Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 32, Number 190, 7 August 1907 — Page 1

big: MOOT) PAIXAIMXTM, 8 PAGES TODAY TODAY AND SUN-TELEGRAM. VOIj. XXXII. NO. 190. RICHMOND, IXD., WEDNESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 7, 11K7. SINGLE COPY, 2 CENTS. BELIEVES JOHIISOII HELD IT NORFOLK WIFE'S SORROWS III OIVORCE COMPLAINT BOARD OF CHARITIES VISITEDJASTHAVEN Quarterly Visit Was Paid the Insane Hospital. ACTION OF BOARD IS HOW CONFIRMED It Carries Terror to the Hearts of Armenians Man Arrested There Answers Description of One Released Here on Bond. Mrs. William L. Norris Sets Forth Reasons for Asking a Separation.

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County Auditor Hanes Officially Notified That Assessment Stands. NO INCREASE IN WAYNE.

ALL WERE WELL PLEASED.

DIFFERENCE VERY SLIGHT.

CHIEF BAILEY WILL WRITE FOR POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION WILLING TO RISK VIRGINIAN JUSTICE. Chief Bailey is of the opinion that the clever pickpocket arrested here last June after a circus had shown here and who gave his name as Tom Johnson, Is now under arrest at Norfolk, Va. After Johnson was arrested here with his pal he was released on $300 bond. His trial was set for the coming October. The bond was furnished by a woman, supposed to be the wife of "Crooked Neck" Smith, another notorious '"dip" who was arrested here at the same time Johnson was. The last issue of the police magazine, "The Detective", contains a photograph of a pickpocket held at Norfolk awaiting trial and giving his name as Peter Floyd. This picture is a perfect likeness of Johnson and ! all the policemen and reporters who have seen it have remarked on the likeness. The measurements of Boyd as given in "The Detective" correspond, as well as the local police can remember with Johnson, the only j difference being the eyes. In "The Detective" it gaves the man's eyes as blue while Chief Flailey states that he thinks Johnson's eyes were brown. However, he is not positive on this point. Will Seek Information. Chief Dailey states that he intends to write to the Norfolk officials and learn something more definite of Floyd. If it turns out that Boyd is Johnson the police will make no effort to have him returned to Richmond for trial as he will undoubtedly draw ,a long prison sentence in the Virginia penitentlars', the notice in "The Detective" stating that the man was caught red handed in the act of picking a pocket. Since Johnson left Richmond all trace of his whereabouts have been lost. When he was released on bond he faithfully promised to return for his trial but the police never expected to see him keep his word. It is required by law to fix bond for a prisoner for the charge Johnson was held under and when this bond was placed there was no other recourse but to allow him his liberty. Johnson is a handsome chap, having a good head and face and wears a short brown moustache. lie was dressed in the heighth of style when arrested here. Chief Bailey states that Johnson has a tatoo mark between his thumb and first finger. If this mark is found on the man held by the Norfolk police Chief Bailey will feel assured that the Virginia authorities have the man the Jocal police know as "Johnson." TESTS FOR PRIVATE BANKS Auditor of State Notifies Indiana Institutions. In a letter addressed, to the private hanks of the state John C. Billheimer, state auditor, has informed the banks that under the depository law, which goes into effect Dec. 1, they must sub mit to examination before they can become public depositories. The auditor has offered to make the first examina tion prior to Dec. 1, in order to avoid the rush. The law does not require the auditor to examine private banks for this purpose before Dec. 1, but several banks have already been examined and applications have been filed by about a dozen more. A flood of answers Is expected from the auditor's letter. FRANCHISE JMS NOT OP McGowan's Fight at Terre Haute Is Still On. Terre Haute, Ind., Aug. 7. The city council last night established a new record for doing business and for three solid hours made things hum. Ordinance after ordinance was passed without a struggle or comment, and a number of resolutions were adopted looking to the betterment of civic 'affairs. The McGowan traction franchise was not brought up. This is a franchise involving the rights of the Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern traction company in this city. NINE FIREMEN INJURED. Plant of the Monarch Leather Company Threatened. Chicago, Aug. 7. Nine firemen were seriously injured in a fire this morning that endangered the plant of the Monarch Leather company. The joss was smalt

A fac simile of the strange document, seized in one of the raids on Armenian blackmailers following a raur der of Tavshanjian the millionaire Armenian merchant of New York city. The daggers piercing the heart are i sinister warning against treason, and the photographs are of three victims of the blackmailing band. The inscription gives the names of.the victims and adds: "As to these, to all traitors." Many wealthy Armenian merchants, in different cities, have lived in terror since the receipt of this document.

