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EIG: AND SUN-TELEGRAM. RICHMOND, IND., MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST 30, 1909. SINGLE COPY, S CENTS. VOL, XXXIV. NO. 291. At" FAKE IflSURMCE VAULT OH A STRIKE GOVERNOR GLEIill EXPECT TROUBLE John D. Frightens Sunday School Teacher AGENT ARRESTED HELD AT MUIICIE SPOKE YESTERDAY Combination Refused to Work And City Clerk Troubles. Had 0 RIG AUDIEI1CE

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TO SECURE JURY III MURDER CASE Doubtful If Three Hundred Names on Special Venire For Rife Case Will Be Large Enough Number. 'PRISONER APPEARED WITH HAGGARD LOOK

i There Was Not a Member of His Family in Court When He ArrivedFight Against Judge Probable. Baton, O., Aug. 30. Th trial of Harry Rife, the former Boston, Ind., young man. charged with the musder kof Mrs Lydla Orlswold. started this morning in the Preble county circuit court. Harry Rife is prepared to make a great fight for his life and it is not bxpected that the testimony in the aae will begin until the middle of next month. Today was spent in se lecting a Jury and up till noon but 6 men had been chosen. Harry Rife accompanied by the state's officers appeared in the .court room this morning. He appeared to be but a shadow of his former seir. His face is wan, and his eyes sunken, showing to the small crowd in the kourt room that he had suffered un told remorse since he committed the rash act None of his relatives were present to give hta encouragement and comfort His only two friends seemed to be his attorneys, W. B. Marsh of Eaton and Wilfred JeBBup of Richmond. A 8pecial Venire. A special venire of 300 names has been prepared to secure a jury. Thir-tv-slx names were drawn out last week. : HaU CHthle number .wwne'AXtamlned this morning. But six of the rmen were acceptable to both the state land defense. It la believed tnat in I securing the remaining six jurors Oie greatest difficulty will be encountered. It is doubtful, according to court attaches whether six more Jurors can. be selected from the remainder of the , 300 names. In event this proves true, another venire of 300 names will be i selected and the drawing continue unftll a complete Jury Is selected. Rlf Is accorded the privilege of slxfleen preemptory challenges. It is even probable that the six jurors seiecieo today may be dismissed by the exercise of this right on the part of the defendant. Each Juror Is asked whether he has any objection to capital punlsnment. Some of the men have been excused because of their objection to such punishment Court attaches would not be surpris ed if the defense would move to have a special judge hear the case. Judge Elam Fisher, who was on. ine nencn today, is a close neighbor or judge J. A. Oilmore. father of the late Mrs. iGriswold, the murder's victim. Judge Fisher was also one of the first to Mm Oriswold's side. When she was hn mnA the contention will probably rbe made by the defense that he is (therefore prejudiced against the defen dant. To Fight Attempt Hot and John Kisinger, who was employed by Mrs. Griswold's relatives to assist in the prosecution announced they will fight any such attempt There was but a small crowd In the .court room today, much to the surprise of the court attaches. As the trial progresses and the jury is selected, It is very probable that the attendance will be large. Feeling against Rife Is still strong, i Further than the' announcement on jthe part of the defendant's attorney's .that he is not guilty, no intimation has jbeen made by them what will be the grounds of their defense. Mr. Jessup ' said that this would develop as the trial progressed. The state's attorneys are preparing to offset any surprises which the defense may bring up In the way of cause for Rlfe's rash aot ' ' ' TO HEAR ARGUMENT Argument for a new trial in the case of the state ex rel Ida Wads'worth against John Wads worth will be 'heard by Judge Fox tomorrow morning. The plaintiff won her contention a short time ago In a jury trial In the circuit court for $600 damages. Mrs. Wadsworth said her husband failed to make suitable provision for her support The defendant immediately after the announcement of the verdict said he would ask for a new trial. TRIES IT AGAIN. Agnes Ruby, a divorcee of less than a month, was granted a marriage license to marry Raymond Cox who was divorced last September. Both are residents of this city. They were mar-

Cleveland, Ohio, Aug. sa John D.

