Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 32, Number 351, 1 February 1908 — Page 1

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Twelve Men in Whose Hands Rested the Life of Harry K. Thaw Cleared Him on Grounds of Insanity. PANDEMONIUM IN COURT WHEN JURY REPORTED. Attorney Littleton Who Fought Valiently for His Client, Is Indignant at the Order of The Court. CELL FOR CRIMINAL INSANE RECOMMENDED. Justice Dowling Orders Thaw To Be Confined at Mattewan and Littleton Demands That He Be Given Freedom. ATTORNEY'S EFFORT IS UNAVAILING. Attorneys Draw Up Writ of Habeas Corpus to Present To Justice Newberger After "Conference on Case. PATHETIC SCENE WHEN NEWS WAS ANNOUNCED. EVELYN NESBIT THAW WHO SACRIFICED SELF TO FREE HER HUSBAND. BURST INTO TEARS, AND CLASPED JURORS' HANDS. JURORS BELIEVED IN HER. They Went to Her Side and Smiled Upon the Upturned Tear Stained Face of the Heroic Little Woman. New York, Pob. 1 The jury in the Thaw case reported. shortly affr eleven o'clock this morning and returned a verdict of Hot guilty on the ground of insanity. Justice Howling then committed Thaw to Mattavau Insane asylum temporarily. When the verdict, was announced, pandemonium broke loose in the court room. Attorney Littleton jumped to his feet and asked fir a dismissal of the prisoner immediately. Justice Howling refused bis request, saying that evidence tdiowei that Thaw was suffering with insanity and a recurrence of the affliction was reasonably certain to take placed at any time. He said he was satisfied that to allow the defendant to be at large at this time would be dangerous to the public welfare. He then ordered Thaw to an asylum immedialels. Hairy Thaw's commitment to Mattevvan was a clear disappointment To the Thaw family and the- defendant's couus '.. although the verdict was practically a victory. "The Mattewnii institution is tor the criminal insane," said the lawvn lor the defendant, and as Thaw was not a criminal according to the verdict, he would not countenance Thaw's confinement 'o that place, Counsel for Thaw will decide at :'. p. m. whether or not a fight against tin comit itnent to Mallewan shall lie made. Justice Dowlinr; thanked and discharged the ju;. Fourteen ballots vor taken but ihe jury refused to .ive the result. Thaw is in the tombs awaiting the result of the conference of his attorneys as to what action shall be taken regarding his removal to M.ntawar.. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw the pretty wife of the acquitted man broke down and wept when the verdict was announced. The twelve jurors individually flopped when they reached the chair where she was sitting and smiled at lur and shook Inr hands. She did the best she could, despite her so!i ami tears to thank them mid shook 3iands wit It them almost convulsively. Thaw's coiiusel have already drawn tip a writ habeas corpus, to present to (.Continued ou P.ege TvroJ

