Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 31, Number 87, 12 April 1906 — Page 1

MOOT) FA VOL. XXXI. NO, 87. Richmond, Indiana, Thursday, April 12, 1906. Single Copies, Two Cents. PILLSBURY BADLY SICK JOHN LOCKE HOW VOLIVA OFEFRS mn pehsich Reported That New Ruler Is Trying to Get Dowie Out of Zion City. SQUABBLE E IS NOW AT BATTLE CREEK ER The Chess Champion of America is in Hospital, His Mind a Wreck and His Body Has Lost All of Its Old Time Strength. V Returned to the Scenes of His "Desperate Deeds" by Superintendent Bailey. PLATFORM

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The Republican State Convention Harmonious, But the Committee on Resolutions

Has a Hot Old Time Fram ing Up a Report. THE PUBLIC FUND GRAFT The Committee Differs in Opinion as to Whether State Officials Should Make Daily Settlements With the State Treasurer. HANLY GETS BIG OVATION CONVENTION G0E8 WILD WHEN GOVERNOR'S NAME IS MENTIONED BY CONGRESSMAN BRICKSENATORS HEMENWAY AND 0EVERIDGE ALSO ADDRESSED THE GREAT GATHERING NOMINATIONS TODAY. . Palladium Special. Indianapolis. April 11. While the state's Republican orators spoke of harmony and- while enthusiasm and applause on account of this harmony ran wild in the convention this afternoon the committee on resolutions wrangled in its room over a form of platform and wrangled heartedly and in a manner that would suggest anything but harmony. The first session of the committee had been held at noon when It was organized. It at once went about framing a platform from a. form handed to It by. the state committee. The form showed that it had been written full of Governor Hanly's ideas. But the part of it referring to national affairs, etc., was adopted without trouble by the committee. All vent well until the reading of the plank against public officers retaining interest on public funds. Just previously to this Mr. Thayer of the thirteenth district had been squelched for offering a plank calling for the election of United States senators by direct vote of the people. The proposition was voted down at once. Newby Starts Trouble. It was Just after this that the trouble started. L. P. Newby, of Knlghtstown in the Sixth district objected to the plank. He was seconded in this by Ralph Kane of Noblesvllle. A heated discussion followed In which some .harsh things were said on both sides. Addison C. Harris presided but took no part in the discussion, except to subdue the wrath of tho platform makers. The platform was to have been ready to report to the convention this afternoon but the meeting adjourned about 2:30 until 5 o'clock to give the committee a chance to hear tho keynote speeches. At five o'clock the committee met again and the opponents to the public fuud proposition evidently had been pressed by higher ones In the party to accept the plank. The committee at this session observed the strictest secrecy and after a long session announced that the "platform would be ready to present tomorrow morning. No member of the committee would say what the final decision was. It was understood however, that the plank went through and that the platform will bo reported practically as first written. The Troublesome Plank. The plank that caused the trouble was as follows: 1. We favor the enactment of a law providing for public depositories of public funds. 2.. We pledge our party to enact a law that will guarantee to the public the use and benefit of all publie moneys and all interest derived therecounty er State. 3. We favor the enactment of a law requiring all State officers collecting money for the State to make daily settlements with , the State Treasurer.' 4. We alro favor the enactment ef a law providing for a uniform system of bookkeeping and for an examination of public accounts. Convention Harmonious. The convention, however, saw none of this wild trouble. There was harmony with a big "II" in everything (Continued on Page Five,

Publishers' Press Dattle Creek, Mich., April 11. Henry N. Pillsbury, chess champion of America at one time and one of the most sensational players of the game which this country has ever known, is at the Battle Creek Sanitarium in a critical condition. His mind 13 a wreck and physically his system is in very weak condition. Pillsbury has been undergoing treatment at the sanitarium for several days. He was brought here by a party of Philadelphia friends, who said that during the spring he might become so improved in health as to be able to be brought back to Atlantic City this Bummer.

