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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-13
WOULD REGULATE
SIZE OF HAT Pins
Aid. Charles E. McCarty To In
troduce Ordinance Limiting Ex-
posed Part To One Inch.
Long hat pins are doomed in De-

Long hat pins are doomed in De-
troit
Long suffering man has finally re-
belled. literally goaded to fury by
jabs in the eye from the pesky, sharp
pointed things, he has decided to re-
sort to drastic measures for his self.
preservation.
Following the lead OF the Rochester,
N. Y. council. Aid. Charles E. McCar-
ty, one of the new members from the
Thirteenth ward, will introduce in
the common council at an early date
en- ordinance regulating the length of
hat pins. II will provide that no hat
pin shall extend more than one inch
beyond the crowd of the hat. McCar-
ty says the ordinance may go so far
as to require women to wear guards
on their hat pins, such as are now
used on stick pins. Violation Of the
ordinance will be punishable by q
heavy fire or Imprisonment, or both,
within the discretion of the court.
Il am tired OF being jabbed by hat
pins every time l get into a street
car said Aid McCarty. "Only day
or two ago | got II right In the eye
and thought for second the blamed
had put my eye out. | made up my
mind then to prepare an ordinance.
and think | will have the support OF
every man In town"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-13
POLICE LOOK FOR MOTHER
OF BOY WHO WAS FOUND DEAD
Lad Who Died MysteriousIy in Swamp
Near Albany, Came From
Schenectady.

ALBANY. N. Y, Jan. 13.-The iden,
tity of the four-year-old boy found
dead from carbolic acid poisoning In
a swamp near Albany last Tuesday
was established today as George Mel
her of Schenectady.
The Identification was made oy Z.
II. Smith, uncle OF the dead boy, and
George Melber. his grandfather. The
police are searching for the boz
mother, who, according TO the grand
father, left her home last Friday with
little George, following dispute WIN
other members of her family.
She returned home Monday withou'
the boy. Melber says that when the
mother was questioned as to the
whereabouts of the boy, she gave
eyasiye answers. She was home only
a short time before again disap
pearing.
Melber says that the boys mother
was highly agitated when she LETT
home with her little son, ana ne
doubts whether she was In her right
mind.
The police are now trying to get a
better description Of the woman VINO
called at +. A. Lewis drug store, In
Madison-st., last Friday. and bought a
bag of chocolate candy and a bottle
of carbolic acid. She was accom-
panied by boy, whom the ponce say
was undoubtedly young Melper.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-13
TRAYFUL OF GEMS
STOLEN BY PAIR
OF THIEVES
Clever Sneaks Pull Of Bold Job in
Garlick's Store, One Engaging Clerk
While Other Lifts Diamonds
From Window.
Gone Several Hours Before the Theft
Is Discovered-Loot Comprises
AZ Stones.

A pair of clever sneak thieves ell
tered the jewelry store OF j. II. Gar
lick. No. l6S Griswold-st. shortly be
fore noon, Friday, and when they
went out, they carried a trayful oI
diamonds, the total value OF which is
about $4,000. There were AZ stones
in all
The first OF the pair simulated
lameness and entered the place,
leaning heavily OIL cane. lie Ell
gagged the attention of the clerks by
complaining about his lameness.
Tine other man came In shortly after
the lame fellow and began pricing
stones on display In the windows.
The lame man worked the clerk 10
the rear OF the store and unobserved,
The second fellow slipped the tray OF
diamonds out of the window. Inc
Two men left the store about the
same time without having purchased
anything.
Nothing was thought OF the actions
OF the men until some time aiter
they left Friday afternoon, Mr.. Gar
lick himself discovered that the dia-
Inonds were missing. He thinks
there were AZ stones and he values
them at about $50 each.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-13
WOODRUFF Wins
BY NINE VOTES
Recount Makes Him Victor Over F.
x. Burke in Contest for Seat
In Legislature.

