Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 32, Number 221, 12 September 1907 — Page 1

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SUES FOR DIVORCE AFTER MUT YEARS ilargarite J. Hodgin Brought Action Against John C. Hodgin. CHARGES ARE SENSATIONAL IT IS CLAIMED THAT THE DEFENDANT IS STILL SOWING WILD OATS CUSTODY OF FIVE CHILDREN. Margarite J. Hodgin, after thirty-seven years of married life, has filed suit for divorce in the Wayne circuit court against John C. Hodgin. Both parties to the suit are well known. Mrs. Hodgin al30 asks for the custody of the five children, alleging in the complaint that her husband 13 not a fit person to have their custody. In the complaint, Mrs. Hodgin makes some sensational charges against her husband, from whom she separated on July 25 of this year. Mrs. Hodgin claims that John is an habitual drunkard and that he is st11 sowing his wild oats, notwithstanding the fact that he should have ceased thi3 masculine habit forty years ago. Mrs. Hodgin, in her complaint, states that in July, 1000, she advanced to her husband something over $l,fMH, so that he could go into the mercantile business. Mrs. Hodgin states that her husband bought goods with this money, but that Instead of selling them for profit, he gave away nearly all the stock In the store to women of bad reputation whose company he sought. She states that none of the money nor the goods which were bought with this money, came into her hands. Mrs. Hodgin also sets forth in her complaint that various times Hodgin has threatened to strike her and has done so on several occasions. She also claims that he used vile and abusive language toward her in the presence of the children. CARBOLIC ACID IS . FATALIH RESULT Mrs. Ross White Died Twentyfour Hours After Taking Dose of Poison. WAS TERRIBLY BURNED, MRS. WHITE HAD BEEN DESPONDENT SINCE THE SEPARATION FROM HER HUSBAND SOME TIME AGO. Mrs. Ross White, who Tuesday afternoon drank nearly two ounces of carbolic acid at her home just off of North Fourth street between Main and North A streets, died Wednesday afternoon about 4 o'clock, just about twenty-four hours after committing her rash deed. Mrs. White was unconscious at the time of her death. It is regarded as remarkable that the unfortunate woman lived as long as she did. as the acid burned her in a most terrible manner. Coroner Bramkamp is Investigating the case, but as yet has not completed taking all the testimony. He stated that so far as he knew Mrs. White made her successful attempt at suicide while in a despondent mood. Mrs. White had been separated from her husband about a year and had been contemplating filing a complaint for divorce. She brooded constantly between herself and her husband. Fond of Grandchild. Mrs. Frank Carter, a daughter of Mrs. White, lived with her mother. Mrs. Carter's young child was one of the few bright spots In the life of Mrs. White, and when Mrs. Carter recently told her mother that she intended to take the child and live elsewhere, Mrs. White was heartbroken. The thought that she would be deprived of having the child near her is also believed by the coroner to be one reason why Mrs. White took her life. Mrs. White had for years been a hard working woman and had known but few of the pleasures of life. After separating from her husband. Mrs. White brooded constantly and her sister, Mrs. Mary Gilbert, who lived with her, stated to the coroner that Mrs. White had several times threatened to end her unhappy existence by the suicide route. Mrs. Gilbert and Mrs. Carter did not seriously think that Mrs. White would ever carry out her threats. PLACE IS NOT FILLED. No New Official at the Dickinson Trust Company. As yet there has been no change made in the officials at the Dickinson Trust company, since the death of Charles A. Francisco. Mr. Francisco had charge of the loan department. At the present time the work is being done by Edgar F. Hiatt and Jesse Weighman, but It is probable Ut an increase will be made later;-

INCIDENT NOT CLOSED FIGHTINGMAY RESULT Japanese and Chinese Have Become Insolent.

