Richmond Palladium (Daily), 24 March 1904 — Page 1

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A BEAL TREAT THE GREAT EMOTIONAL DRAMA WITNESSED BY A GOOD HOUSE ALBERTA GALLATIN i J i J . An Ideal Mother, Shows Her Emotional Powers A Delighted Audience. It is rarely ever that Richmond play-goers have the opportunity of witnessing a production like that at the Gennett theater last night. "Ghosts," as put on by Alberta Gallatin and her excellent company is certainly a master production of lbsen's great play. The five people who compose the cast are all superbly fitted by nature for the parts they take. In the first place Alberta Gallatin, as' the mother, showed the great love of a mother for an only son. Few realize just what it means to the average emotional actress to recite an ordinarily heavy part, but, when it comes to holding the center of the stage for over two hours, in lines that depict human agony in every woi'd, it is certainly superb and that is the word that best expresses our opinion of Miss Gallatin. The play is exceedingly grewsome, and, while broadly suggestive, contains a gi-eat moral lesson. The part of Manders compares favorably with that of Miss Gallatin. The carpenter was a distinctively new character creation, and the interpretation of the part was good. The sins of a father, inherited by the son, was the part of the piece that all else surrounded it was a fine play on heredity. Clans Bogel was simply great, and, at the climax when reason fails him, he certainly had the vacant stare as it was never seen before. The pastor is very clever, and, while he has no real heavy part, his interpretation is good and his stage presence elegant. Rose Curry, as the maid, carried ont her lines well, and proved herself capable of acting when occasion required. PITTSBORG Wrecked at Crestline Engineer McMillan Dying. (Bv Associated Press.) Pittsburg, March 24. The Pittsburg express, eastbound, struck a locomotive in the yards at Crestline today. The engine was wrecked and enigneer and fireman were hurt. The passengers were not injured. Engineer McMillan is lying at the point of death at Crestline from scalds received in the wreck. COLLAR AFIRE A Printer's Collar Canght Fire and Caused Trouble. Persons who have been under the impression that printers never wear collars will have that impression removed when they read the following: "Columbus, ()., March 23. A celluloid collar worn by John F. Stone, a printer, made all kinds of trouble yesterday. "Stone wanted to light a gas stove. The stove leaked, and when he applied the match a flame shot out and ignited the collar. Stone was tipstairs in the house at 70 east Rich street, and, when the circle of fire about his neck became unbearable, he made a dash for the stairs. Stone did not look ahead of him, and he fell down the stairs, lie called 'Fire!' and enterprising neighbors turned in an alarm. The department responded, but, be

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fore the hose was turned on the man, the collar had burned itself out. In falling, downstairs Stone was badly injured. He was removed to a hospital in an ambulance. '

