Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 22 November 1901 — Page 15
A"SIRGULAR
EFFTM't
CASE
1o Defraud a Life Insiuaiice Company Leads to Arrest.
AN UNKNOWN EOHY
Fonnd In a Jeffersonville Hotel "Was Scut Out as That of Newell C. K'atlibuu.
That i'ersoi! Is Now In Jail Trying: to Explain Things to the Police.
Louisville, Nov. 12.—Newell C. Rathbun, who was supposed to have been found dead in a Jeffersonville hotel last Thursaay, was arrested in Louisville yesterday. According to Rathbun the corpse which was shipped to Little Rock as the boriv of Rathbun ,was the body of W. L. Ten Eyke. The •police say Ra^jbun has confessed to insertion from the United States array and to having formed a plan to fraudulently collect $4,000 insurance on his Ufe, £ut that he denies having killed lha man who died in the Jeffersonville hotel. Rathbun was arrested at the fnited States recruiting station in Louisville. He is held as a fugitive from justice. The arrest was made on Information from Sergeant Skinner of the United States recruiting station.
Rathbun enlfsted under the name of Lou Root, Detroit. Sergeant Skinner had read the story of the Jeffersonville case, and circumstances connected with the new recruit aroused his suspicions. One of these was the fact that the man had on a government suit of underwear. He said he had bought the garments from a soldier friend. Another circumstance was his knowledge of army affairs about Little Rock. Saturday be passed the examination and eniieted. At the detective office Rathbun was put through the sweating process, and under pressure made the following statement, according to his inquisitors: "My name is Newell C. Rathbun, and my home iB in Little Rock, Ark. iSeveral months ago I deserted from the army post at Plattsburgh, N. Y., in company with another recruit by the name of W. H. Ellis. I soon lost Eight of him, and went on to Little Kock. 'inere I was married, and afterward took out the insurance policies. I came to Louisville about 10 days ago and formed a plan to make the insurance company think 1 was dead, so that I could collect the insurance. I fell in with a man who said his name was W. L. Ten Eyko, and told him of my plan and he agreed to help me. Our plan was to obtain a corpse from some place, put it in a hotel in Jeffersonville, and then set fire to the notel. Whilij we were in
Jeffersonville we took a number of drinks and Ten Eyke got drunk. I think his death was caused by drinking. 1 put the letters addresed to me 'In his pocket and left. I did not kill thlm. I then came to Louisville and then to the recruiting office and enlisted. My real home is in Detroit."
The police are trying to establish the identity of tne dead man. One of their theories is that he was a tramp that Rathbun had fallen in with. The police have telegraphed to the Little Rock authorities to hold the corpse. A gold watcn bearing the name "W. H. Ellis" was found on Rathbun. He refuses to say where he got it. The police say the handwriting of "Lou Root," the recruit, was very similar to the signature, W. L. Ten Eyke, on the Jeffersonville hotel register. Cor,oner Coots of Jeffersonville states that (he examined the stomach of the dead man and found traces of enough laudarum to kill two men.
The Louisville detectives think that the man found dead in the Jeffersonville hotel Thursday was Charles Goodman of Evansville, Ind. Goodman left the Salvation Army headquarters in Louisville Wednesday night, saying ne was going to Indiana, and has never returned. It is said the description of Goodman and that of the .man who was afterward found dead, tally.
MUJIDER IS DENIED
Rathbun Says tlie Body That Was Sent to Little Rock Was That I of Charles Goodman.
Ho Had Intended to Use Him In the Insurance Conspiracy He Says.
Louisville, Nov. 13.—Newell C. Rathbun, who has confessed that he planned to defraud an insurance company out of $4,000 by pretending that a corpse shipped to Little Rock, Ark. was his own dead body, has admitted that the man who accompanied him to the hotel in Jeffersonville and was found dead the next day was Charles Goodman, who is said to have come from Evans,ville. Chief of Detectives Sullivan and Chief Applegate and the coroner interviewed Rathbun yesterday. Rathbun listened as one by one ih* clrciicoKtaucaa, which the oolice
regard as iiruots on lus guilt were laid before him. Rathbun suddenly sprang up. and, walking hastily to a window, looked out for a few minutes. Then turning like an animal at uay, he faced the crowd of men 5r. the room and asked in a shaking voice: "What is the punishment for offense of this kind'in Indiana? Does the death penally exist there?" "Never mind about the penalty, Rathbun," said Captain Sullivan, "what we are interested in is the name of the dead man.''
For a moment Rathbun looked at the group of faces before him, and then he Maid: "You are on the right track. Goodman is the name of the dead man. I met him in front of the Saivaiicn Army barracks anil determined to keep him drunk for several days and then fix him."
