Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 32, Number 185, 1 August 1907 — Page 1

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RIG MONB PALLADIUM 8 PAGES TODAY TODAY AND SUN-TELEGRAM. VOL. XXXII. NO. 185. RICHMOND, IXD., THURSDAY EVENING, AUGUST 1, 1JX)7. SINGLE COPV, 2 CENTS.

A FREIGHT ENGINE BLOWS IIP; ACCIDENT KILLS THREE Catastrophe Occurred on the Indianapolis Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad at Urbana Early Today.

TWO OTHERS ARE BADLY INJURED IN EXPLOSION. Locomotive Was Torn to Piec es and the Crew Hurled Into Eternity Engineer Cham berlain Had a Premonition Columbus, O., Aug. 1. A freight en glne on the Indianapolis division of the Pennsylvania railroad blew up at "Urbana early Thursday. Three local railroaders were killed and two badly injured. The known dead are Lon Chamberlain. Carey "Weisner and Charles A. Stewart. The engine was pulling a heavily loaded train and was just entering the yards when cold water was turned in to the boiler in which the water was low. A terrific explosion followed instantly, tearing the locomotive to pieces, and hurling the crew to eter nlty. It shook the city, many being awakened. The tender and" three cars were demolished, the track was torn up and traffic was blocked for hours Chamberlain had been a railroader for seventeen years, the last six at the throttle. The widow was almost crazed and she raved: "Lon didn' want to go on the run, and I tried to keep him at home, but he had to go.' Weisner leaves a widow and two chil dren. Stewart was single. This was the first Pennsylvania locomotive to explode In fifteen years. TRIAL IS DELAYED; JUDGE QUITS BENCH Indefinite Postponement in the Fourth Hearing of Caleb Powers. EXCITEMENT IN COURT. SPECIAL JUDGE ROBBINS DENIED THE CHARGES MADE BY DE FENSE AND A DISTURBANCE FOLLOWED HIS ACTION. Georgetown, K., Aug. 1. The trial of Caleb Powers, charged with complicity inthe murder of Senator "William Goe bel, has been Indefinitely postponed. Following the action of Special Judge Robbins In vacating the bench, the at torneys could not agree on a suitable man to sit in the case and Robbins ad journed court. The trial will not be proceeded with until Governor Beck ham appoints a new judge. The members of the legislature of 1900 had been, summoned by the de fense to prove that the caucus declaring Goebel governor was not legal. This evidence is to be introduced in support of the pardon issued to Powers by Gov ernor W. S. Taylor during his short regime. The pardon has heretofore , been held invalid. Powers had the pardon in his possession when arrested. Special Judge J. E. Robbins, In a ) written decision, which he read in open court, vacated the bench. His decision followed the filing of an affidavit by Powers, alleging that Judge Robbins was prejudiced and could not give him a fair trial. The conclusion came like a bomb shell explosion in the camp of the J prosecution and was a great surprise to the defense. Judge Robbins took up each allegation of Powers and denied specifically that they were true, but said that it was too late to mar his record as judge by sitting in a case when he was accused of unfairness. He said that the statement to the effect that he had said after the last trial that they were all guilty and should be hanged was utterly false. He said that his political afiniations would not Influence him against the defendant, but that he was a democrat and had been a democratic officeholder. Breathless silence was maintained In the crowded court room while the judge read his opinion and his vacating the bench came as a completee surprise to the spectators and considerable disturbance followed. PETITION FOR AN INQUEST. Sanity of Maria Rank Has Called in Question. Been Samuel Sell has filed a petition In the circuit court to have an inquest held on Maria Ranck to determine her sanity.

WORK IS PROGRESSING ON H00SB0ILDINGS They Will Soon Be Ready for Occupancy.

