Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 32, Number 178, 24 July 1907 — Page 1

TE IGHMOKD PAULAJDIUM 8 PAGES TODAY H TODAY AND SUN-TELEGRAM. VOL. XXXII. NO. 178. RICHMOND, IND., WEDNESDAY EVENING, JULY 24, 1907. SINGLE COPY, 2 CENTS.

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FISHER SENTENCED TO PRISON FOR LIFE

FOR WIFE'S MURDER Upon His Plea of Guilty the Court Decided to Pass Judgment Without the For mality of a Trial by Jury. PROSECUTOR FAVORED THE DEATH PENALTY. Fisher Was Unmoved by the Sentence and Remarked He Got Off Easy Goes to Prison Probably Saturday. Lon Fisher, colored, wife murderer, !was sentenced to life imprisonment in the Michigan City penitentiary this morning by Judge Fox. This action was most unexpected, as it was the general opinion that Fisher would enter a pica of not guilty and would be tried before a Jury. Prosecutor JcsBup refused to accept Fisher's plea of cuilty and; asked the court for a jury 4rlal. The prosecutor wanted Fisher Ihung for his cold blooded crime, but much to hi3 disgust, Judge Fox over ruled his petition and imposed the life sentence on Fisher. When Fisher appeared In the circuit court hi3 attorney, Perry J. Freeman, held a consultation with him, after which the murderer was arraigned before Judge Fox. After reading the grand jury indictment charging Fisher with, murder in the first degree. County Clerk Harry E. Penny, asked Fisher If he was. guilty or not guilty. In a low tone of voice Fisher replied 'guilty." Immediately Prosecutor Jessup arose to his feet and objected to the plea and petitioned for a jury trial. "I will accept the plea," answered Judge Fox. When Judge Fox overruled the prosecutor's petition to have Fisher tried by Jury, the prosecutor stated that the state would insist that the court pronounce the death sentence. This demand was unheeded by Judge Fox. Then turning to Fisher. Judge Fox stated that with the exception of treason, he was charged with the most serious of crimes, punishable by either death or imprisonment for life. Continuing, Judge Fox said that he had no , conscientious scruples against inflicting the death penalty, and that he had the authority to inflict this punishment, but that he would not assume the responsibility. Judge Fox told Fisher that he would sentence him to a lingering death. Imprisonment for life behind prison bars. He then formally pronounced the sentence of life imprisonment and ordered the sheriff to remove Fisher to the Michigan City prison. Fisher Was Unmoved. Fisher, with elbow on the arm of his chair, and his head resting on his hand, heard with Indifference the pronouncement of his sentence. As he left the court room Fisher remarked to Sheriff Meredith that he "got off easy." Fisher confidently expected that he would be hung in the event that his case was tried before a jury. He also stated to the sheriff that he would be a model prisoner. Fisher is not quite twenty-six years of age and as he is in- splendid health, his life behind the prison bars will be a long one. Attorney Freeman after Fisher had been taken back to the county jail said that he had had a consultation with Fisher Tuesday at which time he had advised him to enter a plea of guilty and throw himself on the mercy of the court. "By chance I learned of some of the testimony given to the grand jury and when I heard it I at once realized that Fisher had abso lutely no defense. The case against him was a most damaging one," said Mr. Freeman. "So I told him that If he wished to escape the death penalty he stood a better chance at the hands of the court than at the hands of a jury. I knew that one man would not care to assume th3 responsibility of sentencing another to the death penalty. Previous to the arraignment Fisher told me that he had considered my advice and had come to the conclusion that it was best to enter a plea of guilty before the court." Favored Death Penalty. Prosecutor Jessup stated after the pronouncement of the sentence that he as a general rule did not approve of the death penalty but in the Fisher case he thought that It should be imposed, owing to the particular atrociousness of the crime and because it would have a most salutory effect in this community. Five of the last six murders that have 'been committed jn this county have been done by colored men and all of their victims have been colored women. The prosecutor was confident with the testimony he had at his command he could have any jury bring in a death verdict. Judge Fox complimented the prosecutor for his zeal in prosecuting Fisher, but stated that he thought his verdict would be the same as any jury In this county would find and that if the case had been tried it would cost the county from $1,000 to $1,300. Fisher will probably be taken to Michigan City, Saturday. ,

