Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 31, Number 100, 28 April 1906 — Page 1

BIG MOID PA ABIITM. J VOL. XXXI. NO. 100. Richmond, Indiana, Saturday, April 28, 1906. Single Copies, Two Cents, ENDS LIFE IN TRAGIC MANNER V STEAL SUPPLIES FROM RED CROSS RECEIVES SPLENDID CALL BOLD ATTEMPT TO ROB STORE IS RELUCTANT TO ACCEPT The Rev. H. . Hadiey of the St. Paul's Episco'pal Church is Asked to Take the Rectorship of Large Church at Newark, N. J. Authorities Arrest Thief at San Francisco Who Implicates Confederates. Unknown Men Break Hornaday's Hardware Window With a Large Rock. While Detective Searches His Room Harry Gellinger Takes Carbolic Acid.

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STORES CHARGE TOO MUCH AN INVESTIGATION WILL BE MADE AND THOSE VIOLATING MAYOR'S RULES WILL BE PROSECUTED.

fPubllshers' Tress San Francisco, April 27. Making rapid progress the relief work in the city is now under full sway. It is now In the 'hands of the military authorities and has been perfected and systematized to such an extent until the Seeding and sheltering of the thousands of hungry and homeless people Is going on expeditiously. Sugar, coffee and blankets are still much desired by the destitute and every effort is being made to suppl these needs. Rain again added to the inconvenience of those who are in the cltv under the shelter of the tents. The latter are not sufficiently waterproof to protect the inmates from the constant drippings during storm, and the rain which began after midnight this morn ing was a cause of additional distress to the homeless inhabitants. Need of Blankets. The need of blankets is also felt by the remaining Inhabitants. The unusually cold nights for this season of the year which now prevails has caused much discomfort and more blankets and coverings are urgently needed. The clearing house made rrangements today by which H will pay depositors amounts not exceeding $300 on their accounts, and all the banks are having considerable amounts transferred to their credit by correspondents in eastern and European cities. The money will be paid out at the mint until such time as the banks can open their vaults and conduct business on their own account. Stealing Supplies. Systematic thefts of several tons of Red Cross supplies was disclosed today by the arrest of Arthur Jacobs. He is said to have made a confession implicating several confederates and revealed the place where he had hidden the supplies. Jacobs is a teamster who volunteered his services to haul supplies from the water front to the various relief depots. It" was while hauling supplies that he is alleged to havo done the looting. There have been numerous complaints made that stores which have been opened for business are charging prohibitive prices for goods and an investigation into this will probably be made by the authorities. MAY ASK FOR BIG LOAN. San Francisco Business Men Think of Appealing to Congress. Publishers' TreBs San Francisco, April 27. An appeal to Congress for a loan of many millions of dollars at 2 per cent, interest and to bo secured by mortgages, is to be made by business, men of San Francisco. The loan Is planned to run for a long period of years. Herbert E. Law, one of the wealthy men of California, who with his brother, Dr. Haiiand Law, some time ago purchased the Fairmount Hotel from Mrs. Oelrichs, is taking the lead in this movement. Herbert Law is now on his way to Washington, D. C, to pee the President, and before going ho tnado known his plans to friends. OFFERS $100,000 FOR NEWS. Next Moment San Francisco Millionaire Learns Family is Safe. Publishers' Press Philadelphia, April 27. "I will give $100,000 for news or my family," said E. S. Harrison, a San Francisco millionaire, pacing the lobby of a hotel In a state of nervous distraction. "I haven't had a line of news." he continued to friends. "I am nearly crazy. Even bad news would be better than this suspense." As he finished speaking a bellboy called "Mr. Harrison." "That's it boy." shouted the excited millionaire, taking the envelopo from a tray. It was. "They are safe!" he exclaimed, joyfully, after reading the message. Cuba Gives $50,000. Publishers' Press I Havana, April 27. A resolution was offered 'in the House today appropriating $50,000 for the victims of the California disaster. Old Soldiers Give $1,000. (Pallftdhi.n Special. Marlon, Ind.. April 27. The old soldiers In the Marion home have subscribed $1,000 for the San Francisco sufferers. The city of Marion has sent $1,000, but a second draft will soon bT forwarded, as contributions con tinV) to be rceIved. A car is also being ,'yaded with groceries, smoked meats, Clothing, bedding and medical supples, which will be forwarded to jilght. ' ,

The Rev. II. 'H. Hadiey, rector of the St. Paul's Episcopal church in this city, who yesterday received a letter tendering him the rectorship In one of the largest churches of Newark,' New Jersey, has not yet; decided what he will do in regard to accepting the offer. The rectorship there would be an advance over his position here, but Rev. Mr. Hadiey is loath to leave Richmond. During his stay of three years at the St. Paul's church here, Rev. Hadiey has done much toward building up the congregation and has made himself prominent, as a member of the Ministerial Association. His leaving would be a matter of serious regret to his parishoners.