TRACKS WILL SAVE LABOR. Work on the new buildings at the Hoosier drill factory is progressing rapidly and several of the new structures will soon be ready for occupancy. It is understood that there will be no heat In the foundry Saturday, owing to the fact that a new track is to be laid down the center aisle of the shop from the cupalo to u. W1J1 hid run nn f Vi J a tens!.- I n 1, M u.mt, ladle, thus obviating the necessity of carrying the heavy ladles of iron by hand. With this added improvement the foundry of the Hoosier Drill company will undoubtedly be one of the best to be found In the city. IN TERRIBLE FIGHT WITH WHITE MICE Willie MeGee Engaged a Whole Army of Them in Mortal Combat. ENACTED AT CITY JAIL M'GEE WAS LOCKED UP FOR DRUNKENNESS AND SENT TO THE CpUNTY JAIL FOR A SEVERAL DAYS' STAY. Willie, McGee, a victim of the booze habit, had an aggravated case of "white mice" which is a mild form of the "snakes," while confined at the city jail Wednesday evening. So alarmed did the police become over the actions of the man that a physician was summoned. He stated that MoGee was suffering from a severe attack of alcoholism and a heroic treat ment was administered. In the city court McGee still showed the effects of his protracted sm-ee and talked entertainingly on the conflicts he had had with visionary white mice the previous night. Judge Converse fined McGee $10 and costs so that the un fortunate man will have plcitv of time to recover from the effects of his drunk. McGee Tuesday evening after his arrest imagined that an army of white mice was about to attack him and eat him alive. He thought they were coming out of the three cells In the jail to take him by storm in the jail corridor. To forestall this attack McGee blockaded the doorway of one cell with a cot, the second doorway a barricade, consisting of his coat, was placed and at the third cell doorway he took his vest and formed It into the shape of an entrenchment. Back of these defenses McGee rpent the night in the corridor, at intervals dashing here and there to repel the assaults of the white mice. The commanding officer of the mice was a grizzled veteran, McGee stated, with a long vicious looking scar under one eye. McGee engaged in several hand to hand engagements with this pirati cal looking mouse. He was finally exhausted by hard fighting and it was then necessary for the police to summon a physician. McGee looks to be a complete physical wreck. His eyes are bloodshot, his cheeks sunken and his hands continually twitch in a nervous manner. Life In the county jail will be a blessing to the unfortunate man. WILL COSTJFOUR LIVES Locomotive on the Burlington Road Blows Up. Breckenridge, Mo., Aug. 1 Three men were kille dand a fourth is dying s the result of the blowg up of a Burlington locomotive drawing a freight a mile east of here last nighL

Mrs. John Newton Cuneo, the only woman in the Glidden tour who drove the entire 1,570 miles. Lie exhibition of jDluck..Tk lowerJllusUatfon.6h.awliie oars at Xh& fiouk . in New York .Ciljv

NOVEL ADVERTISING SCHEME EFFECTIVE

Latest Move by the West Side Boomers Has Attracted Much Attention. A THIRD SET OF CARDS. REASONS ARE SET FORTH AS TO WHY TO BUY, BUILD OR RENT IN THE SECTION ACROSS THE RIVER.' noyel advertising gcheme lavm I ched some tlme ago by the West Si(le Improvement association, is being carried still further by the organization. The distribution of the small cards, carrying with them small axioms and reasons why people should buy and reside on the West Side, proved so very popular and there was such a demand for them that three different sets of cards have been issued for distribution. Much good is expected to be accomplished for that section west of the river, by the card 3 which will be distributed Indefinitely. The most recent card printed says: If you desire to buy, build or rent a home you should come to West Rich mond, because 1. It is the most healthy section. 2. It Is the most pleasant section, the prevailing west winds blowing no smoke or smells from the city. 3. It is the most beautiful section, many spacious residence grounds, and splendid sites for more. 4. It is the most sanitary section, naturally well drained. 5. Statistics show that this is the growing section, more building than in any other part .of the city. 6. It is several degrees cooler than the rest of the city on the hottest days, you sleep in comfort on the hottest nights. 7. In fact an all year round health resorL SCOTT HASSOME CHANCE Injured Boy May Survive His Severe Injuries. Dr. N. P. Howard of Greenfield, reports that Hubert Scott, the young man who was so seriously injured by an interurban car in charge of Motorman Ezra Thompson of this city, at Cumberland, Saturday night, is progressing very satisfactorily and the chances now are in favor of his recovery.

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PONY AND CART CONTEST

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Large Part of the Juvenile Population Has Already Visited the Palladium and SunTelegram Office to Get Blanks.

The Pony and Cart contest for children Which the Palladium and SunTelegram has just started, is going to prove a winner from the word go. From the looks of things, half the juvenile population of Richmond visited the Palladium and Sun-Telegram of-' fice in order to obtain blanks with which to solicit subscribers, besides asking for further information. The young people are taking hold of the contest in great fashion and are working with a vim that shows that the winner will not be a certainty until the last bell is rung. This contest is entirely for young boys and girls of Richmond and vicinity, and it is encouraging to see how eager the young folks are to prove their mettle. Of course the prize they are working for is well worth the effort they are expending. It Isn't ev ery day that an offer of a $300 Shetland pony and cart outfit comes along and the boys and girls are showing their appreciation of this fact by the determined way they have started on their canvass for votes. Stands Good Chance. Every boy and girls who goes into this contest to win the Pony and Cart outfit stands a splendid chance of being the favorite winner. Everyone starts equal and the one who wins will do so solely on his own merits. He will win by working and getting the largest number of votes. This is not difficult as everyone will be anxious to help the different children in their J canvass. au me cniiaren nave 10 do is to get their father and mother, relatives and friends to take a little Interest in their work and the trick is done. Every boy and girl knows lots of people and everyone of them will be willing to subscribe to the Palladium and Sun-Telegram to help in getting the necessary votes. Contract is Required. Remember, in soliciting subscribers they do not have to pay in advance if they live in Richmond or any town whre tue Palladium and SunTelegram is delivered by carrier. They simply have to contract to take the paper for six months to give you 500 votes or for one year to give you 1,500 votes. Nothing hard about that and everyone you know will be glad to do it for you. Of course, if you have any friends living in the country on rural routes, they will have to pay in She was