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. -fTt- 4 Aflfmrral Baron Yaraamoto, on Frederick Dent Grant, on the right, Island, New York. BUY TEN NEW CARS OF LATEST STYLE Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Bringing Up Rolling Stock. WILL REDUCE SCHEDULE. NEW CARS ARE TO BE USED IN THE LIMITED SERVICE FIVE MAY COME TO THIS DIVISION. The Terre Haute, Indianapolis and Eastern traction company has ordered ten new cars of the latest type. They m ill be put into service on the various divisions of the line within a short time and it is probable that five will be placed in service between Richmond and Indianapolis, that the schedule time between the two cities may be diminished. The cars, according to the statement of a local traction man, are much longer than those now running between Richmond and Indianapolis, being of the same size as those operated by the Indianapolis and Northwestern traction line out of Indianapolis. These cars have been seen by many Richmond people in the Indianapolis traction terminal station and are remembered by their graceful length and fine furnishings. The new cars for the local line will be sixty-two feet long and will be equipped with four seventy-five horse power motor?, and will have all modern improi ments. The cars now running between Rich. mond and Indianapolis, are of "good style and there is no cause for complaint, but the new cars will be placed in limited service, it is understood. The rolling stock of the T., H. I. & E. is rapidly approaching a mark second to none in the state. This cannot be denied, even though the policy of the -oad is not liked in Richmond and otherwise has been the source of much trouble in recent months. POSITION AT HAGERSTOWN. Miss Florence Bruce of Richmond is filling the position as stenographer at the I-lght Inspection Car Company, at Hagerstown. THE WEATHER PROPHET. INDIANA Showers probably Thursday; light to fresh winds. OHIO Showers Wednesday night or Thursday; light to fresh winds. CIRCULATION STATEMENT. TUESDAY (July 23) Total Circulation 6,301 6,096 Net Circulation LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION. LARGEST COUNTY CIRCULATION, LARGEST RURAL ROUTE CIRCULATION. LARGEST PAU CIRCULATION-,

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J-t the left, snaltlng hands with General during their meeting at Governor's VITAL STATISTICS FOR THEPAST YEAR Figures Showing Marriages, Births and Deaths in : Indiana in 1906. ARE VERY INTERESTING. THERE WERE MORE THAN 26,000 MARRIAGES, AN INCREASE OVER THE PRECEDING YEAR THE DEATH RATE. The tables of the vital statistics of the state for 190G have just been completed by the state board of health. They present much that is interesting, and are of the greatest importance. showing, as they do, the facts and relationships of marriages, births, deaths and disease. The marriages numbered 2G.223, the births 45,300, the deaths 3T,9!2. Birth rate, 17.1, death rate 13.3 per 1,000. Of the births 23.4G9 were males and 21.S31 females. The white males numbered 23.013. the colored 450. The white females numbered 21,418, the colored 413. v The largest number of births occurred in October 4,23. and the smallest number in June 3.255. The nationality of parents is of interest. The American born fathers numbered 40,166, American born mothers, 2,300; 9,779 , mothers had had two children, 7.05,0 three children, 4,841 four children. 3,333 five children, 2.352 six children, 1,627 seven children, 1,128 eight children. GS. nine children. 433 ten children; 254 eleven children, 300 twelve children and over. As to the age of parents: 64S fathers and 4,795 mothers " were under twenty years of age. In the age period of 50 to OO there were 028 fathers and 23 mothers. Age period 00 to 70 there were 111 fathers, but no mothers, and in the age period 70 to 80 there were 11 fathers, but no mothers. The illegitimate children born in the year numbered 8V; males 420, females 377. The plural births numbered 8t2; males 455, , females, 4o7. There were four sets of triplets. As to marriages: Total " marriages,, 20,225. an Increase 'of 015 over the preceding year. The largest number occurred in October 2,702, and the least in May 1.075. As to deaths: Total deaths, 33,902, rate. 13.58 per l.om. " In the preceeding year 30.5ir rate 13.78. Of the deaths. 10.000 were males and 10.: 038 females. The death rate is slowly growing less, for the average rate for the last seven years, the period during which accurate statistics have been collected, is 13.8. ' The rate in 10iO was 13.5, a decrease of .3, representing a saving of 075 lives. Eight thousand and four of the deaths, or 22.2 per cent were of children under one year of age. It is a littling startling to think that almost one-fourth of all the xabies die before they are one year old. And the fact becomes especially startling when we realize that at least eighty per cent of the innocents are killed by either over care or lack of care. The total number of deaths of children under five years of age was 10,48 or 20 per cent of the total deaths and 23.1 per cent ol jtfce totabirJi3L