The recounting of the votes cast In
the Fourth legislative district was fin
ished shortly before noon on Friday.
with the result that Ari K. Woodruff,
Republican, OF Ford City, was declared
elected by nine majority. Al the time
OF the election, las; TALL, Justice +.
Y. Burke, Democrat, OF River Rouge,
was announced as the winner by ~
votes. Mr.. Woodruff demanded re-
count and the legislature appointed
Reps. John Stevens, OF Detroit; Frank
III. Dusenbury, OF Isabella county, and
Richard Raudabaugh, of Ingham coun-
ty, a committee to conduct the review
of the ballots.
The recounting was started Thurs
day morning and when the days work
was finished, Mr. Woodruff was four
votes ahead OF Mr.. Burke, with the
second. third AMI fourth wards Of Wy
andotte to be recounted.
In these precincts Mr.. Woodruff
made net gain of Ave, giving him a
total majority OF nine.
At the close of the recount, Attor-
Burke, said he wished to inform the
leSlSldtlfc COLlulltItc tudt- uiS Clicut
was thoroughly satisfied with the
work of the committee. being con-
vinced that the recount was con-
Quoted in all fairness to both sides.
Mr. Burke said that he wished the
legislative committee. on returning to
Lansing, would tender his thanks to
the legislature for the warm welcome
accorded him when he took his seat
Ex-senator John ID. Mckay, who
watched the recount in the interests
of Mr.. Woodruff, also thanked the leg
islative committee on behalf OF his
client, after which both candidates,
Mr.. Woodruff and Mr. Burke, shook
hands and expressed satisfaction that
the strife was over. Mr.. Burke also
rendered Mr.. Woodruff congratula-
tions, saying he didn't want TO hold
the seat If the majority were against
him.
Had Mr.. Woodruff not been elected
by the recount, his attorneys intended
to contest the election Of Mr.. Burke
on grounds of irregularities, claiming
that Burke's cards were handed out
with ballots in certain booths and
other illegal methods employed 10
bring about the defeat Of Woodruff.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-13
AS MAN ON FOOT
Sees AUTO co BY
Alphabet Glass in Detroit, Says
James Schermerhorn, Know
Its E-M-F'S.

NEW YORK, Jan. 13.-(Special.)-
Henry Ford. who has just won a VIC
tory in years OF litigation with the
Association of Licensed Automobile
Manufacturers, turned the annual din
ner into a love feast when he and
table last night.
Ford was greeted as good fighter
and his presence inspired the utmost
good feeling.
Hon. Edward Lazansky, OF Brooklyn,
secretary OF state, and James Scher-
merhorn, publisher of The Detroit
Times, were the principal speakers.
A large representation of Detroit auto
mobile interests was present.
Mr.. Schermerhorn's subject was
Star of Empire Is Now a Fixed Star.
But All Else Takes Its Way" and he
spoke as the ''one man who walks" In
the automobile center Of the world, as
follows:
Mr.. Toastmaster and members of the
Association of Licensed Automobile
Manufacturers: The poet who had
nsTsP have bess Gs neard from I1 Il he had
not fallen down stairs. i would not
have been heard from at this time II
had not walked down town-if were
not the solitary citizen OF Detroit who
possesses o 1911 model in the same
way as the patriarch Jacob saw the
ladder reaching heaven-oniy In
Am. proud TO appear here as De
troit'S only Pedestrian. The pedometer
is attached to joys that the cyclom-
etsr knows not Of To walk IL TO keep
reverently near the beauteous surface
Of Mother Earth and to put on the
hour when one goes to slumber In her
bosom. 1t ts especially footing to "hoof
st." even In 3 pneumatic-tired town lf
s'F fas (Continued ON page 81
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-13
JACK" PARKER
FAMOUS SHOT,OEAD
Pneumonia Carries OFF Well-Known
Sportsman-Won Many Medals
As All-Around Athlete.

John Parker, familiarly known as
Jack" champion trap shooter OF the
United States and Canada for many
years, and noted oarsman some 20
years ago, died OF pneumonia In his
home, No. 465 Junction-ave., Friday
morning. He had been iii only a
week
Mr. Parker, who was 81 years old,
was widely known on account OF his
ability as marksman, oarsman and
all-around athlete, being good anna
teur boxer and wrestler. In addition TO
his other accomplishments. For his
victories with the oars and gun he
acquired large collection Of gold and
silver medals and cups. many Of them
worth hundreds OF dollars. These he
priced very highly. He was mem
Der OF the famous 'Centanniai Little
Four" OF Detroit, four-oared crew
which won many championship row.
ing events in the United States and
Canada, back In the '70s. The other
members of this crew were Carl
Schweikart, Thomas Mcmahon and
Fred Alder.
Mr.. Parker was also somewhat
prominent in politics. He was a
Democrat. During the regime OF
James ID. Burns as sheriff of Wayne
county, he served as purchasing agent.
After Mr.. Burns went out of Office,
Mr.. Parker accepted a position as De-
troit representative of the Peters
Cartridge Co.. of Cincinnati, o., which
he held up to the time Of his death.
Mr.. Parker was a member OF the
Detroit lodge of Elks, and Palestine
Masonic lodge. He is survived by his
widow and three grown-up children.
Funeral arrangements have not yet
heen made
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-13
Gust Dickinson and
Fletcher During Recess
tFrom a staff Correspondent )

