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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-04-26
$1,000 PURSE FOR
PASTOR A. H. BARR
Congregation Will Present Extra
Pocket Money For Minister'S
Trip To Europe.

AS a mark OF the esteem in which
he is held by the people of his church,
the Rev. Alfred r. Barr, OF the Jeffer-
-son-aHe. Presbyterian church, Will
shortly be presented with a purse OF
$1,000 as extra pocket money for use
during his approaching visit TO
Europe.
Dr. Barr and Mrs. Barr will leave the
end OF May for Scotland TO attend a
Worlds Missionary conference OF the
Presbyterian church TO be held in Glas-
cow. DR.. Barr is very popular with
his congregation, and the members
OF the church vie with one another in
endeavoring 10 impress upon their pas
tor the affection and respect In which
he is held. At present DR.. Barr is
confined TO his bed with severe cold.
and although he goes TO Glasgow as
an accredited delegate to the conven-
ton, his parishioners and friends at
large feel that the ocean trip viii be
of great benefit TO his health which
has not been robust OF late. 1t was
to make possible the trip for Mis-.
Barr also that the generous purse was
planned. AS soon as DR.. Barr recov-
ers from his illness a farewell supper
will be rendered him and his wife, by
the members OF the church, when the
presentation will take place.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-04-26
PRAISES ROOSEVELT AS
HE RAPS RAILROAD BILL
Senator clapp Attacks Measure,
Charging Taft Administration
With Oictation

WASHINGTON, April 26.-"Theo-
dore Roosevelt never sent such a bill
as this 10 congress. He never die
tated RE stood for concrete senti-
ment and proposed legislation to meet
it. He flourished the big stick in con-
formity with American sentiment"
in these words Senator Clapp (Rep.
Mimi In the senate today attacked
the railroad bill. charging the Taft
administration with dictation.
we have fallen on strange times"
said he When Republicans can no
longer discuss national questions ex-
cept at the banquet board. We are
told that the test of party loyalty
would be the passage of this bill. I
believe the American people will JUS
tify us in staying here and performing
our duty by perfecting this measure"
Actual work on the railroad bill was
started this afternoon In the house by
the reading Of the message for amend
ment. but a snag was struck in the
very first paragraph which contains
provisions for the commerce court.
Minority Leader Clark was one OF the
first on his feet.
In my Judgment" he said. this
section is one of the worst in what
is at best a poor bill. II II stays in,
the bill ought 10 be defeated.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-04-26
GET HOSPITAL
TIPS IN EUROPE
Drs. W. F. Metcalf and H. E. Stafford,
Two Members of Commission,
Have Returned.

DR.. William F. Metcaf and DR.. Ho-
commission appointed by the trustees
of the Detroit General hospital to visit
the leading hospitals Of Europe and Sc
cure ideas for the new modern hospi-
tai soon TO be erected in this city, re-
turned home Tuesday morning on the
Wolverine. Architect William b.
Stratton, the third member OF the com
mission was called to Elmira, y. Y.
his old home, by the illness of one OF
his relatives, and will not reach the
city until Wednesday or Thursday. AS
soon as he returns, work on the plans
for the new hospital will be resumed
in earnest and several helpful sug-
gestions received abroad will be in
corporated in them
From what we have seen we have
already decided on the material TO be
used in the floors. the ventilating and
heating plans 10 be followed the dis
tances between buildings, the height
of the ceilings and other details, said
DR. Metcalf TO The Times. These
matters may be said to be settled
Other points may require some further
discussion. but we will endeavor to
incorporate in our institution the best
and most advanced ideas In construc-
ton and equipment that we found in
the 70 hospitals we have visited, in
Guiding rs in this country and 80 in
Europe.
In considering the needs OF Detroit
we found four hospitals OF especial
value to us They are the Schoenberh
in Berlin, the city hospitals In Dussel-
dorf and Nuremburg, and the Linden
burg I'm Cologne All are new institu-
tons of thoroughly modern construc-
ton and splendidly equipped
1t was in Germany, said DR. Metcalf.
that the commission found hospital
construction and operation in their
highest development. The German
idea is now beginning to take root in
southern Europe. evidences or which
were found In numerous cities where
hospitals are now being erected.
"ln England we found the highest
development OF nurse-training that was
in evidence anywhere continued the
doctor The spirit OF Florence Night
ingalC seems 10 have survived there
The English nurse is Il high order Of
woman and has an official standing in
the English army. Her services are
in demand in all continental countries.
In London we found great deal of
new construction work going on in old
-ift1s5tttttttst IT'S 4ttt- HeN-epes-
The commission did not visit France
for the simple reason that they did not
feel that the information to be gained
would warrant the cost in time and
money. This decision was reached
after the doctors had talked with
many persons who were familiar with
the institutions OF Paris and other
French cities including number of
French people.
I'm oxford Or Stafford met and
luuched with the renowned Dr. Osler.
formerly Of Johns Hopkins university.
who is now professor Of medicine in
oxford university DR. Stafford de.
scribes him as man of wonderfully
fine qualities.
I'm Hamburg the party spent day
With r. Ruppel one OF the foremost
Continued ON Page Eighth
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-04-26
BURGLAR ENTERS
THOMAS SCHOOL
Don't Be Alarmed, Madam" His
Greeting To Teacher-Scorns
Jewelry, Gets No Cash.

