity
pressed the nuzkle-o OF pistol
against the seat Of Gaspar's trousers
and pulled the trigger.
II will be some time before the doc
tors get all of the powder picked out
OF Gaspar.
Truant Oficer Pat Sheehan was At
tracted by the shots, and took the
gun" away from Angelo, but did not
arrest the boy,
Angelo lives with his uncle, John
Parish. at No SO Fort-st. east His
father is dead. and his mother is in
Italy
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-29
JUDGE DECIDES
AGAINST TARSNEY
Holds That He and Thomas G. Sui
livan Have No Interest in Present
Flint and Saginaw Line.

FLINT. Mich, May 29.-(Special)
Holding that Thomas G.. Sullivan
and Timothy I. Tarsney, both OF De-
troit. have no interest whatever In
the present Saginaw & Flint line, and
that Sullivan departed from the paths
OF truth when he was on the witness
stand, Judge Wisner this forenoon in
the circuit court handed down a decis-
ion In the famous Detroit, Flint & Sag
NAV railroad case which has been on
trial here for three weeks.
Tarsney and Sullivan were both pro-
moters of the original line from Sag
NAV, building 1t as far as Franken-
muth. They claimed they had an in
terest In the present road by reason
of owning some bonds at one time.
The road was purchased at foreclo-
sure sale by Isaac Applebaum of De-
troit. The court holds that he secur-
ed by that purchase an absolute right
Of the property.
Judge Wisner made personal trip
over the line while the case was In
progress, and says that II Sullivan
had known that the court intended do
ing that, he never would have given
the testimony he did. The court says
that some of the testimony was un-
true.
Il have not been able to give very
much weight to the other things he
told" said Judge Wisner IL have In
mind that old maximum, false in one
thing false in alp"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-29
BIG JIM SPROTT
IS NOW A CAPTAIN
Succeeds Shoemaker at Grand River.
Ave. Station-Giant of
the Force.

Police Commissioner Smith Satur-
day morning announced the appoint
ment OF Lieut.. Jim" Sprott as captain
OF the Grand River-ave. station TO sue
coed Capt. Henry Shoemaker, who re-
Gently retired from the force. big
Jim" is the giant of the force. stand
ing four inches over six feet. For sew
eral months he has been attached TO
police headquarters.
In addition to the promotion OF big
Jim" Sprott to the vacancy as captain
at Grand River-ave. station, Police
Commissioner Smith announced the
promotion of Patrolman Theodore
Vernier to the rank of sergeant. Yer
nier will succeed Sergt. Hugh Walk
er. retired, at Woodbridge-st station.
Sergt John Swick, attached TO the
central station, is raised to the rank
OF lieutenant, and will take the posi-
ton In Supt Downey's office. left va
cant by Sprotts promotion.
Special 0fHeeF Harry Il, Kinney,
whose excellent work in the BLACK
Hand" cases was largely responsible
for the capture and conviction of Sam
Fafata, was rewarded by n promotion
10 a sergeantcy. He will succeed
Swlck as "pusher" in the central pre-
cinct
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-29
CROWDS RUSH TO ISLAND.
Take Advantage Of Temporary Re-
sumption Of Ferry Service.

Ferry service to Belle Isle, which
is to continue over Saturday. Sunday
aid Monday under the truce between
the council and the Detroit. Belle Isle
& Windsor Ferry Co, began at 8
o'clock Saturday morning. The Prom
Use. Pleasure and Sappho were the
boats on the run, giving Commute
service, while the Garland will be
added to the feet for Sunday and
Memorial day The delayed opportu-
nifty to enjoy river riding brought out
a larger attendance than is usual on
the morning boats.
There was pronounced feeling OF
gladness apparent among the people
who came down 10 the dock over the
fact that the boats are running again.
Many are the comments that were
made to the ticket sellers.
1T will he so nice to get the chill
dren out on the boat again." said one
woman as she piloted three happy
youngsters ahead Of her
Most OF the people took 1t for graut-
ed that the boats would continue TO
run and showed their disappointment
when told that the truce is but for
three days. Very few persons tried
TO buy one-way tickets In the early
hours
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-29
MURDER TRIALS SOON.
Three Listed For June, Along with
other Important Cases.

