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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-02
PRESIDENT TAFT TO BE
AT BALL GAME TODAY
viii See Pirates and Cubs Clash in
Pttsburg-Speaks at Ban
quet Toniqht.

PITTSBURG, Pa. May 2-"Bill''
Taft Americas leading baseball fan
took possession OF Pittsburg today,
without pomp or ceremony.
Nobody in Pittsburg believes Presi-
dent TAFT came here for any other
purpose than 70 see the Pirates tie
knots in the tail of the Cubs Huge
placards on trolley cars, on fences,
walls aud bllboards, announced that
Taft will watch the game" That he
viii be the guest OF the Americus
club. at the Grant dinner tonight, Is
lost sight OF entirely.
Early today committee hurried
him from the home OF his sisterin-
law, Mrs. Thomas K Laughlin, TO the
Carnegie Institute, where he deliver
ed the principal address at the Found
ers' day celebration.
Pittsburg had its full quota OF dis
tinguished guests today Besides the
president and Count DeBuissieret. the
Belgian minister, Secretary OF State
Knox Count Won Bernstorff the Ger
man ambassador. Senators Penrose of
Pennsylvania. AMI Borah of Idaho
Chief Willis l.. Moore OF the national
weather bureau, and half score of
representatives We're on hand at the
various functions of the day
After TWO hours at the Carnegie
Institute the president and his party
were taken to the University club for
luncheon From there he went to the
SChenley hotel for short rest. The
president and his party will be taken
out 10 Forbes Field this afternoon and
Will get seat along the first base
line II is rumored the president has
small bet on the Pirates with
Brother Charley" who arrived here
today, and. who as an owner is an
enthusiastic Cub rooteT. No official
confirmation of the wager is obtain
able but IL is certain that Bill will
use his vast lung power to aid the
Smoky City ball tossers.
At tonight's Americas club banquet
the president will devote most of his
speech 10 the eulogy OF Secretary
Knox's work in the state department
and an exposition OF our present
foreign relations. As Pittsburg is
Knox's nome, the president thinks the
secretary OF state should be the cen
ter of attraction.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-02

WASHINGTON. May 2.-Emphatic
denial was made here today OF story
published as authoritative setting
forth that Col. Roosevelt had written
to President Taft endorsing his al
ministration and declaring that he
should be re-eleC ted.
Ii was learned that no message OF
any kind has been received by TAFT
from Roosevelt since the colonel sent
n telegram the day he sailed FOR
Africa Friends OF Roosevelt who
have been in confidential communica-
ton with him directed that they could
s. ate positively that he had given no
expression whatever regarding the
Taft administration.
The statement that no letter or cola
muniCation OF any kind had been re-
ceived at the white house from Roose-
welt since he left Us country was
made by a man who is In constant
touch with President Taft.
John Caiiau O'Loughlin. in a dis
patch TO the eCord-Herald, says
Roosevelt doesn't want the presiden-
tiaI nomination for 1912. This fact
was announced some time ago by The
Detroit Z ines which published a spe-
cial story from ellison Gardner. its
correspondent with Roosevelt IN
Europe O'Loughlin says the former
president is keenly interested in Amer
lean politics and wants his reforms
promoted He is anxious that Taft
continue the work
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-02
TELLS COURT HE FOUND WIFE
LIVING WITH ANOTHER MAN
Charles Desentz Thinks He Has Good
Defense To Non-Support
CHARGE.

Charles Desentz charged with non
support. proved one OF the most az
commodating dclinquents who ever
faced Justice Stein, and he also came
TO court with fairly good excuse for
failing TO support his wife. Desentz
acted as mis- own attorney. and be
made a good one.
Il will show, your honor, that !
went away to Toledo 10 get work on
my wife's suggestion. and that when
came back. with money for her
| found her living with a man who
tried to run away with her eight
years ago"
Mrs pesentz. who had given her
testimony very fluently, started -
tidset. on the stand
Didn't this man try 10 run away
with YOU eight years ago." DesenfZ
asked her
she only glared at him. The Judge
ordered her to answer.
Yes. that's true. she admitted, re-
mctantly. hut he was drunk. and
didn't know what he was doing
And weren't YOU living In his
house when | came back from Tolc
do9" asked Desentz.
Because | had no other place 10
go, snapped Mrs. Desentz There
was nothing wrong about IT, You
wouldn't even write TO me. and had
no other place to go
And when | came back from To.
ledo and gave her Sc. she and this
man both told me | had no business
around there, and ordered me out.
said DesentZ
Then Desentz admitted that he had
made mistakes. and that beer had
been his downfall. He agreed To sign
the pledge. to support his wife and
be good to her. In spite of everything
The judge took his pledge and his
promises. and adjourned the case for
three weeks. on trial
The couple have five children.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-02
ACCUSED OF FORGING NAME
TO SALOONKEEPER'S BOND
Adam Zroika Secured License m
Name Of Father-in-law, Who
is in Jail.

