Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 34, Number 248, 15 July 1909 — Page 2

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THE KICHMOND PAL LABIUM AND BUS-TELEGRAM, THURSDAY, JULY 13, 1909.

SHE CAIIIIOT GIVE . Atl EXPLANATION Miss Stewart Denies That She and Murdered Man , Were Sweethearts. . ONLY KNEW HIM SLIGHTLY

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EFFORTS TO UNRAVEL THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF MARINE LIEUTENANT SUTTON CONTINUES TO BE BAFFLING.

; Toronto, Ont, July 15. "I can not offer any explanation whatever for the death of Lieutenant Sutton.' I did not know him intimately and can not contradict too forcibly the unpleasant statements in the papers that we were weethearts. I absolutely am sincerely ignorant of any causes leading: up to Lieut. Sutton's act and came over to Canada to get a good1 rest. Bvt I am not going back to undergo any prying investigation if I can help it." This statement was given , out ' by Miss Elizabeth Stewart of Pittsburg' at . her boarding bouse in Staney Brae, Muskoka, Canada. Miss Stewart is with Miss Josephine Smiley of Annapolis and has settled down for a several weeks' stay to. recover' from a serious attack of nerves. . Discussion Annoys Miss Stewart. "I don't know why they discuss me as they do," she said. "I'm sure it does no one any good and is unpleasant for me. I have no connection with the case and didn't come to this place to escape anything that I should have met openly. ! hesitate to say I belive Lieut. Sutton was murdered, because I am in a position to Judge. From my knowledge of him, however, .1 can not conceive why he should have taken his life. "He did not drink intoxicants' as far as I know, and was not subject to fits of temper. My brother John Introduced us at Annapolis about two years ago when he was taking his examinations for entrance to the naval academy. . Danced at One Hop Only. ' "We danced together at one of the hops. After that our meetings were infrequent On the day of his death I remember John and I were with him la the afternoon and part of the evening. "But we left him early. You know two years is a long time to recall details, but I can tell you that in the con versation and the events of that evening there was nothing which led me to think Lieut Sutton contemplated, suicide." Baseball Results NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Won Lost Pet Pittsburg 55 , 20 .733 ChlcaRO .... . . . . . .47 28 .644 New York.. 43 28 .60 Cincinnati. ..... . .40 38 .526 Philadelphia .. .. .. ..31 42 .425 St. Louis ..30 41 .423 Brooklyn. ..... ... .26 49 .347 Boston .. .. .. . . ..22 52 .297

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. Won Lost Pet Detroit.. .. ..48 28 .632 Philadelphia .. .. .. . 45 29 .608 Boston.. .... .. .. ..46 32 .590 Cleveland .......... 43 32 .573 New York.. .. .. .. -.35 41 .461 Chicago ...... . . . 32 44 .421 8t. Louis .. .. .. .. ..30 46 .393 Washington 23 50 .315 ' AMERICAN ASSOCIATION. . v Won Lost Pet Minneapolis .... .:'..4$' 41 .539 Milwaukee .. .. .. ..46 41 .529 Louisville.. ...... ..45 41 .523 ladlanapolis ...... ..43 44 .494 St Paul .. .. .. ....40 42 .488 Columbus.. ...... ..42 46 .477 Kansas City ...... ..39 43 .476 Toledo.. 40 45 .471

RESULTS YESTERDAY. National League. New York 6; Cincinnati 4 (10 inn.) Pittsburg 7; Brooklyn 2. Chicago 8; Boston 3. St Louis 611; Philadelphia 42. (First game 11 innings.) ' American League. Cleveland 4; Philadelphia 3 (12 inn.) New York 4 2; Chicago 38. Rain elsewhere. ' American Association. Kansas City 3: St Paul 1. Louisville 9; Columbus 2. Milwaukee 8; Minneapolis 2. Toledo 7; Indianapolis 2. . New York. July 15. New York defeated Cincinnati .5 to 4. in a ten inning game. The visitors broke the tie in the tenth on Downey's triple and Bescher's single and New York won in its half on McCormick's triple and singles by Murray and Devlin, Murray having stolen second before Devlin hit safely. Score: R. H. E. Cin'natl 102000000 14 7 2 N. York 00 0021000 25 10 1 Spade. Oasper and McLean; Raymond, Wiltse and Schlei. Runs Bescher 2, Paskert, Downey, McConnlck, Murray, Devlin, Bridwell. Schlei. Three-base hits Bridwell, Downey, McConnlck. -. Home run Bescher. Sacrifice hits Egan. Hoblitsel. Stolen bases Bridwell. Murray 2, Bescher 2. Left on bases Cincinnati 5; New York 1. First base on errors New York 1. Double playsDoyle to Bridwell to Tenney; Bridwell, to Doyle to Tenney. Struck out By Raymond 2; by Wiltse 4. Bases on balls Off Raymond 3: off Spade 4; off Oasper 1. Hit by pitcher By Raymond, Bescher. . Hits Off Spade 5 in S 14 innings; oft Gasper. 5 in 5 1-3 tattings; off Raymond 6 in 6 innings; off Wilts t In 4 innings. Umpires Joaastes tSA Rlsttrv .Tint 2:1.