Here he. stopped and then said: "If I should make a confession it would be printed in the papers, and would turn the people against me. I admit everything except that I killed Goodman. 1 meant to kill him, and kept him drunk for the purpose, but he died of alcoholism and I was not forced to make way with him. My story about an accomplice named Hlanchard was fictitious. 1 acted alone and without a confederate."
He then lapsed into a sullen silence. and would say nothing else. When questioned further he denied having given Goodman laudanum, and said he would have made use of chloroform. He then refused to go back to Indiana without requisition papers. Colonel John D. Rodman, United States recruiting officer here, notified Chief Sullivan that no requisition will be necessary for the return of Rathbun to Jeffersonville. He says thf.t Rathlmn is now a government prisoner charged with desertion, and as soon as he can communicate with Washington he will have the prisoner taken over. The Jeffersonville authorities will make claim for the custody of Rathbun on a cnarge of murder.
Tin- Man's Record.
Plattsburg, N. Y., Nov. 13.—Newell C. Rathbun. who is in custody at Louisville. in connection with an alleged attempt at insurance fraud, enlisted in the United btates army at Detroit, Mich., Feb. 1, 190J, and joined Co. K, 27th infantry, here Sept. 17, 1901, and deserted Oct. 7. He was born at Oswego, N. Y., is 28 years old and is a printer.
&KCKHA.M IS HOI
Oovenior of Kentucky Talks "Sassy'' to Inriiiiha's Executive. Frankfort, Ky„ Nov. 12.—Governor Beckham last night addresed to Governor Durbin of Indiana a letter replying to the criticism by that executive, of the courts and officials of Kentucky in his recent letter refusing to honor the requisition for Taylor and Findley, wanted for alleged complicity in the assassination of Governor Goebel. He severely arraigns Durbin for his refusal, charging that in doing so he
GOVERNOR BECKHAM.
violated his oath of office to support the constitution of the United States., and that he became "a party after the fact to the most infamous crime in the history of this state, the cold blooded and dastaiflly murder of an eminent and distinguished citizen of Kentucky."
The Kentucky executive also charges that Governor Durbin's action in refusing was the result of a political bargain made before his election to office, and characterizes his charges against the courts and officials of Kentucky as slanderous and unexcusable misrepresentations. He takes the stand that the governor of a state has no discretionary power, but only ministerial power In the honoring of legally drawn requisitions from other states, and this is taken here as an indication that steps will shortly be taken in the courts to compel Durbin by mandamus to honor the requisitions. If such proceedings are instituted they will be in the courts of Indiana and taken on appeal to the supreme court.
People Believe iu It.
It has been cynically said that any thing can be sold by advertising nowadays. This is not so. Many liniments have been advertised, but only one Perry Davis' Painkiller—has stood the test of sixty years' use. To-day its popularity is greater than ever and is based not upon what anybody says but what the remedv does. There is but one Painkiller, Perry Davis'.
Vandalia Specials.
To Ft. Worth, Texas. Sell Nov. 10, 11, and 12th, good to return leaving Port Worth to November 25, one fare plus $2. Also 50 cents validation fee. Account W. C. T. U. national convention. "Through run from St Louis.
Thanksgiving day rates, one and onethird fare. Sell Nov. 27th and 28th. All good to return Nov. 29th.
Notice. The Sunday trains between Logan sport and South Bend, Nos. 11 and 12, run during the summer, are discontinued for the season,
Homeseekers' rates Nov. 19th, (Tues day.) J. C. HUTCHINSON, Agent.
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Washington, Nov. 13.—Brigadier Genera! Henry C. Merriam was placed on the retired list today on account of age. His present command, the department. of the Colorado, will be assumed temporarily by Brigadier General J. C. Bates, commanding the department of the Missouri. It is expected that Maj.-Gen. Arthur MacArthur about Jan. 1 will be assigned to command the department of Colorado. He has expressed a preference for that assignment, and the orders will be issued when he is relieved from his present duties in this eivy an a member of the board of brevets.
Despondency auscs Suiehle. Washington, Nov. 13.—J. F. Pfetch, about -10 years of age, committed suicide yesterday in the St. James hotel, where he had registered as from Richmond. Ya.. by shooting himself through the head. A note addressed to F. G. Freese of Richmond said that catarrh and malaria had done their work and indicated great discouragement on the part of Pfetch.
s|ig Kcqiusilii.n Grunted. Guthrie, Okla., Nov. 13.—Sheriff Larimore of Delaware county, Ind., is in the city with requisition papers for the return of Charles H. Hawkins to that county on the charge of grand larceny. Governor Jenkins honored the requisition. Hawkins is in custody at Lawton.
