Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 33, Number 88, 13 May 1908 — Page 1

D PAIXABIIJM AND SUN-TELEGRAM. Urol.. XXXIII. NO. 88. RICHMOND, IND., WEDNESDAY EVENING, 31 AY 13. 10O8. SINGLE COPY, 2 CENTS.

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(LAWMAKERS MUST HUSBAND NATURAL RESOURCES TODAY feo Says President Roosevelt In Address to the Many Governors of United States Now in Conference.

JHE SESSIONS WILL RESULT IN GOOD. Many of the Great Questions ' Confronting the American People Will Be Thoroughly Discussed. Washington, May 13. For the first time since the republic was founded the governors of the states have assembled in Washington for a conference with the president of the United Btates. At this conference, which began today, and which will last three days, the paramount theme will be a discussion of ways and means of conceiving the nation's vast resources, with a view to perpetuating the bounteous riches of nature for the enjoyment of the coming generations. In President Roosevelt's opinion, as expressed in his masterly address to the conference today, the greatest duty that rests upon those who make and execute the laws is the banding of the nation's resources and results may come from this week's conference that will be epoch making in importance. It is expected that out of this conference will develop a permanent organization of far-reaching influence in protecting and economizing the resources that make the United States one of the most wonderful countries on the globe. The latitude of discussion will be wide and no one can foretell all the Subjects that will be treated. Not only will the conservation of ell resources above and below the earth in the United States be thrashed out. but in all likelihood when the time for discussion arrives, the question of a universal divorce law for all states will be taken up. It also is proposed to present to tVa governors a plan for the extradition of criminals from one state to the other on telegraphic demand from state executives. Likewise, tuberculosis in man as well as in cattle, and repressive measures vjll be discussed. Meeting Is Unprecedented. The national capital never before held as many eminent men as are gathered here to attend the conference. Ten presidential possibilities are participating in the deliberations. They are Roosevelt. Fairbanks, Hughes, Bryan, Cannon. Gray, Johnson, Folk, Knox and Foraker. Four of the five men whom President Roosevelt in sending out. the invitations, characterized as ''the greatest American citizens in private life." are here William J. Bryan. Andrew Carnegie. John Mitchell and James J. Hill. The absentee is Grover Cleveland, who would have attended except for his illness. When. President Roosevelt called the Conference to order at 11 o'clock this morning, he faced forty-four chief executives. In a majority of the cases the governor is accompanied by three substantial citizens of his state, who fconie as delegates by his appointment. The Governors of Hawaii. Porto Riro and Alaska are here. Among the interesting characters that have arrived to attend the conference is John Hays Hammond, the mining expert employed by the Guggenheims, who draws a salary of $.", o. , The famous East room of the White !House. where the conference is conducting its deliberations, is a bower of beauty. Here and there are magnificent potted plants. On a pedestal on either sid is the coat of arms. A raised platform extends for fifty-two eet along the east side of the room. Thls is covered with green soft plush. liAbove it is the stuffed eagle that was pused as the model for the eagle on the new St. Gauden's twenty-dollar gold jyiece. Flags draped in beautiful fesftoons formed a background. On the Walls of the room are two of the largeet maps ever made. There is also a device for the exhibition of transparencies, illustrating phases of forestry reclamation projects and other work connected with conserving the natural resources. Old Washroom Is Aglow. The room where Aba pail Adams is taid to have hung out her washing and where many brilliant functions have occurred, now presents much the appearance of a school room. On the right side of the raised platform sits the president, surrounded by the members of his cabinet. On the left side. Just opposite, the Vice President sits, surrounded by the judges of the supreme court. The governors ttnd other visiting dignitaries and the representatives of the press will occupy seats facing the platform. Strict precautions have been taken to prevent any undesirable citizens from attending the conference and every person desiring entrance to the white house will have to be personally Identified. The historic mansion will .te closed to the ordinary run of visitm 1 -. ytContlnued on-Xage JUgirQ

