Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 32, Number 165, 8 July 1907 — Page 1

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111 FARMER, GETS INTO A SERIOUS SCRAPE (Has Confessed That He Forged a Check for $65 and Passed It at the Railroad Store in Exchange for Goods (ARREST WAS MADE AT HOME OF SWEETHEART. Scrime Was Committed on July ' 3 But It Was Wot Until Sunday That the True State of Affairs Was Arrived At. Forging a check for attempting to pass it at the Railroad Store July 3, taken to the bank and confronted by Second National officers, making his et-a-way through the front door, vis iting his sweetheart up until he wa3 arrested Sunday by Chief Bailey, of the local police, brought to Richmond from Lynn Sunday night and appearing in police court this morning to the charge of forgery, the case being transferred to the Wayne circuit court, is the meteoric rise of fame of Ira Stoner, aged -, a prominent young farmer of northern Wayne county, for whom the police have been searching for the past ntveral days. Stoner, on July third approached one of the clerks at the Railroad store and stated that he wanted to buy some clothing and furnishings if the store would cash a check which he had in his possession. This the clerk stated he (wouI do, and proceeded to sell young Stoner two suits of clothes and several articles of men's furnishings. The check which had been given in payment and from which a liberal amount of change had been deducted for the young man, attracted the notice of B. D. Game, one of the proprietors of the store, who suspected that it was a forgery. The check called for from the Second National bank of this city, the payment to be made to one Henry Wise and signed by M. S. Smith, a prominent farmer residing cast of- Fountain City on the Arba Tike. Went to the Bank. Mr. Game asked young Stoner to go to the bank with him so as to identify the signature of Mr. Smith, which the young man willingly agreed to do. At the bank the signature on the forged check and genuine signatures on others were compared, and the bank offi- ' rials declared the check which Mr. Game held,, a forgery. The atmosphere was getting too warm for young Stoner at this juncture of the game, and he ran out of the front door and escaped. In order to further make f.jrc of the genuineness of the check, J.Ir. Smith was called to the city and Mated that the check had not been given by him. Stoner was still known to the bank officials and Mr. Game as Henry Wise, and Mr. Smith could not, tliiniv of any man who would forge his r.ame to check. . He said, however. there mi.sht be a possibility of young! Stor.er doing it. and when three checks which were formerly given to Stoner in pay by Smith, were examined, Stoner's signatures on the back, resembled very much the writing on the forged paper. Reported to the Police. July ."th the whole matter was reported to the local police department. A number of telephone messages to the northern part of the county were sue(Continued on Page Two.) TOMATO CANNING SEAWILL BE LATER Probably Will Fall Behind Two Weeks This Year. EARLY FROST DANGEROUS. The tomato canning season will be nbout two weeks later this year than for some years, according to the statement of O. D. Bullerdick, connected with the Richmond canning company, end will not start before the middle of August. The cool weather has tended to delay the blooming of vines, and where last year at this time there were mall tomatoes on the vines this yeathere are only blooms. An early frost will ruin the tomato packing season and thi3 is feared more than any other thing at the present time. The tomatoes, however, under proper conditions, Kive promise of an abundant yield and the pack at the Richmond factory will be as large as in past years. The local factory Is not canning peas. CONGER IS IN THE RACE. State Oil Inspector Wants Nomination For Governor. Sid Conger, state oil inspector, makes the announcement that he is a candidate for the nomination for governor before the next republican state convention.

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NOTHING HEARD FROM PEHHSVLVAHiA COMPANY West Side Viaduct Matter Is Hanging Fire.