BUILDING ACTIVE; NOT ENOUGH ROOM Easthaven Hospital for the Insane Will Remain in a Crowded Condition. WORK FOR APPROPRIATION. TWO NEW WARDS ARE CONSIDERED ESSENTIAL IN ORDER TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT ACCOMMODATIONS. Business is heavy in the building line at Easthaven, but still the hospital remains too small to accommodate all those mentally unbalanced persons in the district, who should be admitted to the Institution. It is understood that at the next session of the legislature strong pressure will be brought to bear upon the law makers, to grant an appropriation which in a great measure will eventually alleviate the conditions in the eastern district. Each county has more insane persons than the regular allotment, and many of these are being held in the county jails for a better place of confinement. This practice is being censured by both county officials and ministers of the gospel who are acquainted with the situation. There is no other section in the state which is so seriously affected by overcrowded conditions as is the eastern district. An appropriation for the addition of at " least two newwards is all that will in any way remedy conditions and this is the thing that will be worked for. it Is understood. The foundations for the invalids' newcottages at Easthaven have been completed and the remainder of the buildings will be rushed to completion that they may be ready for occupancy before the winter weather makes its ap pearance. The Easthaven authorities have long been wanting a grade crossing over the Pennsylvania railroad, and this Is about to be realized. Work has al ready started on the construction of the grade and this will be completed in tho course of the next few weeks. AVork on the new steam plant which is to cost $5,000, has also begun. TO DELIVER TWO LECTURES Rev. Dr. Albrecht at St. Paul's theran Church. Lu ll ev. Dr. Albrecht, a returned mis sionary from India, will deliver a lecture at St. Paul's Lutheran church. Thursday afternoon at 2:30. This ser vice will be in German. On Friday evening at 7:30 he will speak in English. This lecture will be illustrated with stereopticon views. Lovers of the missionary cause are heartily invited.

TWENTY BODIES ARE REMOVED JOT THROUGH Fatal Wreck Occurs "Near Berlin, Germany. INJURED STILL UNKNOWN. Berlin, Aug. 7. A passenger and freight collided near here this morning. Twenty bodies have been removed from the wreckage and the debris is only half cleared away. The trains were running at full speed when the crash came. An accurate estimate of the injured is not yet obtain ed. AT CALLAWAY FUNERAL Several of the County Officials Were in Attendance. A large number of county officials and friends of the late George W. Callaway of Milton, went to that place this afternoon to attend his funeral. Mr. Callaway's friends In Richmond were legion. Among those who went were Harry Penny, II. J. Hanes, Frank Mosbaugh, Charles W. Jordan, C. E. Wiley, John Dynes, Alex Reid, J. A. Spekenhier and A. G. Compton. The funeral was held at three o'clock in the Christian church at Milton. UNIFORM RATE ADOPTED Missouri, Nebraska and Iowa Have Taken Action. The local railroad offices have received notice of the adoption of a uniform interstate passenger rate throughout Missouri, Nebraska and Iowa. This will save local" passengers from 1 to $4 to points in those states. It will also lessen the passenger rate from Richmond to Salifornia and northwest points. . LAD SHOT AT BOYS' CITY. Warsaw, Ind., Aug. 7. rAt the Winona lake boys" city Tuesday Guy Turpin of Indianapolis was shot full In the face by a rifle in the hands of another Indianapolis boy, Glen McDonald. Turpin's condition is critical. The rifle was accidentally discharged. THE WEATHER PROPHET. INDIANA Local shower and thunder storms Thursday; fresh south winds. OHIO Thursday partly cloudy; light to fresh south winds.

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ROCK ISLAND ROAD Kirby Says Obtaining Injunction Is Case for Forfeiture. THE SECRETARY MAY ACT. THIS OFFICIAL PROPOSES TO CANCEL THE CHARTER WHEN THE ATTORNEY GENERAL WRITES AN OPINION. Little Rock, Ark., Aug. 7. Notwith standing the fact that Acting Governor X. O. Pindall said that the state of Arkansas would take no action looking to a forfeiture of the Rock Island rail road's right to do business in the state, until after the hearing on October 2. on the temporary restraining order Issued by United States Circuit Court Judge Willis Van Devanter, at St. Paul, the storm of protest which reached the cap ital after the news of injunction spread over the state, has caused radical change in the situation, which may mean a forfeiture of the road's charter. Attorney General Kirby, who has just returned after an absence of a week, was called into a conference of state officials to discuss the situation. After investigating the matter Mr. Kirby said that the riling of the in junction petition in the federal court by the Rock Island, was ground for cancelling the road's right to do business in the state and that forfeiture should be taken at once and the penalty of $1,0(N a day should be assessed. In bringing this suit for injunction, says the attorney general, the Rock Island openly and defiantly violated the provisions of the statute prohibiting the removal of or bringing of suits in the federal courts without the consent of the party sued. Acting Secretary of State McHenry pronounces the action of the Rock Island attorneys in the case an outrage and says that, on the rendition of a written opinion from the Attorney General, he will issue a proclamation, cancelling the company's right to do business in the state. TOBNADOESVISIT IOWA Three Towns Are Swept and Much Damage Done. Mason City, Io., Aug. 7. Clear Lake, Hanlontown and Lake Mills were swept by three distinct tornadoes. One was killed and several injured at Hanlontown and much property was destroyed.