Three murder trials. one manslaugh-
ter case, one case OF attempted muir
der. and several other much-discussed
cases are scheduled for June in the
recorders court.
The new trial OF Charles Clark con-
yicted OF the murder of Horton b. War
rem, several years ago, In the Code
rich house, will be taken up at once.
Next Friday. Anthony J. Schultz, the
alleged defaulting cashier OF the coun-
" clerks office, will be placed on
trial. and following his case. Irwin s.
Scrimger, formerly manager OF the
Auto Express Co, will be tried on the
charge OF manslaughter In connection
with the death OF Simon p. Rote, run
down by Scrimger's auto.
DR.. Garabed X. BoyaJian. who shot
and killed his nephew. Hartoon Cos
tanian. in Justice Jeffries' court, will
he tried about June 10.
Michael Burkhart, who shot and kill
kod Robert Barrows. husband OF his al
legged paramour. will be tried about
June 20. He was arraigned before
Judge Connolly, Saturday morning. but
simply stood mute and a plea OF not
guilty was entered.
The case against Joseph Caruso
charged with firing point blank at
Neapolitano Graciano. through the
window OF Graciano's barber shop. will
also be tried during the month.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-29
Imprisoned In Blazing Room.

Imprisoned in the blazing kitchen OF
her home at No. 70 Maybury Grand
ave-, through the thoughtless action
OF would-be rescuer, Mrs. Tetla
Toma sczski, narrowly escaped being
cremated, Friday evening The wom-
an was filing the tank Of gasoline
stove, when one OF her children en-.
tered the kitchen and struck match.
An explosion followed, and in a mo-
ment the room was a mass Of flames.
Mrs Tomasczski quickly grabbed the
child and thrust II through the door.
way into the dining room, Just as a
passerby entered the house intent on
rescue. Not knowing that she was
in the burning kitchen. he closed the
door behind the child, holding the
mother prisoner in the blazing room.
The woman beat and pounded fran
tically on the door until neighbors
were attracted. and they sprang the
catch on the rear docl. releasing her.
Her hands and face were painfully
burned. and her clothing was ablaze
as she ran out into the yard, but the
fire was quickly smothered. DIR. Zig
mund Kadlubowski dressed her burns.
which are not regarded as dangerous
The fire department extinguished the
fire I'm the house with loss OF only
about $500.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-29
TRACY WILL MAKE
EIGHTE0R MAYOR
Will Be Candidate of "Prohibs,
But Platform Won't Be Confined
To Cold Water Plank.

Joseph p. Tracy. salt manufacturer
and former candidate for the Prohibi-
ton party presidential nomination, is
being discussed as the candidate OF
his party for mayor of Detroit next
year. lie is vigorous and able
speaker, a successful business man
and n practical campaigner who has
the ability TO make friends and get
votes.
So far from considering his cleo
ton an impossib;iity, the leaders of
the Prohibition party in Detroit are
already figuring II as a possibility. A
campaign has been begun already. al
though no name is used at the present
time, and an effort Will be made TO
organize a big Independent movement
10 contest the election year from
next fall.
A series of 200 meetings In the city
is already we'll under way, the adj
dresses being made in churches and
before societies for the most part. al
though there are some gatherings in
residences. A party headquarters is
maintained and speakers and litera-
ture are ready at all times for meet
ings.
The saloon question will not be the
sole plank of the city platform OF the
party Following the lead Of the ma
tional convention last year In cover
ing all issues, the city committee will
draft platform containing planks on
local issues such as street railway
fares and service, the merit system OF
appointments. paving. needed charter
amendments and other live things tina,
will attract an independent element
OF the voters
Mr.. Tracy is now a member OF the
Citizens committee on municipal own
ership and Is an enthusiast on the sub
ject Of public control and operation of
public utilities.
1t is also possible that aldermanic
candidates will be put up In the cen
trail wards who will really campaign
and help ont the city ticket.
Detroit members of the Prohibition
party are hustling to secure the cleo
tor of DR.. Alfred Lowther as chair
man OF the state central committee.
This would bring the party headquar-
tiers to Detroit, and the local leaders
believe that this would be great
help. The state central committee
meets in Lansing, June 4, and there
will be a good-sized attendance from
Detroit at the meeting. The election
OF DR.. Lowther would mean a great
forward movement for the cause OF n
dry Michigan in the opinion OF the
Detroiters who know him.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-29
TWO-THIRDS OF TROLLEY
LINES TIED UP BY STRIKE
Motormen and Conductors Of PhiIadel-
pnia Rrapld Transit Co.
Walk Out.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May ga
general strike OF the motormen aud
conductors of the Philadelphia Rapid
Transit Co. went into effect at 4
o'clock this morning Last night
largely attended meetings were held
near the barns in every section OF
the city and the men seemingly were
all in favor OF striking. There was i
remarkable absence OF disorder and
in spite of thousands OF policemen sta
toned at every meeting hall. not a
single arrest was made.
At the Girard.ave. barn no night
cars started, the men as they report
ed being told OF the orders and re-
flsing to take their cars out On
most OF the other lines the night ears
were not affected, but-th men Aide
clared no day cars would go out this
morning.
At s o'clock today II was declared
that at least two-thirds of the sur
face lines OF the city are tied.
In the downtown section few cars
are running on Chestnut, Market and
also on the Tenth and Eleventh-st.
cross-town lines. The subway trains
are running. but are expected to be
tied up before the end OF the day.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-29
ED. DOYLE Gets
A WIRE MASK
Prepared by Friends Against Beauty
Spots On the Docks Touched by
Floating Detroiters.