NO MORE INDIANIANS A dispatch from Washinton says: "No more Indianians will be appointed Jefferson guards at the St. Louis exposition. "Word to this effect was received by Senator Fairbanks yesterday from President Frances, who says: "In order not to subject the exposition management to a charge of gross partiality in the distribution of positions as guards I believe it will be impossible for us to appoint any more men from Indiana, at least for the present." It is stated that more applications were received for these positions from Indiana than any other state in the Union." ALLAN ATMS FOID DEAD A WELL KNOWN COLORED CHARACTER PASSES AWAY. DIED VERY SUDDENLY His Cheery "Good-a-Mawnin' " Will be Missed The Man With Two Dogs. One of the best known old colored characters of the city, Allan Atkins, was found dead yesterday noon at his home, on north fifteenth and G streets. He had worked hard all morning beating carpets on north thirteenth street and in general cleaning up of the yard. After dinner he left home to return to work, and, after he had gone a few squares, evidently felt sick and returned. His wife saw him pass around the house, and, thinking it was very unusual for him to return at that hour, went to the rear of the house in a few minutes and found her husband dead. A doctor was called, but the end had come, and he was tenderly carried into the house. "Old Allan" was a well known figure about the city, and had cut rrvnaa oitA occicfarl in rrenernl work for iHOO U11U tl . . i . I v. v . , . . various families for nearly twenty years. lie ana ins two uogs, "Dewey" and "McKinley," were known to almost every child in the eastern and central parts of the city, and he always had a cheery "Good mawniu' " for everyone. His two dogs have followed him around town for the last four or five years, and the query of many persons, when informed of Allan's death was, "What will his two dogs do now?" The deceased was married to a white woman and had several children. Coroner's Verdict. Coroner Markley was called, and, after holding an inquest, pronounced death due to paralysis of the heart. The funeral will be Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the North End Baptist church. Interment at Earlham cemetery. A BULL FIGHT Not in Mexico, but in Rush County. Rushville, March 23. A PolledAngus bull owned by Thomas M. Ochiltree, was attacked by a Jersey bull, owned by William Dagler, yesterday. The two animals were fighting each other viciously for a while, but the advantage was all with the Jersey, as the other was dehorned, and was gored in two or three places. When the 'fight was at its hottest stage, Mr. Ochiltree seized a piece of timber and managed to separate the two enraged animals. KANSAS CITY FIRE. (By Associated Press.) Kansas City, March 24. Fire in the Jones retail dry goods store today was caused by lightning. Loss $130,000. Insured.

JAMES QOIGLEY PASSES AWAY

AFTER AN ILLNESS COVERING TWENTY YEARS. DEATH RELIEVES HIM Remarkable Case of Pamily Devotion That Has Pew Parallels. James Quigley, who has resided in this city for a great many years, died last night at his home, 224 north seventh street, after an illness extending over twenty years. The deceased was about sixty-two years of age, and a native of county Clare, Ireland. Besides his wife, Julia, two sons, Michael and James and three daughters, Anna, Mary and Margaret, two brothers and three sisters survive. The funeral will occur from St. Mary's Catholic church Saturday morning at 9 o'clock. Interment at St. Mary's cemetery. Here is a case of death that deserves especial mention. The deceased, James Quigley, was one of the most ambitious men s in the city twenty-five yeai-s ago. He loved to work and provide for his family, and did so to a marked degree. About twenty years ago he was stricken with palsy, from which he has suffered ever since, in a helpless condition. During all these trying years his good and faithful wife and children have attended to his every want, and added every comfort that good care and kindness could bestow upon a husband and father. It would seem that the great care would become a burden in all these years, but it was not so; for he was just as lovingly cared for the last week of his illness as he was the first. It was a case of undying devotion that has few parallels. Besides this no complaint was ever heard to escape his lips. Such devotion 'now days is rare, and the family are certainly greatful that they did their whole duty and did it well. GILLESPIE Given the Freed of the Jail An Unusual Procedure. (By Associated Press.) Rising Sun, Ind., March 24. Judge Downey recognized James Gillespie, charged with murdering his twin sister to $5,000 bond, granting the liberties, but not freedom. The bond allows Gillespie to walk about the jail corridor during the day. Such a bond is not recognized in law, but the judge and sheriff say conditions warrant it. There is much agitation over the special privileges. Suffers to Keep up the War. (By Associated Press.) Moscow City, March 24. The budget voted a million of the school funds for war purposes. Instead of twenty new schools, only five will be opened. RING LEADERS ARRESTED. (By Associted Press.) Portsmouth, O., March 24. Sheriff Ketter has gone to South Webster on account of renewed troubles between strikers and non-unionists at the Harbison-Walker Brick company. No serious trouble is .expected, as all the ring leaders have been arrested. RAIN INTERCEDES. (By Associated Press.) Hoi dredge, Neb., March 24. A heavy rain stopped the prairie fire after it burned over a strip from three to ten miles wide and twenty miles long. The loss is estimated at $100,000. One man lost his life. BANK WRECKER. Indianapolis. Ind., March 24. J. L. Broderick pleaded guilty to wrecking the Elkhart bank today.

