Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 32, Number 345, 26 January 1908 — Page 1

X HMONB PiLXXAIMXJM AND SUN-TELEGRAM. VOL. xxxn. xo. :?!.. lilCiniOXD, IX DM SUNDAY 310HMNJ. JAM'AKY 1!MS. sixfiLE copy, ;$ cents. EARL DUBQISE IS 'POSSUM SUPPER HELD AT BETHEL A GREAT SUCCESS RUDE POLICE SPOIL KILN AFFERS PLAY CLERK TAGGART IS ARRESTED CN CHARGEOFDRUHK Black Hand Depredations in New York Are Creating Alarm Among Residents SAID TO HAVE MADE A STATEMENT Pennsylvania Sophcmores Get Big Surprise.

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Chief of Police Will Make No! Statement, But His Actions! Lead to Belief That Young!

Man Has Said Something. JESSUP AND MEREDITH WERE IN CONNERSVILLE. Made the Second Trip Saturday to Question the Sister-in-Law of One of the Men Under Suspicion. Earl DuIJoi.se. one of tlie three men arrested on suspicion or being the murderers or Joseph Lucy, is said to Jiave confessed enougn under a close investigation to warrant the authorities in feeling confident that he, 3tur&ess and I'hilpott are the perpetrators t'f the crime. Yesterday afternoon Chief Bailey, who has been closely questioning DuUoise aiy Sturgess, was asked if he iad obtained enough information from the two men to warrant the belief that they knew of the crime. "I have leanred sonio facts whith lead me to the opinion that we have the right men in custody" evasively antwered the chief. When asked what the nature of the Information was he had obtained from the two accused men. lie refused lo make any statement. He said that lie- thought enough eviuence to make a case against DuBoise, I'hilpott and friturgis would .soon be secured. Prosecutor Jessup and Sheriff Meredith were in Cotiucrsville yesterday, where they had another interview with Mrs. Ralph DuBoise. Just what additional evidence these officials obtained yesterday is not known. It is understood that Mrs. DuBoise, when first interviewed by Prosecutor Jessup and Sheriff Meredith stated that Karl Duboise had told her that be. I'hilpott and SUirgess had only secured . from Lucy, and tlu$ the old man had been, lmudered with a baseliall bat, which was hidden in the haymow of the barn oi tile tarm at the Lucy farm. Young DuBoise stated that he did not kill Lucy and said to Ms sister-in-law 'that he did not know j which of the other two men delivered' the blow. Chief Bailey claims that the money! been red by the murderers from the person of their silked victim, was not spen'. in Hamilton. "We know where every tent, of the money was spent,"' he claimed. ' Have you proof (hat the men who t-pent the money are the ones now held cm suspicion'.-" he was asked. Bailey refused to answer this question. A eareh made for the baseball bat. reported to be hidden in the Lucy barn, failed to reveal an thing. ROOSEVELT TO PUT CURB OH JUDGES Too Many Injunctions Granted Against Labor Unions He Says. WILL SEND IN A MESSAGE. Washington. Jan. It is understood that President Roosevelt contemplates tending to congress, at an early date, it special message embodying recommendations for the enactment of legislation clearly defining and restricting the power of federal judges in their issuance of injunctions. The president is much wrought up ever the injunction recently issued by Judge Dayton of West Virginia. 3c which the judge restrained the officers of the miners' organization from conferring with the mine workers in connection with a proposed strike. This Injunction has been nverely criticised en the ground that it goes too far in restricting the actions of citizens. Recent injunctions granted bv some of the federal judges, particularly those ; against labor, have been so broad in ! their character that they have caused the president grave alarm. Attorney General Bonaparte has been rtirw,.t to inquire into all such cases and to re-; port to him whether some legislation! lertrlcting the powers of the federal judges in this respect is not desirable. The president feels that, any sentiment of antagonism labor leaders may Jiave toward the administration because of the action of certain federal! judges is unjust and unwarranted in! fd, however, to do all he can to insure ! I hem absolute just ice and equal protec-j " """ ouciesis oeiore the j Jaw