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advance for six months or a year according to what time they subscribe to help you. This is a splendid opportunity for some boy or girl to win a fine little Shetland pony and a dandy cart. We want every boy and girl who is interested to call at our office on the corner of North Ninth and A streets and get full particulars about the great contesL Read the advertisement on page 3 today. Today on page 2 you will find the coupon which entitles you to one vote. Fill it out and bring It with you to the Palladium and SunTelegram office. Every vote helps, you know. EARNEST Representative of the Great Parker Comnanv Is Now in thP nitv I w tw J PAPER VERY ATTRACTIVE. EAGLES DECIDE TO GIVE A WATCH TO THE MEMBER OF THE LODGE WHO IS VOTED MOST POPULAR. A representative of the Great Park er Amusement company, which is to show In this city the week of August 19, under the auspices of the local aerie of Eagles, is now in the city and the preliminary advertising materials xx , are being distributed. The signs are of unusual attractiveness, and from the quality of advertising papers used, which is considered a irood siern of the enterprise, the Parker shows will certainly please Richmond amusement lovers. One of the novel advertising schemes which the local aerie will in augurate, is sending a steam caliope owned by the carnival company, to all surrounding towns on the Interurban lines. Special flat cars will be secur ed for the large musical instrument and it will be hauled to Cambridge City, Milton, Eaton, West Alexandria and New Castle. The Eagles Intend to make the carnival week one gala event. . The Eagles will give a watch to the most popular lodge member in the city to be voted for during the earn! val stay in Richmond. LITTLETON IS SELECTED He Will Be Chief COUnSel fOr Harry Thaw. New York, Aug. 1 Martin W. Lit tleton, former president of Brooklyn borough, was today appointed chief counsel for Harry Thaw, charged with the murder of Standford White. EXPERIENCE IS SUFFICIENT Anna Gould Will Not Try An other Foreigner. New York, Aug. 1. "Anna Gould will not wed Prince De Sagon. Her own matrimonial experience caused her sufficient suffering with titled foreigners." Jay Gould, son of George, mnAa. a msitive Ktafpmpnt ahont bia sister, the ex-countess today on his arrival from Europe. awarded a silver cup for her adniira-

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RECRUITING STATION FOR-MARINE SERVICE Competition Locally for the Army Branch.

M'CAULEY SJN CHARGE Uncle Sam's marines are to be represented in Richmond by a recruiting station, as one has been opened in the Porterfield real estate office. The United States army since the opening of a recruiting station here, has done a big business, and a large number of good men have been secured for the army service. It is thought the ma rine corns, on seeing so many Rich mond and Wayne county boys leaving for the army, decided to establish a station here that many of these future recruits could be attracted to the water. The local marine recruiting station will be under the command of Lieutenant McCauley, who has charge of the Indiana marine recruiting district. No recruiting officer has jet been assigned by him to the local office. LETTERS TATTOOED Oil STRANGER'S ARM "J- F- s- H " Appear on Person of Frank E. Taylor But Are Valueless. STILL WITHOUT A CLUE. PROBABLE THAT BODY, UNLESS CLAIMED AT EARLY DATE, WILL BE TURNED OVER TO ANATOMICAL BOARD. - "J. F. S. H." are the mysterious let ters tatooed on the right arm of Frank E. Taylor (?) the man. of mystery, who committed suicide in the city jan Monday night. The letters are the only clue which the police authorities or the coroner have to the Identity of the man. and this Is a very poor ojie . probabe that a at. tempts to locate the man by these will prove a failure, and his body will-be turned over to the anatomical board. which will use it in the enssecung The lottprR nn the arm are ' on . V(rv ,n(1,stlnrf. indicating that they have been on the arm for years. This entirely seta aside the opinion that "S, ,11." connect ed with the other two. letters couiu mean "Soldiers' Home," as has been expressed, the first two Indicating the name. The letters on the arm are consider ed conclusive evidence that the man was flying under false colors while In Richmond, using an acsumed nac Since his death the many conflict ing stories which have been brought to light, tend to make people take little stock in the story that he is or was an Inmate of the soldiers' "home. If he were a soldier in the civil war, as he claimed to several veterans over the city, he was never injured, as there is not a scar resulting from wounds received in the war. From the number of engagements which he claimed to have been in, some of them the fiercest battles of the great rebellion, it ta hardlv nrobahle -that he could have escaped with not even a scratch. The Taylor case Is attracting much I Interest among local authorities. All the articles found on his person are such as to afford only meagre clues and have given the police authorities no solid working basis on which they might take steps to definitely ascertain the man's identity and home. It Is thought locally that Taylor may have escaped from an irysane asylum at some point, as his actions during his stay In Richmond from the time he was first noticed. Indicated that the man was laboring under illusions, while his stories concerning himself were told in different ways to differ-; ent people. His case was not Tiolent1 and not one severe enough to warrant confinement. MASSACRE IS THREATENED Europeans in MOrrOCCO baifl To Be in Danger. Tangier, Aug. 1 Massacre of all Europeans In Morrocco is threatened in the outbreak of a holy war. British and German steamships are taking refugees on at Casablanca. FOUR STORES WIPED OUT. Big Fire Visits Long Branch, N. J., Business Section. Long Branch, N. J., Aug. 1 A big fire here this morning wiped out four stores. THE WEATHER PROPHET. INDIANA Friday fair, light west to northwest winds. OHIO Friday fair; light west to northwest winds.