SECOND NATIONAL BANK DENIES THE CHARGE PREFERRED

Says That at No Time Has It Been Identified With Any One Candidate in the Race For County Treasurer. SHURLEY ALSO SAYS BANK IS NOT BACKING HIM. ! Claims That at No Time Did I He Ever Enter Into an : Agreement With the Bank's Officers. Editor of 1 1 irs Palladium. In hist evenings Palladium oii published a card writ ten by Frank I!. Jenkinson, in vlii h lie accused a certain bank of being a party lo an agreement or proposition between certain candidates tor comity treasurer. The Item, in a sensational article on tin- subject, named the Second National bank its the bank referred to. Now, we desire to say, so far as the Second National bank is concerned, the whole thing is false from beginning to end. We want to say in words that can not he iuisuudrstoud. that the Second National bank has not by its officers or any authorized by theni, taken any stock in the nomination of any one particular candidate for any office in Wayne county during the present, campaign. JOHN 15. HOl'GAX, Piest. The charges made yesterday in the local press by Frank Jenkinson. candidate for the republican nomination for county treasurer, created considerable excitement in political circles in fact, it was the first sensation of the campaign. The Second National bank resents the statement published in a local paper last evening, to the effect tiiat was t lie bank referred to by Mr. .jenkinson in his charge that a certain local financial institution had tried to "buy him off" s?o that its candidate for county treasurer could secure the nomination. The denial issued by the Second National bank is printed a bove. Jerome Shurley, who was charged with being the Second National bank's candidate for county treasurer, emphatically brands Mr. Jenk inson's statement and the newspaper article nferred to, as wholly false. Today Mr. Shurley made the following statement "I d'. .-.ire. to contradict the statement taat the Second National bank has ever had anything lo do with my candidacy. Neither before nor since I announced my candidacy, have I consulted with the officii' of the Second National bank. It is a fact, that since entering the race I have only been in the bank once and 1 went there to distribute some cards. "I also wish to state that I have never approach! tl any candidate to ascertain who he was for or against, in the I county treasurer rate. The charges ! that hae been made will be thoroughly investigated by the county central ; committee and I welcome such an investigat ion. In conclusion I desire to ! brand the charges preferred as wholly ! false." j Local politicians are inclined to beI lieve that the charges preferred by Mr. Jenkinson are not to be regarded seriousl . I'nder the new depository law it is asserted no bauking institution would have anything to gain by supporting a candidate for the office of county treasurer. DEPOSITORY REPORTS The First Issued Since the Law Went Into Effect Received Today. A LACK OF UNIFORMITY. The tirst montluy reports ef the ceuvniy depositories made tinder the depository law. were received today by the county auditor. These reports saevw the average daily balance in each fund, and the amount ef interest these various funds hear. The interest paid by the depositories on the public funds goes into the general fund of the county. Not any two oi the reports received today were alike owing to the lack of uniformity in making them. This will b? corrected and a systematic form of report will be prepared before the February reports are ready to be submitted. TEACHER IS ILL. I The Boston sctHH.il has beeu closed owing to the illness of ihe teacher. ! Miss Anna Eve. who is ill at hr home) iu this city.

HUGHESTAKES ISSUE ON TIE BIG QUESTIONS

Man Whom New York Republicans Would Have Nominated, Deals With National Issues and Principles. PRAISED ROOSEVELT FOR HIS FIRM POLICIES. The Country Is Under Everlasting Obligation to the Leader for His Vigorous Opposition to Abuses. MUST RESPECT INDUSTRY. NECESSARY THAT ALL BE SOLICITOUS OF ALL THOSE INTERESTS WHICH CONTRIBUTE TO SUM OF NATIONAL EFFORT. NO GOVERNM'T OWNERSHIP Railroads Should Not Come Under Ownership of Government, But There Should Be Interstate Regulation of Lines. HUGHES SENTIMENTS. Sweeping condemnations of uncertain meaning do not aid. but rather embarrass the prosecution of the guilty. Combinations ami practices in unreasonable restraint of trade, and which menace the freedom of interstate commerce, should be condemned in precise terms. Provisions may well be made for joint agreement under proper circumstances, as to railroad rates, which should be subject to the approval of the interstate commerce commission. In my judgment the most effective course is explicit definition of what is wrong, and a definite punishment of the guilty. Laws in general which are definite and supported by public sentiment are to a very large extent self executing. They are generally obeyed. I am not in favor of punishment, in the shape of fines upon corporations, except for minor offenses. The burden of fines imposed on such corporations is either transferred to the public or is borne bv stockholders, the innocent as well as the guilty . I am not impressed by the argument that American juries will generally be indisposed to eouvi -t win re the evidence is clear because the crime js punished by imprisonment of the offenders. 1 do not. believe in arbitrary action. 'e desire prosperity. We are anxious that there should be fair opportunities for all the workers for the extension of industry and commerce. Fellow republicans. I do not come before you in any spirit of rivalry or self-seeking. I ask no favor, and I make no claim. I desire that the party shall act for its best interests. New York. Feb. 1. Governor Charles E. Hughes, whose nomination for the presidency by the republican national convention in Chicago next .tunc is being urgfd by the New York County commission ai.d other republican county commissioners in New York state, st'ttlay made open declaration of his views of national i.-.-ne and principles. I'ntil last night, when he was welcomed by scores of well-known republi cans at a reception tendered him at the