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A BUILDING FELL MAHY ARE KILLED Frightful Tragedy Occurred This Afternoon in Phil-', adelphia, Pa. RECOVER SEVEN BODIES fifteen injured have been found so far were about sixty in structure when it collapsed: Philadelphia, July 15. The building of the Union Gas and Improvemtnt company, Eleventh and Market streets, being remodeled for the illuminated show building collapsed this afternoon with a tremendous crash. Many persons were killed and a number injured. Fire engines and ambulances rushed to the scene. At 2 o'clock seven dead bodies and more than fifteen Injured had been removed from the ruins. About sixty persons were In the building at the time of the accident. FIND MORE DEAD. Philadelphia, July 15. Twelve dead and twenty-seven injured were recovered up to 3 o'clock. Fifteen are thought to be still in the ruins. Groans are heard and ten thousand people are collected at the scene of the disaster. FIRST LOAD WHEAT IS DECEIVED TODAY Hauled to Mill by Clem Miller. Farmer The first load of new wheat was hauled to the Carpenter Mill today by Clem Miller, whose farm is northwest of the city. The grain was threshed yesterday It averaged eighteen bushels to the acre. Mr. f Miller is about two weeks behind his threshing record of last year, when the first grain was sacked July 2. Last year he received 8t cents and this year the price paid him was $1.05 per bushel. The grain was graded as No. 3, weighing 57 pounds toUhe bushel. Mr. Carpenter said he expects the greatest quantity of grain In this county will average about this yield. THEY JUMPED TRAIN Another pair of train jumpers was brought into city court this afternoon and upon pleas of guilty received the usual fine of $1 and costs. ; George Graft and Charles Dickson, sal they boarded a, Panhandle train to ride to their work. They were seen by Railroad BUtrolman Burns, who ha had hie eagle eye on other offenders, and taken Into custody.

MINERS PLAN TO STRE TOIIIGHT Conferences With Pittsburg Coal Company Were To No Avail.

ORDER CLOSES 38 MINES OVER EIGHTEEN THOUSAND MEN ARE AFFECTED BY THE ORDER OF THE UNION NO ENDORSEMENT GIVEN. Pittsburg, Pa., July 15. "The miners will strike tonight, as the strike order cannot be recalled until a meeting of the district executive board has sanctioned it. This meeting will likely be held some time today." The above was the official statement made by Francis Feehan, president of district No. 5, United Mine Workers after the failure of all conferences with the Pittsburg Coal company to adjust the trouble. Affects 20,000 Tons. The strike, which is caused by the alleged failure on the part of the company to live up to its agreement with the men, will close 38 mines, throw 18,000 men out of work and cause a cessation of operations at mines whose annual tonnage is 20,000 tons. National President Lewis has officially notified the miners that the proposed strike has not received the endorsement of the National board and warning them against illegal proceedings. POSTAL CLERKS TO GET FAT INCREASE Notice to This Effect Was Received Today. An approval for the recommendation for an increase in salary for letter carriers which was sent out several weeks ago by Postmaster J. A. Spekenhier was received today. An increase from $1,000 to $1,100 was granted to the following carriers by postal authorities at Washington: . William H. Hansche. Herbert C Garrett, John E. Donlin, William B. Arnold, Ed A. Dickinson, Joseph Marchant. E. II. Owens, John B. Maag, S. W. Williams and Emil Steen. The order will go into immediate effect PLEADS HOT GUILTY Leonard Armstrong plead not guilty to petit larceny In city court this afternoon. He was charged with the theft of 500 pounds of junk from Gaar, Scott & Company. He asked for a continuance of this case until tomorrow, so he may obtain witnesses. The company claims to have had considerable trouble with junk thieves X

MME. PUCCINI, WIFE OF THE f A MOUS ITALIAN COMPOSER. WHO' HAS BEEN SENTENCED TO FIVB MONTHS' IMPRISONMENT FOIt CAUSING THE DEATH OF HE MAID. WHOM SHE FALSELY ACCUSED OF HAVING A GREATER INTEREST IN SIGNOR PUCCINI THAN A SERVANT SHOULD HAVE FOK A MASTER. MME. PUCCINI 18 ALSO ORDERED TO PAT A LARGE SUM OF MONET TO THE PARENTS OF THE DEAD GIRL. ON THE LEFT. M. PUOCINI, WHO SEPARATED FROM HIS WIFE WHEN SHE UNJUSTLY ACCUSED HIM.