He was rough-looking burglar who
broke into the Thomas Normal Train,
ing school, No. 3l04 West Grand-blvd.'
about O'Clock. Tuesday morning. but
he was Il gentleman. Ii takes man
with fine instincts and good breeding
10 intrude his presence into place
where some 90 girls are reposing in
slumber. and get away without caus-
Ing a panic, There wasn't even a
single scream for help. and an inyen-
tory disclosed the fact that not one OF
the girls tainted.
This gentleman thief walked into
the room OF Miss Josephine b. Rice.
member Of the faculty. Miss Rice
woke up very promptly.
Don't be alarmed. madam" said the
burglar; I'm not going to harm any
body
Then he started paving over some
iewelry that was lying on the dresser
"You needn't be alarmed about these
gew.gaws." he said 81 don't want any
jewels They're no good to me. All
| want is money"
He failed TO find any ready cash.
however. and after making a careful
investigation OF the premises. he calm
ly took his departure. He carried
with him IN ekey to the electric light
switchboard and the inmates OF the
school are now fearful lest he will re
turn some night. plunge the place in
darkness and then leisurely proceed 10
carry off all the goods and chattels.
THE front door must have been
left open all night" explained Miss
Rice. Some of the girls were out
early Monday evening. and ] retired,
leaving the door open. ] always leave
the door TO my own room open. sup
pose when the girls came home, they
forgot 10 lock the front door.
'lIe was a real nice burglar. though.
At first | thought he was going TO be
nasty, because although he told me not
70 be alarmed. he made movement
with his hand i'm the direction Of his
hip pocket. and | was afraid he was
going 10 pull one of those horrid re-
volvers. He didn't, though"
The Thomas Normal Training school
Is ut No. 3i04 West Grand-blvd.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-04-26
ALFRED LUCKING TO ASSIST
CORPORATION COUNSEL HALLY
Attorney to Receive $1,000 Fee In
Aiding In Defense Of Hally
Ordinance In Federal Court.

Notification will be given the com
mon council by the ways and means
committee, Tuesday evening, that 1t
has authorized Corporation Counsel
Hally to employ Alfred Lucking, for
mer congre ssman from the First dis
trict. TO assist him in defending the
Hally street railway ordinance In the
federal courts. The committee had
been empowered by the council to
take such action.
Lucking is to receive a retainer OF
$1,000, and $4,000 for his services in
the circuit court, the same amount
for the arguments in the appellate
court. and a like amount for appear
ing before the supreme court, in ad-
dition 10 his expenses. This contract
evidences that Hally believes the liti-
CATION. which has been in progress a
couple OF years already, will be long
drawn out In case the suit shodld
not go the whole course, however,
Attorney Lucking will receive only
payment for such part OF his services
contracted for as are given.
This $1,000 is only drop in the
bucket" stated Aid. Heineman, when
the matter came before the commit
tee AZ -Me-de- not-get- a settlement
soon, we shall be litigating for the
next 10 years and the bills will run
up to $4,000 for lawyers
We are In for 1t now in this case,
and we might as well pay" com
mented Aid. Trevor. This is a part
of our legacy from the Thompson adj
ministration.
Aid. Shapland was In favor OF linn
iting the amount of money to be used
by the corporation counsel In con-
Quoting the suit, but this was deemed
impolitic.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-04-26
TESTIMONY CONFLICTING.
Court Doesn't Know Whom 70 Believe
in Latham Clark Case.

