Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 31, Number 209, 26 August 1906 — Page 1

RICHMOND PALLABIUM VOL. XXXI. NO. 209. Richmond, Indiana, Sunday Morning, August 26, 1906. Single Copies, Three Cents.

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SAYS REVENGE WAS MOTIVE FOR ARREST III SCHAFER CASE

fJellie Rainey Declares that Ernest Tanksley Knows Nothing of the Crime with Which He now Stands Accused. MUCH EXCITEMENT IS . MANIFESTED AT BEDFORD Miss Rainey is at Her Home in Heltonville and Says Her Father is Responsible for the Trouble Existing. Publishers' Pressj Indianapolis, Aug. 25. It is report ed here that the authorities at Bed ford have gathered enough evidence during the past two days to make it difficult for Ernest Tanksley to es cane conviction for the murder of Sarah C. Schafer of which crime he Is suspected though not formally charged. A News special from Dedford says: Ernest Tanksley, In jail here on the charge of abducting Nellie Rainey, but suspected of the crime of tilling Sarah C. Shafer, the Latin teacher who was murdered nearly three years ago. declares he is inno cent of the crime. Nellie Rainey also says Tanksley Is innocent, and declares her lover's arrest was due to a put-up job by her father. The girl is very bitter against her father and brother, and The News correspondent who went to Heltonville today to interview her, witnessed a violent family quarrel, during which she accused her father of conspiring aganst Tanksley for revenge. There was a desperate struggle in the yard of the Rainey home over books containing memoranda which, the girl said, would prove Tanksley innocent of the crime of which he is suspected. Hopes of the Prosecutor. Prosecutor Fletcher in a statement today, said there was strong circumstantial evidence against Tanksley, and that if the grand jury should return an Indictment the case would be pushed, with better prospects of conviction than in the case against McDonald. Mr. Fletcher realizes, however, that there have been so many stories bnd so many men charged either di rectly or indirectly with the murder of Miss Schafer that he will have to point out the man for certain before the people will believe that the murderer is under arrest. If the Rainey girl will turn against her lover, Mr. Fletcher will be easy. But the girl today gave no indication of aiding the prosecutor. Girl's Memory "Weak" in Spots Nellie Rainey was questioned for more than three hours yesterday evening and was then allowed to go to her home at Heltonville with her father, after she h.d promised that she would see Mr. Fletcher next week and might be able to give him some Information. Nellie declared that Tankslev was Innocent of the imirder. She denied having an appointment with him the night of the murder, and said any let.'er tending to show such an appointment was a forgery, and she knew who the forger was. and show, too, that the attempt to fasten tlie Schafer crime on Tanksley was for revenge. She declared that she loved Tanksley; that her life with him was pleasanter and better than it was at home, but that she intended to have nothing more to do with him. , "But I won't keep quiet," she said with tears in her e;-es. "and let them take his life when he is innocent. I told him to burn the clothing, last March, and I can prove that. I never told any one in Evansville that there was another crime I would not talk about. That's an untruth. I did say that Ernest's wife might bring a charge of desertion against him, and that would be a fine and jail sentence." THE NEW FIRM GETS PLUM County Coal Contract Awarded Yesterday to the A. Harsh Coal and Supply Company, The county commissioners yesterday received bids for the supplying ot the court house with fuel for the coming winter. The lowest bid received was that presented by the A. Har,sh Coal and Supply Co., which as $3.12 per ton for Pocahontas mine run coal. The other firms offering bids aere: Mather Bros., Fosler & Co., 2. S. Farnham, Hackman Klehfoth do. The commissioners stated -That ihey estimate that over a thousand 3ol!ars will be saved the county In fuel by the ne wimproved heating plant, which was installed last winder

THE WEATHER PROPHET.