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consequently been expectantly awaited. The governor was given an ovation when he concluded his speech declaring the republican party was a party of progress and stability. The speech ef declaration was frequently punctuated by applause and cheers from the large gathering of club members and their guests, who stood packed iu an immovable body ou the floor of the reception hall for over an hour. A reception followed the address. President Charles II. Young, introduced Governor Hughes in a short spet-ch. in which he said the. governor had for '20 years stood for sterling re- , publieanism. I The Governor's Speech. j In the cource of his speech Governor i Hughes said : ' "In the adoption of the resolutions j 'which preceded the rail of this meet-' ing you have conferred upon me an . honor of which I cannot express ade(.Coutiniied oji PU FiveJ.

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To FLOP IF PRESIDENT IT RICE Prominent Local Democrat Greatly Enthused by the Message Sent to Congress From the President. STUDY DOES NOT LIKE "BRAINSTORM IDEAS." Says If Bryan Adopted Them He Would Desert Democratic Party Which Amused His Republican Hearers. Henry l. Johnson, who after serving brilliantly in congress as a republican representative from the Sixth district, astonished his many friends by jumping into the ranks of democracy, stated this morning that he endorsed President Roosevelt's policies and that if Roosevelt was a candidate again for president, he would support him. ''Theodore Roosevelt is the most fearless, honest and conscientious chief executive this country has had sin-c-the time of Andrew Jackson." was the emphatic statement made by Mr. Johnson. He regards tbe message sent to congress yesterday one of the strongest documents ever presented to thai national body by a president of the I'uilUd States Everv statement made bv this nomination will be his re-nomination by the republican party. For several years past Mr. Johnson lias with T. J. Study bte-n actively identified with local democratic affairs. This morning Mr. Study, after hearing Mr. Johnson publicly endorsed President Keto&evtlt. remarked that if William Jennings Bryan attempted to endorse the brain-storm policies advocated by the president in his message to congress yesterday, he would be obliged to withdraw his support of Mr. Bryan. 'We thought that the democratic party charged that Mr. Roosevelt plagiarized all his policies from Mr. Bryan." eonunenied a republican politician. "Not in this instance." replied Mr. Study. SUIT ON ACCOUNT. Suit on account, demanding $222. CO, naainst Arthur McClure. wa filed to day in the circuit court by The Washinamq Fu.il comBany.

