Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 32, Number 191, 8 August 1907 — Page 1

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T BIC MOTB P A1L1LAIDIUM 8 PAGES TODAY TODAY AND SUNT-TEL. EGRAM. VOL. XXXII. NO. 191. RICII3IOXD, IXD., THURSDAY EVENING, AUGUST 8, 1907. SINGLE COPY, 2 CENTS.

JAMES WHITTAKER ATTEMPTS HIS LIFE 'Well Known Man, Residing Near Dublin, Fires Two Bullets Into Brain.

ARRANGEMENTS FOB HOMECOMING WEEK RULING OIITHE ROM LAW Test is Planned by President of Wells County. WM.EIIGLEBERTMET WITH BAB ACCIDENT Chapter From One of the Scandals Making Pittsburg Famous

NOT EXPECTED TO LIVE.

1VHITTAKER HAD BEEN ACTING STRANGELY OF LATE AND IS SAID TO HAVE THREATENED TO TAKE HIS LIFE. Dublin, Ind., Aug. 8. An attempted suicide, which will in all probability result In the death of the would-be-suicide. Is stirring the community of Dublin. As it is, James Whittaker, aged in the neighborhood of 50 years, is lying at his home a half mile north. of Dublin with two bullets In his head. one embodied at the base of the brain and another under the right eye. Both wounds were inflicted by a 32 caliber revolver. Dr. W. R. Little of Cam bridge City, who was called after the shooting had taken place stated that Whittaker could not live and that it wa3 a singular and unusual fact that lie had not killed himself outright. Whittaker owns a small piece of ground on which he raises garden truck and small fruit for the local market. This morning he arose and went about with his regular routine of work. About 7 o'clock he brought Borne black berries which he had picked to Dublin and disposed of them returning home. Martha Frazer, a cousin of Whittaker's who resides with him noticed that he was acting queerly and saw that he went to the bureau drawer where he kept his pTstol. However, she did not give it a second thought and in a few minutes the report of the revolver being fired twice startled her. She ran out to the berry patch to discover that Whittaker had shot himself In the forehead In two places, directly over the eyes. The neighbors were alarmed and the wounded man was carried into the louse. Dr. Littel was hastily summoned and he attempted to extricate the bullets but was unable to locate them. Whittaker was conscious and talked in a rambling manner about going out to thresh, for he had promised his services for the afternoon to assist a neighbor in the wheat field. He was able to tell why he had committed the deed, saying that he was discouraged with living. Has Peculiar Habits. W'hittaker is a man of very peculiar ihabits. He was always of a quiet nature and had little to say to any one. Although he was wont to take an oc casional drink, he was not known as a habitual drinker. It. is thought by many that his shooting of himself was the outcome of Insanity which has apparently been growing on the man. His father before him went insane .and died in the insane asylum. The insanity Is evidently hereditary. About six years ago after the death of his mother, Whittaker's cousin. JVIartha Frazer, who is about his own age, came from Michigan to live with Jiim. The couple apparently got along smoothly together. The Frazer woman had previously been married to a man by the name of Prots. When Ehe came to live with Whittaker her aged mother accompanied her but Since has died. Mrs. Frazer was given much credit by those who knew her for the way In which she straightened up the piace, planting nowers and making xnmgs comfortable and home like. She says she can see no reason for "Whittaker taking his own life as ev erything was flourishing and they were saving some money. For several days, so she claims. Whittaker has been going to the drawer where the revolver was kept and acting Ptrangely but she never suspected his purpose, although outside parties claim that he has been threatening to do the deed for some time. The fact that the man is able to talk find at this time is apparently suffering no' pain Is a very unusual occurrence. It is scarcely probable that he will live to recover from his founds. Jimmy, as he was known to every pne, was liked by every one who knew him and If the man had an enemy it was never made known. JONES SUCCEEDS DOBBINS Richmond Young Man Is in Charge of Army Pictures. Sergeant William O. Dobbins of the regular army, who was in Richmond with the government army pictures two weeks ago, has been succeeded in that capacity by Sergeant Paul S. Jones, of this city, who but recently re-enlisted In the army at the local headquarters. Dobbins assumes charge of a new army recruiting station at Anderson. MARRIAGE OF MISS ELLA ROSS. The marriage of James Personett and Miss Ella Ross, or Richmond, was solemnized at the home of Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Smith at Rushville. The bride Is 50 years of age and the groom Is 63. Miss Ross came from Rush county about- 20 years ago and for Eeveral years taugfct the Fennville kchjpgj with marked -success.