Adam Zrolka. charged with forg-
ing the name OF his father-in-law,
Stephen Solowick, to a saloon bond
and application issued while Solowick
is in jail in Lucerne county, Pa, Is
out on $500 bail, but Will have to
report in police court each day, until
such time as Assistant Prosecutor
Charles Jasnowski decided what ac-
ton TO take In the case. Jasnowski
says that he will ask for warrant,
Wednesday, charging Zrolka with for
gerry and perjury.
Detectives Horrigan and Schlunt. or
Vinewood station, strolled into
stephen Solowick's old saloon at No.
81 Gilbertst.. the other day AMI
noticed. with considerable surprise,
that Solowick had new liquor IL
cense They remembered distinctly
that they had sent Solowick to
Lucerne county jail on June 10, 1909.
TO serve u months for jumping bail
bond. They wondered how he man
aged To get license under the new
liquor law. and to sign the application
while he was in jail They put the
proposition up TO Zrolka, who admit
ted that he had signed the bond with
Solowick's name. and had taken the
necessary proceedings. as Solowick, TO
get the license.
But Zrolka said that he had acted
entirely on the advice OF Il brewer )
aECIt.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-02
WARRANT OUT FOR
ALLEGED F0RGER
Dime Savings Bank Stung To the
Tune of Over $500 By DR..
w. L. Stanford.

On complaint OF d. S. Carnegie, Of
the Dime Savings bank, Police Justice
Stein issued a warrant Saturday morn
ing charging DR.. w. L. Stanford, ad-
dress unknown, with the forgery OF a
S7s5 check a year ago Ii is said that
the American Bankers association
has traced DR.. Stanford, which is the
explanation for the warrant at this
time.
DR. Stanford is alleged to have de-
posted in the Jefferson-aye. branch OF
the Dime Savings bank. one check for
I$7s5, drawn on the United State Ma
tiona bank OF Los Angeles. and pur-
porting to be signed by j. b. Rowan,
and made payable TO Stanford. TWO
other checks. aggregating S25. were
also deposited. Soon afterward DR..
Stanford drew out his entire account
and disappeared Ii is alleged that
the checks were worthless.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-02
BOY Of 10 AND
WOMAN Of AZ GONE
Mrs. Rika Jennings Tells Justice
Stein Her Son and Mrs. Agnes
English Have Eloped,

Detectives Martin and Hogan Of the
second precinct station, are searching
for Agnes English. AZ years old, and
Richard Jennings. lS-year-old son or
Mrs Rika Jennings. Of No 45l An
thon-sts The oddly assorted pair are
said TO have eloped. following Justice
Stems Interference in their love at
fair after Mrs. Jennings had made
complaint
The mother visited the justice. Sat
urday, and complained that her son
had been stolen away from her by
Mrs. English, who lived AT No 275 La
fayette-blvd She produced postal
card, written to him b. the woman,
and reading
My Darling | send you thousand
kisses. | can't bear 10 be away from
you"
Justice Stein, on the request OF Mrs.
Jennings, sent letter TO Mrs English
ordering her TO appear before him and
explain She failed to respond. and
Mrs. Jennings came 10 court. Monday.
and announced that her son and Mrs.
English had run away.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-02
Gets
ONE YEAR AND IS
FINED $4,000
Deposed Warden of Jackson Prison.
Convicted of Having Accepted
Bride, Is Condemned To De-
troit House of Correction.
Pays Fine Immediately After Punish.
ment is Melted 0ut-May Be
Taken To Prison Today.