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YOUNG ATTORNEY IS A CANDIDATE Byram C. Robbins Desires to Be Next Prosecutor of Wayne County. MAKES AN ANNOUNCEMENT. ONE OF THE BEST KNOWN YOUNG MEN IN THE COUNTY STUDY HAS DECIDED NOT TO ENTER THE RACE. After carefully considering the arguments of his many friends in this county, Byram C. Bobbins, a prominent young attorney of this city, decided last, evening lo announce- his candidacy for the republican nomination for prosecuting attorney. Mr. Bobbins is tho third candidate to enter the race for this office. His opponents are Charles Ladd and Joseph Burgess, two well known teachers in the county schools and members of

the Wayne County bar. Mr. Bobbins ; states that he will begin at once tojVVANT

make a thorough canvass of the county. He is a member of the legal firm of Robbins. Starr & Robbing and the few years he has been practicing law in Richmond he has succeeded in building up an excellent business. Robert L. Study, another well Known young attorney or tins city, nas been

considering the am Validity ot enter- (he succeeds in securing the support of ing the race for the office of prose-: the legislation has announced that itjthe soid colored vote nf Wayne towncutor. but yesterday he said that he will make no proposals, but leave ev-Jship. he will be an important factor

had decided not to enter the race. Mr. Study claims the lack of general interest being taken in the present campaign discouraced him. The two schoolmaster-lawyers, Ladd

and Burgess, are making a whirlwind card is said to represent advance paxcanvass of the county and each of , from "J to per day. and an appeal for them expect to make a splendid -jhow- a law permitting re-election of t rul

ing at the primary election. MEN CHOSEN TO REPRESENT CLASSES Seven men trom the Junuior and Freshman classes of Earlharn. debated the subj1- " Resolved. That the United States should subsidize her merchant marine. The winning four were C. Haworth. John Heaton and Morris Jones, of the Junior class, and , P111"11011 cf the Freshman class, j lntse Iour WUI represent tneir class-; es in th.- final debate against four

cuoseu innu me senior una topno- it i- irairu n:ai me ju ice ji or testing tne constuuuona lit y of the more classes. Six men at. this time eggs will sail beyond reach again. Eggs rate law. one provision of which prowill be chosen to represent the col-1 at present are selling for 25 cents adhibits railroads from paing for adlego in the triangular debate with dozen, hut it is not thought they will vertising with mileage. Wabash and Rutler. remain long at that price. j

66For Remit" Advertisement! Will rent your house and start your profits again. An unremed

house doesn t put anything in your pocket, you know. just oyk over the Classified Advertisements o po seven today. 1

The Black-Hand has both extremely perniciously active in New York recently. Tho sketch at the top shows the extent of recent Black Hand outrages in Manhattan. Below at tho left is a photograph of the hallway of No. -103 East One Hundred and Sixtieth street, taken after the bomb explosion and showing havoc wrought. At tho right is a photograph showing smashed windows in No. IUj East One Hundred and Sixteenth street, and adjoining houses.

SONS OF VETERANS TO GO TO WINCHESTER Forty-four Candidates to Be Taken In. Local members of tho Sons of Veterands and G. A. It., have all received invitations to the Division Inspection to be held at Winchester on next Wednesday night, and they are urged by State Secretary Bosworth. to be certain not to miss the inspection as the very unique cards sent out by the committee state that there will be forty-four candidates, and that one of them weighs -1-1 1 pounds. This will certainly make things interesting and it is expected that a large number of local Sons of Veterans and G. A. H. men will attend. SECOND CONVENTION Highly Probable The Township Trustees Will Meet and Frame Bill. SALARY INCREASE. The township trustees of the state have decided to hold a second convention this year. It. was decided also to invite all trustees who will take office January i.vK,.), to attend. -T-i. I 1 lie t A- i erythiug for the new committee. It ; is supposed the trustees have a card up their sleeve which they intend to produce in the legislative game. The teees. It is believed also that anothet'fort will be made to bring about the enactment of the Wood bill, which would legalize the acts of the township trustees when made in good faith and in the absence of fraud and collusion. Charles Potter of Wayne township of this county, is chairman of the executive committee. HEN FRUIT MAY RAISE IN PRICE I'nless the weather moderates con-;