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Attorney Richardson in His Closing Speech Denounces State's Witness. TALKED LAW AND LOGIC. FOR TWO DAYS RICHARDSON CONFINED HIS EFFORTS TO THESE AND WAS NOT ORATORICAL UNTIL THE Vir HOUR. Boise, July 24. Clarence S. Darrow began the closing argument for Haywood this morning. He said "We are aliens to you," addressing the jury, "these men brought fifteen hundred miles to be tried by a jury who do not understand our struggle. We are charged by a man who is daft. We ask no redress only that you will act fair and honestly." Darrow continued: "Gentlemen of the jury, don't compromise this case. If Haywood is guilty, he should hang. Haywood is not a coward; if he has to die he will die with his face to the foe. If Steunenbeig had not been governor, there is not money enough in the state to hire a lawyer with a reputation to prosecute this caso on the rotten testimony produced." Boise, Idaho, July 24. Denouncing Harry Orchard and his father-confessor McPartland, vehemently, asserting that the officials of Idaho are the catspaw for Colorado mine owners and politicians. Attorney E. F. Richardson closed his argument in defense of W. D. Haywood. The close came late Tuesday evening, sultry, suffocating weather compelling a recess from noon until sundown. Court, jurors, attorneys and audience sweltered during two hours of Richardson's address, but all seemed wil ling to endure inconvenience to listen J to the Denver . lawyer. uicnarcson was not oratorical till the last hour. For two days he talked law and logic and pointed to the lack of corroboration of Orchard,' which the statute requires to convict any man for the murder of Steunenberg or any other crime which Orchard has so willingly claimed as his own Infamous act. Calls Orchard a Maniac. Throughout the day Mr. Richardson frequently referred to Orchard as a maniac with a mania for claiming! atrocities that never occurred or that; he never committed. In this connection he read Orchard's own testimony wherein he said he heard of the death of Johnny Neville, his on time partner, and wrote Pettibone that he had put Neville out of the way. Neville had died of natural causes, and this, argued Richardson, showed the quality of the testimony of the state's chief witness.' Continuing his scathing denunciation of Orchard. Richardson declared that none but this accused criminal had been brought to court to defame the name of Haywood a man who had always been an exemplary citizen, proud of his family, proud of his name, caring ever for the invalid wife who sat at his side during the trial. Mr. Richardson was held in the court room for some time after adjournment accepting the congratulations of his friends and others in the big audience. Dr. I. L. McGee, the witness for thet defense who was arrested on the charga of perjury, was discharged from custo-, dy Tuesday by the magistrate before ; whom the preliminary hearing was! held. The justice ruled that the evidence brought by the prosecution was insufficient to warrant him in holding McGee. Orchard was on the stand again Tuesday afternoon as witness in the McGee case. HOLD KOREANSTATESMEfl They Are Charged With Conspiracy Against Japanese. Seoul, Korea, July 24. Several more statesmen were arrested today and thrown into prison charged with conspiracy against the Japanese, who are in control of the government. FUNERAL OF MRS. MANNING Four of the Five Brothers of the De-i ceased Present. 1 ...... I Economy, ind., July 24 The funeral of Mrs: Susan Manning on Monday was largely attended. It was held in the M. E. church. Rev. Floyd of Dublin conducted the services assisted byl Rev. Singer. Four brothers of the five ' surviving were present. Henry and I Wm. Lamb of Indianapolis, George ! Lamb of Marion, and Nelson Lamb of' Muncie. J. O. Lamb, the brother who' was not present, is located in Los! Angeles, California. Many beautiful' floral emblems covered the casket. -1 J WILL SOON MOVE AWAY. Prof. W. A. Fiske Home From Trip to The West. Prof. W. A. Fiska has returned from Los Angeles, Cal., and is making preparations to move his family to the coast August 3. He arrived in Rlchynond, Tuesday,