A c X S N, Mich. May 2.-One
years Imprisonment in the Detroit
house OF correction and a fine Of
$4,000, is the punishment melted out
by Judge Parkinson today TO Allan N.
Armstrong, deposed warden OF the
Jackson state prison. He was arrested
Feb. s, 1909, charged with accepting
bride from Gen. Fred w. Green. the
Ionia contractor, having demanded
money for his influence with the
prison board in securing a new con-
tract for Green.
He was indicted by the grand jury
on the charge OF having accepted
bride. The indictments dealing with
the alleged graft in the purchase Of
the machinery for the prison binder
twine plant still hang over him.
Immediately after sentence was pro-
nounced today Armstrong paid the
fine, handing over TO the clerk court
a $1,000 bill, $4,000 check and the
balance in $500 bills.
Judge Parkinson remanded him to
the custody OF the sheriff who at once
escorted the prisoner over to the Jail
and locked him up.
Armstrong; face was buried in his
hands while Attorney Cobb was MAX
ing a plea to the court in his behalf.
He looked as il he was on the verge
of collapse, but managed 10 keep up.
He has lost at least twenty pounds
since he appeared before the grand
jury.
Mrs. Armstrong accompanied him
TO Jackson, but was not able TO go
into the court room and hear the SEN
tence pronounced. She is distracted
and hysterical. The daughter, who Is
on her sick bed at home, is in seri-
Gus condition from worry over her
fathers misfortune.
Attorney Cobb in his plea To tho
court said Armstrong had suffered
about everything a man could. that he
had sacrificed everything, all of his
friends deserving him after his con
fession before the grand jury and that
he had been ostracised from society
as completely as though he were on
an unexplored island.
Attorney Barkworth. on behalf OK
the attorney-general, recommended 10
Judge Parkinson that in consideration
Of Armstrong; confession and help be.
fore the grand jury that he be given
only the alternative sentence for this
offense, and the court said he would
be governed by that recommendation.
The regular penalty for accepting a
bribe is not less than ten years In
states prison.
Armstrong will be taken to Detroit
as soon as the commitment papers are
ready, which may be late this after
poon.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-02
SAYS 100000
WAS IN JACK POT"
Rep. White, Who Claims He Received
Bride To Vote For Lorimer,
Makes Statement.

CHICAGO. May 2.-The big politi.
cal battle which was forecasted last
week as the result OF the charges
made by Rep. Charles A. White that
he had been bribed to vote for w. A.
Lorimer for United States senator
began today Following second con
ference with States Attorney Way
man, Rep. White will be taken this aft
ernoon before a special grand jury
and tell his story. White is expected
To make statement covering his
charges already published that he re-
ceived $1,000 10 vote for Lorimer and
5000 from the alleged legislative Jack
pot
Senator Lorimer and Representa-
tives Lee O'Neil Browne and Robert
L. Wilson. the three men most direct
ly involved in Whites charges, are
in the city prepared to make a vigor-
Gus fight. Lorimer ana Browne held
a conference yesterday in Lorimer's
Office but neither would discuss what
passed between them. Lorimer said
the conference was Of a private nature
while Browne stated that he and Lori
mer would make their defense when
the proper time comes and not before.
The Chicago Tribune. which first
published Whites charges. today
prints statement by State Senator
Albert r. Isley. of Newton, Ills, in
which he declares that one member Of
|. the legislature told him he had been
offered $1,000 TO vote for Lorimer for
senator but had refused Isley de-
clined however to name his inform.
ant.
The Tribune also publishes num-
Der Of letters alleged to have been
addressed TO Rep. White by Repre-
sentatives Browne and Wilson In
branding Whites charges as false.
Saturday both Browne and Wilson de-
clared their acquaintance with White
was only casual" The letters alleg
ed TO have been written by Browne
call White Friend Charles" Friend
White" "Old man" and "Old pal"
The Tribune also alleges that White
has in his possession letter Offering
him a block OF stock in Senator Lori
mcr's new banks and stating that a
block of stock had been held out for
the senator's friends. A letter alleged
to have been written by Browne on
June ! 1909, tells White how TO get
railroad transportation from the AL
ton, Illinois Central and Wabash rail-
road companies, and the Pullman com
pany.
A further statement by White re.
garding his alleged relations with
Browne is also published in the Tri-
bune II tells OF several lake trips
taken by himself and Browne In which
the latter, he says, spent money Law
ishly. According 10 the statement
White asked Browne 10 get him a job
and Browne got him one In the city
hall through Senator Lorimer, which
White refused TO accept
The narrative also contains this
statement. Il could not say how
much money was paid into the Jack
pot. but was told by one OF the old
members that il was upwards OF $780,
000. outside OF the senatorial deal"
Il is unlikely that a special session
of the legislature will be called to in.
vestieate the White charges. GOV.
Dencen and Acknowledgement Stead
have conferred and agreed that such 4
session Is not necessary The govern.
or believed the matter should be
probed through the grand juries al
Chicago and Springfield
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-02
CENSUS NEARLY COMPLETED.
Detroiters Who Have Been Overlook
ed May Still Get In. However.