NDIANA Showers and cooler Sunday; winds shifting to fresh northwest; Monday fair. OHIO Showers Sunday and Monday; cooler Sunday night and Monday; fresh southeast shifting Sunday night to northwest winds. STEEPLE CHARLIE HERE DOES FEW NICE STUNTS 'Shinned" It to the Top of the Slender Flag Staff on the Court House for $4, and Thought it Was Easy Money at That. C. B. Luken, of Hartford, Conn., who is known as "Steeple Charley," attracted much attention yesterday af ternoon as he "shinned" up the flag pole on the court house tower. Luken was given the job of painting the pole by the commissioners, and went up the staff as if he were going up stairs. He does not use any appliances for safety as he trusts to the strength of his legs and a light rope encircling his body and the pole The paint bucket is hoisted up after him. Starting at the top, he works downward. Luken was at the top of the pole yesterday afternoon when the first shower came, but regardless of the drenching which he received, h worked steadily on. Earlier in the afternoon he painted the flag staff on the Hoosier Drill factory. PICTURES OF THE REAL "OLD DIXIE' Col. H. V. J. Ham's Wonderful Lecture Delighted Chautauquans. A FAITHFUL PORTRAYAL ELOQUENCE OF THE SPEAKER AND HIS POWER OF DESCRIPTION COMBINED TO MAKE THE LECTURE A DECIDED FEATURE. PROGRAM FOR TODAY. 9:30 a. m. Sunday School. Adults, Auditorium, Instruction by the Rev. Alfred T. Ware. Primary, Children's Tent, Anna M. Schultz. 10:30 a. m. Sermon, Rev. U. S. Davis. 2:C0 p. m. "The Battle of Gettysburg," Mrs. LaSalle C. Pickett, Widow of General Pickett. 3:30 p. m. Concert by Jubilee Singers. 4:00 p. m. "The Snollygoster in Politics," Co. H. W. J. Ham. 7:C0 p. m. Chautauqua Vespers. 7:30 p. m. Sacred Concert, Jubilee, Singers. 8:00 P. M. A Sermon in Chalk by Hon. Frank Regan. The first rain storm of severity that has ever struck the Richmond Chau tauqua during the four years of its existence fell yesterday afternoon and last evening, thoroughly drenching the tents and compelling the campers to make a quick scamper for cover. The rain had a rather .depressing effect on the Chautauqua last night, some of the campers being of such timid nature that they set out for home to spend the night, believing that sleep ing in the Glen under the circum stances might bring on severe colds. However, it was but a small portion of the campers who deserted the white city ,and as a general thing the rain was taken as a good joke, while the inconveniences suffered were also smiled at. Col Ham's Lecture. 5 Yesterday was a great day despite the rain, and a large and enthusiastic audience was gathered to listen to the lecture by Col. H. W. J. Ham. '"Old Times in Dixie" as portrayed by Col. Ham, was one of the great est lectures ever heard on the local Chautauqua platform. From the start Col. Ham swayed his audience with his matchless eloquence in the description of the Sunny South in the ante-bellum days, and in his character sketches of generous and honest people who lived in the South. More than once, whan Col. Ham drew some vivid picture of the sorrow that overhung the South at the time of the Civil War ,and of the faithful old colored uncles and aunties who lovjed and were loved by their masters, but who were forced to leave them by the poverty of the once prosperous planter, tears could be seen in the eyes of many listeners. ...... Is a Humorist. Col. Ham was also an adept in telling stories, and when, with his tall (Continued on Page Five.)