COLORED MAN IS NOW IN POLITICS

Waited H. Dennis Announces His Candidacy for the Office of Trustee. INTERESTING SITUATION. THE VOTE ON DAY OF PRIMARY WILL FULLY TEST COLORED STRENGTH IN TOWNSHIP AND JlTY POLITICS. Walter 11. Dennis, steward at the Richmond Country club, and one of the best known colored men. last night announced his candidacy for the Republica nnomination for trustee of Wayne township. Dennis is the tenth candidate to enter the race for this office. Dennis is the first colored man to enter the race for any office, either county or townthip. -He stated last night that he had been assured the support of all the leading colored politicians in this city and that, he expected to poll the solid colored vote of the township. Dennis has a number of white t'rieuds and he will appeal to them for their support. He is connected with the editorial staff of the Interview, the local colored newspaper, and is one of the best known colored men in Eastern Indiana. The announcement of the candidacy rtf npnnis u-ilt r-nmp in tho nature i-f a J ' -" ' vin the race. The approximate total republican vote in this township ij 3.000. It is hardly probablv that the full vote will be polled at the primary election February lo. so it is estimated that the nine white candidates, in the event Dennis secures the colored vote, will have to divide between them from !.. to loo votes. NEWSPAPER "PUSS" ISSUE IN COURT Chicago, Jan. 25. Judge Kohlsaat, ! of the United States circuit court to. day set for trial on March 2. the case of the government against the Chicago Indianapolis & Louisville railroad, which is charged with granting free transportation for advertising. The case was purposelv raised bv the railroad comnanv for the im! THE WEATHER PROPHET. INDIANA Probably increasing cloud- j mess Sunday; moderate tempera-' ture. i OHIO Fair Surdity.

Estimated That Over a Thous-

and People Were at the i it hi f . FeaSt and All Were Gorged With Good Things, CANDIDATES PLENTIFUL AS LEAVES ON TREES. All of Them Were Given a Lnance to Present Themselves to the Voters Roads! Were Black With Vehicles. Over one thousand ieople uttended the 'possum supper gi"en last evening at the little town of Bethel, to raise funds for Decoration Day expenses. The politicians were out in full force and all of them last evening were given an opjmrtunity to present themselves to the huudreds of guests who thronged about the festive board. The supper was held at the Bethel church. An immense table, with covers for over two hundred people, was the center of atraction. It groaned under loads of 'possum, turkey, potatoes, gravey, etc., etc., but when the last guest, gorged to capacity, arose from the table, tho "grub" which remained was of small Quantity. Each candidate who attended the supper was called upon for an address and it is needless to say that none declined the invitation. The hungry host which invaded Bethel yesterday went in vehicles of every description. "Its a cinch that all roads in northern Wayne county lead to Bethel today" remarked a candidate as he was busily engaged passing out his cards. Bysix o'clock last evening the principal street in the little town was black with rigs and automobiles. The super was a complete success and it is estimated that nearly $-ni was cleared. The 'possum supper at Bethel is an annual affair but never before has there been such a crowd as attended last night. DECREASE IN SUPPLY OF OIL IN INDIANA Partly Due to Encroachment Of Salt Water. Washington, January 25 According to a government bulletin, the oil industry has fallen off perceptibly in Indiana in tho last year or two. During th year l!ii7 Indiana produced 7.072,477 barrels of petroleum. This is a falling off from the quantity produced in 1H0 of 5.290,770 barrels. This is a rapid reduction in the quantity of oil produced, especially as nearly 1.200 new wells were drilled during the year, which added a daily production of nearly 15,000 barrels. A large number of wells were abandoned in 1006, probably due to the encroachment of salt water. The new developments during the year were principally in Delaware, Grant and Jay counties. Hummel to Testify

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Philadeh hia, Pa., Jan. 23 Adopt- i

iu ,actUb employed t.y students in rushes, a smiad or policemen to-, night routed 150 numbers of the soptiomore cla.-s ar tne l niversiT.v oi Pennsylvania. :-,,) am -miu-d to break; up a freshu: it's banquet at a restaurant. i A score cf students arrested, half a' hundred with cut heads and bruised jbodUs, and $C0 worth of damaged glassware and china are the results; of the fray. Attempting to kidnap Henry 11. j Musscr, president of the fre.shman j class, and break up the dinner, the' sorhomorvs descended on the restaurthe frehmtn. -rabies u.ien wuu' I glass and silver .tr.' wore- overturned t ami many heads were punched, eyes; blackened. shrtdt and dinner coats torn to

The manager of the restaurant sent j in a riot call and a squad of police I was soon on the scene. The police at- ;,Ua' al' tacked the sophomores, using their :Johu Taggari. city clerk, was arclubs where resistance was offered. As rested ou a charge of public intoxicathe boys were pushed from the dining t!0n. Taggart was taken intrt onci.

room, the waiters seized them and made them run a gauntlet of blows and kicks. ABE HUMMEL WILL TELL OF He Will Repeat His Sensational Testimony in the Thaw Trial for the Aid of the Prosecution. TO BE TAKEN FROM BLACKWELL'S ISLAND. In This Affidavit Made, It Is Alleged Harry Thaw Kidnapped His Pretty Wife and Carried Her to Europe. New York. Jan. 'j.". District Attorney Jerome ill bring Abe Hummel.