BUT THREE SMALL H0USES1E LEFT Six Hundred People Are Made Homeless by Cyclone at Bellevue, Texas. MAKES AN APPEAL FOR AID THIRTEEN PERSONS WERE KILLED WHILE PROPERTY, CROPS AND LIVESTOCK WERE GENERALLY DESTROYED. Publishers' Press Dallas, Texas, April 27. The latest reports show that aside from the destruction of Bellevue and the fatal results there, the work of the cyclone in northern Texas last night was confined to crops, live stock and farm property. The destruction of Bellevue was practically complete. The wreckage was burned into an ash heap and only three small houses are left in the town. Chairman Sidney Webb, of the relief committee, has called for aid, saying": "Six hundred of our people are homeless and practically destitute, thirteen were killed and. a number seriously injured. The entire town is a heap of ruins. Help of every kind is needed and this relief committee appeals to the public for aid." Secure 300 Tents. Three hundred tents are now on their way to Bellevue. The Fort Worth Fencibles of the Texas national guard, left by special train tonight for Bellevue to do guard duty and such other service as may be needed. The revjsed list of the dead at Bellevue is as follows: MRS. R. L. RUSSELL and four children. W. W. BELL of Henrietta. W. T. MOUNT. FRED MOUNT. BERNICE GREER. FATHER COOK. Fatally Injured: Miss Mollio Mount, Mr. John Carr. Property Loss $200,000. It is impossible, owing to the confusion, to furnish a complete list of the injured, but it is known to be large. The property loss at Bellevue is estimated at $200,000. At Stoneburg, the loss is estimated at $30,000, most of which was on ten dwelling houses destroyed. The loss to farm property is as yet meagerly reported, but estimating live stock killed, farm crops absolutely swept away and many farm dwellings blown down, the total in the large farming district visited, will go close to half a million dollars. Hamilton and Hyco escaped with slight injury to the towns, but extensive damage to crops. Communication was restored with Hamilton today and the fact developed that no lives were lost there. Given to Mrs. Candler. Harrison Jenkins, the 16 year old colored boy who was arrested this week for stealing corn, which he said he sold in order to buy school books, was in the circuit court yesterday afternoon charged with petit larceny. Judge Fox turned the boy and the case over to Mrs. Candler, the probation officer, whi will make her report in a few days. WEATHER INDICATIONS. Temperature. April 27. 1903. Morning 53 Noon 64 Night 66 April 27. 1906. Morning . . .. 5S Noon 7S Night 65 , Washington, April 27 Forecast: Indiana Showers Saturday, cooler except in extreme north-east portion; Sunday probably fair, fresh and shifting winds. Ohio Showers Saturday, cooler in southern portion; Sunday showers; fresh, northeast winds.