L OF REBELS HEAR TO HAVANA Insurgents Continue Their Onward March, and Capital is Threatened. THE TROOPS SWOOP DOWN THE STARS AND STRIPES ARE FLOATING OVER AMERICANOWNED PROPERTIES IN THE DISTURBED DISTRICTS. GREAT BATTLE EXPECTED. Publishers' Press Havana, Aug. 25. Interest in the revolutionary movement in Cuba still centers in the Province of Pinar Del Rio. Late advices received early this evening announce that the opposing armies are rapidly coming together near Guanes. The messages stated that a conflict seems inevitable within a few hours. Nothing further has been heard, but it would not be surprising if the next news would give the details of a battle. Publishers' Press Havana, Aug. 2 j. The village ot Arroyo Xaranjo, five miles from Havana, was occupied by a force of TO insurgents. A detachment of mounted city and provincial police proceeded to Arroyo Xaranjo and the insurgents who had occupied the place scattered as the government force approached. Colonel Bacallao, with 250 artillerymen and 50 recruits, left San Juan de Martinez, moving in the direction of Guanes, Pinar del Rio, in the expectation of giving battle to Pino Guerra, the insurgent leader, who was reported to be only five, miles distant. A severe engagement is expected. It was announced at the palace that Colonel Bacallao's force operating aeainst Pino Guerra had a skirmish with a band of rebels near San Luis station, Pinar Del Rio, with the result that the rebels were dispersed and that the troops captured five horses A detachment of rural guards from Batabano had a skirmish with a large insurgent band commanded by Col onel Asburt. The insurgents, who were encamped at a place called Rio Blanco, according to the report from Batanabo, disbanded and fled, leaving four men dead and a dozen wounded on the field. Colonel Asburt Is believ ed to have been slightly wounded. A dispatch from Remedios, province of Santa Clara, announced that an other insurgent band, commanded by Colonel Severiano Garcia and Captain Cepeda, who formerly was a captain in the rural eruards. had taken the field against the government forces The dispatch added that Quentin Bra vo, the famous leader of the Buena Vista and Remedios patriots, which operated against the Spaniards dur ing the War for independence, had started to join the insurgent forcea with a band of 40 men. The stars and stripes are flying conspicuously from points of vantage on American owned properties throughout the disturbed districts. Scrupulously respected by both the government forces and the roving bands of insurrectionists, the emblem of the United States is perhaps exert ing a moral influence over soberminded Cubans. Senators Morna Campos Marqueti," Liberal, who has opposed the cause of the insurgents, has publicly advocated the appointment by President Roosevelt of a commission to investigate the charges of fraud in connection with the" last elections. Other' prominent men indorse the idea. Advices from Pinar del Rio and vicinity indicate that the outcome of the expected battle between the government troops and the insurgents under Pino Guerra is more in doubt than the officials at the palace are willing to admit. The cabinet crisis, it is officially announced, has been satisfactorily arranged. Sencr O'Farrill, the acting minister of the interior and secretary of state and justice, has consented to retain his own position (secretary of state and justice), withdrawing only from the interior department. Senor Font Sterling and General Montalvo will continue ad interim in charge of the ministry of the interior. When General Ruiz Rivera, Cuban minister to Central and South American coun tries, who had been cabled to return immediately to Cuba, reaches this city, he will resume charge of the in terior ministry. The government is wholly unlikely to begin peace negotiations of any sort at this stage, but it is suggested that prominent men from each pro? ince be summoned to Havana to con suit jointly with the president. Even this is unlikely. It is so necessary to take active measures to suppres? the insurrection that it is impractica ble to spend time in discussion. Gen eral Rodriguez, commander of the ra ral guards, and General Rojas, com mander of the artillery, had a Ion conference with President Palma, r which the campaign plans were dis cussed.

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Digger Sam John, this ain't my kind of climate; see if you can't dig Owing to the scarcity of labor, 2500 Chinamen are to be hired to work be secured later. News Item.

AMERICAN GUNS

IPublishers' Press! New York, Aug. z5 When the Vard Line steamship, Mexico left her moorings at Pier 16, Brooklyn, this afternoon, for Havana, she had stowed away in her hold 15,000 Remington" repeating rifles, 800,000 . rounds of ammunition and six Gatljng rapid fire guns for President Palma's forces in Cuba. The shipment would have been larger, but the vessel could not carry more. The Kansas, which will sail nejet Thursday, will carry 3,000,000 rounds of ammunition, and 5,000 Remingtons for Palma's aid. , Freight handlers on the docks, however, pointed out a long line of boxes in the steamship's hold. In the stern hold, piled o either side, to give good balance, were 800 "coffin boxes" containing the rifles, and in the ship's magazine jn the forward hold was the ammunition. The boxes were all billed for Havana, but there were no further markings to indicate their destination. At the office of the M. Hartley Company, the firm which shipped the supplies, it was said that the guns were ordered by cable on Thurs day.