WEST POINTER IS CHARGED WITH MURDER

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Edward Hugh Martin, whose picture here appears, is locked up in Portland, Oregon, charged with murdering a pawnbroker. Martin is a West Point graduate, who served with distinction in the Spanish war, and created a sensation recently by marrying Gussie MeKee known as "The poolroom Queen." LONG TERM IN PRISON FOR DEED Frederick Davenport Charged With Forgery, Gets Two To Fourteen Years. A WOMAN IN THE CASE. MAN DESERTED HIS WIFE FOR ANOTHER AND TO GET MONEY EASILY, HE ADOPTED CLEVER SYSTEM OF FORGERY. Little time was wasted by the authorities in disposing of Frederick Davenport. The man is a forger and his name has been printed as Edgar Foster and Edgar Folsoni. In court this morning he admitted his true name is Frederick Davenport. He plead guilty to the charge of forgery and was sentenced to the northern prison from two to fourteen years and fined $10 and costs. He is thirty-two years old. Davenport is an experienced forger and according to the statements of the prosecuting attorney has been involved in no less than five cases. The story of Davenport's life is similar to that of many other men. He has a wife whose love he has forsaken for another woman, who resides at Muncie. The wife was deserted last March for the second woman and she has been left in unpleasant circumstances. Davenport refused to support her despite the pleadings of herself and members of the man's family. The Muncie woman was the center of attraction and in order to secure money with little effort, the man adopted a system of forgery. He was detected and arrested at Muncie where he had fled for refuge. He is a brother of Homer Davenport, a highly respected citizen of Muncie. With his abuse of her, Mrs. Davenport began to lose affection for her erring husband and she supplied the prosecuting attorney with information in regard to the second woman. This led to Davenport's arrest. ARRESTED IN NEW YORK Priest Alleges He Took $10,000 From Him. New York. May 13. Dr. Carl Fohler. a former member of the Austrian Re.ichsrath was arrested on an indictment from Vienna, charging larceny for $10,000. Rev. Giniocinoiski. an Austrian priest, is the complainant. He charges fraud through misrepresentation. SOCIALISTS APPEALED TO BK EUGENE OEBS He Does Not Want to Run for President. Chicago. III.. May 13. Eugene Debs has telegraphed the Socialists to nominate some one else for president, though he don't refuse the permission to use his name. Poor health is given as the cause of his action. Several booms have been started for others, but it is likely Debs' name will be continued.

HEMENWAY COMES

TO THE DEFENSE - OF Indiana Junior Senator Says Stories Being Circulated Over Country About Withdrawal Are False. VICE PRESIDENT AND HIS COHORTS ARE INCENSED. Declare That Stories Have No Foundation Whatever Fairbanks, Politicians Say, Doesn't Want Second Place Washington, D. C, May 13. Vice President Fairbanks, according to an announcement made by Senator James A. Hemenway, of Indiana, one of his closest political advisers, will continue to be a candidate for the republican presidential nomination until the national convention assembles in Chicago on June 10. The vice president and his supporters were greatly incensed over a story sent out by the Associated Press which, in their opinion, tended to convey the impression upon republicans that Mr. Fairbanks might be induced to withdraw as a candidate in favor of Secretary Taft. They were equally perturbed over a story telegraphed to the New York Sun from Indianapolis two or three days ago to the s.tme general effect. In order to offset any misconception of the vice president's purpose they decided last evening to issue a formal statement, and it was given out under the authorship of Senator Hemenway. It reads as follows: "The friends of Vice President Fairbanks feel that they have a right to complain of two stories telegraphed throughout the country, one from Washington and one from Indianapolis each with the same obvious purpose. The Indianapolis story was to the effect that the friends of the vice president were about u withdraw his name from consideration in connection with the presidential nomination. "No friend of the vice president at Indianapolis or elsewhere was given an opportunity to be heard on this widely telegraphed report, which is absolutely without foundation in fact. Not for Second Place. "The second story is that the friends of the vice president had been in negotiation with a view to the nenomination of Mr. Fairbanks for the second place on the ticket. Several gentlemen of prominence are mentioned in connection with this story, any one of whom, if he had been asked about it. would have denied it emphatically, since there is not the least basis of truth for it." Politicians place but one construction upon the second portion of Mr. Hemenway's statement, and that is that Mr. Fairbanks, in the event of his defeat for the presidential nomination will not permit his name to go on the ticket in second place. HEBBLE TO PACE TRIAL FOR ASSAULTING WIFE Case Will Be Heard in Court Monday. The case of the State vs. Oliver Hebble. has been set for trial Monday of next week. Hobble has retained counsel. The prosecutor has notified the court he desires the trial to be before a jury. Hebble is charged with assault and battery upon his wife and daughter. Mrs. Hebble has filed suit for divorce and Hebble is under injunction to prevent him disposing of his property. DEMOCRATS PREPARE F0RBIG BANQUET Many People From Sixth to Attend Marshall Banquet. Inquiries continue to be received by the committees having in charge the Marshall meeting and banquet, which will be held by Wayne county democrats June 2. Requests for tickets have come from all parts of the district and it is expected the local affair will be one of the largest attended held by democrats of the sixth during the campaign. THE WEATHER PROPHET. INDIANA Fair In south, showers In north portion Thursday; fresh variable winds, mostly southeast. OHIO Fair along the lake; fresh variable wind, meti.wwt. - v