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WINDOW WAS BROKEN AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK WHEN MANY PEOPLE WERE ON MAIN STREETROBBERS GET AWAY. A bold attempt was made last night about 11 o'clock, by two unknown men to rob the display window of the J. F Hornaday hardware store, S16 Main street. A number of people noticed the two men shortly before they attempted to commit the theft, and two men standing at the corner of Eighth and Main streets, saw the attempt made. The taller of the two men carried in his hand a paper sack which contained a largo boulder. He used this to smash in the store window, but before anything could be taken, they were scared away by the approach of the two men who were standing at Eighth and Main street. Both crooks ran down the alley adjoining the store and disappeared. The rock used in breaking the window was a large' one, too heavy for a person to carry in one hand any distance. The window, which was of heavy plate glass, was badly broken. The men could easily have reached into the window and secured revolvers, fishing equipment and other things which were on display there. Mr. Hornaday was notified shortly after the affair and after an examination of the stuff, in the window said that he did not think any of it had been taken. The large number of people on the street at the time makes the robbery even more daring. The report of the breaking window could be heard for squares. The taller of the two men is described as being well dressed in a black suit and wearing a slouch hat. He had a black moustache. No definite description of the smaller man could be obtained. The two men answer the descriptions of the two thieves who -stole a horse and rig Wednesday night from Dr. J. M. Bulla. A PENNSY DOES GOOD WORK To Keep Coal Rates Down, Pennsylvania Lines Retain Controlling Interest in Many Other Roads Testimony of Thayer. Publishers' Press Washington, April 27. A description of the Pennsylvania railroad doing missionary work among the railroads of the east to prevent the issuing of rebates was given to the Interstate Commerce Commission today by John B. Thayer, fourth vice-president of the road, in testifying at the investigation into the bituminous situation in this country. Ownership of stock by the Pennsylvania in the Norfolk and Western, the Chesapeake and Ohio, and the Baltimore and Ohio was discussed. In answer to the dirct question by Judge Clements as to why the stock in the other roads had been purchased by the Pennsylvania, Mr. Thayer said that it was to use its influence to stop the issuance of re bates. "How about using it to increase the rates?" continued the commissioner. "Oh, no, we don't do that." DEATH OF MRS. SUTRO COMPOSER OF "AMERICA Deceased Was Founder and First President of the National Federation of Musical Clubs and Societies Noted Woman. Publishers' Press New York, April 27. Mrs. Florence Clinton Sutro, wife of Theodore Sutro, society leader and musician, died today at her home, No. 320 West 102nd street She had been ill for some time. Mrs. Sutro was the founder and first president of the National Federation of Musical Clubs and societies, which was incorporated in Illinois in I January 1S9S. She was born in Eng land, 1S63. Mrs. Sutro was the first woman in the United States to receive the title Musical Doctor, and was the first woman law student in the University of New York. She was a member of many societies and was well-known for her contributions to charitable purposes. She was the composer of the national anthem "America."

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. DUKE STILL AT E Doctor Testifies That Woman Is Suffering from No Serious Illness. DIVORCE SUIT STILL ON WAITRESS IN DUKE HOUSHOLD TESTIFIED THAT HER MISTRESS RECEIVED HUNTOON'S ATTENTIONS OFTEN. Palladium Special. Newark, N. J., April 27. Mrs. Lillian N. Duke was not present at today's hearing in the divorce suit of her husband, James B. Duke, the millionaire tobacco manufacturer, which was resumed before Vice-Chancellor Pitney here today. The testimony of Dr. Joseph Fewsmith, the physician who was sent to examine Mrs. Duke as to her illness yesterday was to tlie effffect that the woman was cuftering from no apparent illness and was able to atteid the trial. This testimony, coupled with the fact that Frank' T. Huntoon, the corespondent in the case has not attended, gave rise to a report that the defendant wctild abandon her case, but this was denied by counsel for Mrs. Duke. Photographs of Telegrams. The photographs of the telegrams alleged to have been sent by Mrs. Duke to Hunton, from Durham, N. C, during the illness of Mr. Dukes father, were offered in evidence, but the Vice-Chancellor ruled out the depositions concerning them. Nellie Sands, Mrs. Duke's former maid, who testified yesterday was again called tq the stand totfay to identify letters Mrs. Duke received from the corespondent. Thess letters, the maid said, wrere addressed to her and she gave them to Mrs. Duke. Waitress Testified.. Louise Bonderson, a waitress, employed in the Duke household from April 3, 1905, until Sept. 1 of the same year, testified as to Huntoon's visits to Mrs. Duke, during her husband's absence. She said that she was forced to leave on account of th3 defendant's conduct. She found employment with Benjamin Duke, a brother of the complainant. The Vice-Chancellor admitted in evidence the papers containing the personals alleged to have been cabled to Paris by Huntoon during Mr. and Mrs. Duke's trip to Europe just after their marriage. The case will be, continued Wednesday. TRACK MEET AT EARLHAM Two Picked Teams Will Contest in AthletiGS on Reid Field This Afternoon. There will be a field meet on Reid Field, Earlham, this afternoon between two pickled teams composed of candidates for the Earlham track team this year. There will be thirteen events and six men will be entered in each of these. . The meet will start promptly at 2: SO and the public is invited to attend. No admission fee will be charg-