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IN THE BERTRAM CASE JOHNSON'S SPEECH. HIS FINEST EFFORT Robbins Closes For the Prosecution This Afternoon. Yesterday, after Prosecutor Comstock finished his argument for the state in the Bertram trial, Wm. A. Bond began. The arguments were superior efforts on the part of these gentlemen. The entire case was gone over at length. Mr. T. J. Study followed for the . defense and talked for nearly two hours. . The remaining three hours wei-c taken ip this morning by the Hon. Henry U. Johnson. It was the closing argument for the defense and was classed as one of Mr. Johnson's greatest efforts. His arraignment of certain persons connected with the case was severe and searching and his perforation to the jury was great, so much so that it brought tears to the eyes of nearly every one in the court room. He told of the great mother's love that Mary Bertram had for her only child, and that there is nothing she would not do to shield her. As a child the mother eared for her tenderly and the stepfather was devotion itself to the child. He said that even now now that Alice Hill had brought her moti?r into publicity without it being any fault of her's, he felt sure that should she need the protection of a father and mother she would still find the large heart of her mother melted sufficient to take her daughter to her arms and forgive the past. This is the mother's love for a daughter who had tried to ruin her life and make her declining days miserable. Mr. Johnson closed his argument before dinner. John F. Robbins began his talk this afternoon. All who know Mr. Robbins are aware of the fact that his argument was out of the ordinary, and it was one of the greatest efforts of his life. He told of the crime of the stepfather in terms that were not to be misunderstood. He classed the crime with which Bertram is charged as the basest that could be credited to a man. Mr. Robbins took up the time allowed him three hours with one of the most convincing arguments ever heard in the court house. After he finished Judge Fox read his charge to1 the jury. He cited the law on the subject in ease of guilt and the penalty provided for such offenses. He instructed tke jury as to their duties in the premises and what they were expected to do; that they should take into consideration all the evidence, the character 'of the witnesses and general bearing, and, from their summing up of the case, should come the verdict. It was a splendid charge and a just charge. FEBEBALBIEBIG Commercial Club Asks For Change of Plans. A dispatch from Washington reads as follows: "The Indiana senators and Representative Watson have received a communication from the Commercial club of Richmond protesting against the design of the public building to be erected at that place. Efforts will be made by Mr. Watson to induce the ofiicials to modify the plans in accordance with the wishes of the people in Richmond." INVOLVES $75,000. Mr. I). W. Kinsey, a banker of New Castle, was in the citv todav on siness. He filed the will of his father for probate and record. The will involves about $75,000 and the property is divided between the children. ; -

BOUGHT GROCERY. Otis Moore, a hustling young man of this city, has purchased the Castor grocery on Ft. Wayne avenue. He is fixing the place up and adding several improvements.