Ten Lives I,ost. In
Odessa. Nov. 13.—The Mandelevitch building, one of the finest blocks in Odessa, which includes a fashionable arcade of shops, has been destroyed by fire. Ten persons perished and 35 others were injured. The damage is estimated at. 1,000,000 roubles.
"Winter Kates Via The "Wabash. From October 15th to April 12th, 1902, the Wabash will sell round trip tourist tickets to representative south em and southeastern points at greatly reduced rates. Tickets limited to return May 31st, 1902. c„
THE CRAWFORDSYIIJ.E WEEKLY JOURNAL.
THOS, FOLLEN, Pass. Ag't. Lafayette, Ind.
For Thanksgiving Day,
The Vandalia line will sell November 27 ard 28, return limit November 29, 1901, excursion tickets at reduced rates from all stations to points 1E0 miles from selling point on its own line and also to many points on connecting lines. For full particulars call on nearest Vandalia line ticket agent, or address E. A. FORD, G. P. A.,
St. Louis, Mo.
Hunters' Rates via the Wabash. During the hunting season of 1901 and the spring of 1902 the Wabash will sell round trip hunters' tickets to points in Michigan, Wisconsin, Arkansas, Missouri, Alabama, Louisiana, Tennessee, Mississippi and Canadian points at greatly reduced rates. For further information call on or address,
THOS. FOLLEN, Pass. Agt., Lafayette, Ind. Greatest .Live Stuck Show on Enrth. Will be held at Chicago in December. The entry list now closed indicates that the cream of the blooded stock of North America will be shown in greater number and variety than ever seen before. A great educational exhibit. The Monon train stops at 47th street. See agent for particulars.
AVOID all drying inhalants and use that which cleanses and heals the membrane. Ely's Cream Balm is such a remedy and cures catarrh easily and pleasantly. Cold in the head vanishes quickly. Price 50 cents at druggists or by mail.
Catarrh caused difficulty in speaking and to a great extent loss of hearing By the use of Ely's Cream Balm dropping of mucous has ceased, voice and hearing have greatly improved —J. W. Davidson, att'y at law. Monmouth, 111.
Iouon Uxcur.ion Rates.
On account of Thanksgiving, the Monon will sell rdund trip tickets between points in central passenger asso ciation territory, not to exceed a dis tance of 150 miles, at rate of one and one-third fare for the round trip. Tickets will be sold Nov. 27 and 28, pood returning to and including Nov. 29.
For students of colleges, seminaries and universities, a rate of one and onethird fare for the round trip to all points in central passenger association territory. Tickets sold only on certificates of principal officers of such institutes. Tickets will be sold on the day of closing of school, also on the day of day immediately preceding closing day, with limit to cover the vacation period, but in no case later than Dec. 4th.
On account of the fall Convocation Ancient Excepted Scottish Rite Masons, Indianapolis, Nov. 19-22. the Monon will sell special excursion tickets to Indianapolis and return at rate of one and one-third fare. TicKets sold Nov. 19, 20, 21 and 22. Good returning to and including Nov. 23.
On account of the I. O. O. F. Grand Lodge and Grand Encampment, Indianapolis, Nov. 19-21, the Monon will sell special excursion tickets to Indianapolis and return at rate of one fare. Tickets sold Nov. 18 and 19 tickets erood returning to and inoluding Nov.
On account of the second International Live Stock Exhibition, Chicago, Nov. 30-Dec. 7, and the National Live Stock Exhibition, fifth annual convention, Chicago Dec. 3-6, the Monon will sell excursion tickets to Chicago and return at rate of one far plus $2. Tickets will be sold good going Deo. 2, 3 and 4, good returning to and including Dec. 8. These tickets must be deposited with joint agent to whom a fee of 25 cents will be paid at the time of deposit.
Low one way settlers rate to the south. Tickets sold on Nov. 19, Dec. 3 and 17. Also homeseekers' exeursinu tickets to the west, sold on Nov. 19, Deo. 3 and 17. C. H. WASSON, Agt.
Jfonlloarseaens.
Benj. Ingerson, of Hutton, Ind., says he had not spoken a work above a whiBper for months, and one bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar restored his voice. Be sure you get Foley's. Nve & Booe.