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WAS OBSERVED BY Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hartley, of Hagerstown, Who Have Been Married Fifty Years, Entertain Friends. WELL ADVANCED IN YEARS BUT ARE IN GOOD HEALTH Home Beautifully Decorated For the Occasion Were Many Guests From Hagerstown and Other Places. llagerstown, Ind.. Feb. 1. One of the most successful events of the season was the celebration of the fiftieth marriage anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hartley, Friday night at their home on West Clay street. Mr. and Mrs. Hartley were united in marriage at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Macy (.deceased) near Milton. Jan. "1st, 1Z. Mrs. Hartley is i ' tjS years old and Mr. Hartley is i2. Both are enjoying the best of health I They were assisted in receiving tiioir ! guests by their daughter, Mrs. Laura i - ; Hines, and son, ("'has. Hartley, and wife of Kankana, Wis., and Mrs. Chas. Teetor. Tcetors orchestra furnished music during the entire evening. At I o'clock the guests were conducted to the dining room where an elegant ' cemrse dinner was served. Table cleei orations were; American Beauty roses and red candalabra. Tbe library and parlors were beautiful with large clusters of carnations and fernery. Thes present were Messrs. and Mtsdames ! Frank Teetor. Will Teetor. R. R. ! Brant. Henry Teetor, Wm. Warliington. . L. Pierce, lienry Keagy, Jotin Teetor. M. T. Fox. Joe Teetor, John Hunt. Hugh Allen. Chas Teetor, and family, W. II. Porter and family, Fred Murry. John Macy and Mrs. Shively, j Mrs. Martha Bowman, Mrs. Lorinda P.ohrer. Mrs. Mary Starr. Mrs. Sarah j Bell. Misses Mable Teetor, Mamie ! Starr. Lida Taylor, Florence Bell, I Florence Bruce. Nellie Brant and ! Messrs. Frank Brant, George Keagy Ralph Teetor, Lawrence Macy, Mark Alien and Mr. Irnel. Those from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Clint Gardner of Liberty. Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Macy Nicholson and family of Grand fork. N. D. : Mr. and Mrs. Cha. Hartj ley and family of Kaukana. Wis., and : Mr?. Ellen Fox of Richmond. Many i beautiful and valuable presents w-ere i received bv; Mr. and Mrs. Hartley

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l iie Countess of Yarmouth, sifter of Harry Thaw, now on trial for his life for the killing of Stanford White, does not intend to have her noble husband take possession of her fttriune if she can avoid it. She is suing the Earl for annulment of the marriage, and he announces that in case the marriage is anullod that he shall insist on the price promised him for giving his hand and title to the young Pittsburg woman. The pictures above are from recent photographs of the Countess and Karl of Yarmouth. PULLED OFF BY A JUNK DEALER Guy Trotter Invaded Simcoke Home in Broad Day Light Yesterday and Hauled His Loot in His Wagon. MAN NOW UNDER ARREST ON A SERIOUS CHARGE. Trotter Admitted to Stealing Various Articles From Simcoke Home, But Says He Was Told to Take Them. Guy Trotter, a young junk dealer, is iiehl by the police charged with the most daring robbery , perpetrated in t.ns city in years. Imtering the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Simcoke, -J2 North Twelfth street, about noon yesterday be hecd himself to numerous articles, loaded all of them in his junk wagon, whi'-h was standing in tin; alley at the rear of the house, then ijuie-tly drove away with his loot. Most, of the huusi bold articles stolen have been located by the police a, the J aetniii-s iioueiu uiik esTauiisnijif'tti. v., .i... . .. i.uul i.Ji... i-iuiuiiii uas iiot vi .je 11 ui- : covered. Mrs. Simeeike stated this morning that Mr. Simcoke and herself were preparing to move to Ixganspori, Ind., ' and that for two or three davs ,H,M. - have been busy packing up all t.hdr goods. Yesterdav morninsr -Mrs. Simcoke placed in a suit case and tw o telescopes nearly all of the clothing belonging to herself and husband.

about 11 o'clock she left the heus to' v'-'l it clown. go down town n business. She lex-k-j Aftfr thf meeting in the third ward ed tip thr house when she left. On 1 u;,s H. H- Englebert. the sncce-s?-lu-r return about 1 o'clock Mrs. Sim-11"1 candidate for 6 legate to the Mat cok- found tlic home had In-ea lext-d cenvention. stat-.d that h would "rath.

of nearly all its belongings, except the furniture and the kitchen stove. An epx n window showed the ii;ean of entrance and exit of the thief, j Suspicion of the theft was eaoily ; fastened on Trotter. Mrs. Simcoke i states that for several days the man I has been see n alKuit the house and 'that twice be- e-nte-rer the hailwav bv way ai the front, door. Among the? things taken were two copper kettles, an ax. garden hose and coal terngs. Mrs. Simcoke tiiinks that she placed I a valuable gold watch in the suit case, She was unable to find it today. She says that she value3 all the stolen artides at more than 5H0. frosecuror jessup after investigating the case filed a charge of grand larceny against Trotter in the circuit court. Trotter admits taking the things from the Simcoke home but says that he did so under instructions of Mrs. Simcoke. The poor children of Exeter. England are provided with breakfasts rt school at a cost of a farthing. THE WEATHER PROPHET. continued INDIANA Sunday cold. fair:

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DEFEATED Attempted to Rout Watson Men in Ward Conventions Of Richmond Last Night, But Were Unsuccessful. ONLY THE THIRD WILL SEND A MILLER MAN. H. H. Englcbert Made Known That He Was Against Sixth District and His Fellow Workers Stood by Him. AN UNUSUAL RESOLUTION. IN THE EIGHTH, a MEASURE REQUESTING EVERY VOTER TO MAKE KNOWN CHOICE OF CANDIDATES WAS VOTED DOWN. COUNTY RETURNS SLOW. It Is Thought, However, That Men Favorable to Watson Were Elected Prominent Men Will Attend Conventions. The ami-Watson crowd made H clever, but generally unsuccessful attempt at the republban ward meeting. last evening, to seuel a Richmond ('t. egatiou to the state com cut ion which would support the canuidaey of Charles W. Miller for governor. In only one ward -the Third were the efforts of the anti-Watson jw-ople sue--cessful. In this ward their eaudida'o to the state convention. Henry II. Englebert. defeat oil the Watson candidate, John 1. Rupt, by a close vole Iu the Seventh warl an attempt to take the Watson workers by 'urpt'iso almost succeeded. The anti-Waff on crowd presented Dr. IMaar Bond as a cHiididate for d'-Iepato te the state convention, but the Watson workers rallied to the defense of "Our Jim." and eWted Homer Jones by a vote of is to Kb In all the other wards in the cit, Watson men vere elected flcleuate- 10 the state convention without tb Slightest opposition, in nios-t cases by acclamation. The Richmond delegation to the state1 convention stnnds: 1 for Watson and 1 for Miller. There was no trouble in s-le't in .? delegates to the district convention, which will be held in Cambridge Citynext Tuesday. In every ward and twnshlp in the eunty dele-gates to this convention were instructed to mippejrt. the candidacy of Rudolph G. Leed lor delegate to the national convention. Mr. Iveeds is the only Wajm county candidate iu the field for t hi.- officj and there js absolutely no doubt that ho will be one- of the two national convention de-legates chosrn. The returns from the township meet. I lnrs we re slow in coming In teniay. but I It is understeod that the county out side of Richmond will send a solid Watson delegation to the state eonv ention. In the.- eighth ward a resolution 10 lbave every voter in attendance an,1(mncp w"oni Witii "PPrting for th,; various township and county offices was received wi'h surprise? and, when the voters had sufficiently re---overed their breath, unauimously er vote for a r igger than Jim Wat.on.'' The following are the dflegate-s and alternates -o the state anel district conventions chosen at the various ward, meetings : FIRST WARD. State Delegate William Torbeck. Alternate- Ed More!. District Delegate Lines P. Meredith. Alternate? Jaceb ReiKenblexjin. SECOND WARD. State Delegate Alex Gorman. Ali ternav Henry w. Deuker. I District Delegate Dr. J ler. Alternate; Pfafflin. I THIRD WARD M. WairtrState Delegate H. II. Kngleert. Alternate D. I Mather. District Delegate Tom Goldlng. Alternate Charles Morgan. FOURTH WARD. State Delegates C. W. Jordan and Abner Hahn. Alternates Frank Tar. lor and Willard HalL District Delegates James Fry and William Bartel. Alternates Kd Johnson and Harry E. Penny. FIFTH WARD. State Delegates Louis Gay and ; Charles Newman. AlternateE W. H. j Bradbury end Gorre Seidel. District Delegates Dcrnas Coi and

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