LOSS ESTIMATED AT Vesuvius By Last Rampage, Has Rendered Fifty Thousand Persons Homeless. PANIC STILL INCREASING PRISONERS 14 JAIL AT NAPLES ARE PANIC STRICKEN AND ARE TRYING TO BREAK DOWN DOORS AND ESCAPE. 1 (Publishers' Press Naples, April 11. The loss to prop erty by the volcanic outbreak is estimated at $20,000,000, and it is announced that 50,000 persons have been rendered homeless. The panic here Is increasing. The prisoners in the city jail mutinied ow ing to fright, and succeeded in breaking open some of the doors inside the building, but were subdued by the guards. The prisoners, however, are in a state of great excitement, requiring double guards. The day opened with the atmos phere oppressive and yellow, with ash es from Mt. Vesuvius causing a feel ing of apprehension regarding what the future may hold in store for this city and its vicinity. The volcano was completely hidden in a dense mass of cinder-laden smoke, the only other signs of activity being frequent and very severe detonations and deep rumblings. From all quarters come reports of the accumulation of ashes, the flight of the terror-stricken inhabitants of towns and villages, the collapse of buildings, the insufficiency of the relief measures, hunger and discouragement. It is no-longer possible to reach the points which have suffered most severely. Even the soldiers detailed to guard the ruins at Ottajane have been recalled and the town has been left to its fate. Praise for the Soldiers. The military force have earned the gratitude and admiration of the people by their devotion to duty.Not only are they credited with many acts of heroism, but they have displayed untiring perseverance In searching for the living and the dead among tottering walls, assisting fugitives to reach places of safety, giving aid to the wounded and in burying the dead, and all this while partly suffocated by the ash and cinder-laden wind blowing from the volcano. No danger has been too great for the troops to encounter and no fatigue too severe for them. In this work the soldiers and others have been shown a worthy example by the Duke and Duchess of Aosta. who are praised on all sides. The Duke Is pronounced to be a worthy descendent of the late King Humbert, who, in 1884, went to the assistance of the sufferers from the cholera epidemic, visiting the patients In the hospitals, and in some cases remaining by the bedside of the dying until the end. There are about four inches of ashes in the streets of Naples. MIKE DONLIN A BENEDICT Crack New York Outfielder Takes Unto Himself a WifeQuiet Wedding. Publisher' Press New York, April 1L It became known today that Mike Donlin, formerly of the Reds, but now centerfieldero f the New York National League baseball team was married last night to Mabel Hite. an actress "Rilly" Gilbert, of Trenton, second baseman of the New York's was best man. and Madeline Grlffenhagen, daughter of Alderman Max Griffenhagen. who Iterformed the ceremony, acted as bridesmaid. WEATHER INDICATIONS. Indiarfa Fair, warmer Thursday; Friday showers and cooler. Ohio Fair, warmer -Thursday; Friday showers and cooler.

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GREETS FRIENDS AT THE STATION WITH SMILES, BUT IS QUICKLY HURRIED TO THE STRONGEST CELL AT JAIL. John Locke, Wayne County's notorious hog thief, has returned to his own. This man who was the object of a diligent search on the part of the Richmond police department for a period extending over a year, arrived in Richmond yesterday afternoon at 4:50 o'clock over the Pan Handle, handcuffed to Chief Bailey, who acted as Locke's personal and vigilant escort all the way from the Golden Gate to this city. When Bailey and his prisoned stepped from the train yesterday a crowd of over a hundred men and boys were on hand to act as a reception committee. Followed by the curious throng, Locke, between Bailey and Officer Edwards, was hustled through the station to a cab and rapidly driven to the county jail, where he was placed in safety behind strong steel bars and trusty locks. Locke Fresh and Jaunty. "Well, I am tired," said Chief Bailey when he arrived at the police headquarters. He showed the effects of his long trip. Locke, o the other hand, who only traveled half the distance that his captor did, was fresh and jaunty. He greeted the crowd at the station with an Indifferent, amused smile, and on his arrival at the county jail, he at once made himself perfectly at home. Bailey arrived at Sacramento, Calif., a week ago yesterday. He at once went to see the governor in company with Big Four Railroad detective L. G. Grady, and presented the requisition papers for John Locke and Harry Harris. Both of these papers were issued by Governor Hanly. The requisition'for Locke was correct in every particular, but it was fond that the Harris requisition was null and void, having been attested to by a notary public. Bailey discovered that a notary public in California is not regarded as a magistrate and the law of that state requires all requisition papers to be sworn to before a magistrate. Harris Is Boyish Looking. After his interview with the Governor, Bally and Grady left for San Francisco, arriving there the same evening. Locke at that time was not personally acquainted with Bailey and it was necessary for the turnkey at the prison Locke was confined in to introduce him to the Richmond chief. Locke's greeting, according to Bailey, was not enthusiastic, but polite. He remarked that Bailey did not look like what he imagined he would. That was about all the "desperado" had to say. Harris, Bailey states, is an innocent, boyish looking personage and he consented to be returned to Indiana without the formality of being requisitioned. The trip back to Richmond was begun last Saturday, the route being via Ogden, Utah, Omaha, Neb., Chicago and Indianapolis. Most of the way Harris and Locke were handcuffed, but they proved themselves to be model prisoners. "Locke told me that he was always ready to make his get-away, when not in custody, but when he found himself in the hands of the law he never tried any foolishness," said Bailey yesterday. "On the train the boys conducted . themselves as nicely as anyone could wish. Locke rarely referred to his own case but was always ready to talk on any other subject. At the San Francisco police station where Locke and Harris were held, Harris made a full confession. I have not a copy of this now, but will have later. In this confession he incriminated Locke to a certain extent. He said that while they were both working at Mattoon, 111., about eighteen months ago, they would rob freight cars, throwing the goods out while the cars were moving, and then return and collect the goods. Some of this stolen property, Harris said, was shipped to Muncle and some to Danville, 111. . He did not confess to sending any stolen goods to Hagerstown." On the arrival of Bailey, Grady and their two prisoners at Indianapolis, yesterday morning, it was. decided not to send Harris to Muncie, as he had confessed to stealing in Mattoon. Grady left with Harris for Mattoon yesterday afternoon. He will be tried there for grand larceny. When Locke arrived at the county jail he found his wife waiting for him. The faithful little woman was all smiles at the sight of her - husband and Locke greeted her in a most affectionate manner. When he was approached by a reporter he stated "I have nothing to say," and then turned to his wife and renewed the conversation. It is stated that Attorney Henry .XL Johnson has been retained to defend Locke. Locke, the "desperado," who is regarded as a second Jesse James, by the city and county officers of the law, is confined in a separate cell at the county jail. Arraigned in Few Days. Locke will be arraigned in the Circuit court in a tew days on .the. charge ; of grand larceny, the offense befrg for ;