THE CHINESE CANNOT LAND. Ottawa, Can., Sept. 12. Advices from Vancouver indicate that the Oriental Incident is not closed. Now Japs and Chinese are rubbing elbows with the whites and assuming an insolent attitude. Fighting is likely to be renewed at any time. The mayor has refused permission to two thousand Chinese to land from a ship. ARE ANXIOUS FOR THE JOB. Gold Service at the White House Is To Be Cleaned. New York, Sept. 17 Jewelers here have received news that the famous gold service of the White House will be cleaned and repaired at a cost of $1,000. Jewelers of New York, of Philadelphia and other cities submitted bids to do the work. APPEAL TO UNIONS TO AID OPERATORS Gompers Takes Action to Secure Financial Support For Strikers. W. U. DECLARES DIVIDEND. DIRECTORS ADOPT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE'S RESOLUTIONS ON "LATE STRIKE" SMALL ON THE ROOSEVELT FEATURE. Chicago, Sept. 12. An appeal to all labor unions in the country to assist financially the striking telegraphers has been Issued by Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor. Criticism of the local officers for the manner in which relief funds have been distributed continued among the strikers. They were anxious to have President Paulson of the local union appear on the platform at Brand's Hall and make a few explanations, but he was busy In other directions and failed to appear. Unions Ready to Assist. Other labor unions in the city are said to be ready to assist the strikers if called upon, but they have been waiting for a committee to visit them. Members of the National executive board say that instead of working to raise funds the local strike leaders have been preaching "class consciousness" at the daily meetings and spreading the propoganda of SocialIsm. Because of dissatisfaction over the payment of strike funds the telegraph companies expected a stampede of strikers, but there vere few desertions. The companies said there were a few men returned, and the strike leaders denied that there had teen any break in their ranks. W. U. Declares Dividend. New York, Sept. 12. The resolution of the executive committee of the Western Union Telegraph company, indorsing the policy of the officials of the company In fighting the strike of the telegraphers to a finish, which was passed on Tuesday, was adopted at the quarterly meeting of the board of directors. Secretary Brewer simply announced that the usual quarterly dividend of 1 per cent had been declared, and that the resolution commending President dowry and the other officials for their management of the "late strike" Tiad been adopted. The customary statement of the earnings was not made, and no explanation was forthcoming. Regarding the possible intervention of President Roosevelt, Samuel Small gave expression to this individual opinion: "If President Roosevelt thinks it is good politics and likely to aid the republican party, he will intervene; but if he thinks his intervention would militate against him with the party, I believe he will keep his hand off." ft FRIEND 0FNEWS BOYS Randolph Guggenheimer Drops Dead of Apoplexy. New York, Sept. 12 Randolph Guggenheimer dropped dead of apoplexy at his summer home at Long Branch today. He was a prominent lawyer and a great friend to the newsboys of New York. THE WEATHER PROPHET. INDIANA Fair Friday; light west to northwest winds. OHIO Fair Friday; fresh light winds, mostly west.

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RICHMOND, CONDUCTOR CURRY RECEIVES SEVERE SHOCK He Was Rendered Unconscious For a Time. WAS ON TOP OF A CAR. While attempting to replace the trolley on the interurban limited, east bound, Wednesday afternoon near Greenfield, Conductor Curry was severely shocked as a result of coming in contact with the lead wire. While pulling in on a switch at that point the trolley flew off and caught on a guy wire In such a manner as to pull the entire trolley from its connections. Conductor Curry was on the top of the car replacing It, when he accidentally touched the lead wire. Although he was not burned, he received a severe shock and remained unconscious for some time. It is stated that he is doing nicely and aside from a severe shock to his nerves. Is recovered. He will be able to resume his run in a few days. HALF HOUR SERVICE WAS GjVEN TO EATON. Large Number of Richmond People Were in Attendance at the Fair. Half hour service was run on the Dayton & Western today for the accommodation of Eaton fair patrons. The first cars this morning bound for Eaton were crowded and each succeeding car was packed until noon. The patronage to Indianapolis was also large, the first car out of the city this morning for the capital carrying 48 passengers. CONFECTIONERS MEET TO DISCUSS BUSINESS. Two Are Attending an Important Gathering Now on at Dayton, O. Chris Cain and Frank Wehrly are at Dayton to attend a conference of the Ohio Confectioners Association. All of the manufacturers of the state will be present and some important questions will be considered. The Association Includes some 200 members. The Bickle hotel will be headquarters and a banquet will be a feature. TROLLEV JERKED OFF AND WIRMrVAS DOWN Several People Narrowly Escaped Being Injured. Wednesday afternoon a West Richmond car was delayed for some time on North Fifth street as a result of havine the trolley jerked off. The trol ley caught on feed wire and pulled ft down for about half a square. Several people narrowly escaped coming in contact with it, and considerable excite ment prevailed for a time. BECOMES TRAVELING SALESMAN Edward Sweet, who has been con nected with the Pennsylvania freight denot for five years, tas taken a post tion with the Safety Gate Company as traveling salesman. CAPTURE ONE TOWN AND DEFEAT MOORS French Forces in Morocco Achieve Victory of a Decisive Nature. FIGHTING WAS FIERCE. MANY OF THE TRIBESMEN WERE SLAUGHTERED WHILE THE LOSS TO THE FRENCH WAS VERY SMALL. Paris, Sept . 12. Gen. Drude, commanding the French forces in Moc co. today captured and burned the town of Tahaddart. seventy five miles north east of Casablanca, inflicting a terrible loss on the Moors. The fighting was fierce for several hours, resulting in a complete route of the tribes, slaughter of a large number and burning of their camp. The French lost one killed and six wounded. A French warship stood off the coast, covering by a heavy fire, the landing of marines who loined in the battle. It is believed this victory will dis courage the Moors from further attempt to take possession of north-west Morocco. EXPECT CASKEY TO RECOVER. Oran Caskey, who was operated on for appendicitis at Reid Memorial hospital last Tuesday, is improving and there Is every indication that he will fully recover.