The United States pension office. the
board OF health, the fire department
and the police department were all
literally represented in Police Justice
Stems court, Tuesday morning, when
Latham Clark was charged by Patro,-
man Pearl Haddix with disturbing the
peace. The officer testified that Clark
had disregarded his warning not u
go inside the fire lines at a fire at
Third-st. and Warren-ave.
He declares Clark became abusive
Clark is a neighbor of Col. o. A.
James, OF the pension office, and Col
James was on hand TO defend the
youth. Dairy Inspector Hawkins, an.
other neighbor, also offered testimony.
Other neighbors declared nat Haddix
handled young Clark roughly Fire
men testified in behalf Of the police
man and the result was iuch com
plicated maze OF evidence that Judge
Stein decided u postpone the hearing
for a few DAYS
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-04-26
SCOTT ESTATE MAY ESCAPE.
Evidence Found to Prevent Il Going
on Rolls for Back Taxes.

Jim" SCOTS estate may yet escape
being put on the assessment rolls Tor
back taxes In the meeting Of the
board OF review Tuesday morning, Elk
ccutors George 5. Hosmer and G.. NJ.
Burton presented to the board the
certificates or dFpUEtr TT t4arrdttttrt
bank which were disclosed among
SCOTS belongings
The certificates ran back but a short
period and the evidence OF their dates
would tend 10 prevent any attempt
being made 20 collect back taxes be
cause OF them.
II am not sure but that this estate
is exempt from taxation anyway. as.
serted C. NJ Burton 1T is the prop
erty OF the city"
state Tax Commissioner w. II. Hoyt
was present and inquired as to
whether these certificates represented
comparatively recent deposits or we're
renewals. Neither Burton nor Hosmer
knew. and so Il was agreed that Bur
ton should go 10 the Canadian bank
10 ascertain this.
Il will not 80 with Mr.. Christian.
declared Burton. referring 10 the pro
bate clerk Of the assessors Office. i
want to 20 with someone else
The board OF review also passed
upon the request of the administrator
OF the James JOY estate for lesSening
of the assessment OF $250000 placed
against the personal property Of the
estate. Attorney Leo Butzcl appeared
for the estate and the matter Was
taken under advisement
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-04-26
BEST NOT PRESENT;
LAWYER SNUbbEO
Coroner Refuses To Permit Attorney
To Examine Witnesses at Inquest
Into Death of Clients Wife.

Coroner Burgess inquest into the
death of Alice Best, drowned amid the
ice 1T the foot OF Woodward-ave ;,
March II, after scores OF persons had
been horror-stricken by her cries for
help. developed decidedly sensational
trend. Tuesday morning.
Arthur J. Best, of Comber, Ont. the
young husband of the woman. was NOT
present at the hearing in spite OF the
request of Coroner Burgess which
amounted practically To a summons,
but the strategic move embodied In
his absence, acted as q boomerang To
his attorneys, Philip a. McHugh anu
William II. Gallagher. and J. W. Han
nd. the latter OF Windsor They were
effectively frozen out" of the session,
their presence being practically ig-
nored.
Immediately after Best failed to re-
spcnd to his name, Or. Charles +.
Frenkfurth, brother OF Mrs. Best,
WAS called to the stand, and when Al
torney McHugh attempted 10 cross
examine him, the lawyer was prompt
~ stopped by Coroner Burgess
"Inasnihch as your client has seen
fit not to appear at this inquiry, | will
not allow you TO question any OF the
Witnesses. said Coroner Burgess.
A storm OF objections from McHugh
| failed to change the coroner's ruling,
and each witness, after being ques-
toned by Assistant Prosecutor Kcscin.
ski stepped from the stand, amidst a
yolley of objections from McHugh.
MY clients name has been connect
ed with this case unfairly; he has
received let OF newspaper notoriety
that he doesn't deserve and we are
! here to represent him in this hear
/ iLg." said McHugh.
IF he has been placed in Il wrong
! light, this is the time that he should
! be here" said Coroner Burgess.
/ Later, when Stenographer Herbert
! Bliss was reading his notes, OF Best
/ statement when "sweated", By Cher
lof Detectives Mcdonnell, McHuga
asked that the reading be dore more
slowly as 1t was impossible for HIM 10
n axe his notes.
rs this slowly enough for you?"
asked the coroner, turning to the jury.
/ Informed that il was. he turtle"
frosted" Bests attorneys by remark
| ing: "All right then, proceed, Mr..
Bliss" Ntzhugh, was allowed TO fol-
| low along as best he might.
! The reading of Best's statement de-
veloped that the police have witnesses
tc show that Best and his wife walked
from the Michigan Central depot to
the First-st. dock, long before the
drowning, and the statement shows
many contradictions and discrepan'
cies. For instance, Best insisted, over
and over, with great and surprising
emphasis, that he was not "ole fooi
east OF Woodward-ave." on the fatal
night.
W&tchman Edward Russell, who told
graphic story of the womans pitiful
Continued ON Page FourJ
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downright lying has been done. so
varied are the versions OF the Roose-
welt plans that feel il proper Tor me
to help clear the situation up inso-
far as can at this time without vio-
Eating the condolences that have been
laid upon me.
Here is the situation: Theodore
Roosevelt Is facing the opening OF
new stage in his political life.
AS man who has been honored
hy the presidency. he feels, most
deeply, that he owes debt to the
rcople OF the United States that can
only be repaid by absolutely loyal and
unselfsh service to the public vel
!are
He will not shirk the responsibility;
indeed he is quite prepared for II.
mean by this that he is prepared
20 continue without deviation the
course he has pursued since the death
of William McKinley--the advocacy
Of those principles which are summed
up in the public mind by the phrase
My Policies"
II the statement above made is full
Is understood aud belieyed-without
reseryation-then it should clear up
many doubts and answer many ques.
tons that are evidently perplexing
the people of the United States to-
day
The principles and policies for
which Roosevelt has stood for the
past eight years-and indeed for
many years before are progressive
They are the very policies for
lContiuued On Page Three1
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-04-26