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HEAT KILLS ONE IN NEW YORK CITY.

New York, May 13. The first death from heat occurred today. The temperature stood at eightyfour at noon. An unidentified man dropped dead on Broadway, of heart failure superinduced by the heat. Elmer Peterson, aged nineteen, was prostrated and fell into the river. He was rescued. It is the hottest Mav 13 since 1S95. MILLER'S REDDEST WILL GOJJNHEEDED Board of Works Will Not Authorize Betterment of Fire Department. THE BOARD'S STAND SAYS THAT CONDITION OF CITY FINANCES DOES NOT JUSTIFY EXPENDITURE OF MONEY PEOPLE IN FAVOR OF ADDITIONS. It is the general impression .hat the board of public works will ignore Chief Miller's recommendations for increasing the efficiency of the Richmond fire department. These recommendations were made by the fire chief just a few days after the Colonial fire and council referred the matter to the board of public works. So far the board has taken no consideration of the recommendation, notwithstanding the fact that they are indorsed by the citizens of Richmond. When members of the board have been asked what they intend to do in regards to increasing the efficiency of the fire department, the statement is made that the matter has "not yet come up for consideration." Board members then produce controller's reports of Muncie, Lafayette and other Indiana cities which have about the same population as Richmond and show that the fire departments in these cities are either smaller than the local fire department or of the same size. When it is argued that notwithstand ing the size of the Muncie and Lafay- i ette fire department, it was conclusively shown by the Colonial fire that the Richmond fire department was not as effective as it should be, because it lacked the necessary equipment to combat fires of more than ordinary magnitude, board members point to th&barren condition of the municipal purse and state that the expenditures contemplated this year will tax the resources of the city. Those favoring a larger and more efficient fire department, and this number includes nearly all the heaviest taxpayers in the city, are determined that recommendations made by Chief Miller shall not be allowed to die a bornin' and It is stated that the Commercial club will be called upon to take some action in the matter. Many of those most interested in this movement are residents of West Richmond who keenly realize the danger which constantly threatens property in that section of the city, because of the lack of proper fire protection west of the river. COUNTY CLERKS HIT BY RULING Appellate Court Holds They Are Not Entitled to Certain Fees. PENNY IS NO EXCEPTION. HE HAS CHARGED, AS HAVE ALL OTHER CLERKS IN THE PAST. FOR PREPARING TRANSCRIPTS OF APPEALS. Indianapolis. Ind.. May 13. The appellate court today held that county clerks are not entitled to retain money charged for preparing transcripts of the record for court appeals or changes of venue. This upsets another graft which has long existed. This ruling applies in this county the same as in many others. It is customary for the clerk of Wayne county to make a transcript and attach the costs. The costs form a fee for him and do not become a part of the returns of the office. The custom has been in vogue here for many years and never was objected to by those making appeals. It often happens the court reporter makes transcripts of cases, which are appealed. In this case the new ruling will not have any

LAMPHERE WILL CONFESS TO HIS PARTOF CRIMES Spiritual Adviser of the Accused Man' Who Has Been Closer to Him Than Others Predicts This.