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A CTJjekifig tv SHOW KING IS DEAD James Bailey Passes Away in New York After Week Filled With Anxfcty. TOOK SICK WITH THE GRIP WHILE ATTENDING TO BUSINESS CONNECTED WITH HIS CIRCUS OPENING HE CONTRACTED FATAL COLD HIS CAREER. Publishers Press New York, April 11. James A. Bailey, general director of the Barnum and Bailey circus, died at his home at Mount Vernon, at 5:15 this afternoon from acute eyysipelas and exhaustion. Mr. Bailey's death ended a week of anxiety and ceaseless solicitude on the part of his family, as well as his staff, to whom he stood in the relation of friend rather than employer. During the week prior to the arrival of the circus in New York, Mr. Bailey had a severe attack of neuralgia, but fiis health seemed fairly good until the show took possession of Madison Square Garden. It was while looking after all the details in preparation for the opening of the circus that Mr. Bailey contracted a severe cold, but his strong will enabled him to attend to business until Wednesday of last week, when he returned tb his home and was forced to take to his bed. Those at the Bedside. Mrs. Bailey, her sister and brother, Mr. Bailey's nephew and the attending physicians were at the bedside when the end came. The date for the funeral has not yet been arranged, but Madison Square Garden will be closed to the public on that day. James Anthony Bailey was born in Detroit, Mich., in 1847. He" was of Irish descent on his father's side, while his mother was of Scotch ancestry. At the age of ten years he left his home and obtained employment as bell boy in a hotel in a small city of Michigan, where he remained until he joined the Lake and Robinson circus, after which he took charge of the advertising stnd other matters for a theatre . in Nashville, Tenn. He was then eighteen years old. When the Civil War broke out, Mr. Bailey entered . the army as a sutler's clerk with General Sherman. After the close of the. war he re-entered the circus business. In 1872 the firm of Cooper & and Bailey, proprietors of the Great London Show, was consummated, and the firm took the show all over the world. In 1S80 Mr. Bailey entered into partnership with the late P. T. Barnum and up to the time of his death took an active part in the management of the affairs of that circus. " " the alleged stealing of hogs from John Macy, a farmer, living near Greensfork. He has already been indicted by the grand'jury on this charge. It is the general belief that Locke will be tried in some other circuit on a charge of venue, as it is regarded as extremely doubtful if twelve men, who have not formed. an opinion on the Locke case, could be found in Wayne "county." It is not known just what kind of a case can be made against Locke by the "State. The men implicated with him in this case are his brother, Sol Locke, who is in the penitentiary, a man named Hilland and the two Cross ' Brothers of near' Greensf ork. Hilland is still in this county, but the Cross boys are missing. According to Prosecutor Jessup, Sol Locke, in his testimony, given at his trial, in criminated his brother. Hilland's testimony convicted Sol Locke and if he testifies again, t John .Locke, he will probablybe the starjwitness for the state.