FAMOUS AFFIDAVIT

the disbarred lawyer, from Bla. kwell's ,iat time were cnsiderei ,Mh;raPt.fll,. island next week to repeat his seuta- j especially so because he was attendtional testimony in the trial of Harry ' lug the meeting in the capacity of a Thaw, which he gave a year and a half ! Pllbllc officer. His action were Inago in behalf of the prosecution. The 'tigated by the grand jury lat month and as a retult that body in its real object will he to get to the pres- report censured council for counieent jury a full account of the famous nancing Talari's behavior. His araffidavit which he swears Kvelyn Nes- r,Ht for intoxication will probably

bit made in his office in Bx.':, and in which she says Thaw practically kidnapped her on the famous trip to Europe, and where he whipped her like a dog. The defense plans to put Dr. John A. Bigam, family physician of Thaw's on the stand to teli of Thaw's sickness in infancy and the peculiar conduct as a boy. It is the plan of the drfense to show Thaw mentally weak, from birth. Kvelyn was not at all disconcerted when she was told of the plan to place Abe Hummel on the stand. The four witnesses trom Kurope Mho have arriveu in New York, will testify for the defeuse when the trial resumes i.onday. of Evelyns Affidavit

city Official Appeared at Citv

- Building Saturday Afternoon and Chief Bailey of the Police Took Action. ACTION CONTEMPLATED FOR SOME TIME. " . t . mis ratner-m-Law Interceded In His Behalf and He Was Not Locked in the City Jail Impeachment Hinted. in his office at the city building. Monday morning he will be arraigued in the city court to answer the charg placed against him. After the arrest a number of city officials were subpoenaed as witnesses in the case. L'ver since the action of the grand jury in returning an indict merit against him charging embezzlement Trom the funds of the Indiana Municipal league. Taggart has been drinking hard, the police state. When the city clerk was arrested esterday afternoon, it was the intention of the officers to place him in the city jail, but his father-in-law, M. J. Wilson, rrived on the scene in time to prevent thi-s. At the earnest request of Mr. Wilson the police allowed him lo remove TagKurt to his home in a cab. Mr. Wilson, after Taggart'8 arreht some months ago on the charge of t-ni-bezzletnent. went on hit. IhuuI. Chi f Bailey says that in the pabt few weeks Taggart has been frequently warned not to appear in public in na intoxicated condition. This morning tho city clerk went on a spree and was absent from his office nearly tho intlre, day. When he arrived at the city building about 4 o'clock, plainly under the influence of liquor. Chief Bailey determined not to extend him leniency, longer. The latter part of Iatt year Tasgart appeared at a council meeting in un force the city council t take fomc action in his case and it is hinted that Taggart will be impeached from office. SHAW TO LECTURE Chautauqua Manager Will Speak at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. A VERY POPULAR THEMETonight at the St. Paul's Lutheran church on South Seventh street. James 11. Shaw of Bloomington. III., will lecture on "Lessons From Lincoln." Mr. Shaw has been lecturing on this subject to the Y. M. C. A.'s of Illinois during the winter. His ability as a speaker is well known to the people of Richmond. The speaker is the manager of the chautauqua assemblies that bava been held in this city. His lecture on Ireland and England are remembered by chautauqua attendant. EVIL NOW A NECESSITY SAYS JUDGE I Without It American People Could Not Progress. Jolict. 111.. Jan. 25. "Evil is a nee jsitj." said Judge Willard M. McEven 'or Chicago, before the Steel Works club tonight. "It Is a necessity, because without it we could make little If any progress." Extending his remarks asserted that a people lacking In evils gradually tend to nonentities. "They go down the toboggan slide ot inaction. We must remember that r.o one is wholly good or wholly bad." h said. Tho In.'ee had been invited to JoIet j to speak on "Brains. Muscle and the i Law." and confined himself to his sub ject. He made no political fcpeccli. and avoided mentioning his candidacy for governorship.