WAS INHUMANLY TREATED.

WELL KNOWN YOUNG PEOPLE NOT ABLE TO GET ALONG AND HAVE NOT LIVED TOGETHER FOR A YEAR. Through her attorney, Henry U. Johnson, Mrs. Jessie M. Norris has filed suit for divorce in the circuit court from William Lew Norris. Both are well known young people. In the complaint Mrs. Norris makes some unusual and unique charges against her husband to the effect that his treatment was cruel and inhuman. She also alleges abandonment and asks for alimony, the amount not being stipulated. Mrs. Norris in her complaint states that a month after her marriage Norris began to drink hard and frequently and about the same time, to her great sorrow, manifested a strong dislike toward her. She states that she tried to overcome this feeling but all to do avail. Once, she states in the complaint, he threatened to whip her. Mrs. Norris states that Norris made a practice of leaving her alone in the home of evenings. Norris, Mrs. Norris states, when frequenting his club or the saloons would remain "out with the fellows" until eleven or twelve o'clock. Norris, according to the complaint, refused to remain in his wife's company even on Sundays. Mrs. Norris avers that he would refuse to take her out riding on Sundays, that he would never take her to proper places of amusement and that he gave her the icy glare when she suggested calling on some of their neighbors. Mrs. Norris also avers that her husband frequently told her thit he did not love her and that he intended to abandon her and never live with her again. Many of these declarations, sHae states in the complaint, were made while she was ill and confined to her bed. He also refused to care for her while she was II! and she had to be looked after by her mother and a "lady friend." Norris abandoned his wife, according to the complaint, August 31, 1906, and she continued to live alone at the home until two weeks later, when he returned and took all the household furniture away. She was then forced to return to her parents. Mrs. Norris avers that the cruel and Inhuman treatment accorded her by her husband caused her great mental anguish as she was deeply in love with him. She also sets forth that pining over her lost love greatly im paired her health. WILL PICKETT, CRIPPLE, REPORTS MONEY GONE Tells Police That Boys Have Robbed Him. Will R. Pickett, a cripple, who has absolutely no use of his legs, came to police headquarters In a cab and charged that some boys living near his home on North Nineteenth street, en tered his home ana robbed him of $3.47. Pickett stated that he had two pocketbooks which contained just ex actly $10. This morning when he counted his money he had only .(J.i5., so he is confident that he has been robbed. Last week Picket called at police headquarters and stated he had been robbed of $20 by some boys. Be fore the day was over Pickett phoned to headquarters and stated that he had found the money. MORDERERJIANGS SELF Victor Linde Suicided After Shooting His Wife. New York. Aug. 7. Victor Linde hanged himself today. He disappear ed last night after firing four bullets into his wife's body. She will die. SOUTHERN ROAD INDICTED Doing Business Without a License in Alabama. Montgomery, Ala., Aug. 7. The grand jury of Perry county, Alabama, has indicted the Southern railway for doing business without a license and a tieup will result. OLD SETTLERS ON AUGUST 18. The fifth midsummer Old Settlers meeting of Jay, Wells and Blackford counties will be held Sunday, August 13, at PennriHe. Ind. -

The Indiana board of state charities made Its quarterly inspection of the Eastern Indiana hospital for the Insane today. The board was much pleased with the needed improvements which are being made, and was also well pleased with the manner in which the hospital is being cared for. Those in the inspecting party were Amos W. Butler, secretary of the board. Wm. P. Cooper, of Ft. Wayne, Mrs. Rexford of Indianapolis and Timothy Nicholson of this city.

