Hammond Times, Volume 1, Number 233, Hammond, Lake County, 21 March 1907 — Page 5

THE LAKE COUNTY TIMES

Thursday, March 21, 1907. PAGE FIVE

Telegraph News by Direct Wire from All Over Indiana. Trrre Ilante, Ind., March 21. The 1 convention of district No. H, United Mine Workers of Indiana, received a resolution from ' the Brotherhood of Hoisting JJngineers, Firemen and Blacksmiths, asserting that the term3 of the wage contract affecting these classes of labor are not enforced. A spirited debate followed on the objection ra.'aed to recognize another trade union of men employed about mines who arc already members cf the U. M. W. j Talk of Prosecuting Stinson. It was decided to send the resolution back and inform those who prepared it that they could come before the union as United Mine Workers and explain why they made such charges. A resolution was reported ordering the district oflicers to prosecute ex-Vice President William Stinson. After debate the matter was postponed until an official report has been made on his embezzlement. 'Another Sensation Coming. George Hargrove said that hasty action should not be taken; that there ia likely to bo another sensation before the convention adjourns, and that action should be Intelligent and deliberate. ITe also said that Stinson is now ui:der bond on a criminal charge. What Hargrove referred to as a coming sensation is the shortage of SecretaryTreasurer John Kennedy, which may be brought before the convention this afternoon. The shortage is given as $700. Another Trusted Man Falls. Kennedy has been absent from his office much of the time since Stinson took bank checks from his desk on New Year's Day, and he has been drinking, heavily. I 'resident O'Connor and a eomimttee were at his house where he is confined by nervous pros tration. Kennedy has been secretarytreasurer for the fifteen years there has been an organization of United Mine Workers In Indiana. PATH lilt OF APPIjK TREES It Measures lOH Inches in Diameter f ... of.. Trunk and Is Sixty Years Old. Alexandria, Ind., March 21. The largest apple tree in this immediate section of Indiana stands in the yard at the heme of Robert Hughes, this city. The tree, -which is of the California sweet apple variety, measures KXS inches in circumference at the trunk, and from the tip of one brought to the extreme tip of another It is fif ty-nine and one-half feet. The trea has been a curiosity to strangers for more than forty-tire years. The tree was planted by Mrs. Hughes' father more than sixty years ago. and In a few years attained unusual proportions. It bore enormous quutities of fruit in former years and in seasons when oth er apple trees were almost barren this tree was laden with fruit. Of late years it has not been very productive, and Hughes contemplates reducing it to stove wood. Jasonville, Ind., March 21. Thomas Himebroak, a farmer of this township, Saturday cut what was known as the largest oak tree in the county. The rings on the stump showed an age of 370 years. It was 1S9 fett high, measured nine feet three inches across the stump, and at the height of eighty-seven feet was four feet eight Inches in diameter. Looks Iiike. It's Xo Use. Fort Wayne. Ind., March 21. Judge O'Kourke.of Allen county, has appointed Charles W. Watkins. ex-judge of Huntington count-, to try the case of Charles Dunn for the murder of Alice Cothrell, in this county, in 1D01. It will be the third trial of the defendant, who has been twice convicted, and has twice secured a reversal on appeal. Noted Negro Citizen Dead. Wabash, Ind., March 21. Daniel 'erguson, one of the prominent colored men in nortern Indiana, is dead, lie was 74 years old. He was born ia Virginia, and he came to Indiana la 1SS3. He made a reputation as a lecturer on Abraham Lincoln. Date of the State G. A. It. Meet. Indianapolis, March 21. The Indiana department G. A. It. has changed the date of the state encampment at Fort Wayne to accommodate the visit of National Commander Brown. Tho encampment will be held May 22, 23, and 21. Decapitated by a Train. Auburn. Ind., March 21. The dead body of a man was found alongside the Baltimore and Ohio railway tracks, the head severed from the body. The man is supposed to have been a tramp, beating his way eastward. Fire Wipes Out $10,000. Jasper, Ind.. March 21. The dry 'goods and grocery store owned by William Hatter burned. Loss $10,000, "with $3,000 insurance. The origin of the fire is unknown, - Xevra is nevra In THE LAKE COl'XTV TI3IES.