MILWAUKEE, Wis. May 29.-(Spe-
cial.) Refined minstrelsy filled the
night with harmony and hilarity as
the Board OF Commerce right obliqued
across Lake Michigan.
IL was a gorgeous, glorious show the
Orpheus club gave the crowd, as clever
and complete as anything the profes-
sionals ever did. DR.. Russell Pearce d.
rected the stunt, and Frank Conant.
Dick Hoy, A. A. Schantz and Eddie
Guest were In charge OF the laughter
factory.
There is a lively demand for repe-
tition OF the show for the benefit OF
the folks at home.
Clever specialties were Dick Hoy's
chronological review OF Geo. I.
Moody's bumps; Frank Commits as
Prologue OF Detroit In 1921 and Geo.
Monaghan's presentation OF a wire
mask to Ed. Doyle as the only ade-
quate protection to the beauty spots
that invite oscillation on the dock at
every point.
The Splash soaks everybody with
It's tobasco contents after the evening
performance. There are no sacred per-
sonages in this floating democracy,
which remains true TO home traditions
by keeping the national game going on
the spacious freight deck far from the
maddening wildcat stands.
The fun Is OF the early and late var
iety. This is not the place where the
nights are worth sleeping, at least not
before midnight
Milwaukee was lost for awhile this
morning, but was finally located after
we swung around 10 miles below and
searched the shores carefully on the
way back. This Is one version; an
other was that Mayor Roses town was
not open wide enough when we first
went By.
From the wharf. where Milwaukee
welcomed the Detroiters with great
heartiness, they were whisked over the
lakeside city In automobiles at rate
that divided the city into the quick or
the dead. Everything seeable. civic and
Industrial, is being seen in the most
glorious weather. The splendid water
front, drives, parks and Fairgrounds
are objects Of special admiration. and
the excellent condition OF the asphalt.
ed streets appeals to the visitors.
Park Commissioner Weber took
Mayor Breitmeyer in charge for an
inspection of his department. A mil
lion is being spent on the Lake Michi-
gan boulevard. The result of Friday s
ball game at home was received with
great Joy by the party upon disem-
barking. The day will close with fes-
tivities at the palm garden. No hurry.
as the last buss does not leave for the
boat until l a. m.
SCHER
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-29
JURY CANNOT AGREE IN
LABOR LEADERS CASE
saIlo.ins is stopped-Proseeutor Says
skinny" Msdden viii Be
Tried Apain.

CHICAGO. Nav 29.-The prophecy
that 1t would be impossible TO find a
Chicago. jury willing to convict Skin
ny" Madden, the labor leader III
|dicted for grating on merchants by
means Of strike threats. seems likely
10 be proved today. Since Thursday
rfternon IL men have been trying 10
agree on Madden's case, but when
court reconvened this morning they
ceemed as hopelessly divided as ever.
Reports from the juryroom say that
the II men have stopped balloting,
convinced that they cannot come TO-
sether. Rulnors say that the majority
stand for conviction. Judge McSurely
said today that he thought the jury
might still agree and that he would
keep them locked up while longer.
A Discrimination TO spend Sunday in
the Jury room may induce the minority
TO come over.
States Attorney Wayman stated to-
Cay that II the jury failed to agree a
new trial would be started Tuesday.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-29
MAN, REFUSED BY
MARRIED WOMAN,
THREATENS HER
Agostino Scarpino, Madly infatuated
i. With Mrs. Mary Tricco, Urges
Her to Leave Husband and
Elope With Him.
Pulls Revolver When Woman Scorns
Advances-Police Arrest Him and
Will Try to Have Him Deported.