BOARD REMAINS HOPEFUL The board of public works has as yet heard nothing from the agreement recently forwarded to the general offices of the Pennsylvania lines in Pittsburg, pertaining to the West Side viaduct. The board was told last week that the agreement would be re turned immediately but It seems that past experiences are going to be re peated, delaying all matters pertain ing to the interests of the city. The board hopes to hear from the Pennsyl vania company before the latter part of the week or at least before council meeting next Monday night. TAX BOARITS SESSION Appeals From Original Assess ments Being Heard. Indianapolis, July 8. The state board of tax commissioners began its second session today. At this session the board will hear appeals from the original assessments made at the first session. The most of these appeals come from railroad corporations, as the board this year increased the railroad assessment about $S.mh,m)o over lixxj. The third session of the board will be held for the purpose of hearing appeals from the county boards of review. IE IN WESTERN WATIE Reports From the Storm of i -i r t . . . 1 lAr-n oaiuiucty oiiuw 11 vvuijsi In Several Years. HUNDREDS OF TREES FALL. IT IS REPORTED THAT WHEAT AND CORN HAVE BEEN BLOWN DOWN AND DAMAGED TO SOME EXTENT. Milton. Ind.. July 8. Reports concerning the damage which was done by the terrific storm of Saturday afternoon have ben received in Milton and show that the damage was general over this part of the country, and that the storm was the worst that has vis ited Milton for several years. The roof on the barn on the farm of R. P. iJndsay, sputh of Milton, was blown off; 25 trees in the sugar camp of Frank Wallace were blown down and an Immense pine tree in the yard was blown across the veranda; a new buggy shed on the farm of Mrs. Mary Connells was lifted entirely away from the buggy; the roof on a largo barn on the farm of J. T. Manlove, a prominent horseman, was blown off and nearly three hundred trees on his farm felled; probably 'mj trees on the farm cf Charles Ferguson, were also blown down. It is reported that the wheat and corn are blown down and damaged to some extent. There was a heavy downpour of rain accompanying the wind. TELEPHONE SERVICE DAMAGED. Storm Also Affects Interurban Traffic Into New Castle. New Castle, Ind., July S. Telephone service from this city to southern towns in the county was cut off entirely Sunday as a result of the storm Saturday. Interurban service was also crippled as a result of the srorm. The first car on the Indianapolis &. Eastern to reach this city came in at 10 o'clock Sunday and after arriving here something went wrong with the power and it remained on the street for several hours. During the entire day traffic was uncertain and cars were run only at intervals. The extreme southern edge of the county got a part of the storm, this city luckily escaping as it has done for years, owing to the hills to the west. Near Dunreith. a large barn belonging to John McFarland, was blown down and at Straughn a church was damaged. Trees were uprooted and crops damaged. In the western part of the county a severe hailstorm did much damage, as reported by the farmers in the city today. MIERS' NAMEJS SPRUNG Former Congressman for Democratic Chairman. The name of ex-Congressman Robert W. Miers. of Bloomington. has been "sprung" in the race for the democratic state chairmanship. This is regarded as a -significant movement in the di rection of restoring peace and harmony! among the warring democratic factions of the state. I

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SES TO RE A PLEASANT ONE Party Will Leave Richmond For Points East on July 22 And Will Be Away From the City Ten Days. FOUR DAYS WILL BE SPENT AT EXPOSITION. Two Days Have Been Allotted To Seeing the Sights at the National Capital Description of Scenery Enroute. "All aboard for Jamestown." On Monday, July 22 the winners of the Palladium and Sun-Telegram James town Exposition contest will leave Richmond on a special car for a ten days' trip, which will not only include the big exposition but Washington, Richmond, Va., and some of the most Interesting and historical country in America. The winners of the big contest, which came to a successful close after a hard and exciting fight, June 1, are the following: Lady Teacher, Elizabeth L,ashley, Centerville. Man Teacher, Elza Stevenson, Economy. Lady Clerk, Nellie Williams, Rich mond. Man Clerk, Harry Buntin, Rich mond. Lady Shop Employe, Marie Hodskins, Cambridge City. Man Shop Employe, George Math ews, menmona. Besides the contestants the party will include Circulation Manager T. J. Golding and wife, and. twelve or fourteen people from this city and other parts of the county, who will receive special rates, hotel accom modations, free admission to the var ious concessions on the "Warpath" at the exposition, etc. Any one desiring to make the trip can secure information by inquiring of Mr. Golding. The schedule of the trip which has just been arranged is as follows: July 22 Leave Richmond over C, C. & L at 5:15 a. m. Arrive at Cin cinnati at 7 a. m. Leave Cincinnati over Norfolk & Western at 8:15 a. m. July 23 Arrive In Richmond, Va., at 7 a. m. Leave Richmond by steamer "Pocahontas" on James River at 7:30 a. m. Arrive at Exposition grounds at 6 p. m. July 24-27 Time spent sight seeing at the Jamestown Exposition. July 2S Leave Norfolk by Norfolk & Washington steamer at S a. m. Arrive at Washington at 8 p. m. July 29-30 Time spent sight seeing in the national capital. July 30 Leave Washington over 13. &. O. at 4:05 p. m. July 31 Arrive in Cincinnati at 8:05 a. m. Leave Cincinnati for Richmond at 8:40 a. m. Arrive "home" at 10:55 over C, C. & L. It will be noticed in this itinerary that nearly the entire trip is to be made by day, which will give the tourists an opportunity for seeing some of the most rugged, picturesque and historical country in the union. The trip over the Norfolk & Western railroad from Cincinnati to Richmond, Va., is described as one of the most interesting in the country. The Palladium has selected fais route because It Is by far the most attractive and convenient one leading to the Jamestown exposition. Other roads have their advantages, but none can compete with this route, and, in preparation for the big exposition the road has provided new terminals, a larger and finer equipment and affords the added convenience of transporting the traveler direct to the exposition grounds without change of cars or delay in making connections. j The beautiful mountain scenery along the Norfolk & Western railway is unsurpassed. At Welch, W. Va., the traveler is ushered into the famous (Continued on Page Eight) PRIEST ANDJEDDI BEARS Michigan Divine Makes an Attack on Them. ENDANGER MOTHERHOOD. St. Joseph, Mich., July S. The "Teddy bear" was severely scored by the Rev. Michael G. Esper from the pulpit In St. Joseph's Catholic church. The priest held that toy beasts In the hands of little girls were destroying all Instincts of motherhood, and in the future would be recognized as one of the most powerful factors In race suicide danger. Father Esper spoke earnestly to his congregation for fifteen minutes, exhorting parents to replace the doll in the affections of children and discara the "Teddy bear" forever.