SAFETY GATES ARE A Conditions Existing at the Pennsylvania Station Are Dangerous. PUBLIC NOT PROTECTED PEOPLE are permitted to ROAM AT WILL ABOUT THE CAR SHEDS AND THERE HAVE BEEN NARROW ESCAPES. It seems strange and truly remarkable that there are not more accidents at the Pennsylvania depot. For a number of years the company has been threatening to erect gates for the safety of the traveling public, but still no action has been taken in this regard. People are allowed to roam ai random in and out among the trains, swarm the tracks and cause Station Master Clarence Mayhew to lead a very strenuous existence during the busy summer months. A traveling man made the remark this morning that Richmond was the largest city he had ever visited that did not have safety gates in the station. He stated that this fact was being commented upon- and criticised not only by people cf this city, but by the towns and cities throughout this part of the coutnry. Trains come in every few minutes about ten o'clock In the morning and there have been many narrow escapes secently. It is a common occurrence to witness Station Master Mayhew rescuing a woman with a baby carriage from in front of a big locomotive, in the very nick of time. Children are also allowed to ramble around among the trains by careless parents and one little girl was even- seen to crawl underneath a train of cars the other day, whilo the anxious parent became almost frantic when made awaro of the incident. That the need of gates is apparent will be teen by all who visit the depot and tho public should demani better protection, it is said. KICKS Oil THE IIAVY Iredell Bell has inquired of the police what means to resort to in his attempt to prevent his son from becomingidentified with the navy. The boy enlisted at Dayton.

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EVELYII THAW TO TESTIFY TODAY Notorious "Angel Child" Will Take the Stand This Afternoon. THAW'S CHANCES AT STAKE IT WAS ALLEGED TODAY THAT THAW'S ALLEGED THREATS AGAINST HIS WIFE WILL BE TESTIFIED TO. White Plains, July 13. Erelyn Thaw will take the witness stand this afternoon. District Attorney Mack says the story of Harry's threat to kill her will be admitted in the erldence. Thaw's face clouded as his wife took the witness stand. He stole an occa sional fiance at the pretty little worn an who on two previous trials had taken the stand in his behalf, but who is now a hostile witness. His mother and the former Countess of Yarmouth looked defiantly at the witness. Mrs. Evelyn Thaw looked directly at the deputy and turned toward Justice Mills when her husband's lawyer objected to her answering the first question which had to do with Thaw's threat to kill her. After the argument had been disposed of Clark put this question: Asks About Threat. "At the time you were taken to Harry Thaw in the dining room at Mattewan with Daniel O'Reilly, did Harry Thaw say to you. "when I cet out of here. I will have to kill you?" Objection by Morschauser on the grounds that Thaw was insane, was overruled. The witness appealed to the court asking if she was obliged to answer. When answered in the affirmative she said: "I am frightened to death to answer this cuestion. I will incur my husband's everlasting hatred and enmity as soon as I answer it. He has not supported me properly and will cut me off as soon as I answer it. I don't care to put anything in his way. I am still married to him. I don't care how he has treated me I am etfll married and don't want to put anything in his way." Thaw brightened up at this state the

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Rival 25 ft. for $2.74, ment. The little - woman turned appealingly to Justice Mills and asked if she could not be excused. . "Only if you feel that you will be liable to a criminal charge, said Mills. "I can't say that I would be prosecuted. I did nothing wrong." Mrs. Thaw went on explaining and trying to find some way to evade the question. "You will have to answer then" said Mills. Firmly gripping the arms of the chair and taking a long deep breath, Mrs. Thaw replied: "Tea he did," she said. "Give exact words" said Mr. Clark. "He said to me. when I get out of here I suppose I will have to kill you next." Mrs. Thaw replied. She showed evidence of being very nervous. After the damaging evidence had been given, Harry Thaw lowered his head, his relatives looked scornfully at the woman whom they declared had twice saved Harry's life. "Describe this manner." the witness was told. "We were discussing his mental condition," he said. "You know I was not crasy when I killed Stanford White. I almost got him the day before." Morschauser jumped to his feet, and objected to the testimony. This last declaration acted as a bombshell. Thaw straightened up in his chair and paled perceptibly. Justice Mills quieted the wrangling lawyers and ruled out everything but the threat to kill. This completed the direct examination of the witness and Morschauser took up the cross examination. ATTEMPT A FAILURE Another attempt to convict a junk dealer went wrong In the city court this afternoon. Morris Flbel was the accused. The man denied he had bought junk from any minor without a note conveying the consent of parent. Willie Lane was the prosecuting witness and the boy said he had not sold the junk to Flbel, but to his wife. Fibel was acquitted Another affi davit may be filed in the Classified. "Pa. Is a vessel a boat?" "Er yes; yon may call It that" "Well, what kind of a beat is a blood vessel?" "It's a lifeboat Now ran away to bed." Boston Transcript. Failure after long perseverance Is much grander than never to hav a striving good enough to he called failure. George Eliot. Wednesday end

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