A pictorial chapter in one of Pittsburg's scandals. The illustration shows Mrs. Augustus Hartje and Tom Madine, former coachman for the Hartje family, who was accused by the millionaire husband of Mrs. Hartje of having received letters from her. Madine in company of two detectives said to be employed by Hartje, was chatting with them in a cafe when the detective by pre-arrangement started a fight thus accomplishing the arrest

of all in the party. It is said letters from Mrs. Hartje were found in Ma; dine's pocket when he was searched at the police station. Madine asserts this was a "plant" by the detectives and the fight and arrest were part of the scheme. WORKING VERY HARD TO SECURE RECRUITS Both Branches of Service Are Busy in Richmond. MANY MEN ARE APPLYING. From the manner in which Corporal Smeltz of the marine corps and Sergeant Stambach for the United States army, are working Richmond to secure men for Uncle Sam's forces, a man not acquainted with the circumstances would think that Uncle Sam had already declared war against the Japanese and half of the United States forces were annihilated. There is a strong rivalry between the army and the marine corps and each recruiting officer is doing his best to '"beat" the other in securing men for either service. Men rejected at one post Invariably seek the other to get Into the service but as the result they are refused at both places. The marine corps has duties to perform on both land and water whe the army confines its efforts to land. Up-to-date, and since the marine corps has been established in Richmond the lead Is with Sergeant Stambach, as every day visitors call on him asking for admittance to the soldier ranks. The high quality of men leaving Rich mond and serving successfully in the army Is responsible for the location of two different recruiting stations in Richmond, which necessarily stirs up the rivalry between the two recruiting officers. The number of men seeking admit tance to both the army and marine corps In Richmond is remarkable. The fever seems to have gained full impetus and every day both recruiting officers have been besieged with applications. AARON J. HUES DIED HERE. The Funeral Will Take Place in Cen terville, Friday Afternoon. Centerville, Ind.. Aug. 8 The funer al of Aaron J. Hiles, who died at the Reid memorial hospital at Richmond, Wednesday morning will be held at the home of his brother, Charles Hiles in Centerville ou Friday at two o'clock p. m. The burial will be at Crown Hill cemetery at Centerville. FOUND THE CREAM DEMAND BIG Economy. Ind., Aug. 8. The Friends Missionary society made 60 gallons of ice cream Tuesday and sold it all at the Old settlers picnic taking In $60. -

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ESCAPES FROM HOME yVj WANTS TOMAKEWAY

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Claude Hickson, Aged Fourteen, Is Held by the Police Authorities. TELLS OF MISTREATMENT. HICKSON IS A MANLY LITTLE FEL LOW WHO SAYS HE WILL NOT STAND FOR ANY MORE MIS TREATMENT. Claude Hickson, a fourteen-year-old lad who is a fugitive from the Mason ic orphans' home near Springfield, O., arrived in Richmond Wednesday even ing on a bicycle, which he claims to have purchased, and spent the night at the city jail. This morning Chief Bailey detained the lad, thinking that perhaps he might be a runaway. Hickson strenuously denied this at first but finally broke down and between sobs told of his adventures since leaving the home last Sunday. He is a sturdy built, curly headed youngster and appears to be a manly little fellow. Hickson states- that he was abused at the home and the thought of returning there is a most unpleasant one to him. "I'll get away again," he states. Hickson stated that four years ago his mother died and that two years later his father died. An aunt then brought him to the Masonic home at Springfield from a little Missouri town where he had been living. "I have been wanting to get away ever since my aunt first took me there," said the lad. When asked why he did not want to stay at the home he said that he wanted to get into the world and make his own living. Wants to Join Brothers. Hickson stated that his grandmother had been sending him a little money now and then and that he had saved it. A short time ago he was given leave to visit Springfield and while there he purchased a bicycle for $4.50. Last Sunday afternoon he took his wheel and rode away, nobody noticing him take his departure. Hickson arrived in Dayton at a late hour in the afternoon but did not stop there. He states that late Sunday evening he arrived at West Alexandria where the following day he secured employment in a store. Wednesday morning he started out on his travels again, Dallas county, Missouri, he stated, being his destination. He states that he has two brothers living there and he wanted to join them. Hickson arrived in Richmond Wednesday night and he asked a policeman where he could spend the night. The officer, the lad states, directed him to the city building, so he went there and was provided quarters in the jail. He regrets now that he ever spoke to the policeman. Young Hickson states that he was badly treated at the Masonic home. 'He says that hehadto.-work:ln,the