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IND., THURSDAY EVENING, TOLEDO TO ENTERUlll THEVETERUS Ohio City Is Selected as the Next Meeting Place of The Grand Army. BURTON TO BE COMMANDER THERE IS LITTLE DOUBT OF THE ELECTION OF THE MISSOUR- , AN RAIN INTERFERED WITH THE PARADE. Saratoga. N. Y, Sept. 12.-This is a big business day for tne uranu Aim, 6nMmiimpnt. Reports were presented and officers will be elected this after noon. It is believed that Charles u. Burton of Missouri, will be elected commander. Toledo will be the next meeting place. Tho nnmrie. the forty-first, in mem ory of the days of war, was held on Wednesday. Ten thousand veterans the remnant of the once victorious armv whose scores of thousands passed In review at the national capital when the war was over, braved a driving ctnrm tn march again in their battle. Those that were left passed in review over a measure mile through village street a distance of three miles. Vnr an hour and more the veterans lines of cheering peonta Lopnine- steo to the music, wnicn h ui ivv. - - - npain and aeain right cheerily played "Hnw Drv Lam" and "Walt mi me Run Shines' Nellie." r.nv Charles E. Huehes, his military staff, the national officers oi me Grand Army and distinguished visitors, tnod on the reviewing stand all the while, sheltered from the driving storm only by a flimsy covering or ciotn, through which the rain swept almost liTir'hpckMiTt was not a cheerful day nor a gooa one for men with the weight of years t havp never seen anything so insplr ing," said Gov. Hughes, when the last flagging, dripping veteran had passed th stand. "When the serious conse quences of the march through the rain to many of the veterans are consider ed it is a revelation of the courage nnrl determination of the American people seldom seen. It should serve as an inspiration and an encouragement to us all. It was splendid man-no-pment" Thirty-six veterans are m tne locai hospitals. The condition or none is serious. WORKS EXTRA TIME TO AID HIS FAMILY John Knapp Is Proving a Model Prisoner at the Indiana Penitentiary. SENDS MONEY TO HIS WIFE. CONDUCT IS SO SATISFACTORY THAT HE PROBABLY WILL BE MADE A TRUSTY BY THE AUTHORITIES. A Richmond man who was in Mich igan City recently visited the state prison. On his return to Richmond ne informed Prosecutor Jessup or me excellent manner in which, jonn Knapp, murdered of Marshal Geisler, of Hagerstown, is acting. Knapp was given a life sentence and nas Deen confined at the nothern prison for about two years. Prosecutor Jessup wrs informed that KnaoD. who is employed In the stone quarry, by working overtime, each day has been managing to earn about $15 a month. This money he sends to his wife to aid her in her hard fight to support herself and young children. Under the rules of the big prison each convict is required to work a certain number of hours each day. After working this required tims he can put in extra work and receive liberal payment for it. Knapp has leen taking advantage cf this rule and is doing everything in Ms power to help his family in their struggle for existence. Knapp is an expert stone cutter and mason. Since being confined at the northern prison his conduct has teen the best and he may soon be made a. trusty. Prosecutor Jessup was asked If he thought Knapp would ever be pardoned. "I think he will remain where he now is the remainder of his life. replied the prosecutor. READY F0RLDHG TRIP Taft and Party Are on Board The Minnesota. Seattle, Sept. 12 Secretary Taft and party boarded tb.3 steamship Minnesota this morning. The ship starts for the Orient today. .