Thanksgiving
Our Street and Walking Hats, worth $1.50, $2.00 to $3.00, d* 4 choice Cp
75 Street Hats worth 75c to $1.00, ohoice WwC
Our Trimmed Hats worth $2.50, $3.00 and $3.50, choice qfc^UU
Our Trimmed Hats worth $3.50, AA $4.00 and $4.50, choice
A wonderful offering of elegant pattern Hats, worth $6.50, $7.50, $8.50 and $10.00 to $12.50, choice
We are always offering bargains in
every department. Odd lots and brokon lines, quantles too small to advertise are always offered, but the following are here in quantities to eupply all comers. Buy as much as you like and we challenge a comparison with offerings made by any store in the state: 40 styles in regular 10c quality fleece back wrapper material, pretty designs and good^,,^ colorings choice, per yard, 300 yds. silk w&rp wool Ghallie, all navv blue grounds with white figures, worth 50cat,00% per yd &*J Ladies' extra heavy black fleece lined hose, sold in nearly every store at 25c per pair,! 7~ at 3 pair fdr 50c, or per pair I Laclies's jersey ribbed vests and pants, gray mixed and part wool, nicely finished andOQp trimmed, worth 50c, at OOL» Children's camel hair underwear, nice and warm and well fleeced goods, worth 35, 40, 50, 60, 75 and 80c, at 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and... Men's gray mixed fleece lined underwear, ex tra heavy and good 50c value, for
Men's working shirts, made of best quality blue mix and fancy check shirtings, worth/f 50c, at Heavy novelty weave wool suitings, 50 inches wide, in grays, browns, tans, etc., worth $1,
$1 25, and $1 50 a yard, and short lengths of cassimeres in plain and fancy designs, suit
THE BIG
IN^
This is a chance for everyone to get a pretty Hat for Thanksgiving at one-half, one-third, or one-fourth regular price. Every'Trimmed Hat in our stock marked at a special price.
$5.00
Cloak and Suit Department.
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12 special Novelty Pattern Hats, must be seen to be appreciated, choice
All our French Pattern Hats that sold for $15, $18, $20, and $22.50, choice
We have the largest and handsomest line of Cloaks, Suits and Furs in the state. Here are some of the bargains: 25 Suits worth from A O 16 50 to $15 for..... 50 Jackets worth from tfO 15 to $12 for 50 Skirts worth from A O $2.50 to $6.50 for... $1.50 $2 Underskirts 98c
A Big Discount on Furs.
Some Pall Reminders.
Now is the best time to do your fall shopping. Don't wait until the weather is too cold and disagreeable and the stock is broken and you may have to take something you don't like as well because the kind you wish has been sold and can't be procured again. Manufacturers in all lines are slow in delivering goods this fall because they are selling more than they can make. Come as soon as you can and m^ke your selection from the best assorted stook in Indiana.
Dress Goods and Silks, Housekeeping Linens, Cloaks and Soits, Muslns and Prints, Flannels and Waist Cloths, Qaeensware and Glassware,
Blankets and Comforts, Staple and Domestic Dry Goods, Hosiery and Underwear, Handkerchief, Corsets, Gloves. Men's Furnishings, Notions and Small Wares, Millinery. Millinery. Millinery.
Some Pall Bargains.
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able for ladies' dresses, rainy day skirts andCQ A boys' wear, choice at, per yard Oo Twelve shades in tricot flannel walBt cloths, 35c quality at, per yard
Outing cloths ordomets in stripes, checks'and plaids, light and dark shades, yard Best quality Amoskeag check apron gingham, good assortment of styles and colorings, worth 72C yard, at Blue check shirting worth 5c yard, at Extra heavy yard ide unbleached muslin, short lengths, worth 7|c, at t)C Masonville, Lonsdale, Fruit of Loom, yd wide£„~ bleached muslin, yard U&C 5c grade dornet flannels, a per yard tLC Extra good quality cotton domet flannels, worth 6ic yard, at OC Indigo blue, black, white and gray calicoes, A all fast colors and best quality cloth, yd ^C Extra heavy indigo blue prints, the old fashioned kind, were 12ic, per yd lUxtra heavy unbleached cotton flannel in
lengths of 2 to 10 yards, worth in piece 10c,^G per yard 0/4C Lockwood 9-4 unbleached sheeting, fiili width 1 fine quality, worth 20c, at I Table oil cloth, full width, good quality and 1 good patterns, per yard 1J6C
All linen brown crash, per yard
Louis Bischof, Proprietor.
$7.50
10.00
50 Children's Hats that Bold for d* r"A $2.25, $2.50, and $3.00, ohoici.. 4* *3"
Phipps & Atchinson, Fifth Ave., New York, renowned ladies hatters, makers of those beautiful tailored Hats you all admired BO much at our opening, $5 to $7.50, now ohoice to close
$3.50
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