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PLENTY OF COMPLAINT D0NT WANT IMPROVEMENT Board of Works Calls, for Remonstrators on South H Street Improvement and Four of Them Put in Their Appearance. Yesterday was the day set by the Board of Public Works for receiving remonstrances on the proposed widening of South H street, and the members of the Board were not disappointed, for four emphatic remonstrances were received. They were from Henry G. Imhoff, Joseph Lutmer, the Meyer estate and the C, C. & L. Railroad. It was planned by the Board to widen South H street from fifth to Ninth streets eighteen 'feet, nine on each side. To make this improvement it would mean the tearing down of nearly all fences and in several cases the remodeling of houses and barns. No decision in the matter was taken by the Board yesterday, and definite action was postponed for two weeks. It is probable that the proposed improvement will be abandoned. NO MORE CONTRIBUTIONS Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections Will Report Favorably on Tillman Bill. Publishers' Press Washington, D. C, April 27. The Senate committee on privileges and elections, by unamimous vote today, authorized Senator Foraker to report favorably the Tillman bill to prohibit insurance' and' other corporations from contributing .to campaign funds. The bill was amended by a subcommittee consisting of Senators Foraker Knox and Bailey, and was made to apply to corporations of all kinds and to all elections for presidential and vice-presidential electors, for legislatures where United States Senators are to be chosen and for Representatives in Congress. It makes offending corporations subject to a fine of $5,000 and an employe of corporations subject to a fine of $1,000. The measure does not apply to persons receiving such contributions. MR. REID CANNOT ATTEND Sends Word to United Presbyterian Congregation That He Cannot Be Here For Dedication. The committee in charge of the dedication of the Reid Memorial church were greatly disappointed to learn yesterday that Mr. D. G. Reid would be unable to attend the dedication. Mr. Reid and his daughter, Miss Rhea, are at present on a European tour and they will not return to this country in time to be in Richmond on the date set for dedicatory exercises, May 13. ' ' An effort was made toxhave Mr. Reid consent to a postponement of the event and his secretary in New York cabled him as to what action should be taken. Mr. Reid cabled back to hold the dedication on the date set. Many events' had been planned for the entertainment if Mr. Reid while in Richmond but these will, necessarily, all be abandoned. The program arranged for the four days to be devoted to the event has been practically completed and it will include addresses and musical numbers.

NOT ALLOWED TO SEE HERJUSBAND Mrs. John Locke Is Notified That She Cannot Go Inside County Jail.

PRISONER HAD REVOLVER LOCKE SAYS THAT BECAUSE CHARLES HUNT HAD A WEAP ON HIS WIFE IS BLAMED FOR IT. Because a revolver, loaded with five cartridges, was found on the person of Charles Hunt, a prisoner confined in the county jail, Mrs. John Locke has been denied the privilege of seeing her husband, who is also confined in the jail. The county and city police officials are of the opinion that Locke was responsible for Hunt being in possession of the gun, and scent a well laid plot at jail delivery. Locke was seen last night at the jail and he was highly Indignant that he should be made to suffer for another man's guilt. He 'jphitically denies that Hunt secured the gun through his influence. Turnkey Ray Harris is also of th3 opinion that Locke had nothing to do with the matter, and says that he thinks it is a shame that the Hagerstown man should be blamed for it. Learned It' by Accident. "The way I happened. to learn that Hunt had a gun on him was purely accidental," said Harris last night. "Thursday a prisoner named Forkner, who is a "trusty," came into the jail with his coat over his arm. I suspected that he wa? carrying something, and later I searched his cell and found two quart bottles of beer. I asked him where he got the money to buy this beer and he told me that Hunt gave it to him. I then searched Hunt and made the Startling discovery that he had a six-shooter on him. How he got it is a mystery to me. I then searched Locke and I found absolutely nothing incriminating on his person. He told a straight-forward gtory and ' I believe him." Suspected Mrs. Locke. Locke believes the order denying him the right to see his wife was issued because she was siepected of bringing the revolver to Hunt. "Here I am confined In Jail and they make this cowardly attack on my wife. Why I think too much of her to allow her to do anything so risky to bring a revolver into the jail," he said. Mrs. Locke on Thursday afternoon was given several personal effects of her husband which were kept at police headquarters, but none of them were found on him when searched Thursday night, though she saw her husband Thursday afternoon after the police had given her the articles belonging to him. View Proposed Route. - jjt. ux)K, gnperuaenaeni ui me vi- t ford sanitarium, was in Richmond yesterday. He drove two Boston capitalists from this city to Oxford over the proposed route of a traction line which has been planned between Hamilton and Richmond. They were favorably Impressed-