II any citizen of Detroit does not
get into the federal census IL VIII he
his own fault. While the enumera-
tors have nearly finished their work.
there is still time for those who may
have been overlooked to report them,
selves 10 the census office and be
counted. Supervisor O. r. Leonard
has stated that the enumerators Will
be busy al this week, so that patriotic
citizens can drop him a card AT any
time up till then and be enumerated
properly.
Every name counts, from a munich
pal standpoint in establishing the
rank of Detroit among American
cities. II has ALWAYS happened in
census years. previously. that some
names were skipped and Detroiters
who do not wish this TO happen and
who have been missed thus far can
help by exerting themselves very
little
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-02
RAIN COMPELS TEAMS
TO REST IN CHICAGO
There viii Be No Game In Tigers
Series Today Owing to
Wet Field.

CHICAGO, May at noon today
II was announced from the Offices oil
the local American league baseball
club that no game would be played
this afternoon. The result was a dies
tnct disappointment to the Sox fans
who would have been out in largo
numbers To see their team in action,
despite the fact that Monday is sci
dom considered favorable to the draw
ing powers of the pastime.
The new Sox have made tremen-
dous hit locally and their popularity
seems assured. as the result OF I've
two consecutive victories which they
have woT from the Tigers
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-02
ANN ARBOR IN GRIP OF
BUILDING TRADES STRIKE
One Hundred and Fifty Carpenters, "a
Painters and Other Workmen
Want Wage Increase.

ANN ARBOR, Mich, May 2.-tSpe'
cial One hundred and fifty carpen-
ters, ~ painters, and number of
bricklayers walked out this morning
pending settlement of their demands
for increased wages.
The painters demand SO for nine
hour day. the carpenters 50 for an
eight-hour day. and the bricklayers
$5S5 for an eighthour day Practical
" every union workman in the city is
out. only two contractors In the city
having signed the scale.
The men are well organized and
believe that because of the scarcity
OF men they Will have no trouble Sc
curing the wages they ask for Build
ing operations here are paralyzed
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-02
WARRANT FOR WARREN.
Man Who Ran Down Mrs. Wood Is
Accused Of Manslaughter

Joseph +. Warren. whose automo-
bile ran down and killed Mrs Emma
f.. Wood at Warren and Woodward
ayes. April 25. was formally charged
with manslaughter. In warrant
sworn out, Monday morning, by Detec-
tive Thomas Wilson. Mrs Woods
son was taken to- court for the pur
nose of swearing to the warrant. but
AZ the last moment he refused To- sign,
ard. II is said. also indicated that he
would not prosecute the case. Detec-
tive Wilson then signed the warrant
himself -
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-02
MAY BE FROM PORT HURON.
AGED Man is Found Dead Near Gov
ngton. Ky.

CINCINNATI Ohio. May 2-(Spe.
cial.--Coroner Wise. of Coyington,
finds that the description OF the man
found dead late last night near Gov.
lngton. Ky tallies in every detail with
that OF Joseph Rose, aged 10, a promi.
nent Port Huron. Mich, Mason. who
failed 10 meet his wife here Saturday.
He mysteriously disappeared on route
from Chattanooga Tenn.
The dead man was well dressed.
had good sum OF money In his peck
cts. and an artery IN the right arm
had been cut resulting In death. He
wore suit of clothes with the trade
mark of l.. Krauss q Co. of Indian.
apolis. IEd
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-02
HYDE'S LAWYERS OBJECT.
Say Analysis Of Col. Swope's Body
Would Be Worthless.

KANSAS CITY. Mo. May pr.
b. c Hydes lawyers will not avail
themselves of the prefer OF Judge
Latshaw to appoint poison commits
sion 10 aualyze any part OF Col.
Thomas Fl Swope's body In order
To- disprove that the defendant muir.
dered the millionaire with cyanide OF
potassium. The attorneys said today
that II is now too late 20 get report
that would have any value in determ-
ms the cause OF death The expense
for the. analysis. If ordered, would
have 10 be borne by the defense Or.
HYDE is not willing TO pay the sum
that would be required. but If the
state will hear the expense the de.
Tense Is willing that il be made
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-02
STREET CARS STARTED.
Seven are Guarded by policemen
Against Attacks Of Strikers.

COLUMBUS, O., May Escorted
by policemen In automobiles. the
street car company this morning sent
cut seven cars. the most it has at
tempted 10 operate since the strike
was inaugurated Icy the conductors
and moturmen last Friday.
Union pickets are stationed at all
the barns 10 watch for the strike
breakers who. ii Is reported, will be
imported in an attempt TO break the
strike.
The company maintains there is
nothing 10 arbitrate and refuses abso-
luteiy TO entertain the suggestion q,
mediation.
There are no signs OF violence this
morning.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-02
Antitrust Law Upheld.