|, Madly infatuated with Mrs. Mary
rricco. wife or james Tricco, now ent'
ployed as laborer In the ID. +. w.
stone yard, Agostino Scarpino. % years
old, tried for months 10 force her 10
leave her husband; followed her when
she moved from Washingto On to Detroit
10 escape him, and Is now locked up Ia
Central station. charged with threaten
ing her life with a revolver. because
she would not abandon her husband
Tor him.
a Scarpino, swarthy Italian. lived
near the Triccos In Washington, d. c.
lie met Mrs. Tricco there. and fell
madly in love with her. At every OPP
portunity. he skulked around her
nome. 1t is alleged. and used every Ell
fort TO get her to leave her husband.
and elope with him.
The faithful wife notified her hus'
band, and he. fearing violence from
the love-stricken Scarpino, hastily
vacked up his goods. and moved 10 De-
oft. He found work with the ID. +.
W., and took up his residence at NO.
:33 Watson-st.
* rev days ago Scarpfno traeed~the
couple TO Detroit, and on Thursday
ne visited Mrs. Tricco, while her hus-
band was at work. He pleaded with
ler to run away with him, and when
he refused, Is alleged to nave drawn
). revolver, and threatened To Kill her.
) he escaped from him. and he neo'
ightened at her outcries.
Detectives Brooks and Seymour lay
N wait for the ardent Scarpino. Satur'
lay morning. and arrested him shorty
efore noon, as he was making his way
10 the Tricco home. He is held as
suspicious person, but the officers de-
clare that they will make an effort To
have him deported. He rooms at
,,rskine and Riopelle-sts.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-29
Hally Isn't Worried.

Corporation Counsel Hally is not
disposed 70 worry over the fact that
the supreme court has ordered a re.
argument. June Ia. of the case where
In the right OF the city council TO APP
propriate $4,000 for the use OF the
mayors Committee of so is challenged.
The city's legal adviser II still conf
dent that the council had the right to
set aside the money. and asserts that
the reargument does not necessarily
indicate a disagreement in the court.
but merely that the justices desire
more light On certain angles.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-29
BY GORDON A. DAMON.
IStaff Correspondent The TImes.)

BAY CITY, Mich, May 29.-(Spe-
cial. THAT Mrs. Christine Coryeon
had no thought OF giving Roland Rich
and his wife house and lot as q we'd
ding present, and 80 declared with
great positiveness the very day be-
fore her death, Is the now important
statement made by Mrs: Harry J.
Tierney, Mrs. Coryeon's only daugh-
ter. This fact came to light, Satur.
day morning. and is bound TO have
an important bearing on the case.
The day before the tragedy Mrs
Coryeon was a guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Tierney at their country home, just
outside the city limits. and Roland's
approaching wedding naturally was
discussed. In the conversation, as re-
lated by Mrs. Tierney, Mrs. Coryeon
mentioned a story that had reached
her ears regarding her supposed gift
to Roland.
Nothing is further from my
thoughts" she is reported to have
said Il have already sent my pres
ents." She named set OF silverware
and holy book or picture OF some
sort The latter was probably the
something else" she referred to In
her talk with Mrs. Nabert. neigh
bor
Another new fact developed today Is
that Mrs. Tierney fully understood
that Mrs. Coryeon was going to leave
all her property to the Richs and the
will, Harry Tierney says, will bear this
out. when it is opened
Mrs. Tierney in her statement 1t
the inquest. will tell OF Roland's acr
tions when she called at the Coryeon
home just after the tragedy. Her
statement is that as soon as Roland
opened the door she noticed something
wrong Where mothersi she ask.
ed and Roland, she says. made no re-
ply She went into one of the bed
rooms and there found Mrs. Coryeon
lying on the floor. At that instant
Roland exclaimed. My God. my we'd
ding coat and vest is burning up" at
the same time dangling something In
the air. What this was Mrs. Tierney
does not recall.
Get DOCTOR ordered Mrs. Tier
ney. but Roland just stood still. she
says, as though dazed For heavens
sake. get Doctor" Mrs. Tierney re-
peatcd. and Roland then rushed OF to
a telephone.
Friends of the accused are stunned
checks he gave on local banks, when
the officers OF the institutions declare
he had no account there.
Charles w. Hitchcock. prosecut-
ing attorney of Bay county,
holds the key to the solution
the death OF Mrs. Christine
Coryeon, for which Roland Rich Is
locked up on the charge OF murder In
the first degree. Mr.. Hitchcock. who
has made record as prosecutor. ad-
mits that he has gathered together q
mass of evidence that will be produced
at the trial. Justice to the state and
To the guilty party demands that he
maintain silence at present, he says
Out of % criminal cases tried last
term only one man escaped punish
ment. This means that the prosecutor
is fully capable of running down the
slayer OF Mrs. Coryeon.
Prosecutor Hitchcock, with the CO.
operation OF Sheriff Kinney. both the
only Democratic officials in the coun-
ty. has been actively at work In his
quiet way since the death OF Mrs.
Christine Coryeon. Mr.. Hitchcock has
(Continued on Page Eighty
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-29
SAYS HOLMES HAS POLICE
RECORD IN OTHER CITIES
ALLEGED swindier Arrested In Buffalo
and Lincoln, Neb., Detective
Baker Alleges.