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PRESBYTERY ARRANGES LOCAL INSTALLAT Rev. Dunnaway Will Be stalled Sept. 17. InMEETING AT KINGSTON. The Presbytery of Whitewater met Monday and Tuesday at Kingston, Ind. at which the churches of this city were represented by Rev. I. M. Hughes, D. D., Rev. It. H. Dunnaway, Rev. Thos. J. Graham and Prof. Will Wissler. The positions of stated clerk and ; permanent clerk the only offices with salary were filled for three year 3 by the eletcion of Rev. I. M. Hughes of this city and Rev. S. Wilbur Huffer, of Liberty. The next meeting will be at New Castle, Ind. Arrangements were made for the Installation of Rev. R. H. Dunnaway as pastor of the Second Presbyterian church, in this city Tuesday evening, September 17th at 7:30 o'clock. Dr. George Lamb, of Connersville, moderator of the Presbytery win preside. Rev. Lewis O. Richmond, of Shelbyville, will preach the sermon, Dr. I. M. Hughes of thi9 city will deliver the charge to the pastor and Rev. T. J. Graham will give the charge to the people. WILLIAM F. DEAN IS DEAD OF PARALYSIS He Was a Well Known Citizen Of Greensfork. SIX CHILDREN SURVIVING. Greensfork, Ind., Sept. 12. William F. Dean, aged about 75, a highly respected citizen, died at his home three miles northeast of here last night at twelve o'clock. A few weeks ago he had a paralytic stroke and has been bed-fast ever since. He leaves six children. Miss Emma Dean and Mrs. A. L. Griffeth of Chicago, Will Dean of San Francisco, Miss Frank, Horace and Edward Dean of this place. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p. m., at U. B. church. Mr. Dean spent most of his life in Clay township. EARL BREEStf ARRESTED He Is Charged With Assault And Battery. Earl Breese was arrested Wednesday night on complaint of his wife, who charged him with having committed assault and battery on her. Breese was arraigned in the city court but the hearing of the case was postponed on a motion of the prosecutor until Friday morning. Mrs. Breese states that Wednesday night her husband came home drunk and began to abuse her. He finally stated that he intended to abandon her and live by himself. Before leaving he knocked her down and took fifty cents from her with which to buy booze, according to her story. BANK AT LYNN INCORPORATES. The Citizens' banking company of Lynn has incorporated with a capital of $30,000; directors not yet chosen. How The Voic Stands

BOYS. Carol Adams, Hagerstown Sylvester Hamilton iJ-J-J Anthony Hafner - 'sOOS Nathan Mills tl'rnt Leo Medearis 16,137 Walter Anderson (Fountain City). 12,120 Leo King 7'C2 Fred Palmer (Williamsburg) 6,618 Russell Brehm - 5.679 Alvin A. Keller Henry Schneider ; 4-0'8 Geo. Weller (R. It. No. 1) - 1.607 Chauncey Burr lj4 Earl Miller 1'0"3 Howard Hartzler 14 Robert McDaniel 110 Noel Matthews 4 4 Elmer Colvin 60 Elmer Piche - 21 Fred Ward (Lynn) - 19 Harry P. Thomas (Cambridge City) 10 Francis Brooke (Greensfork) 1 Ralph Gault J Teter LIchtenfels 5 GIRLS. Mary Morrow - Mary E. Harmeier ,iJ Ellen Dickinson 5,323 Irene Crull (Greensfork) Pearl Rothermal rl Doris Monroe 75