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TO RESTING PLACE Body of Mrs. Lucinda Morton Buried at Crown Hill Cemetery Wednesday. SORROW AT ANDERSON, IND. MRS. MORTON FREQUENTLY VIS. ITED IN THAT CITY AND MANY WERE DEEPLY TOUCHED BY HER DEATH. Indianapolis, Ind., Atig. 1. The funeral services of Mrn. Lucinda M. Morton were held at 2-W p. m.. Wednesday at the Central Christian church, following which the body was taken to Crown Hill cemetery, where the burial was private. The services were conducted by thi Rev. I). It. Ijiicas, assisted by the Rev. Allan B. Philputt and the Rev. Joseph, S. Jenckes. Her son. Walter Morten, of Hartford, Conn., and a number of nieces and nephews, none of whom lived in this city, were present at tho funeral. Others lived too far away to arrive here In tlm&. A number of the members of the Daughters of th Revolution formed a part of the audience at the church. SORROW FELT AT ANDERSON. Mrs. Morton, Mrs. Stilwell and Mrs. Logan Were Friends. Anderson. Ind., Aug. 1. The death, of Mrs. O. P. Morton deeply touched many people In this city, whert Mrn. Morton frequently visited. Her last trip out of Indianapolis was to this city where, on May 15, at the home of Horace C. Stilwell and family, he passed her eighty-second birthday. For many years Mrs. Morton visited the late Mrs. Winifred Stilwell. mother of Horace C. Stilwell and Thomas N. Stilwell. who were two of th active pall bearers at the funeral of Mrs. Morton today. The late Mrs. Stilwell was the widow of Col. Thomas N. Stilwell. and their acquaintance and friendship extended back more than forty years when they lived in Washington. Mrs. Morton, Mrs. Stilwell and Mrs. John A. Logan, as young married women in Washington. D. C, were great friends and frequently traveled together. CHARGE IS MURDER; OWEN BROCK DEAD His Uncle, Perry Brock, Who Cut Him with a Knife, is Rearrested. DUE TO DRINKING BOUT IT IS CLAIMED THAT ROY WALTERS AND YOUNG BROCK ATTACKED PERRY BROCK, WHO DID THE CUTTING.Eaton, O., Aug. 1. Owen Brock, the Ijewlsburg young man, who was ser-, ion sly cut by his uncle Perry Brock in, a fight at a pleasure camp along Twin, creek, south of Lewisburg, last Friday evening, died of his injuries Wednesday. The knife-user, who had been arrested on the charge of cutting to kill and who was released on $500' bond, was re-arrested and formally ' charged with murder and was brought to Eaton and lodged in the county Jail without bond. The affair was the aftermath of a drunken carousal in which It is alleged that the murderer was assailed by his nephew and a young man named Roy Waiters. In an attempt to cut Walters, Brock buried his knife in the abdomen of his nephew. the young man dying from the injury inflicted. The murdered man was aged 23, while the murderer is 28. NEGROES HJHGAIIIZED State Business League to Join National Body. Indianapolis. Aug. 1. Colored men from over the state who have been conferring here for the past two days, perfected a state organization and elected officers last night as follows: President, George P. Stewart, Indianapolis; first vice president, J. Braboy, Kokomo; second vice president, FI1more Pettlford, Marlon; third vice president George I Knox, Indianapolis; recording secretary, Gurley Brewer, In dianapolis; corresponding secretary. William F. Anderson, Lafayette; treas urer, J. H. Weaver, Grant county. The Indiana organization will affiliate with, the National Negro Business league. " FESTIVAL WAS WELL ATTENDED Fountain City. Ind., Aug. 1. The ice cream festival given by the Ladies Aid society of the Christian church was largely attended. Music was fornisied by the Spartanburg band. ,