BIG CROWD ON THURSDAY

Many People Will Go to The Hagerstown Fair. To accommodate the many local peo ple who will undoubtedly attend the ibrctnn f9irthkvpr th a pm n tri vania railroad will stop its northbound train leaving this city at 11:2 at Hagerstown. Already several local pcopie have gone to the fair. The largest crowd is expected to go .. Thursday, which is always considered the big day. COMMISSIONER WARNER CREATESASENSATION Declares That His Step-mother Is Negress. A WILL IS IN QUESTION. Clinton, 111., July 24. Hon. Vespashfan Warner, United States commissioner of pensions, a former candidate for the republican nomination for governor and one of the biggest politicians in Illinois, declares that his stepmother, Mrs. Isabelle Robinson Warner, is a negress. This startling declaration, made in the fight on the will of the late John Warner, whose estate has been appraised at $1,650,000, was made public here where Judge Cochrane of the circuit court is hearing the case. The charge was as a bomb in the midst of local society. People were astounded. Not only does Vespashian Warner charge that his stepmother is of negro blood, but he goes so far as to say tnat a taint of the blood courses through the veins of his half sisters, Mrs. Arabella Warner Bell and Mrs. Minnie Warner Metier. This startling charge of the commissioner of pensions was made in an amendment answer to the widow's petition, which was filed today. A SENSATIONAL PETITION. Ugly Charges Against the Oil at Evansville. Standard Evansville, Ind., July 24. In an appeal filed with Auditor Stlnson to be presented to the State Board of Tax Commissioners, Deputy Assessor Geo. E. Clarke charges the Standard Oil Company with evading payment of $175,000 taxes in this county. His petition for an increase of the company's assessment is sensational. CITY GREETS FAMOUS SON. Ex-Senator Black and Mrs. Iowa Are Honored. Black of New Castle, Ind., July 24 Ex-Senator and Mrs. L. M. Black of Ironton, la., were guests of honor last night. They were welcomed to Henry county, where Mr. Black was born and reared. The function was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Carpenter, south of the city, by Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter and Mrs. Sarah J. Pickering. ROMANTIC PRINCESS

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KILLED BY A "FLAREBACK-" Accident in an Imaginary Attack at Fort Terry.

New London, Conn., July 24. While repelling an Imaginary- attack at Fort J Terry this morning. Private George j Hammond, of the coast artillery was kIlled by a -Hareback"- and - Sergeant Ben Hanks suffered the loss of both eyes by the flash. CHARGES ARE MADE AGAIIISDEA..CA.PTAIII Inhumanity and - Sacrifice of Lives Is Alleged. San Francisco, July 24 Charges of gross inhumanity and the sacrifice of many lives were formally made against Captain Hansen of the San Pedro by third mate Hawse of the steamer Columbia. The latter declares under oath that Hansen refused to take passengers rescued from the Columbia on board the San Pedro which was lumber laden and could not sink. SELF-ABNEGATION IS FEATURE OF SESSIONS Remarkable Disposition Belittle Own County. to JOHN F. ROBBINS SPOKE. Indianapolis, July 24. Self -abnegation has been the word at the recent sessions of the board of state tax commissioners. Had Secretary of State Sims, sitting at the head of the table, asked who represented the very worst county in the state, there's not a doubt that ejery county official would have forgotten his grammar and shouted "Mel" The finest farm lands In the state are in Shelby county take the word of the man from Rush county. The finest farmlands in the state are in Rush county -take the word of the man from Shelby. It was interesting while It lasted, and it lasted all afternoon. Awful things were done to the unparalleled prosperity idea before the day was ended. Delaware and Grant county wielded hammers with a rat-t?-tat-tat like a Catling gun. For Wayne county, John F. Robbins, county attorney, said a fair market value of lands there would average $."0 an acre and that the average assess ment of $;K).!4 an acre was made, being practically TO per cent of the real value. This was a 3 per cent gain over four years ago, he said. Wayne, he confessed did not begin to compare with Rush county in fertility, richness and productiveness of the soil, and the farms were not as valuable as those of Henry County. DISAPPEARS AGAIN. z Louisa fcaxrmy, -disappeared. - .