LANSING, Mich, Jan. 13.-(Spe-
cial. )-Charges against Fletcher and
Dickinson probably will not be pre-
sented by Gov. Osborn before the leg
islature adjourns. When the legisla-
ture Is in session, such charges must
be tried before the senate, but during
recess the governor may remove on
sufficient charges Yesterdays exper-
ience shows what he might expect
from the senate.
Charges were preferred against
Fletcher some time ago by Rev. Myron
Adams, OF Detroit, because OF condi-
tions in the National Candy Co.'S fac
tory, which he said were overlooked.
and the governor is said to have a
statement from sone deputy that more
than 100 reports Of bad conditions
went unheeded.
In Railroad Commissioner Dlckin-
sons case 1t Is remembered that he
was criticised by the coroner's jury
at Kalamazoo for not ordering a
night gateman which would have pre-
vented the recent fatal crossing acct
dent. Gov. Osborn would not discuss
fCoutfnued ON page IL
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-13
GETS TRACE OF WEsTGATE.
Sheriff Finds Man Was Employed In
British Columbia Lumber Camp.

Sheriff Castor has finally obtained
some definite trace Of W.. VI. West
gate, believed to be the man whose
dismembered corpse was found in a
clump OF bushes in Highland Park
several weeks ago.
While pair OF deputies were seek
ing Information relative to Westgate
In his former home in Traverse City,
they learned that he was believed to
have bene formerly employed by the
Crows Nest Pass Lumber Co., in
Wardner, British Columbia. A tele-
gram from the sheriff to the concern
brings the information that Westgate
was employed there from June l TO
July 13, last year.
The sheriff has written the company
and expects that when his letter is
answered, he will have more details
as to Westgate's movements.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-13
TRIES SUICIDE; FAILS.
Man Shoots Self Then Jumps Into
Canal; Cop Rescues Him.

A man, supposed to be c. E. White
man, about 3S years old, shot himself
through the right eye while STANDING
on the bank Of canal behind the
aquarium on Belle Isle and then
jumped through the ice into the
canal, Friday morning.
Special Officer Lightroot, stationed
on the island, heard the revolver
shot and rushed to the point whence
II came, to find the would-be suicide
struggling in the water. The oficer
pulled him out and took him TO the
island station, thence to a hospital.
To the police he refused to say
Why he attempted to take his life
In a note book, found In his pockets,
was what the police believe to be his
name and address, &c. E. Whiteman,
No 1872 Cameron-ave." At this ad-
dress, however, the occupants said
they knew nothing about the man.
Ii is thought that the man VIII re-
cover.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-13
CzARINA CRITICALLY ILL.
Condition Grows Steadily Worse, Say
Royal Palace Attaches.

ST. PETERSBURG. Jan. 13-Con-
firmation OF the report that the czar-
ina is again in critical condition. Dor
lowing her trip to Bad Nauheim, Mas
obtained today from attaches Of tho
al palace. The trip TO Bad Nau.
helm brought only temporary relief
and the czarina's nervous disorder and
melancholy returned almost stimuli
taneously with her return to the pal
ace.
Her condition has grown steadily
worse until IL is now feared that only
a few months-at most-of life are
left for her. She is hysterical a great
DIAL OF the time, this amounting al
most to insanity.
All court functions have been aban
doned
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-13
City Buys Fairview Lishtins Plant

City Buys Fairview Lighting Plant.
The public lighting commission has
purchased from the Edison Illuminat-
ing Co, the arc lighting circuit used
to light the streets in the old Fair
view district. The price was $1,690.Sl.
The company formerly had con.
tract with the village of Fairview for
lighting its streets. When the viii
lage was annexed to the city the con-
tract was continued between the COM
pany and the municipality at the rate
of $3.50 per year for each arc light,
or about s16S per month. The light
ing commission will be able TO fur
nish light at a cost of $31.75 per
light, thus reducing the expense more
than half
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-13
D. U. r. Wins Suit.

The case OF Katherine Meisel
against the -. U. X. was taken from
the jury by Judge Hosmer, Friday
and a verdict directed for tie defen-
dant. Mrs. Meisel sued for he death
Of her son. Harry Benjamin Meisel.
killed by q Fourteenth car while rid
ing his bicycle at Sixth and Locust
SITS. Judge Hcsmer held that the
young man had been guilty OF con-
tributory negligence.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-13
AIdermanic Recounts On.