Lieut.. Of Detectives Eli Baker de-
clares that Charles s. Holmes. await
ing second trial on the charge OF
in connection with large
,hnancial deals. in this city. has been
arrested in Buffalo for forging checks,
and that his picture adorns the Buffa
10 rogues' gallery. Baker asserts that
Holmes was also arrested In Lincoln,
Neb., on the charge OF passing worth
less checks.
Holmes is charged, here. with OBJ.
tanning 1915 from w. X. Anderson. OF
the Anderson Carriage Co. The jury
in his first trial disagreed.
, Holmes represented himself as the
agent for a big eastern loan and brok'
crage firm, which has repudiated him.
He promoted loans of 100000 to $780,
coo, In conversation. but pleaded that
he could make good on them.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-29
Refused TO Permit Operation.

Sophie Shkolenk. seven years old.
Is dead at her home, ST. Antoine and
Montealm-sts.. as result of being
struck in the head by a baseball a
month ago. The child's father abso-
lutely refused TO allow an operation.
which might have saved her life. when
she was taken to the Children's Free
hospital The obstinate parent de.
clared that his child was in the hands
OF God and was not TO be interfered
with by medical science.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-29
LEAVES PRISON TO FIND
MOTHER HAS PASSED AWAY
John Morris Seeks Solace In Drink
and Lands in Cell Again, But
Pitlful story Frees Him.

Emerging from the workhouse Fri
day, to learn that his mother had died
seven days before he finished his
30-day sentence. and had been buried
without any news OF the tragedy be-
ing communicated to him, John Nor
ris. OF No. 80 Miller-st., sought refuge
in resorting 10 more Of the strong
drink that had caused his trouble. Fri
day night, crazy drunk, he visited his
home and proceeded to wreck the
kitchen range, when his relatives call.
ed the police. He appeared before
Justice Jeffries again Saturday morn
ing, but mis- pitiful story gained him
his release on suspended sentence.
with warning.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-29
Fresh CHARGE Against z. o. Wood.

Edwin ID. Wood, former freight
agent for the Pere Marquette In Ply
mouth, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff
Mccullough. Saturday, on warrant
issued by the railway company charg.
ing him with embezzling $109.50. Sew
eral months ago Wood was charged
with embezzling $500 from the COM
pany. but acquitted. The amount men
toned IN The new warrant was not
included in the old charge, being q
separpte case
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-29
MICHIGAN WOMAN KILLED.
Mrs. Wilson, Run Down by Train, Liv-
ed In Grand Rapids.

MILFORD. Conn. May 29.-The
mangled body OF the woman, which
was found yesterday alongside the rail
road track near this station. was to-
day identified as that OF Mrs. ID. VIII
son, of Grand Rapids. Mich. The wom-
an was evidently struck by train
some time during Thursday night
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-29
Gets Damages From Gas Co.

Mrs. Elizabeth Fansom, an elderly
woman living at No. 80 High-st. east.
was awarded a verdict for $3.50 against
the Detroit City Gas Co. In Judge
Otis court. Saturday. Mrs. Fansomo
alleged that Stephen ID. Poole, one Of
the compaDy's collectors. who called
ct her home TO collect bill, forced
his way into her house and handled
her roughly.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-05-29
THE WEATHER.

Detroit and vicinityi Saturday night.
partly cloudy with possible showers
early sunday mornings warmer SUM
day aud partly cloudy with probable
showers or thunderstormsJ continued
wnrmJ moderate 60 brisk south winds.
Lower Michignni showers and thun-
derstorms sunday. and possibly late to-
nights warmer I'm south portion tonight.
HOURLY TEMPER ATUREs