NO TEETH OF MRS. GUNNESS ARE FOUND. Examination Discloses Fact That What Was Thought to Be Gold Crown Is Nothing But Piece of Picture Frame. Baltimore. Md., May 13. Rev. E. A. Schell, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church of Laporte. Ind., to whom Ray Lamphere confessed a part at least of his participation in the horrors at the Ciiinness murder farm, said last night that he was positive Mrs. Belle Gunness, the arch-murderess, still lived. "You must not press me for my reasons," said Rev. Dr. Schell to his questioner, "but I can state that I am positive that Mrs. Gunness is not dead. After my conversation with lamphere I ran make this statement with safety, I believe. However, I do not regard Lamphere as guilty of a number of crimes. Further than this I decline to discuss the case." Laporte, Ind., May 13. Evidence, which, the authorities believe, will go far toward clarifying the mystery of the murders at the Gunness farm has accumulated with great rapidity. From guarded statements by officials and a few facts which have leaked out it is believed generally that the investigators are preparing to spring a coup the arrest of an accomplice of Mrs. Bella Gunness in the murders, the production of a witness who will tell tales of horror surpassing anything that has been told since the dismembered bodies were exhumed in Mrs. Gunness'a chicken yard, or evidence which will drive Ray Lamphere to open confession. It is known that in another Indiana city a clew believed to be of much importance is being run down. Whether the quest fails of success is a question that cannot be answered before tonight or perhaps tomorrow. The nature of the clew is such that it is said that should it prove valid, the case of Ray Lamphere. accused of burning the Gunness home and suspected of possible complicity in the murder of Andrew K. Helgelein, will take an unexpected turn. Lamphere May Confess. The belief that Lamphere will make a confession was strengthened when Rev. E. A. Schell pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church of Laporte wired from Baltimore to a local newspaper to the effect that he believed Lamphere would make a confession. Prosecutor R. N. Smith asserts that his measure of state's evidence is overflowing in Lamphere's case. It was rumored that certain witnesses against Iamphere had been taken before the grand jury, but the prosecutor refused to discuss the matter. Mayor Iymucl Darrow, of Laporte. who is interested in the defense of Iamphere, practically admitted last night that the defense would not contest the claim of the state that Lamphere was in Iaporte on the night of January 14, when Andrew K.' Helgelein is believed to have been murdered at the Gunness farm. A letter is to be introduced written by Mrs. Gunness in Norwegian and given to lamphere to take with him to Michigan City to give to John O. Moo. who. it now develops, probably had been murdered in the Gunness home about Christmas time in r.H;. Disobeyed Her Orders. The defense expects to claim that this letter was given to Helgelein for the purpose of makina: it appear that Moo was still alive, and to get Lamphere out of the way so the murder of Helgelein could be carried out. The defense will say that Lamphere disobeyed the woman's orders in explana(.Continued on Page Eight.) SHERIFF TURNS CARDS -ON.WESTERNDESPERADO Minion of Law Kills One Man And Injures Others. Hanna, Okla., May 13. Three men attempted to shoot up the town with Colt revolvers and the sheriff attempted arrest. A battle ensued. The sheriff shot and killed George Strong and fatally wounded Henry White. All the men were captured.

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FACED PRESIDENT'S ACCUSERS BRAVELY.

Mrs. Frederick Nathan, whose picture is here shown, is a prominent clubwoman, and vsife of a well known banker. She caused an u.i at a recent meeting of Socialists, hi ( .wiper's I'nion. by demanding that one of the speakers who is as attacking the President, stop. PRIZEFIGHTER HURT. Peoria. 111.. May 13. Kid Farmer, who was knocked out by Jack Morgan in Indianapolis, regained consciousness this morning. The promoters of the right and seconds have been arrested, pending the outcome of Farmer's injuries. DYE TIRED OF WARNING PEOPLE People Throwing Paper in the Alleys Will Now Be Arrested. VIOLATION OF ORDINANCE. STREET COMMISSIONER HAS ABOUT COMPLETED CLEANING OF ALLEYS BILLS PROVE A PUBLIC NUISANCE. If you do not stop throwing loose paper in the alley in the rear of your premises or in the street in front you are likely to be arrested and charged with violating a city ordinance. Street Commissioner Dye has given repeated warnings to the effect this nuisance must be abated. There has been no appreciable diminution. "I have given warnings until I am tired." the commissioner said this morning. "It does not seem to be of any use and unless the custom is stopped someone is going to be arrested. I would not like to cause anybody's arrest, but it seems as if the people don't care and someone w ill have to be made an example of." The street cleaning department has about completed the c leaning of alleys. Commissioner Dye has been thankful for the good weather of this week and has hurried his men to take advantage of the sunshiny days. Thousands of bills and circulars have been distributed about the city recently and these have blown into the streets. One of the main offenders is the class of bills put out by the railroad companies to advertise excursions. These usually are hung in bunches from poles or guy wires. Children delight in tearing them loose and scattering them about the city. There are other persons, who are equally as careless. TIDAL WAVE DEADLY Ten Thousand Killed in China, According to Advices Just Received. HUNDREDS OF STORES LOST Seattie. Wash.. May in. Advices by fteamT state that a recent tidal wave on the Yang Tse Kiang river near Hankow, China, swept ten thousand people to their death. The entire river section was destroyed, including a thousand stores. Many junks were lost. BODY WASHED ASHORE. New York, May 13. The body of a beautiful woman, handsomely attired, and wearing costly gems on her fingers, was washed ashore at Bensonhurst park. There is nothing to identify the remains. The body bears evidence that the woman was one of refinement.