BUFFALO BILL PLACARD THE CITY

Advance Car No. 1 Has Reach ed This Place and Advertisers Are Busy. DATE FRIDAY, AUGUST 30. PREDICTED THAT THIS ENTER TAINMENT WILL BE RECEIVED WITH THE SAME ENTHUSIASM AS FORMERLY. Buffalo Bill's advance car No. 1 reached Richmond this morning and all day eighteen men were busy about the city, distributing advertising ma terial for the greatest show of the kind on earth, so recognized. Col Wm. F. Cody's attraction will show in Richmond, Friday, August 30th. Col Cody and his band of Indians, cow punchers and other western wonders, have made their appearance In Rich mond several times, and have been greeted by monster crowds on each oc casion. There is no show which so at tracts as the one depicting the life of the westerner, composed of thrills from beginning to end, spiced with the wild yells of the copper-colored men and the crack of pistols. Col. Cody will make his appearance at both performances to be given In Richmond. The 'king of scouts" has lost none of his attractiveness and with long hair waving In the breeze, astride his handsome charger, he will attempt to crack the glass balls with all the regularity and preciseness shown in former performances. The advertising party under the act ive charge of C. H. WTood, is composed of A. R. Cahill, L. E. Collier, M. J. Goodman, Ira Kock, G. Levansaler, J. A. George, W. Hart, H. Thenton, A. C. Sprague, F. Barber, Jake Wells, Geo. Wells, J. T. Fen ton, D. Sherman, J. Sullivan, B. A. Babcock and W. Morrison. garden and that the gardener would frequently and without cause report the boys to the superintendent for shirking their work and that they would then be whipped. Hickson stated that they would whip him and the other boys on the slightest provocation. "Sometimes I would get a beating three times a day," he said with sobs. "If they beat me when I get back I'll run away again. I won't stay in that place." Chief Bailey notified the superintendent of the home that Hickson was being held here and he will be returned to Springfield as soon as an officer from the institution arrives here. THE WEATHER PROPHET. INDIANA Fair Friday; light variable winds. OHIO Friday fair, light variable winds becoming -northerly- --

Business Men's Association Held Meeting at Cambridge Wednesday Night.