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CHORUS MAKES PROGRESS HAD A FINE REHEARSAL Prof. Earhart, Under Whose Direction May Festival Organization Has Been Working Will Soon Announce Its Makeup. Wth but a few exceptions, every member of the May Festival Chorus was present at' the rehearsal last evening at the Coliseum, and the practice was the most satisfactory that has ever been held. Great progress is being made in the work and the musical numbers are being rendered in an artistic manner. There will be from two hundred and fifty to two hundred and seventy-five voices in the completed chorus. There will be five more regular rehearsals before the Festival itself, and everything will be in readiness at the proper time. Prof. Earhart has worked untiringly in drilling the chorus and the work last night showed the results of his efforts. The singing is undoubtedly the best that has ever been done by a Richmond chorus. YOUNGSTER WINS PRIZE. Harry Crump, 11 years old, living at 222 North Seventh street, wins the Palladium news "tip" prize for the week ending last night. The story which Young Crump "tipped off" was the suicide of Edward Hinshaw by hanging. Through the kindness of Master Crump the Palladium was able to get the story of the suicide before the coroner was notified. In fact Coroner Markley heard nothing of the suicide until the Palladium called him up to get the details of the affair. Age has no bearing on the award of the Palladium prize. Anyone who tells the paper the best piece of news during the week can win the prize. There never is a big story comes up but that several persons call up this office to tell about it. In case that more than one person "tips off" a story, the first one will get, the prize. Jury Adjourned Till Friday After spending the day investigating the Whitewater liquor case and another case which ' concerns West Richmond " and Fairview residents, the April term grand jury adjourned last evening to meet again on Friday morning. It is believed that the work of the jury has about been completed, and as soon as the reports can be made ready, adjournment for the term will be in order. D. 0. Lott Transferred. Palladium Special 1 Cambridge - City, -April -11. Mr. D. O. Lott.. a prominent citizen of this town, who has been a passenger conductor on the Cambridge City branch of the J. M. & I. railroad for many years -has been trensferred to the main line between Louisville and Logansport and has been succeeded by Mr. Schultz of Jeffersonville. Mr. Lott will soon move his family to Louisville where his headquarters will be. Fifteen Days Remain. But fifteen days remain before the first installment of 1906 taxes becomes delinquent and the usual penalty of 10 per cent, is added- The taxes are coming in fast, and more have been paid to date than by this time last year. It is not expected that the number of delinquents this year will be as large as usual.

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PARTY Stirring Speech that Marked Opening of State Convention. A BOOST FOR FAIRBANKS IS A CALL FOR "FAVORITE SON" TO PRESIDENTIAL CHAIR EULOGISTIC PRAISE FOR GOVERNOR HANLY. Publishers' Press Indanapolis, April 11. Congressman Brick's address in assuming the gavel as temporary chairman aroused great enthusiasm, and he was interrupted frequently by applause. The address in part follows: Gentlemen of the Convention. "It is my opinion that this is the grandest and best country in the world. "And I want to say something about the people and the party who have made it so. In the year 1839 Abraham Lincoln said, "Many free couptriea have lost their liberty, and ours may lose hers, but if she shall, be it my prpudest plume, not that I was the last to desert, but that I have never deserted her." Since he uttered those memorable words, for more than half a century, the name of our country and the party of Abraham Lincoln have been synonymous. Ever sirice that inspired event, even to the present day, to have deserted either meant doubt and dread and darkened fear, a midnight pall to a glorious memory. Now in our sublimest moment, in the nation's grandest flight, when did the sun in all its ceaseless wanderings ever look down upon so magnificent a scene? What country in the realms of history ever possessed a party of such splendid achievement? Joy of Prosperity. "Who is there among the myriad million sons of Joy, drinking at all the foundations of prosperity, what patriot of a land supreme, whose present is big with promise, that will by any act of his, in this grand year, poison the springs of exultant hope. "But ever since the world evolved out of chaos, prosperity and success, has been the test of many strength and human folly. I wonder if we all fully realize just how prosperous and happy and great we are today. I wonder If any body is thinking about the time when hope died on the hearth stone and joy went up the chimney, and how fate may brng it back again. About that marvelous story of our nations fall in the dying years of the closing century, and then its long and weary journey through the ' sunless lands of an industrial midnight, cheered by not a single gleaming star, to burst at all into a dignity, power and grandeur that taught the whole world to look our way and honor us. Can the American people stand prosperity? "That's the question. "And the answer comes thundering back from everywhere, from the vineclad home, from farm and factory and from every consecreated playground where laugh the little children: "Well not forget; well not forget, the torch of the mind is the soldiers of our countries splendor, and memory is its color bearer. "And while I am talking the name of a matchless soldier lawyer, patriot, statesman comes up before ate like a dream to fill the hall with his deathless memory. "This is the home of Benjamin Harrison. "No wore will 'he meet with the party that he loved. "Other hands may hold aloft the banner his deeds made royal. Other - (Continued' to Page Two.)