Railroad Notes

William Strange, traveling engineer for the Monon was here on business from Lafayette yesterday. r. w. Mitchner, superintendent of telegraph with headquarters at Cleveland, was in Hammond yesterday. The Block signal at the II. Y. tower was moved yesterday to the new block tower located just west of the Erie yard east of Hammond. The new block tower will be known as the II. Y. tower and became operative yesterday morning at 11:45. William Drake, day operator for the Erie, has returned from a few days vacation spent at Huntington and Chi cago. Night Operator C. L. Mosher of the Erie has been promoted to a day po sition at Lomax, Ind. J. E. Ertzinger, general manager of the Erie coal storage plant, trans acted business in Chicago today. Several changes are being made in the Nickel Plate force. C. II. Slusser, agent at Cleveland has been promoted and V. II. Wendt, agent at Ft. Wayne has been transferred to Cleveland. II. E. Allison of Continental will fill the vacancy at Ft. Wayne. A Novelist Mission. The neglect of Disraeli'3 writings may be in part due to the, fact that most people think It is below the dignity of a statesman, or of any man following what ia called a "serious" profession, to compose works of fiction. Certainly, many do not yet understand that the man who writes novels may be a very wise man; they do not realize that accurately to portray human nature and to present pictures of life is not only a most worthy, but also a most, difficult task, requiring for its performance an intelligence far above the average, acute powers of observation, and a keen sense of humor. For surely the great novelist Is the observer sounding the depths, while others glance at the surface and examine the mysteries of life, while others are content to overlook even the obvious.' Melville's Victorian Novelists. New Theory of Sleep. Sir William Cowers has recently developed a new theory of sleep. According to his explanation, the suspension of consciousness in sleep is probably duo to a "break and make" action among the brain cells. The activity of the brain is considered to be due to nerve cells, from which spring nerve cords that go on dividing and subdividing until they terminate in little knobs. Formerly It was believed that the nerve cells of the brain were in permanent connection by means of their terminals; but now it appears that these are only in opposition and capable of being separated. The hypothesis is that during sleep such separation takes place, and the fact that narcotic substances are capable of inducing sleep is held to support this view. PSYCHOLOGICAL. Influence of Soul on Souls. An American physician now comes forward with the astounding informa tion, that the soul has a given weight ranging from one to one and one-half ounces and may be weighed on the Bcales the same as any material or merchandise. No sooner had this an nouncement found its way into print than the famous French astronomer and physicist took up the discussion substantiating in part the doctors discovery and further adds that "souls may nave influence on souls." In other words; the soul may have influ ence on another soul at great distance in such a manner as to actually direct tho receiving soul's movements. This Is classified as a psychic message. ihe arove- is splendid food for thought and no doubt is being thoroughly investigated by brilliant and ca pable minds and even accepted by soma of them, but the question that runs in my mind is this: If psychic man! festations cannot and do not engage my senses only when slumber, partial or complete has control of them, why shonld I support any such theories much less advocate them? 