Aldermanic recounts in the FIJI
teenth and Sixteenth wards are on
in the council chamber, but the morn
ing developed only slight changes
and there Is little likelihood that the
results, as originally canvassed, will
be changed. In the Fifteenth ward
where Thomas Lynch defeated Aid
Robert Rutter by % votes, the re
count of the first two precincts in
creased Lynch's lead TO 81. Alex
Dill, gained three on Aid. Garvey. In
the first three precincts Of the Six
teenth, reducing the latter's majority
TO 81
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-13
Man Struck BY Train.

August Fredericks, No 1887 Ferry.
ave. east, was struck by Grand Trunk
passenger train No. l9, at the Nil
waukee-ave. crossing, Friday morn
ing. Several ribs on his left side
we're broken and he Is in a critical
condition. An auto patrol took him
TO Harper hospital
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-13
Heads Commerce Commission.

ASHINGTON, Jan. 13.-Judson c.
Clements, Democrat. of Georgia. was
elected chairman az the interstate
commerce commission today, by the
other members Of the commission. He
succeeds Martin A. Knapp, who re-
Gently was appointed Chief Justice OF
the new commerce court. Clements
was ranking member or the commits
atn
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-13
SPEAKS AGAINST OIL TRUST.
Frank 3 Kellogg Delivers Thrusts In
Governments Suit.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1S.-Having
first stirred the Standard Oil octopus
from it's depths OF secrecy and trailed
II through all the intricate mazes OF
legal technicalities, Frank B. Kellogg,
the st. Paul attorney, In the court Of
last resort today delivered his final
thrusts designed to end it's existence.
He unfolded the record OF the oil
trusts development, giving in detail
the grounds upon which the govern
ment seeks its dissolution.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-13
SENTENCED TO JACKSON.
Charles Metro Killed Lad Caught In
His Cabbage Field.

CADILLAC. Mich. Jan. 13.-Charles
Metro convicted OF killing Frank Nc
Connell, who was caught I'm the act
OF stealing cabbages from Metros
patch. at Jennings, was today SEN
fenced TO from ten to 20 years In
Jackson prison. He was convicted
OF second degree murder.
II was not proved in the trial that
Metro had any enmity agains. Nc
Connell, but that he was In hiding
on his place 10 "clean up" on any
persons who came that night to make
u raid on his patch as had been doLe
several times before.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-13
CRITICIsEs TRUST LAWS.
Judoe Parker Says Only Solution is
Enactment Of Federal Statute.

NEW YORK, Jan. 13.-Speaking be-
fore the National Civic Federation TO-
dav Judge Alton B. Parker, who pre-
sided at today's session, criticised Sc
verely the attitude OF New jersey anu
a number of western states IN gNihs
trusts unlimited opportunities lor
charter. He said that the only way
10 solve the problem would De 10
create a federal law instead OF state
regulations.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-13
MOSCHA.

To sustain our lives, you must
write to us. Believe me, that l
go around In shame. | already
pawned the last that | had on me
and what will be afterward, that
| do not know. IL | would know
that have nothing to hope from
you, perhaps I would find another
way, but meantime, do not lose
hope.
am surprised that you did not
keep your word to send tele-
gram that you arrived in Mon
treal well. Believe me, that the
worry half-crazed me.
Be well, as wishes you your al
ways-loving-- husband from the
depths of his heart. ] kiss you
from afar.
MOSCHA.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-13
GIVEN $4,000 VERDICT.
Mrs Anna oornetsky Wins Suit
AoaInst Husbands Parents.

A verdict for $4,000 was returned by
Jury in Judge Murfn's court, Thurs
day afternoon, In the case OF Mrs.
Anna Gornetsky against her parents
in.law. Mr.. and Mrs. Harris Gornet-
sky. The plaintiff charged that her
husbands parents alienated the affec-
tions Of her husband, and caused him
to desert her and her infant child.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-13
Bishop Paret's Condition Critical.

BALTIMORE, Nd, Jan. 13.-The
condition Of Bishop Paret, Of the
Maryland diocese. Protestant Episco-
pal church, who has been seriously Ill
for a week, is reported by his physi-
clans this afternoon to be critical.
The venerable prelate rallied yester-
day. but today the doctors declare his
condition - much worse.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-13
PAYS SOS, 1000 INHERITANCE TAX.
Estate Of Quincy Shaw Makes Remit
tance To Auditor-Generai.