CASABLANCA BROUGHT UNDER THEIR CONTROL French and Spanish Triumph In the Contest. A REVOLT AT MAZAGAN. Tangier, Aug. 7 The French and Spanish are in control of Casablanca. Natives who participated in an attack on the French have fled. Fifty French marines were killed and 150 Moors in the bayonet charge. The natives are not altogether subdued. A revolt is reported at Mazagan and Europeans are in danger. A French cruiser bombarded the forts there today. Policy is Outlined. Paris, Aug. 7. France hasinformed the powers of the course it intends to pursue in Morocco. Spain will join in policing Casablanca, the authority of the sultan will be maintained as well as the integrity of the empire, order will be maintained and the authors of outrages punished. AWAITS MONEY MATTERS No Work on Richmond-Hamilton Traction Line Soon. It is hardly probable that operations on the construction of the Richmond Hamilton traction line will begin before the spring of 190S. The directors of the proposed line are now in the midst of a large deal with financial institutions, wishing to back the line and as soon as all money matters are arranged for, it is understood the traction officers will immediately take steps to begin the new line. JACK TARS DEMAND E Sailors Object to Wide Trousers, Blouses and Caps. New York, Aug. 7. The Jack tars of the United States navy have made such a mighty protest against the time-hon ored head gear and blouse they wear ashort and on dress occasions aboard ship, that to meet the clamor of the en listed men, the navy department has appointed a committee to decide on changes in their uniform. BIG STRIKE THREATENS; 20,000 MAY GO OUT Miners' Union Waits on Conference of Thursday. Pittsburg, Aug. 7. President Feehan of the miners' union, says he will hold a conference with coal men tomorrow to settle differences. If it is a failure twenty thousand will strike. CHAS. WILLIAMS MISSING Well Known Young Man Gone Since Saturday. Charles Williams,, one of the best known men about the city left suddenly last Saturday and nothing has been heard of his whereabouts since that time. Williams is reported to have many debts and after constant worrying over his financial difficulties, de cided to leave. Williams was up until last Saturday employed by the Davis carriage company as a trimmer. William's disappearance has caused considerable surprise among his friends as he was popular and considered a "good fellow." He left his wife and small sou without means, it ia said, - - -

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OFFICIALS HAVE RECEIVED NUMEROUS CONGRATULATIONS UPON THEIR SUCCESSFUL EF FORT IN THE MATTER.

County Auditor It. J. Han eft; was officially notified Tuesday afternoon by, the state tax board that the assessment on real estate in Wayne county would not be raised. This information was thebest pieco of news the property owners of this county have received for some time past and Mr. Hanes, County Treasurer II. n. Myrlck, Jr.. and County Attorney. J. F. Hobbins, have received numeroua congratulations on their successful efforts to prevent an increased assessment on real estate in tais county. Mr. Hanes states that the general impression was that the state tax board Intended to increase assessments on real estate in Wayne county IO per cent. He says that, the board was figuring on a 15 per cent increase. Had this action been taken property owners would have felt it seriously. The assessments taken last Fprlng show that the total value of ral Aetata and improvements In this county amounts to $10.0'J4.13. Had the state tax board increased the assessments fifteen per cent it would have meant an additional burden of $1,.703.7.'?9 to the property owners In this county. On tuls account the decision reached by the state tax board makes the ruling one of the most important, so far as real estate holders in Wayne county are concerned in recent years. The state tax board has heard complaints from nearly every county In the state where it has proposed to increase the assessment on real estate. In those counties where tho board was shown that real estate was fairly assessed the board did not increase the assessment. Messrs. Hanes, Myrlck and Robblns proved to the board be. yond the slightest doubt that real estate in this county was fairly assess, ed, and pointed out that at the present time assessments on real estate in Wayne county were higher than In other counties in the state of equal size and population. HEW DEVICEjS APPROVED C, C. & L. to Share in Interlocking Device at Griffith. Following a conference with Superintendent F. J. Moser, chief engineer Willis of the Erie, and Superintendent F. J. Dalton of the C, C. & L., the Indlana Railroad commission approved plans for a new interlocking device at the crossing of the Erie and C, C. & L. at Griffith. The interlocker now in place was condemned by the commission's inspectors as unsafe. On hundred and eight trains pass over the crossing daily. On Friday, of thla week a test will be made of the new, interlocker. 0. K. Rumor of His Illness Proved To Be Unfounded. Toledo, O., Aug. 7.-Governor Harris is not seriously ill, as reported. H was up at seven o'clock this morning, walking about the grounds of the state hospital. Governor and Mrs. Harris will return to Columbus this afternooo. At Defiance yesterday the governor laid down to rest and several physicians in search of jobs called, which) started the rumor. ONE DEAD; THREE INJURED "v. An Automobile Accident May Cost Three Lives. Milwaukee, Aug. 7. Former Alder man Joseph KuKchbert was killed and Horace Sloan. Patrick Darrel and Go. Poss probably fatally Injured today when an automobile was overturned in a ditch. INTEROCEAN A DEFENDANT. Damages of $100,000 for Libel Are De manded. Chicago, Aug. 7 Following the suits filed against the Hearst news papers on Monday for damages ag gregating 1300,000. Jacob J. Kern yesterday began a libel suit In the superior court against the Chicago InterOcean asking damages amounting to 1100,000.

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