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Practically Admits That His Case for Murder Is a Forlorn Hope. HE TRIED TO PEOVE THAW SANE Now He Wants to Prove the Defend ant a Lunatic Does Not Formally Ask a Lmnacy Com mission Puts It to the Judge Hints at Unprofessional Con duct. New York, March 21. The blow of which Harry Thaw has been in terror ever since his trial for the murder of Stanford White began bus fallen. Dis trict Attorney Jerome did not make formal application for the appointment of n commission in lunacy, but in an impassioned speech he appealed to the conscience of the court, asserting that Thaw as he sits daily In court is unable intelligently to advise his counsel, and is believed by every one who has watched and come into contact with him to be Insane. Jerome as serted that his own alienists the six men who testified for the state were convinced when they had considered all the facts in connection with the case that Thaw was of unsound mind. Judge Will Hear the Proof. Jerome dramatically accused the counsel for the defense of concealing testimony which if presented to the court would make the continuance of the trial a crime. So earnestly did he plead that Justice Fitzgerald dismissed the jury until tomorrow morning and adjourned court until 2 p. m. today, when he will consider whatever evidence either side has to offer, and demostly hearsay. But If I could get the clde whether the trial shall go on or whether a commission in lunacy shall br; appointed to pass upon Thaw's mental condition. Dramatic and Kxcitlng Scenes. The scenes attending the adjournment of court shortly after 1 p. m. were dramatic and exciting. Thaw's counsel seemed taken utterly by surprise. Yesterday was expected to be the last day of the trial except for the summing up before the jury. Soon after the three-cornered discussion of Justice Fitzgerald, District Attorney Jerome and Delmas began, Thaw's five other attorneys gathered one by one around the judge's desk, and for a time seemed - intent upon denying what the court had termed the charges cf unprofessional conduct brought against them by the prosecuting attorney. WHEN THE CLIMAX CAME Calling by the Defense of Dr. HamiltonJerome's Remarks. The climax of the nine weeks' trial was precipitated by the action of the defense in calling to the stand Dr. Allan McLane Hamilton, the alienist, who was first called Into the case by Thaw's original lawyers. Black, Olcott, Gruber & Bonynge, but who was dismissed, together with them, when he reported that Thaw was suffering from a form of paranoia which mi"$ht never be cured. It was the intention of Delmas to interrogate Hamilton only with reference to four visits he made to Thaw in June and July last. Jerome promptly objected to this course. He said that if Dr. Hamilton was to testify at all he must tell everything he knew in connection with the case, including the defendant's family history. "If the real facts were known," declared Jerome, "I have no right to be here trying this man for his life. But the knowledge I have cannot be put in legal form before the jury. It Is facts before you they would shock and horrify the conscience of the court and instantly this case would be stopped. So deeply have I been impressed with this that I have served notice on the counsel of record that if when this trial is concluded I find that they were in possession of facts which I believe to be in their possession I shall call the matter to the attention of the appellate division of the sureme court. "I feel very bitterly about this matter. There is not a man who has watched this defendant sitting here at this table that does not know that aa he sits there he Is incapable of advising counsel. Thus, under the statutes, it becomes the duty of the court to stop the proceedings." WOULD NOT GO ON RECORD Jerome Declines to Formally Ask: a Lunacy Commission. Delmas sought to have Jerome place himself on record as formally applying for a lunacy commission, but the dis trict attorney would only repeat that he was directing the attention of the court to a matter which might appeal to his conscience. Jerome said that Drs. Bingaman and Deemar. two of the Thaw family physicians, had told him facts concerning epilepsy on both sides of the prisoner's family, but the defense had failed to bring out these matters in the testimony. "I submitted to the alienists summoned by the state all the facts in my possession," said Jerome, "and they one and all informed me that the defendant is suffering from a disease called paranoia, the chief characteristics of which are insane delusions; that acting under these insane delu-