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llll tllTE SUCCESS Nothing Occurred to Mar (TieServices Dedicating the Morton Statue. . ' 5 WIDOW REMAINED ASLEEP NOT AWARE THAT HER RELA TIVES WERE AWAY MA J. J. S. OSTRANDER SPOKE . AT - CAMP - FIRE AT NIGHT. ' Indianapolis. July if lfverythtna conspired on Tuesday to mal. the veiling of the Morton statue an entire success. - As the big thirt -foot flag1 that covered the figure floated sky. ward, the people, stirred by thw strain of the "Star-Spangled Banner." burst forth in cheers. The Rcene was one never to be forgotten. The principal address, which was delivered by Governor Hanly, was a mas terpiece of oratory. It was of such a. character that the state's chief execu. tive was showered with congratulations after he had finished. Th governor reviewed Morton's public career, laid bare the statesman's fearlessr but kindly character and his love for the union and told of his work among the wounded Indiana soldiers In th field hospitals. Slept Through Unveiling. The relatives and friends of Mrs. Oliver P. Morton, who comnosed th Norton party, at the unveiling, left the house without apprising the widow who lies critically ill at her home, U2 East Twenty-first street. Lest their absence might unduly excite her. It wa decided that she should know nothing of their leaving until thes' returned. Mrs. Morton had been determined to attend the unveilinc; despite her condition. Her physician, however, decided that her condition was such that it would be impossible for her to go. Mrs. Morton showed no change for the better yesterday, although she waa conscious most of the tlmo and knewi those about her. While the party waa at the state house she was left la' charge of a nurse. ', When the members of the family returned to the house after the unveiling theyfound Mrs. Morton asleep.. She slept soundly during the forepart! of the night and It was decided thatj she should not be told of the unveiling until her condition Is such that th' news will not retard her recovery. Consequently she remains In Ignorance ex cept for a slight suspicion that tha, event was taking place all day yesterday. Early yesterday morning she Insisted as usual that the day for the cere-, mony had arrived and asked to b dressed for the trip to the state house.! Her request was passed by with the as-' surance that she cou:d not go to thai state house at that time. Morton Campfire. Veterans and their friends assemble In Tomllnson hall last night for thw Morton campfire. There were a num-, ber of prominent speakers, Including Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks and the commander In chief of the OJ A. R., Robert P. Brown, of ZanesvllleJ Ohio. The speeches were In a reminiscent vein, and eulogistic of Morton. MaJ. J. S. Ostrander of Richmond, was the last speaker. He eulogized! Gen. George H. Thomas, the Rock cf Chlcamauga, as the greatest soldier of the rebellion. He presented his( fcnbject clearly and convincingly, and) was more frequently applauded than any other speaker on the program. Makeup of Party. The Morton party included Walter valter iS BJ s son! Mcrton of Hartford, Conn., who son of Governor Morton, and his Oliver Jr.: Mrs. Sarah C. Gill, sister of; Mrs. O. P. Morton, Mrs. John Morton! of Stanford. Cal., daughter-in-law tai Governor Morton; Mrs. Edward Hollo-" way, of Chicago. Dr. and Mrs. C. J,' Mendenhall of Richmond, Mrs. Oliver Scott of Toledo, Mrs. Daniel Shively of Indianapolis. Mrs. Joshua Morris, Rob-, ert Mendenhall of Richmond, and Car IX Baughman. ELEPHANTS TO WOODS; Section of the Hagenbeck Circus Train Is Wrecked. Muskegon, Mich, July 24. A section of tile Hagenbeck circus was wrecked' near here. Tho elephant cars were itop heavy and tipped over rounding a curve. Six cars were piled up, seyirat animals' vera cWcA an4 K A aIa. - "Vil, "Will Ulii tUC V 1 j phanta escaped to the woods but were, later caught. MAY BUILD UNION STATION, Roads at New Castle Consider chase of Site for Building. Put New Castle, Ind., July 24 Already; the appeal to the State Railroad Com- : mission for a union station in this city is having effect. From a reliable source it is learned that the Pennsylvania company is casting about for & I new location for a station, the pres ent site on Broad street being nndesir1 able from the fact that the track makes a curve at this point and the starting of trains Is exceedingly difffc; cult.