Norwich bulletin., 1911-03-22
Simple Assault
Now Char ged
AssAlLANT OF BOOKER T. WASH.
INcToN ARRAieNED IN COURT.
BAIL IS REDUCED TO $500
Courtroom Thronaed with Spectators,
includins Many Nesroes-Reserves
Called Out to Clear the Street

New Ork, -Mafch -1nr0ugn an
agreement of counsel for both sides,
by Booker 7. Washington against AL
bert UIrfch, growing out of an attack
upon the negro educator Sunday night,
was reduced to one of simple assault
today. and instead of the case going
to. the grand jury as felony Ulfich
waived examination and was held to
the court of special sessions on the
minor charge, with bail reduced from
$1,000 to $500.
Washinston's Head Bandased
William J. Gibson, counsel for U1-
rich,s said the agreement had been
reached at the Hotel Manhattan last
night, when he was called into confer
ence with attorneys and friends of
Washington.
Intense interest centered in the ap-
pearance of DIR. Washington in police
court. His head was still swathed in
bandages and he arrived in a ta1icab,
accompanied by, former Governor
Pinchback of Louisiana. The West
Side police court had not only been
Cornell had had it cleared twice = of
those who could not show that they
We're efficially interested in the pro-
ceedings
Many Negroes in Court.
The Railways were jammed and the
crowd, in which negroes predomfnated
abort five to one. extended into the
street 4
Presiding Afagistrate McAdoo took
charge of the case and examined DR..
Washington and other witnesses in
private chambers so that the clerk
could draw up the modified charge.
This required the best. part of an hour,
and when it was completed DR.. Wash
ington CAME into court, but made the.
f1lx of afeIy of h<na4 4<,t7
with Magistrate Cornell. The magis-.
trate asked him to retire. which he did
with apologies for his error.
Ulrich Waives Examination.
When Ulrich, who had been in con-
ference with the other witnesses and
with DIR. Washington, was called to the
stand. his lawyer announced that the
defendant would waive examination,
and it was made known that the prose-.
cution would ask for nominal bail.
Will $500 be all right ~ asked Mag
istrate Cornell. Both sides assented
and the bond was at once adjusted.
Great crusk in Street.
By this time the crowds in the
street had grown to several thousands
and DIR. Washing ton had great din1cul-
ty in reaching a. city automobile as
signed to Borough President McAneny.
But. escorted by Mr. McAneny and
forced his way through the throng and
was quickly driven away.
One Negro Faints.
During the crush in the building one
negro tainted and was cared for by an
corps. To clear the street
1t was necessary to call reserves from
The nearest police station.
DIR. washington went back to thu
Hotel Manhattan and it is understood
that he expects to remain in the city
several days.
. Prominent Men in. Court.
Prominent men undertook to inter-
sst themselves in pr. washington's be-
half. Among those In court were
James H Fits president of the City
National bank 6f Tuscaloosa, Ala; W.
!. Schieffelin. president of the Arm
strong association, which assists ne
gro students in Hampton institute; 4
Jacob w. Mack. chairman Of the So
,iety forethe Betterment Of the Condi-
ion of Negroes of New York city, and
Nathan Hunt DIR. Washington's travel
ng secretary.
Denies Having Been Drinking.
DR.. Washington took to his bed at
Ills hotel shortly after the trying day
n court and will seek all the rest pos
;ible before going to Philadelphia Sat-
lrday night to speak before the Ethical
Culture society in that city.
In answer to intimations which had
been contained in some OF the news
PAPER stories. DR.. Washington desired
AIKEN a drink before visiting Sixty
.hird street Sunday night II never
ouched a drop of liquor In my life"
le said, "and do not have the slight
st idea. from experience, what fntoxi-
;ation is like