fions be killed Stanford White, but that within the legal definition of insanity he knew the nature and quality cf his act and knew the act to be wrong." Delmas replied that it was strange if the district attorney had so long possessed the Information he was stating to the court that he had persisted so long in prosecuting to his death a man who he believed, was insane in the eyes of the law because he could not communicate intelligently with counsel. As to the charge of unprofessional conduct, he had heard it for the first time today. GLEASOX TO TAKE CHARGE

Delmas Gives Place to Gleason as Captain of the Defense. Here Gleason interposed himself In the discussion. He rejected the district attorney's assertion that Thaw was unable to advise his counsel. Gleason demanded before the proceedings went further that Dr. Hamilton be interrogated as to whether or not he thought Thaw capable of advising his counsel. Justice Fitzgerald allowed the question and the witness replied that he did not think Thaw was capable of advising his counsel at the present time. When the trial adjourned Hartridge and O'Reilly, of Thaw's counsel, pro. fessed the greatest pleasure over thft turn of affairs. "The district attorney has acknowledged himself beaten," said Hartridge. "We can combat the lunacy commission. In the meantime the district attorney was acknowledged that he believes Thaw was insane when he shot Stanford White. That ought to give us an acquittal." District Attorney Jerome was manifestly pleased with the idea of a com-missior-He immediately set to work preparing affidavits. He will now be able to place before Justice Fitzgerald all the testimony he has been unable to get before the jury. Delmas declined to make any definite statement. He merely said that it had been agreed "that when the case reached the stago which developed today Mr. Gleason should take charge." He said, of course, he would still be connected with the case. When Thaw reached his cell in the Tombs he began to write at a furious pace, saying it would be his statement to be submitted to the court. NEW SCHEME OF SIGNALS Changes Proposed in the Operation ' Semapho res and Use of Lights on Railways. Chicago. March 21. The American Railway Engineeringand MaSutenance-of-Way association at a meeting here unanimously adopted a committee report recommending changes in the present methods cf railway signaling. The changes suggested, it is said, will add materially to the safety of train operation. The report as adopted recommends that the style of signal semaphores now in use be changed so that the signals will be given in the upper quadrant of the circle instead of the lower quadrant. The stop signal remains the same as heretofore, the arm of the semaphore being horizontal, but when the arm is inclined upward 45 degrees it will mean "proceed with caution." Tho arm perpendicular will mean "proceed." In lights it is proposed to eliminate the white light. The red light will mean "stop," the green light "proceed," and the yellow light "proceed with caution." California Flood Is Costly San Francisco, March 21. A" jough the severe rain storm that prevailed this week has abated flooded conditions continue throughout the valleys of northern California. Stockton is experiencing the most severe flood ever known there, and the rivers at Sacramento, MaTysville, Chico and Oroville are still very high. As yet it Is impossible to estimate the amount of damage, but it will be very heavy. Railroad, telegraph and telephone services are demoralized. Gone with a Big Wad. Charlotte, N. C, March 21. Frank II. Jones, assistant cashier of the Charlotte National bank, is missing with ftiS.000 of the bank's funds. Jones left the city Saturday night, stating to a bank official he had an urgent call to Richmond. The shortage will not seriously inconvenience the bank, as It has assets of over $1,000,000. Served with the Confederacy. Louisville, March 21. Rev. Henry Whitney Cleveland is dead, aged 71. He was a native of Georgia; was private secretary to Alex. II. Stephens; chaplain of the Fifty-fourth Georgia during the war, and served in President Davis' secret service. Rev. Cleveland was a relative of ex-President Cleveland. Mrs. Sage's Latest Benefactions. New York, March 21. Announcement is made that Mrs. Russell Sage has donated $130,000 to the American Seaman's Friend society, to be used by it in the erection of a proposed sailors' home and institute. Mrs. Sage also made a gift of $75,000 to the Syrian Protestant college at Beirut, Syria. Preparing for More Strikes. Chicago. March 21. Five thousand unn machinists in Cook county are taking a referendum vote on a new wage scale to go into effect May 1. The proposed scaleprovides for a horizontal increase of 25 cents a day for all machinists. Guests Had to Get Out, Quick. Eau Claire, Wis., March 21. Fire destroyed the Central hotel at Osseo. The building burned so quickly that the ten guests in the house were forced to flee : in their night cIotb.es. Loss, i $12,000.