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WRECK AND FIRE AT . INDIANAPOLIS COSTLY Building on South Meridian Street Demolished.

ORIGIN IS MYSTERIOUS. Indianapolis, July 8 A wreck of mysterious origin and fire which either caused it or followed immediately in its wake, demolished the building at 40 South Meridian street, occupied by the Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company and partially destroyed the Daniel Steward Drug Company store at Meridian and Maryland streets early yesterday. The loss was estimated at from $200,000 to $225,000. Losses: Daniel Stewart Drug Co. stock $100,000 Martha A. Stewart, holding . . 50,000 Brunswick-Balke-Collinder Co. 50.000 Henry G. Bals estate building 20.000 W. B. Burford, water damage. . 500 HEARING POSTPONED Gordon-McCool-Darby Case to Be Heard Tuesday. The trial of J. Bennett Gordon, managing editor of the Item and C. S. McCool. manager of the circulation for the same paper, charged with assault and battery upon McLelland Darby, was postponed in police court until Tuesday morning, that more witnesses might be summoned. The case was postponed at the request of Mr. Gor don. A large crowcr assembled in the police court room and offices to hear the testimony. CONDEMNED ELEVEN CARS State Inspector of Railroad Equipment Reports. Eleven freight cars condemned by D. E. Matthews, inspector of equipment for the state railroad commission, is the record of the first work done by the Inspector. He has just made his report to the office of the commission, and that record -shows the necessity for more rigid Inspections of freight cars. GOV. BUCHTEL GIVES VIEWS OH HAYWOOD He Is Agreed With the President as to Principals in Famous Case. CREDITS ORCHARD'S STORY. THINKS THE WESTERN FEDERATION OF MINERS IS NOT PRIMARILY A LABOR UNION. "I believe with Roosevelt that Moyer, Haywood, Pettibone and the other anarchists in the Western Federation of Miners are undesirable citizens," said . Governor Henry A. Buchtel of Colorado, formerly of Richmond, in an interview at Evansville, Ind., about the Boise trial. Asked what he thought of Harry Orchard's testimony, Governor Buchtel said: "We people believe that Orchard is telling the truth. He expects to hang for his crimes and Is telling the truth in order to square himself with his God. His conversion was genuine. His testimony shows that Colorado has a serious condition to face and that the State's action was justifiable. "In dissecting the. Boise trial you must bear in mind that the Western Federation of Miners never was and is not now primarily a labor union. Their doctrines are beyond those of socialism. "It makes little difference what is the result of the trial. The moral effect has been to break the power of the anarchistic leaders of the Miners Federation In Colorado. The people of Colorado believe that Moyer, Haywood and Pettibone are guilty, but whether twelve men will say so is another question. DUE TO BLOOD-POISONING Mrs. Charles B. Woodworth, Well Known, Dead. Mrs. Charles B. Woodworth, the best known woman of Fort Wayne, died Sunday of bl&od poisoning, superinduced by an operation for appendicitis. The appendix had burst before the operation. . She was secretary of the Indiana Union of Literary clubs, and was past regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution In Indiana and conspicuous in the organization and was well known In Richmond.