With Engineer Frederick I. Bar
croft absolutely refusing to appear in
defense OF the appraisal OF he Detroit
United railway physical property
made under his direction, Mayor
Breitmeyer and his advisers are fran
tically seeking a man who will de-
fend that report. Conferences were
IL order all day in the mayors pri-
ylte office, aldermen and members OF
the committee of fifty being the cali
ers. Toward noon q long session was
held at which the mayor talked with
Frank w. Eddy, Paul c. Renaud.
Frank II. Conant, Clyde |. Webster,
and Howard G. Beck.
Although in position OF extreme
difficulty, Mayor Breitmeyer aid not
give any evidence of n desire TO give
up or even TO brook delay.
There VIII not be any DELAY, I am
sure he said. I'VE shall get man
tc take up this work. | am not yer
ready TO say who IL will be. 1t will
ncS be Prof. Cooley. think we shall
be ready to go ahead. Wednesday"
The dropping of the arbitration pro-
ceedings now would mean great de-
lay In getting at any settlement propo-
sition, and either cause the entire COL
lapse OF the committee of fifty work
OF bring the vote on a settlement along
toward the time of the city election,
thing which the mayor wishes to
avoid.
Aid. Vernon counseled a plan which
would be a compromise
Il think that the ordinance should
first be perfected by the council and
then the valuation figure adopted"
remarked Vernon after a visit TO the
mayors Office I'VE must shape up
the ordinance in the council I'm any
event, and might as we'll 90 il first.
Then, IL the ID. u. r. will not accept
the ordinance as we have it, there is
no need Of going further with arbitra-
ton as TO values.
There are two amendments which
| wish 10 propose. One of them
would strike out the provision by
which the city commission could au-
thorize the company 10 issue bonds to
raise money for -hetterments. IL is
enough Tor the commission to approve
OF the betterments: how the company
raises the money is no concern OF the
city The bond provision is danger
Gus in that ii might make the city
liable. The other amendment would
add to the municipal ownership option
clause a provision that the city might
either buy the system in 1924 or APP
PROVE of its sale to some other com.
pGny Then, we could advertise for
lids for street car service in 1920,
with the assurance that anoth n com
pany could come in and bid on a Ger
tainty Of being able TO take over the
property at an assured figure"
The carrier conferences OF the morn
ing. at which number OF Republican
aldermen were present, dealt with the
resolution TO be introduced by Aid.
Harpfer in the council tonight. IN
which the arbitration proceedings are
tCGntInued on Page Fouro
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-04-26
SEES FAMOUS PAINTINGS.
Roosevelt Visits Luxembourg and
Later Addresses Committee.