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Present Duma Shows a Decided Inclination to Act with Discretion and Conservatism. St Petersburg, March 21. The most encouraging sign in the present duma is its apparent determination not to be carried away by radical ideas. As an instance a Socialist resolution calling for the appointment of a commission to Investigate the whole system cf famine relief for the past two years, the commissioners to be empowered to examine all accounts in this connection and to send sub-commissions into the provinces to investigate the government relief measures on the spot, has been tabled by 32o to 149 votes. The Socialists, who were supported by the Social Revolutionists and part of the Group of Toil, were voted down by the Constitutional Democrats, Con servatives, Poles, Mohammedans and other groups. The vote was regarded as being highly significant. HEAVY ROBBERY AT SEA Mail Bag with 400,000 Value in It Stolen on the Liner La Provence Suspect Arrested. Paris, March 21. A United States mail bag, the contents of which are valued at approximately $400,000, has been stolen on board the French line setamer La Frovenee, which left New York Feb. 2S and arrived at Havre March G. The postal authorities have just placed the affair in the hards of detectives, although the theft occurred so long ago. A man giving the name of Butloss was arrested here recently with Unit ed States securities to the value of $42,000 in his possession, for which he could not account satisfactorily. Butloss is believed to be an accomplice of the thieves, and to have been at tempting to negotiate the proceeds of the robbery. Dowie Named His Successor. Chcago, March 21. General John A. Lewis, deacon of the Christian. Catholic church and for years the clos est personal friend and adviser of John Alexander Dowie, has been named as the new leader of Zion in the will of the deceased first apostle. General Lewis is now in Mexico, and when ho comes to take possession will find Voliva in possession with an inclination to stay. ONE "GOOD" BANK THUG That Is to Say He W ill Be Good Pret ty Soon Attempted Robbery at Johannesburg. Johannesburg, Transvaal, March 21. An attempt was made to hold up the national bank here, but it was foiled by the employes. Two armed men, masked, entered the bank and demand ed the contents of the safe, but the employes promptly produced revolvers and fired on the strangers. In the interchange of shots one of the robbers was mortally wounded by a bullet in the mouth and the other was captured as he was trying to flee. One of the bank employes was wound ed, but not seriously. Still Reading Newspaper Clippings. Caldwell, Ida., March 21. In the case of the state against Moyer, Haywod and Petti bone, members of the Western Federation of Miners, who are charged with complicity in the mur der of ex-Governor Steunenburg, Judge Wood listened all day to the reading of extracts from newspapers in support or opposition of the motion of the defense for a change of venue. Explosion Kills Six Men. Dubois, Fa., March 21. An explo sion occurred In the Emporium Powder mill, located two miles west of Emporium, Pa., which caused the death of six men, three citizens Charles Eckles, James Thomas and William Moran, all of Emporium and three unknown Italian laborers. The cause of the explosion has not been ascertained. NEWS FACTS IN OUTLINE The ISS-ton German steamer Horn has been sunk in the North sea with the loss of twenty-one lives. Governor Folk, of Missouri, has issued a call for a special session of tho legislature to convene April 9. It is officially announced that the pope has accepted the invitation to ba godfather to the expected child of King Alfonso and Queen Victoria of Spain. The German reichstag has adjourned until April 10. At the Denver Athletic club Fredcrick Beell, of Wisconsin, won from M. J. Dwyer, of Denver, in a catch-as-catch-can wrestling bout. Isaac N. Seligman, of the banking house of J. &. Yv. Seligman & Co., NewNew York, had a talk with the president on the financial situation. The Socialists are well in the lead in the elections to the Finnish diet. The British suffragettes made another raid on the house of commons and got a lot of themselves arrested. Fire at Millbury, Mass., caused dam ages of about $80,000 to the mill and its contents of the United States Linen company. N The store of Joseph Tusa,a fish dealer at Philadelphia, was wrecked by a bomb supposed to have been thrown into the place by Black Hand agents. No one, was hurt. A loss of $150,000 was caused by the burning of the factory and sheds of the W. F. Pickering Lumber company at Leesville, La. A bill forbidding state officials from using or soliciting free passes on the railroads has passed the New Hamp ton leirislature 1 Times' Want Ads Brlns Result.

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