WELCOME FOR PRODIGALS. PROGRAM HAS BEEN PARTIALLY MADE OUT CALLING FOR A BALL GAME AND A BIG INDUSTRIAL PARADE. Cambridge City, Ind., Aug. S. The Business Men's association met at the office of Ellis Filby. last evening and the work of making the final arrangements for the big home coming week was taken up. As the date of the big event approaches, more interest and enthusiasm is being evinced, than ever before. It Is the Intention of the business men to make the week a complete success from every standpoint and much time has been devoted to this end. The "prodigals" who return home during that week will be given such a rousing welcome as will make their hearts glad, entertainment of all kinds being provided by the committ ees. The town will be gaily decorated in the standard colors red and yellow and the halls of the various lodges and orders thrown open to the visitors. The week will probably be the occasion of many family reunions and a reunion of the alumni of the Cambridge City high school and former pupils of Miss Mattie McClave, at the school building, will also be held during the week. The school board have decided to make Wednesday and Thursday, September 18 and 19, holidays owing to the necessity of holding the school reunion In the buildings. The association are in communication with a party in Pennsylvania, who will probably be engaged to feature one of the best free attractions of the week. The act will be given twice daily from Tuesday to Saturday. It is railed the spiral stair way, and consists of a spiral track winding about a support 110 feet high, down which the performer rolls in a large aluminum ball and ascends in the same manner. Other free attractions of merit such as a loop the gap, daring trapeze performances, etc., will be featured. Every day will be made a big one the association having arranged to have an event of special Interest to take place each day. Several committees were appointed last evening and a partial program arranged as follows: Tuesday Old Grays vs. Grays. Wednesday, a. m. Meeting of Alumni at school building; p. m., Home coming meeting. Thursday, a. m. Meeting of Miss McClave's pupils; p. m. big industrial parade and stock parade at 1:30. Friday, p. m. Fraternal parade at 1:30. Among the speakers who will be present at the home coming meeting Wednesday afternoon will be Henry U. Johnson of Richmond, Mayor John Forkner of Anderson and Judge Rupe of Richmond. THE REV. GUILD WAS A JUDGE. The Rev. T. M. Guild of Richmond was one of the judges in a diamond medal contest conducted by the W. C. T. U. at Winona lake. GETTING THE ESTIMATES READY. County officials are preparing their estimates of expenditures for the coming year. The county council will meet In September to authorize appropriations for 1908.

STANDING OF CONTESTANTS FOR FINE PONY AND CART

Today for the first time we publish the standing of the various young boys and girls who have entered the Pony and Cart contest. Most of them have already secured a nice start and great things may be expected from them. None of them, however, is any more than started, as will be seen soon by the number of new contestants who

How The Vote Stands

BOYS. Sylvester Hamilton 4,513 Fred Palmer (Williamsburg) 3.012 Russell Brehm 2,071 Talbert Jessup 2,032 Leo King . 1,514 Robert McDaniel 110 Henry Schneider u 27 Geo. Weller (R. R. No. 1) 16 Earl Miller 11 Elmer Colvin 11 Harry P. Thomas (Cambridge City) io Fred Ward (Lynn) 9 Elmer Piehe 9 Ralph Gault . 6 Peter Lichtenfels . ... .. 5 Walter Anderson (Fountain City) 2 GIRLS. Mary E. Harmeier 1,0S3 Ellen Dickinson '. '. 525 Doris Monroe 9 Pearl Rothermal 8

Bluffton, Ind.. Aug. 8. The county commissioners have instructed the county auditor to advertise for bid for twenty-three gravel roads under the new three-mile gravel road law; bids to be received on Sept. 6. There is a total of sixty-four bids now pending and on seven of them there has been an appeal to the circuit court. It Is the purpose of the party appealing to carry the case to the appellate court in order to test the new law.

JILTED BY A GIBL ANB CBEATED SCENE Crawford Jobes Was the Cause of Excitement at The Harte Home. REMOVED BY DR. J. E. KING. JOBES REFUSES TO BE INTER VIEWED AND THREATENS THE NEWSPAPER IF ANYTHING IS PRINTED. Because his sweetheart, Miss Myrtle Harte, jilted him, Crawford Jobes, a young man employed at the Mount shoe store, while at the home of the girl's parents, North Second street Tuesday night created a scene and neighborhood excitement, then added additional melodrama by swooning away. The father of the young girl called Dr. J. E. King, who removed Jobes to his office in a phaeton, where he was revived without effort. The matter was reported to police headquarters by Officer Wierhake and as a result Jobes appeared at headquarters Wednesday to give an account of his actions. When Chief Bailey heard what the young man had to say he told Jobes to cease his attentions to Miss Harte and thereby avoid, trouble. The parents of the young lady object lo having their daughter keep company with Jobes. At the Harte home it is stated that the exciting lovers quarrel which resulted in Jobes being overcome by his emotions, resulted by Miss Harte refusing to have anything more to do with Jobes because he had gone out buggy riding with another girl. Refused to be Interviewed. Jobes stated to newspaper men that he would not be Interviewed as he wished to avo'd newspaper notoriety. He stated that Mr. Harte had threatened to shoot him but that was all he would say. He said that it Is none of the public's business what took place at the Harte home and if the newspapers printed anything about the case he would make it hot for them. The police refuse to discuss the case but Chief Bailey stated that the melodramatic episode at the Harte home "occurred about as reported. Jobes some time ago fell heir to a small s"um of money and he immed iately beean to cause a mild sensa tion. Elaborate clothing was purchased and wherever he wandered about the city excited comments from spectators by his magnificent attire followed In the wake of the young man. are ready to enter. One thing we did not make plain enough in the conditions regarding rural route subscribers. All rural route subscribers must pay In advance. Old rural route subscribers may be solicited for a renewal on their present subscription as a renewal amounts to a new subscription.