BOLIN CASE TO BE APPEALED TO SUPREME COURT

John F. Robbins. Counsel for The Defense. Announces This Decision When New Trial Is Refused Negro. TECHNICALITY OF LAW CAUSES ALL TROUBLE. In at Least Two Instances the Indictment Is Faulty, Claims Defense, But Judge Hold? That It Is Not. It was announced today by John P. Robbins, counsel for Sterling Bolin. the negro convicted yesterday of assault and battery with intent to kill Arch Hindman. of Haceistown, that the case will be annealed to the supreme court. Mr. Robbins' contention is upon a technicality and not upon any evidence that was introduced against Bolin. He claims the affidavit upon which the negro was convicted, was not sufficiently specific. The omission of the words "and thereby" from the affidavit is regarded by Mr. Robbins as a serious error. The only testimony in favor of Bolin was in regard to his character previous to removal to Now Castle, whence he came to Hagerstown the evening he assaulted Hindman. Monday Mr. Robbins moved to ojuash the indictment against Bolin and the motion Wfs overruled. After the trial a motion to suspend judgment vis proffered, also. The court overruled this likewise. Yesterday a motion for a new trial was made and today this was overruled. As grounds for a new trial Mr. Robbins held the verdict was not in accordance with the evidence. A specific point was made of the fact Hindman's name as it appeared in the affidavit was "Arch Hindman." Mr. Robbins contended the man's name Is Archibald and as such shuold have appeared on the paper. Mr. Hindman testified on the stand he always signed his name "Arch." This morning Judg Fox ruled that although an abbreviation of the name Archibald was used, the witness had testified his name is Arch and as such he is known. The court cited an instance where an indictment had been made out against a man under the name "Bob." Experts were summoned and all held that "Bob" is an abbreviation of Robert, the real name of the man and refused a new trial on that ground. The indictment against Bolin reads " did then and there unlawfully and feloniously in a rude, insolent and, angry manner with an instrument to the affiant unknown touch, strike and cut one Arch Hindman. then and there unlawfully, feloniously and purposely with premeditated malice, him. the said Arch Hindman to kill and murder and being then and there contrary to the form of the statute .' j Mr. Robbins contends that the inI dictment is faulty insomuch as the words "and thereby" were omitted folj lowing: "cut one Arch Hindman thn ( and there." He holds that although j the indictment may state Bolin assaulted Hindman with the instrument and with the intention to injure him it does not. state that the injuries were committed with the instrument. Mr. Robbins says it might be possible for a man to infnd to kill another and assault him with a weapon in his hand but not intend to kill him with the weapon. Bolin admitted making the attack upon Hindman but claimed he did not intend to injure him so severely. The point is purely one of technicalities. The supreme court of one state has ruled the omission of "and thereby" in such an instance is an error and set aside a verdict. There i3 no ruling in Indiana covering the point and it is for this reason Mr. Robbins desires the matter to be brought before the supreme court. Thf verdict of this court would govern all courts in tho state. Before making his appeal th advic of other local attorneys will be sought by Mr. Robbins. JUDGMENT RENDERED IN SMITH-VAUGHAN CASE Given Upon Motion of Plaintiff's Counsel. Judgment has been rendered by Judge Fox of the Wayne circuit court in the Smith-Vaughan case and the defense has filed its notice of appeal. Judgment was rendered upon motion of the counsel for the plaintiff. The defense has ninety days In which to present its motion for appeal. The trial of the case was concluded three weeks ago and the Jury held for the plaintiff, but judgment was not rendered until today. Judgment was delayed to permit the counsel for the defense