TROUBLES ARE NUMEROUS GEORGE HAZZARD'S CASE Warrant o. 4 is Secured and Others May Follow Attorneys at New Castle Seem to Think Conviction is Not Possible. New Castle, Ind., Aug. 25 (Spl) Georga Hazzard. author of the. "History of Henry County," was arrested again last night for alleged forgery, making the fourth time he has been placed under arrest during the week. The warrant was issued on the complaint of Henry Brown, president of the Moorland State Bank, who alleges that his name was forged to a subscription list. Brown will push the charge. Hazzard gave bond in $500 and was released from custody; Charles Mouch, a wealthy manufacturer, becoming his bondsman. The other complainants against Mr. Hazzard include Nelson Allen, Reason Davis and Dr. C. E. Canady. In each of these three cases the bond was $500, which was given by Charles S. Hernly and Frank Bunday in one case, and ex-State Senator A. D. Ogborn in the other two. Well-known attorneys venture the opinion that Mr. Hazzard can not be convicted. BACK PENSION GRANTED Robert C. McConnell of Knightstown Gets $5,000 That He Was Not Expecting, Knightstown, Ind., Aug. 25. (Spl) Twenty-six years after their father's death, the sons of Robert C. McCon nell have been notified by the pen sion department that he has been granted a pension of $5,000. Lieuten ant McCpnnell died in 1SS6. at Cadiz, and shortly before his death he had made an application for an increase of pension. Nothing was heard from the application and the matter had been forgotten "when the word was received. -

TO AID CUBA. TO BREAK THE SAGE WILL RELATIVES TAKE . STEPS Alleges That His Great Uncle Was Not in His Right Mind When he Made the Bequests Revel C. Sage Will Press His Claim for Millions. Publishers' Prcssj Albany, N. Y., Aug. 25. Claiming that when Russell Sage drew his will he made a private paper in which he told his wife how she should dispose of his millions, and alleging that if the contents of this private paper are found to be as he understands they are, it will prove that Sage was incompetent when he made it. Revel C. Sage of this city, a grand nephew of Russell Sage, is about to begin action to break the Sage will. His attorneys allege that the Sage directions as provided in the private paper are as ridiculous and improbable as though they were for the establishment of a free airship line across the Atlantic. Revel C. Sage was born in Paris. He is a son of Russell Sage's nephew. His branch of the farrrily was entirely omitted in the bequests, and probably on account of his father's death. He will contest the will on the grounds that by his relationship he is entitled to a portion of the share of the estate which should rightfully belong to his father. MILLIONS ARE INVESTED In Wayne County by Railroads Auditor Hanes Has Received the Official Figures. Auditor Hanes yesterday received from Auditor of State Warren Bigler, a statement of the taxable value of railroads, interurbans, telegraph, telephone and express companies doing business in Wayne county, as fixed by the State Board of Tax Commissioners. The total value of railroad property in Wayne - County is placed at $2,770,540. Interurban lines must pay tax on ?254,936. The value of the Western Union holders here was not fixed. - ' -

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THE HOTTEST WEEK III SEVERAL YEARS Past Seven Days Has Wit nessed High Climb of the Mercury. YESTERDAY THE RECORD GOVERNMENT THERMOMETER AT WATER STATION TOUCHED 94 PRECIPITATION FOR THE MONTH HAS BEEN UNUSUAL The week ending last midnight was the hottest of the summer and pobably an inspection of the weather records for several years back will show that for average heat it has had no eiuals. Yesterday was the record breaker of the week of intense warmth, the government thermometer at the water works pumping station reaching 94 degrees. Here in the city thermom eters of varied degrees of accuracy registered from 94 to 99. The heavl est rainfall of the week also occurred yesterday. The precipitation for August has been unusual, for the rec ords show that in the past, as a rale, August is dry. The following is the record of the temperature for the week :

August 19 92 o August 20 89 " 68 August 21 90 67 August 22 91 7 August 23 91 67 August 24 90 68 August 23 94 70