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LUSATANIA SENDS A GREETINGJO FRIENDS Special Wireless Message by Hearst Service. IS EXPECTED ON FRIDAY. Special wireless from the Lusatanla. 6S9 miles off Sandy Hook: "Through Hearst News Service I send greetings r friends. All on board well. No seasickness. Am charmed with ves sol. Trip delightful. Ship like luxur ious modern hotel. Confident record I across Atlantic will be broken. Expected Friday Morning New York. Sept. 12 -The new giant. Lusatanla, is expected to reach Sandy i Hook early Friday morning. If it arJ ries at 4 a, m., it will have reduced J.tne ocean-crossing record to four days and seventeen hours, smashing the old record of five days and seven hours HARAHAII SCORES III FISH CONTROVERSY The Illinois Central Directors Pass Resolutions But in Amended Form. ACTION DEFEATS PURPOSE. FORMER PRESIDENT SOUGHT AC COUNTING THROUGH DEPART MENT HEADS SESSION WAS A QUIET ONE. New York. Sept. 12. At the meeting of the directors of the Illinois Centra Wednesday. - President - Harahan an wered In person the charges against the HarHman management of the road which were contained in the resolu Hrm stnvvpsant Fish, the deposed nresldent. presented to the directors meeting two weeks ago, when Mr. Fish cot so incensed at the summary ad journment of the meeting while he was) reading the resolutions that he knocked Mr. Harahan down. The resolutions were read again at the meeting the following week and passed In a slightly modified form. No report has ever been made and it only developed Wednesday that the preliminary charges were made. That is the reason that Mr. Fish has been so persistent since then. However, it was stated officially after Wednesday's meeting that everything passed off smoothly. The only incident out of the way was the serving of a subpoena, when the meeting closed at 2 o'clock, after a session of two hours and a half, on President Harahan in behalf of Dr. S. Lestrange, who has a claim for services amounting to $."iO. DAUGHTERWINS HER CASE Jury Holds That Vanderbilt Was Incompetent. Brooklyn, Sept 12 The Jury in the Vanderbilt case has returned a verdict deciding that Vanderbilt was incompetent to manage his affairs and his daughter will share In his estate. This is the case in which "Little Bright Eyes" played a part. In Pony-Cart Contest

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IIET RECEIPTS ARE ADODT ASFORMERLY The Detailed Figures on the Chautauqua Are Not Yet In- Readiness. ELECTION CAN BE EARLY.. MATTER OF A GREATER CHAU TAUQUA AT THE HAWKINS SITE LIKELY TO BE TURNED OVER TO SHAW. At a meeting of the Chautauqua sociation Wednesday evening the financial side of the recent assembly was discussed at length and the opinion is that the net proceeds for this year will bo about the same as last. Al-' though the attendance was better and . more money received, not as much' was realized on the salt of privilege this year as formerly. The manager were disappointed in the failure of the man to come from Bloomlngton, , 111., who was to take charge of the dining tent. This prh liege was turn ed over to Heterick, restaurant man. free and nothing was realized by the association. Another source of loss this year was caused by the f'luro of several who signified their Intentions to camp, to come or pay for, their tent rental. Loss by the asso ciation was also sustained by the fact that an extra number of tents was ordered in anticipation of a sudden demand at the last, but were not used. The cost of advertising this year was much larger than that of last season. Secretary Hiser states that no figures will be given out until nil tho bills are paid and all the outstanding money has been collected. May Elect at Once. The question of Immediately electing the new board of directors and the selection of officers was considered. Under the Incorporation papers the election can not take place until after the first of the year, but at the meeting It was decided that It would be perfectly legal to hold the election of directors and the selection fit officers at once and still observe the dictates of the Incorporation by not sanctioning tho election unUI the first of the year. By this method, the officers could be selected and be well on their way In their work by the first of the year, the sanctioning of tho committees and elections being made after the first of January." The Greater Chautauqua. The question of holding tho chautauqua at the Hawkins tract was briefly discussed. It was tho prevailing opinion that if tho matter could bo accomplished before next year, It is best to do so at once. The general feeling Is that tho Chautauqua has reached its full growth with Its present location and If at all possible, the chautauqua will be in its new location by next season. The plan is to sell lots at $100, this meaning a lease for 99 years. It is believed that a sale of 200 lots at this price could easily bo done. With this plan the money realized from the sale of lots would bo expended In arranging the grounds and building the auditorium. The lot holders would be the stockholders. It is probable that the sale of lots and subscription of carital will be turned over to James Shaw. Another meeting will b held In a week to have the final report of Secretary Hlser and settle all otheij """" finished business. ENTER A DENIAL Of A REPORTED CONTEST Mrs. J. M. Westcott Will Abide By Will's Terms. STATEMENT BY HER SON. The Palladium has received a dispatch from Harry S. Carter, son of Mrs. J. M. Westcott, and who is located at Uniontown, Pa., where Mrs. Westcott has been visiting, denying' the report circulated in Richmond that Mrs. Westcott Intends to contest the will of her late husband. It is Inferred from the dispatch that Mrs. Westcott is entirely satisfied. BESCHER IS BETTER; ARM CAN BE SAVED Injured Lad Appears Certain To Recover. PHYSICIAN QUITE HOPEFUL. Frank Bescher, the young man wh was seriously Injured by being caught by a cut of cars at the C. C. & L. Wednesday, is much Improved, and it Is believed by the attending physician that he will recover. At first it was feared one of his arms would have to be amputated, but It Is thought the member can be saved-

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