WASHINGTON. May 2.-That the
antitrust law of the state OF Mississip
pi is constitutional, was the decision
today of the supreme court of the
United States in affirming the decree
~ The Mississippi supreme court that
the Retail Lumber Dealers association
81 that state was combination ia ~.
straint Of trade.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-02
CREDITORS OUTLOOK DUBIOUS.
Assets OF Bankrupt Watt Motor Co.
are Problematieal

There is not very promising out
look for the creditors OF the Watt
alotor Co, which recently was forced
into bankruptcy. The liabilities total
$4,000. while the assets are PROB
lematical, consisting largely OF ma
chinery bought on contract The ma.
chinery had not been fully paid fer
and the title therefore, had not pass
ed. II Will take some time for he be
troit Trust Co, receiver OF the prom
erty, to ascertain Just what Is IL signt
for the creditors.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-02
OIL TRUST LOSES.
Supreme Court Atfirms Decree Of Ten
nessee Court.

WASHINGTON May 2.--The decis-
ion of the Tennessee supreme court
against the Standard Oil Co Of Ken
lucky. under the state antitrust law
was today affirmed by the supreme
court OF the United States and the
Tennessee anti-monopoly law held CON
stitutiOnal
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-02
N,w CLERK in Assessors Office.

Louis Gueuther has been appointed
to a clerkship in the assessors office
In place OF Charles Kelly who has re.
signed 10 go into the cafe business.
Guenther is a son OF Fred Guenther.
lighting commissioner insurance AID
steamship agent and president of the
Stadtsverbam Detroit
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-02
TO KEEP WITHIN BOUNDS.
Haarer Calls Meeting Of Foremen To
Impress Fact on Them.

Public Works Commissioner Haarer
he's called a meeting OF his ward fore
men for Wednesday morning when he
will tell them that they must positive
~ keep within their appropriations for
street and alley cleaning during the
L. months beginning July /.
Every cent asked for this purpose
has been allowed" says Haarer II ex-
poet my men to remember that and
keep within the amount set.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-02
PROMINENT WOMAN DIES.
Mrs. Sarah Marshall Weaver Expires
After Lingering Illness.

CHARLOTTE. Mich, May Mrs.
Sarah Marshall Weaver. wife OF Or r.
A. Weaver and for several years re-
curding secretaty OF the Michigan Fed
Grafton of Woman's clubs, is dead af-
ter lingering illness.
Early in the winter she left for
Texas in the hope of improving but
gradually grew worse. She came home
about 10 days ago.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-02
o. U. r. Assessment Postponed

No action was taken by the board
of tax review. Monday morning. on the
question of the n L. X. 1910 assess.
mcnt The cumpanys representatives
asked that The. hearing 60 over until
Tuesday More than $4,000,O00 worth
of property is involved in the lhroposed
change ~ assessment.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-02
LIGHTNING STRIKES HOUSE.
Bolt Causes Slight Damage In Home
Of Otto Damn. lawton-AVe.

4 sudden, binding flash OF light
ming. accompanied by a thunder clap
which sounded like heavy artillery at
close range. was the only warning
given ny bolt which Knocked brick
chimney from the residence OF Otto
Damn. No 500 Lawton-ave. shortly
after O'Clock Monday morning. The
stove lids on the kitchen range were
lifted from their places. and fell at
the feet of youngster who was play
ing I'm the kitchen Bricks from the
chimney were thrown for some dis
lance. and the two houses TO the
north were shaken until the windows
ratified
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-02
FINED FOR SPLITTING
Arthur Turner Pays $40 for oHcrse
at Majestic Corner.

Arthur Turner. No BOG sheridan.
ave was fined $40. Monday morning.
bv Judge Connolly. for splitting ON the
sidewalk in front OF the Majestic
building. Assistant Corporation C0un.
sci pennimau remarked that the Of
fense was "lese Majestic" Mr. Doyle
said that the spitters on the Majestic
building corner gave a good imitation
OF a hog pen.
He said that he will turn his witness
fees over TO the auti-tuberculosis 30
ciety.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-02
STORY PUBLISHED BY
WASHINGTON PAPER is FAKE
Man in Constant Communicate With
Taft Says Roosevelt Sent No
Message.

COPENHAGEN, May 2.--"You
may deny that story as strongly as
you like" Col. Roosevelt said on
his arrival here this evening. when
asked regarding the authenticity
Of the story printed in the Wash
ingtcn Post purportine to give his
political views and intentions.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-02

Unc yrnr MO tOuHyi NHNfNS0m ~
ps.snturc. ais minimum. 30s mean. 80
partIy cloudy with .oI~fnch % rnen.
sun rises Tuesday ne tf2S .. - Sea
sets tonight nj Gs3i y.