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SAYS THAT HE CAN PROVE THAT HIS FATHER HAS BEEN GUILTY OF INDISCREET CONDUCCT , DISCLOSES NO NAMES. IPubllshers Press Chicago, 111.. April 11. A rumor which could not be confirmed was current here tonight, that Vollva had offered to pension Dowie for the rest of his life on condition that he would leave Zion City and return to tho Southland. It is understood that Dowie will accept the offer although he would not affirm or deny the story when seen at the Auditorium Annex. Zion City, April 11. "I hold a charge of adultery over the Head of the first apostle," said Gladstone Dowie. when asked today whether he had any statement to make concerning the charges which Dowie made against his wife and son in St. Louis Monday night. "I hold documentary evidence of his acts the confession of his victim attested by two witnesses. These documents will probably be made the foundation of divorce proceedings which my mother will bring against the first apostle." Gladstone Dowie refused to name the person who made the confession. The person, he , said, did not live In Zion City. He added that he knew what it meant to make such a charge against his father and the head of a great church, but he had absolute proof. Gladstone Dowie says his mother has not seen the papers containing the charges made against her and himself by the first apostle fn St. Louis. ' Followers Disgusted. "The first apostle lied out of the bottom of his sinful heart," said young Dowie. "He attacks as a snake or a cur attacks." He denied that he had said he would bar his father from Shiloh House or that he would attack his father. "I simply said that if the reports of. his charges were found to be true that some one will be hurt and it would not be me." Continuing, he said: ""The charges made by the first-apostle have disgusted many of his . followers " His nurse, Miss Elizabeth McLennan, left him as soon as the train arrived in Chicago. She is here and ' says she is disgusted. His secretary left him a little while ago thoroughly disgusted. He says he has been dragged through hell by the first apostle." GRAND DEFENSE OF E Representative McDermott on Floor of House Upholds Despised Hebrews. HE ATTACKS PERSECUTERS SAYS THAT IF CHRIST WAS A MORTAL, JEWS AS A RACE NEV. ER SOUGHT FOR HIS BLOODBRILLIANT SPEECH. 839Jd .gjAqsnqnd Washington, D. C, April 11. Representative Allan McDermott, of New Jersey, made a remarkable speech in the House today, which held the attention of his hearers to the end. He took the threatened massacre of Jews of Russia on the coming Easter Day as the text of his remarks. "In the name of Christ, and the cross," he said, "men called Christians have tortured and slaughtered men, women and children during 1800 years. In the name of the cross big ots have persecuted each other, . the Jew and the heathen. During 1,700 years of the Christian era, nearly every fanatic who evolved from his mean and miserable brain a "command from heaven,' cheerfully and diligently persecuted those of his fellowmen who disagreed with his insanity. Around the stake, in the torture chanvber and on the field of battle, 'Christian Soldiers' have been transformed into wild beasts, sparing, none. "While engaged in the congenial occupation of murdering each other, frenzied zealots of nearly all . tho Christian, creeds . have made common cause against the Jews. "If Christ was a mortal. If he was the son of Joseph and Mary, born in the good old-fashioned way, he was crucified by Romans. If he was the "Son of God, He was crucified by direction of 'His Father. Under neither proposition can the Jews be held accountable. ,-'v; .'"'y. "If he was a mortal, he was the prisoner of Rome, and the Jews, as a race, never cried for His Wood."

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