SUICIDE AT INDIANAPOLIS

MOTHER OF BOY WHO LIVES ON NORTH FOURTEENTH STREET, HEARS THE NEWS AND CANNOT COMPREHEND IT. Harry Gellinger, formerly of this5 city, and a son of Mr. and Mr?. William Gellinger, 121 North Fourteenth street, committed suicide at Indian--apolis yesterday afternoon it S:30 o'clock by taking carbolic acid. At the time the young man took his life, a detective was searching his room in4 the boarding house, where he .lived, for evidence of theft. While -the detective was at work, Gellinger, who was only nineteen years of age, pat down at a tal'a and wro: a few lines to his mother, then walked over to ; mantel and took up u botne of carbolic acid, swallowin.- its contents. The young man then -threw himself upon a bed and dl?d in terrible ngony. Just before his death he regained consciousness and bade the bonified police officer good bye, and told him of the letter ho had written to his mo Wiote Two S'-orv Notes. On one Ride of tu letter the following, which was evidently written. Thursday at the Gross Jewelry Store, where he was employed, was found; "Dear Mother: "I will be home Monday morning about 11 o'clock. I wll leave here Sunday morning' and go to Liberty, from there home. I will stay at homo for a little rest and then will go on the road. I will spend Sunday and Sunday evening at Liberty. Well I have not got much time to write mora as the store is about to close. Will see you Monday. Your loving eon, HARRY." On the opposite eide of this communication young Gellinger wrote his farewell message of love to his mother. It reads as follows: "Dearest Mother: I am in trouble and am taking the best way out of it. God bless you, good-bye. I an taking my life. TaKe- cn last kisa. Oh forgive me. You lovlr.rj sen, "HARRY." Gellinger for some time past had been suspected of steal mar fron t'je firm by whom he was employed and the result of the detective's search was the discovery of n lot of new jewelry In one of the young man's grips. Sad News for Hie Mother. , The local police department was no tified about four o'clock yesterday afternoon of Gellinger's suicide and they were asked to break the news gently to his mother, as sho was subject to heart trouble. Offcer Lawler was detailed to perform this delicate mission. When he arrived at the Gellinger home ho' learned from Mrs. Jennie Dingley, a! neighbor, that Mrs. Gellinger was alone In the house. .Officer lawler then decided to wait until one of the other members of the family returned! from work. Miss Gellinger, the deadj boy's sister, reached home about six o'clock and in the Dingley homo Fho! . was told of Harry's death. She wasl too shocked at first to comprcbni.j In the midst of this tragic littlo' scene, Mrs. Gellinger walked into the! house and asked what her daughter; was doing there. Her question was received in silence and then she demanded to know what the trouble ' was. Little by little the sad news! was related to the heart-brokn wo-i man, who steadfastly refused to be-' lieve what she heard until a press dis-i patch was read to her. She was then ' lead, wide-eyed with horror and grief,' into her own home. She is bearing, up bravely under her affliction, but last night she had not fully compre-' hended the extent of her son's tragic deed. Left Here In December. ' Harry Gellinger left Richmond last December and since his residence in I Indianapolis he was employed at the Gross jewelry store. While he lived in Richmond, he was employed at. the G. H. Knollenberg store and at several factories. He was a well known young man and always bore an excellent reputation. His mother received a souvenir postal card from him Thursday stating that he would ba home Monday. His last visit in Richmond was Easter Sunday, when he came here with a young woman of Liberty, to whom he was very attentive. It was learned last night that, the object of his visit to Liberty Sunday was to keep an engagement he had with thi3 same young - woman. The police authorities at Indianapolis were wired last night to send the body to Richmond for burial. Cleaning Is Expensive. There Is an immense amount of' rubbish and waste now on the streets and in the gutters but Street Commissioner Genn is doing his best to improve the condition. Eight teams and thirteen men are now at work collecting and dumping the rubbish and two men are at work distributing the refuse. The cost of maintaining: this force amounts to $10,000 a year. The amount appropriated for the use of ' the street department this year was $22,500 and over half of this amount will have to be used to make the streets and alleys presentable.

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