INDIANAPOLIS "HOMECOMERS" EXPRESS THEIR APPRECIATION

Indianapolis, July Sth, 1007. To the Editor of the Palladium: Deeply grateful for the many kindnesses shown - them on their recent "home-going" trip, Indianapolis-Richmondites wish me to express through your piper, their thanks and good wishes. The day was most happily spent by us and we wish especially to give expression or our gratitude and appreciation for the work of the Commercial club committee in providing entertainment; for the kindly services of the newspapers In publishing our plans: for the effort of the merchants and citizens in decorating their places of business and homes; for the generosity of automobile owners in granting us the use of the machines; for the kindness of the T. P. A.'s and Elks in throwing open their, club homes and of the United Presbyterian church managers for the chime concert and organ recital, which were highly enjoyable; and for the interest of all others who. In various ways contributed to the success of the trip "and the enjoyment of the day. We wish also to express our thanks to William Dudley Foulke for the admirable address made In welcoming us. We regard the first "home-going" as eminently successful and we are counting on annual repetitions. Again expressing the thanks, gratitude and appreciation of the Indianapolis home-goers I remain, sincerely yours, MARK THISTLETHWAITE. Secretary.

CASE OF THE STATE LIKELY TO SUFFER Testimony Relating to Bradley Explosion Will Contradict Orchard. IS AN IMMENSE AMOUNT. CHIEF INTEREST IS NOW CENTERED IN THE EVIDENCE THAT WILL BE GIVEN BY THE DEFENDANT. Boise, July 8 Over two hundred pages of typewritten testimony relating to the explosion that nearly killed Frederick W. Bradley of San Francisco are to be read into record in the Haywood trial. This testimony tends to show the explosion was caused by gas and not by a bomb, as Orchard declared. The state is said to admit that the testimony will injure Its case. The attorneys for William D. Haywood have completed the details of their plans for the final week of the defense, which began with the opening of court this morning. Interest in the trial this time centers" in the forthcoming appearance upon the stand of Haywood, who. it is alleged, has been the moving force in the Western Federation of Miners for the last several years, and one of his co-defendants, Charles Moyer, the president of the miners organization. The third defendant in the famous case, George A. Pettibone. will not take the stand it is said, until his own case comes on to be heard. Steve Adams, whore recent trial for the murder of a man in northern Idaho, resulted in a disagreement of the jury, and who has been variously implicated by Harry Orchard in many of the latter's crimes and alleged conspiracies with the leaders of the Western Federation, is still in Boise jail, avail able as a witness for the defense, but it has been definitely decided that he shall not be called to the stand. The prosecution still holds it would welcome such a move as the appearance of Adams on the stand might open the way for the introduction of a portion at least of Adams's reputed confession. Viewing in the light of the closing plan for the defense and prosecution there seems little hope that the trial, which has already been in progress two months, can be brought to an end Inside of three weeks. The defense will require at least all of the five or six days yet, for it is announced that Haywood, when he takes the stand, will be prepared to lay bare his entire life his tory. LAST UNTILSEPTEMBER Judge Fox Will Hear No More Civil Cases. The case of Sarah A. Houser against Daniel Houser, suit on account, which was brought here on a change of venue from Randolph county, is being heard in the circuit court. Judge Fox announces that this is the last civil case to be heard until September 1. If there are any criminal or juvenile court cases they will be heard. OPENING WASA SUCCESS Address by William Dudley Foulke Profitable. Opening of the Sunday evening cervices at the East Mam Street Friends' church, Sunday evening, was very successful. The attendance was quite large and the audience greatly enjoyed and profited by the address by the Hon. William Dudley Foulke. Music was furnished by a choir.

: t THROWN HEAR CAR WHEELS ESCAPED Dan Thompson, Aged Fourteen Has a Very Narrow Escape From Death. AT ELEVENTH .AND MAIN. THE ACCIDENT CAUSED GREAT EXCITEMENT AND IT WAS FEARED AT FIRST THE LAD HAD BEEN KILLED. Dan Thompson, the fourteen-year-old son of Mrs. Belle Thompson, 134 South Fifteenth street, had a very narrow escape from death under the wheels of a street car Sunday afternoon about 5 o'clock at the corner of Eleventh and Main streets. As it was he was pain fully but not seriously injured. Young Thompson was on his bicycle riding east on Main street along side of a Dayton & Western traction car. At the corner' of Eleventh and Main streets he turned In back of the trac tion car and started to cross to the north side of the street. Just then a west bound street car filled with peo ple coming home from the ball game, which .Thompson had been unable to see on account of the interurban, struck the wheel, knocking the lad off it onto the fender of the car. As he struck the fender it pitched him off on the street a short distance to the side rt the car. The wheel was badly smashed. Caused Excitement. The accident caused great excIte ment and as soon as the motorman could stop the car the passengers crowded off, expecting to find that the boy had been killed. He was picked up in an unconscious condition and carried to the office of Dr. I. S. Har old and Dr. Frank Harold, North Tenth street. The latter soon revived the lad and dressed his wounds, after which he was removed to his home. Dr. Harold states that Thompson suf fered severe bruises on the forehead. a fractured nose, cut lips and painful bruises on the hip, where he struck the fender. The motorman is not to blame for the accident as he did not see the boy attempt to cross the north track until his car was right upon him Had it not been for the fender, young Thompson would have undoubtedly been thrown under the wheels and ground to death. This morning Thompson was exam ined and it was found that he had suf fered no internal injuries. His injuries are only slight and he will recover from the effects of them rapidly. MARRIED AT EVANSVILLE. John Van Doren and Miss Anna Voglesong principals. Eaton, O., July 8 Miss Anna VogelKone and John Van Doren. both of Eaton, were married today at Evansville. Ind., where the former has been visiting for several weeks. They will return to Eaton to reside in a few days. Both are well known and respected young people of this place and their many friends extend congratula tions. THE WEATHER PROPHET. INDIANA Fair Monday and Tuesday; variable winds. OHIO Generally Tuesday. fair Monday and CIRCULATION STATEMENT. SUNDAY (July 7) Total Circulation Net Circulation 6,710 6,505 LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION. LARGEST COUNTY CIRCULATION. LARGEST RURAL ROUTE CIRCULATION. LARGEST PAID CIRCULATION.