INCREASE IN THE FORCE MORE POLICEMEN NEEDED Said That the Police Board at Its Next Meeting Will Take up the Proposition and Likely will Add a Few New Men to the Ranks. One of the things that the police board will be called upon to consider at its next meeting will be that concerning the proposition to increase the membership of the department. It is asserted on what is considered the best of authority that the board members have fame o the conc3sion that more men are needed to cover the city, the great territory of some beats making it impossible to give the protection desired. May Come to Richmond. Merton W. Grills sent his resignation as ustice of the Peace of Ha-, gerstown to the Clerk of the - Wayne County Circuit Court. Mr. Grills has occupied the position for the past four rears. It i3 said he will come to Richmond to reside,

PREMIER ST0LYP1N MADE THE TARGET OF ROMG THROWER

Home of the Russian Minister Was Almost Wholly Destroyed, But He Escaped Without Injury. THE BOMB THROWER MET INSTANT DEATH Many Other Persons Were Mangled, and Children of the Premier are Among Those Who Were Badly Maimed. DEATH RATE APPALLING. Publishers' Fress St. Petersburg, Aug. 26. (Sunday) Twenty four killed and eighty injured is the appalling casualty list as the result of the attempt made by terrorist bomb throwers to kill Premier ' Stolypin in his own home. Of the injured, fifty two are seriously hurt and many of them are expected to die. Among the dead are: the governor of Penza, General Zameatin, wtio was chief of communication during the Japanese war. and Col Stein, who commanded the police at the Taurida palace where the douma met during its brief session. The daughter and three year old son of Premier Stolyoin are among the seriously injured. Both of the legs of the girl were broken, and the boy was struck by a piece of the flying bomb. The girl died later In the day. Publishers' Tress St. Petersburg, Aug. 23. Four revolutionists arrived at M. Stolypln's villa on Aptekarsky island In acoaca. Two of them were dressed In the uniforms of gendarmes, the third was dressed as a driver and was on the box of the coach, and the fourth man was in private clothes. Two of the men entered the villa under the pretext of making an important report to the premier, but they were not permitted to enter his office. One of the men threw a bomb into the reception room and a : terrible explosion followed. The house was nearly destroyed, the man who threvr the bomb was killed, but the premier, who was in hi3 office, was unlnlured. His daughter is said to have had both, legs broken and the premier's 3-year old son was severely wounded. Firemen who arrived on the seen Immediately after the explosion found a horrible scene. Many mutilated. corpses.and a large number of wounded and Macerated persons were lying around the spot wheje the bomb exploded. "About 50 persons were killed or wounded. Among -those -killed was General Zameatin, who, daring the war with JapanJ -was chief ot communications. The two revolutionists who remained in the coach were severely wound ed by the explosion of the" bomb. The two revolutionists, or at least one of them, appear to have been able to enter the room occupied by. the premier's secretaries, but were not able to enter the premier's private office, whereupon one of the men hurled a. bomb at the wall separating the secretary's . room from the premier's private office resulting In the revolutionists being blown to pieces and the house almost completely wrecked. Flames immediately broken out among the wreckage, but the fire was soon extinguished by the firemen, who were hastily summoned. General Zameatin was the premier s personal secretary. Colonel Stein, who was chief of police at the Tauride palaoe, where the lower house of parliament held its sessions, was also killed. TO COLUMBUS ON TUESDAY Tuesday morning the committee of citizens selected by the Home Telephone Company to inspect the auto matic and manual systems in use at Columbus, O., will leave for that place. The committee will spend the day there and return about 'J o'clock in the evening. The mission of this committee will be in one part to de cide whether Richmond Is to be advanced to the rank of foremost tel ephone cities. It seems to be the pop ular sentiment that the autoiuatic sys tem would prove the better. DEATH OF NOAH HINES Dublin, Ind., Aug. 23. (SpDXoan Ilines, aged 64, a well known resident this place, died this morning" He was a member of the United Brethren church, and Masonic lodge. The funeral will take place Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock and will be in charge of the . Masons. A wife, three daughters and two sons survive.