While Trying to Board Fast Mail Train He Fell Be- . neath the Wheels.

HIS TOES WERE CUT 0FK ENGLEBERT FELL IN SUCH A WAY THAT HIS ESCAPE FROM DEATH IS CONSIDERED EX CEEDINGLY REMARKABLE. William En glebe rt, better known In Richmond as "Ginger Bill," had a narrow escape from immediate death, near the North Eighth street, Pennsylvania crossing late Wednesday evening, but suffered the loss of his toes on the right foot. They were cnt off by a train which Englebert had attempted to "hop." The accident occurred about 6:40 o'clock. No. 11, the fast mail train which stops in Richmond about that time, was pulling out of the Pennsylvania station at a rapid rate. Englebert was standing on the Eighth street crossing apparently waiting for the mall train, that he might catch it and bum his way westward. Evidently his Intention was to go to Indianapolis, as that is the first stop for the mail train west of Richmond. The train approached the crossing at Increasing speed and Englebert made ready to Jump. As the first coach passed him he caught tho railing on the step of the second coach with both hands. He could not get upon the platform of the car and waa dragged for a short distance and fell across the rails underneath the train. Clarence DeArmond, who witnessed the accident, stated that Englebert's chest was directly across the rails, and thinking the man would meet Instant death he turned his face. When he looked again, however, the train had passed and Englebert was lying at the side of the track apparently unhurt. How Englebert escaped from the perilous position In which ho was thrown, DeArmond says he does not know, but It was nothing short of wonderful. DeArmond ran to "Ginger Bill's" assistance but at tho time ho arrived upon the scene, Englebert picked himself from the ground and limped off, the entire foro part of his foot In a mangled condition. He walked to the lllatt drug store In this condition, more than one half square away. Here an ambulance was called and the man was taken to the hospital where his Injuries were attended to. His toes are gone. The Pennsylvania railroad seems to be Englebert's hoodoo. In the spring Englebert was a passenger on one of the first excursions run to Cincinnati during the high waters at that place. Near Cincinnati while standing on tho platform of one of the coaches. Englebert last his hat and thinking the water was only a few inches deep near the railroad tracks, stepped off the train Into water up to his neck. He was rescued by two policemen. HOUSES ABE RAZED: GROUNDS CLEANED Pennsylvania Will Begin the , Work of Laying New Switches Soon. TO PUSH FREIGHT HOUSE. WITH COMPLETION OF THE NEW STRUCTURE IT IS BELIEVED THAT ALL COMPLAINT WILL BE REMOVED. The houses occupying the territory which will be used by the Pennsylvania company for the new freight house and tracks, have been entirely razed and the grounds are now comparatively clean. Work of laying the new switches will begin Immediately The work on the new freight house will start next week It is understood. When once started the work on the freight house will be pushed, aa the freight conditions In Richmond de mand the completion of the house to accommodate the exceptionally large business being done here. The old. freight house Is In ro wise comment surate with the amount of business " being done In Richmond by the Pennsylvania company as It Is badly crowded, delaying to a considerable extent shipments that are consigned to the Pennsylvania company. All complaints that have been registered In the past by local manufacturers are expected to disappear when the new freight house Is completed. BIG FISH SENT TO Prof, and Mrs. Will FRIENDS. ' Earhart,- who at Star Lake, fish, called a ary Mawhood are enjoying an outing Wis., have sent a large muskellunge to Mrs. M of North Fourteenth Earhart caught the fish, probably, ten pounds.. street. Prof, which weigh