DATE OF SEIITEIICE WAS SET FOR THE THIRD J- AUGUST Judge Landis Has Announced That He Will Impose Fines On the Standard and the C. & A. Road at That Time.

BIG OIL COMPANY DID NOT MAKE BLUFF GOOD. Its Representatives Were Disconcerted by the Predicament Presented Refused To Give Further Testimony.. Chicago, Jnly S. Judge Landis toflay announced that he will Impose fines on. the Standard Oil company and the Chicago and Alton railroad for rebating on August third. Representatives of the oil trust decline to submit further evidence in their own behalf, declaring the court has already exceeded Its powers by inquiring into the relations of the Standard company of New Jersey and the Standard of Indiana. Standard, representatives are disconcerted by the predicament in which they found themselves before the federal court. The big concern has failed to bluff the federal authorities. II. E. Felton, president of the Union Tank Line, a rebating subsidiary of the oil trust, was called to the stand and forced to answer. Felton said all tha railroads of the country pay threefourths of a cent to shippers who ship goods In their own cars, not printfd In the tariff schedules, as It is listed as operating expenses. Attorney Rosenthal objected and declared the court had no Jurisdiction and refused further evidence In the company's own behalf. The judge then set the date of sentence. Guard Is Renewed. Cleveland, July 8. A close guard was renewed on Rockefeller's home today by the federal officers. Rockefeller arrived In Cleveland from Chicago Sunday morning and was taken to hla Forest Hill home. Mr. Rockefeller was alone and left the train at the Union station. He practically was unnoticed. The oil man bad taken a slow train, so as to spend the whole night's journey in the sleeping car, and arrived later than expected. Mr. Rockefeller walked with a few who left the train through the long train shed to the carriage entrance, where he was met only by his chauffeur. Slapping his chauffeur on the back. Mr. Rockefeller Inquired as to the health of those at Forest Hill. Being assured that Mrs. Rockefeller was not in a critical condition, he smiled and quickly stepped into the automobile. The machine, with Its only passenger soon disappeared, going directly to Euclid avenue and out to the Rockefeller home without making a stop. GOLD DEMOCRATS TO WORK AGAINST BRYAfI Said They Do Not Want Nebraskan Nominated. THREATENING A REBELLION. Indianapolis, July 8. The probability that William Jennings Bryan will head the Democratic national ticket next year, coupled with the fact that Indiana is a pivotal state, lends importance to the Inquiry as to whether his nomination will sit well on the stomachs of the Hoosier sound money democrats. Interviews show that the gold demo crats of this neck of the woods have had about all of Bryan that they can take into their systems and that they will rebel, practically as a unit, if an other nomination of the commoner Is ladled out to them. SHOULD BE INCREASE IN PRICES FOR ICE B. B. Johnson Says Business Is Unprofitable. RUMOR BEING CIRCULATED. When asked whether the Ice dealers would advance the price of ice in Rich mond, as has been rumored for several days, B. B. Johnson of the Independent Ice and Fuel company, stated that as yet nothing toward this had been done, but that It should be, as the Ice dealers In Richmond are making absolutely nothing off the manufacture or sale of Ice In Richmond at the present scale of prices, ranging between YlVi to 30 cents per hundred pounds. He said the prices should be advanced to t east fifteen to thirty-five cent par hundred