AS OTHERS SEE US. (Milton News.) Several Richmond citizens met in a talkfest last week concerning the new bridge the county is going to give them. Bouquets were passed around and each fellow wras given a chance to talk. The meeting was a waste of energy. They'll get the bridge and it won't cost them a yen. Nobody's kicking and everything is lovely. It is said the south side wants a wagon bridge. The city promised that for the Main street bridge, but the promise was only tc verbal.' ' Be careful gentlemen, to make none but verbal promises. ill BEATH I ONE OF RICHMOND'S BEST KNOWN MARRIED LADIES. DIED LAST NIGHT She Was the Wife of Will Ferguson and Sister of Harry Brown. Mrs. Anna M. Ferguson, w7ife of William Ferguson, died last evening at her home, 115 north fifteenth street, aged thirty-five years. The funeral will take place Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock, and the interment will be in Earlham cemetery. Friends may call Friday afternoon from 3 to 5, and in the evening from 7 until 9 o'clock. Please omit flowers. The deceased was one of Richmond's best known young women, and her sudden death came as a shock to her many relatives and friends in this city. As a mother she was kind, considerate and gentle, as a wife, a model. She leaves a husband and three small children to mourn her loss. The deceased was Miss Anna Brown, sister of Harry M. Brown, who is now with the Rock Island. EARLHAM NOTES Four of the Students Will be Guards at St. Louis. Among the students who will not return to Earlham this coming spring term are four young men who will act as guards at the St. Louis exposition. These young men are Clarence Clark, of this city, formerly of Iudiana'polis; Otto Haisety, of Fairmount, Ind.,; Mr. Wlliams of Carthage, and A. Thorp. The last examinations were finished this morning, and nearly all of the students have left for their respective homes. A few students who live too far from Richmond will remain at the college or in Richmond. One of the largest classes for the spring term will be a class for bird study, under the direction of Prof. Dennis. Prof. Dennis has been absent from the college during the past term studying in Mexico, California, etc. Fred La Mar, of this city, who has been attending medical college in Kentucky, will enter Earlham for the spring term. STREET CAR STRIKE. (By Associated Press.) Huntington, W. Va., March 24. All employes of the Camden Inter State Street Railway struck today. Not a car is running on the entire line from Ciuyandott, W. Va., to Hanging Hock, Ohio, thirty miles. Strikers organized hack lines t convey passengers. The cause is the discharge of a conductor and motorman.

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TO HOLD COMMENCEMENT ON MARCH 26. A FINE PROGRAM Invitation Received by County Superintendent Charles W. Jordan. County Superintendent C. W. Jordan is in receipt of an invitation to attend the fourteenth annual commencement of the Washington township schools. The invitation is artistically gotten up in the latest touches of the printer's art. The cover is of white parchment, on the front page of which 1904 is cut out, and underneath the figures is a piece of yellow ribbon which make the figures stand out in bold relief. ,The invitation reads as follows: The Class of '04 Washington Township Public Schools Requests your presence at the Commencement Exereises Saturday Evening, March 26. Nineteen Four Doddridcre Chapel, , Eight O'Clock. The class colors are red and orange, the class motto. Excelsior. Following is the program : Music Orchestra. ' -Invocation Rev. Jensen. Music Orchestra. The Education That Counts Clar ence Coffey. The Economy of Time Neva Bailey. Character Perry Sorber. Music Orchestra. .... The American of Today John Kerlin. , The American of Tomorrow Paul Hurst. Solo, "The Old Fashioned Home" Ada Sorber. Helen Keller Emory Wolford. Music Orchestra. What America Has Done for the World Ben Doddridge. Live for Something Rea Wagner. Music Orchestra. Oration, Charlemagne, A Light in the Dark Clinton Bertsch. Music Orchestra. Presentation of Diplomas Supt. C. W. Jordan. Benediction Rev. Jensen. Music Orchestra. Music furnished' by Milton Orchestra. Class Roll. High School Clinton Bertsch. Common School. Neva Bailey, Clarence Coffey, Ada Sorber, Rea Wagner, Emory Wolford, John Kerlin, Paul Huist, t Perry Sorber, Bennie Doddridge. Teachers. Charles W. Jordan, county superintendent, Jesse L. Howland, principal, High school. Ida McCray, Woode L. Brown, Dora Wallace, Mayme Simler, Ross Lammott. Wilbur L. Doddridge township trustee. . DR. THDBSTOH Left His House For The First Time Is Rapidly Recovering1. Dr. J. M. Thurston, who was stricken with paralj-sis while delivering a lecture at Indianapolis a few weeks ago, was on the streets yesterday for the first time since he was brought home. Yesterday afternoon he walked to the depot with the aid of crutches and afterwards around the city for a, while. Dr. Thurston is improving with rapidity and will be out and around by the middle of next month, his return to this city. His many friends are very much pleased oAer his recovery and were glad to sec him for the first time yesterday eve i:ng.