PARIS. April 26-Col Roosevelt to-
day proceeded in his automobile to
Luxembourg, where he viewed the
modern paintings stored there. From
the museum he autoed along the
Bots De Boulogne and at the Bots
restaurant. Armenonville, iunched
with Ambassador Jusserand. Premier
BRAND was host.
Returning to the American embas-
sy. Col Roosevelt received the Fran
co-American committee and made a
short address in which he praised the
cordial relations existing between the
United States and Canada.
After luncheon at the smt assy
Roosevelt received a delegation from
TIE French parliamentary group for
International arbitration. CHIEF or
whom were Baron ID Estournelles and
ex-premier Leon Bourgeois. Both or
these men thanked the colonel for his
efforts towards maintaining worlds
peace
While Col Roosevelt was thus oc-
cupied Mrs. Roosevelt and their
daughter. visited the Conciergerie.
where Marie Antoinette, was impris-
oIed.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-04-26
TO GET PRIMARY FUNDS.
Auditor says $4,000 Children viii
Share In Apportionment

LANSING. Mich, April 26.--(Spe-
cal. --Auditor-General Fuller says
that there are 754,990 school children
In the state who will share in the APP
pCrtionment OF the primary school
money. here arr rbottt- Z ,499- MERE
school children I'm the state now than
year ago. If the apport:onment IS
s. per capita the amount viii reach
$2,774950. AT present there is hardly
enough cash in the primary fund 10
give each child 50, but Fuller experts
that some of the larger railroads will
PAY their taxes this week The APP
portionment will be made May 10.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-04-26
HEINzE CASE PROCEEDS.
His Attorney Questions Talesmen Re-
qarding Late n. n. Rogers.

NEW YORK, April 26.-Fritz Angus.
tus Heinze. with a battery OF lawyers.
appeared before Judge Hough today
prepared for his trial on charges or
oveI4ceTtification and misapplication OF
the funds OF the Mercantile National
bank In 1907 while its president. A
special panel OF sixteen talesmen was
present and when the trial began John
Il. Stanchfield. for Heinze. asked the
prospective jurors whether they had
personally known II. II. Rogers I'm life,
aud whether they had at any time bus
mess relations with the Standard oil
Co.
District Attorney Wise objected to
the question, but Stanchheld declared
the Standard Oil and Amalgamated
Copper Companies had fought -ffeinzs
ana his friends In Montana for 10
years.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-04-26
FRANT|CAlLY
SEARCHES FOR An
ENGINEER
Mayor Hopes Someone Will Be Sc.
cured To Take Barcroft's Place
and That Arbitration Will
Proceed Wednesday.
In Hot Letter To Breitmeyer, Bar
croft Again Refuses To Appear
Before Appraisal Board.

Mayor Breitmeyer stated early
Tuesday afternoon that IL was al
most certain that some Of the ex-
perts associated with Bancroft In
the appraisal Of the o. ". r.
property would appear before the
arbitration board in the interests
OF the fifty" This appears to
be the straw at which the mayor
and the leaders Of the fifty" are
srasping. Bancroft Is sure that
all Of his assoc iates will be guided
entirely by his attitude In the
matter, and doesn't believe any
OF them will appear before the
arbitrators
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-04-26
peary and Family Go Abroad.

NEW YORK, April 26-Commander
Robert f. Peary. Mrs. Peary and their
son and daughter sailed today ON the
Kron Prinzessln Cecilie for Europe
where the commander will deliver a
number OF lectures before foreign geo
graphical societies 4 fellow passen-
ger was Capt. Bartlett, former com
mander OF the Roosevelt.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-04-26
BRUNO TOFYELf CONVICTED.
Compromise Verdict Finds Him Guilty
Of Receiving Stolen Property.

Bruno Toffell was convicted OF re-
ceiving stolen property, by jury in
Judge Murphy's court. Tuesday, after
an all-night celebration.
Toffell was charged with stealing
brass valves from the Pere Marquette
and was caught in a Junk yard with
ne goods. He claimed they were given
10 him to sell. The authorities could
bring no evidence to prove that he had
actually had q hand in the stealing,
and the compromise verdict was the
result
Following the verdict in this case,
William Shoemaker. of st. Clair
Heights, was placed on trial charged
with serious offense by young
girl. He was tried on the same charge
az the last term. and the jury dts
agreed
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-04-26
Hammond Hearing Goes over.

Chauncey w Hammond was ~
Police Justice Jeffries court Tues.
day morning. for examination on the
charge of padding the EMF. Go.
payrolls. The case was postponed uh-
til April 20. Assistant Prosecuting
Attorney Jasnowski, who Is represent
iuc the state in the case. was busy
with some work In the. circuit court
and could not so on with the Ham
tppf,d case
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-04-26
Mrs. Kiaoer Gets Divorce.

Mrs Anna Klager. wife OF Or.
Ernest Klager. dentist. who charged
her husband with cruelty In Judge
Donovan's court. Monday. was grant
ed divorce. Tuesday morning
Klager did not take the stand The
alimony matter was left to the parties
TO settle between themselves. If pos
sible. and Mrs Klager agreed 20 ac-
cept $4,000 In cash and one-half OF
the household furniture.