LANSING. Mich, Jan. lS.-(Spe-
cial)-Auditor-General Fuller received
100000 In state taxes from Kent
county this morning. and Washtenaw
county contributed $35.000 to the gen.
eral fund.
Auditor-General Fuller also re-
ceived from the estate of Quincy
Shaw. of Boston, $9s.053.63 AS an in
heritance tax on $S.000.0O worth Of
Calumet & Hecla copper stocks. The
interest amounted to $4,000.
This is the largest inheritance tax
ever paid into the state treasury.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-13
Attorney Swan Exonerated.

Attorney William c. Swan, who
was called before the circuit court
judges, Thursday afternoon, and
questioned regarding a charge made
against him by a client, was com
pletely exonerated from any suspi-
cion of wrong.doing.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-13
ROBBED BY THUGS.
J. q. smythe Is Beaten and Relieved
OF 500.

]. B. Smythe, No. S11 Brooklyn.
ave-, was knocked unconscious,
Thursday night, by a couple OF un.
identified Negroes, who robbed him
of 500.
He was walking along Beaubien-st.
and at Brewster-st., the two men
jumped on him.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-13
WON'T CLOSE "cLINToN TRAIL"

CHARLOTTE, Jan. 13.-Petitions
for and against closing the old "Clin-
ton Trail" a state road In the north
ern part of this county, laid out way
back in the 40's. were presented to the
board of supervisors. The board voted
against the proposition.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-13
Grain Dealers Win over Railroads.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13.-Grain
dealers won a victory over the west
ern trunk lines today when the latter
abandoned an attempt to raise grain
,ates 15 per cent The proposed IN
crease had been suspended by the In
terstate commerce commission and the
railroads gave notice today they would
not press for an increase, but would
continue the old rate.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-13
fe KIIIed In Riot.

BOMBAY, Jan, 13.-Slx more per.
sons died today from injuries feceiv-
cd in yesterdays clash between the
troops and riotous religious celebrants
This brings the death roll TO eighteen.
Twenty-four others were injured, OF
whom several Will die.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-13
HEIRESs WEDs POLICEMAN.
GuiIa p. Morosini Weds Man Wh'
Saved Her Life In Runaway.

NEW YORK, Jan. 13.-Announce-
ment Is made of the marriage OF Miss
Guila p. Morosini, the Best dressed
woman in New York." and Arthur w.
Werner. formerly a policeman and
later the manager Of Miss Morosinfs
estate OF 25 acres at Riverdale.
That Miss Morosini held her man
ager in high esteem was known to all
her friends, as II was he who saved
her life five years ago, when as
member of the police traffic squad he
stopped a runaway team behind which
she was riding. But no one knew that
even an engagement existed. Only
five months ago, Werner's first wife
obtained a divorce from him on the
grounds of desertion.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-13
Float Down River on Ice Cake.

A rowboat containing Capt.
Charles Northrup. keeper OF the
south channel rangel light on Crosse
Isle. his wife and sister-in-law was
wrecked by an ice foe. Thursday.
while the three were rowing over To
Wyandotte. They were dumped into
the water. but managed TO get held or
huge cake OF ice on which they
floated down the river. They we're
finally rescued by men In rowboats
from Wyandotte
I.-.aIa Gn a.fanza
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-13
Government and Rebel Troops Clash.

PORT BARRIOS, Guatemala, Jan.
ia dispatch states desperate bat
tie is in progress today between 1000
rebels and an equal number OF loyal
Honduran soldiers at Ceiba. Advices
received here indicate that the revo-
lutionists are carrying the day and
that they will be in possession of the
oftv
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-13
krauss Held For Trial.

Louis A. Krauss, the burglar who
sho, a policeman and was himself
shot. waived his police court examia-
alton. Friday. and was held for trial
In the recorders court.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-13
carmody Identifies Yeqq.

Police Photographer Carmody has
Identified the yeggman who fought a
revolver duel with the police near
Jackson, Wednesday He Is Thomas
Kinney, who operated in Detroit in
4 qO6
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-13
THE WEATHER.

For Detroitt Friday night light snow,
much coldert lowest temperature at 15
degrees. saturday fair and colder. mod
crate north winds.
Lower Michfnani snow. mach colder
tonight. Saturday generally fair and
colder, modernte north 60 northeast
winds.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-01-13
cour, viii Give NowIln a Chance

Judge Phelan has received letters
from relatives and friends OF Harold
NowlIn. in jail awaiting sentence on a
larceny conviction, pleading for leni-
ency. The court has decided to parole
the young man.