Rockefeller says all should try to help each other in daily life. This remark was made at the close of the services at the Euclid Avenue Sunday school Sunday morning. "We should try to help each other not only In Sunday school, but In our HURT III JPLOSIOII Two Men Fatally Hurt, Others Slightly, in Refrigerating Plant. DEADLY AMMONIA FUMES (Ammrican News Service) Chicago, Aug. 90. Two men were severely Injured, one probably fatally, and several others were reported slightly hurt early today by an explosion in the refrigerating plant of the Western Packing and Provision company, 8654 Morgan street The two Injured men were overcome by ammo nia fumes. The injured: Lawrence Masterson, engineer at the plant; made unconscious by ammonia fumes and hurt by flying cylinder of ice machine. Frank Johnson, fireman; injured by ammonia fumes. Hasterson's condition is Bald to be critical. Others Overcome. Other workmen who were reported to be less seriously overcome by the deadly fumes were cared for in the neighborhood and were taken homo before the police secured their names. Masterson and his helpers were near the machine when the cylinder head blew off with a terrific report which alarmed the entire stock yards. Ammonia fumes escaped and overcome some of the men before they could escape to safety. Masterson sought to fix the machine regardleess of his safety and it was with difficulty that the rescuers reached him. WOODS IS PROMOTED Vernie Woods, a well known local traveling man for an Ohio varnish company, has received a promotion. He has been appointed agent-of the territory of Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas and Arkansas and has supervision over several salesmen. CASE UP SATURDAY, ! The divorce case of Wilson versus Wilson, in which the husband, who is i the plaintiff, avers that his wife comimltted adultery, will be heard in the circuit court Saturday, morning,

daily life," said Mr. Rockefeller. Ife should not be like the nagging mother, who always kept saying 'Don't' to her little boy till he really did not know what to do. Nor should we be like the Sunday school teacher who asked his class: 'Who made the world?'" Here Mr. Rockefeller descended from the platform and shook his finger in the face of the surprised small

HOBSOU TENDERED HIS (Mill Popular Pastor of U. Church Will Go to Newport, Kentucky. B. ORGANIZED LOCAL CHURCH IN PAST FIVE YEAR3 HE HAS SEEN CONGREGATION GROW FROM SIXTEEN TO NINETY-TWO MEMBERS. Rev. Morton Hobson. who has been pastor of the United Brethren church of this city for the past five years, has been assigned to Newport, Ky., to take the parsonage of ' the First United Brethren church of that city. His successor will not be announced until next week, when the White River conference is held at Red Key, Indiana. The Rev. Hobson attended the Miami conference of the church at Dayton, Ohio, last week and while there received the call to Newport Rev. Hobson has had unusual success In this city.' When he came here there were but sixteen members of the church. The first meetings were held In Rhoda Temple and afterwards in the G. A. R. headquarters. Three years ago the congregation contracted for their present home, which was then used by the United Presbyterian church. The latter congregation had no use for the church as they had the Reid Memorial church for quarters. Has Had Big Growth. During the past five years the church has grown from 16 members to 93. and a large number attending the other departments regularly. The Rev. Hobson has been instrumental in the growth of the church. His new charge is a new church, entirely out of debt and is supported by a large congregation. He will attend the White River conference at Red Key, which opens tomorrow, and present his annual report as well as hand in his resignation. His leaving will be greatly regretted by the members of the church. He will take charge of his new congregation in September and will start at once to move his family to Newport THE WEATHER PROPHET. INDIANA Cloud and local storm.

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boys,' in" imitation of the teacher he was telling about The boys were rather frightened. One little fellow. frightened at Mr. Rockefeller's ges ture, blurted out, "Please, sir, do it again." "Now that is the spirit in which we should not approach one another. Mutual helpfulness is what we need in all our doings," concluded the oil king. CAR JUMP TRACK One Man Is Dying and Fifteen Others Are Seriously Hurt. ODD CHICAGO ACCIDENT (American News Service) Chicago, Aug. 30. One man is dying, 13 persons were seriously injured and the lives of many more" imperilled today when an Ogden avenue car at Washtenaw avenue and Twelfth street running at a very rapid speed, ran from the track and overturned. The passengers were thrown in a heap on the right side of the car. As soon aa they could be procured ladders were placed against the left side of the car and the Injured and panic stricken passengers taken from the wreck through the windows. The car narrowly missed a collision with a passing Fourteenth street car which would have resulted in death to many. L. H. Goodman, 756 Kedzie avenue, was probably fatally injured. The motor-man was unable to slacken the speed of Ws car as he approached the curve at the corner. BRIGAND WAS SHOT Sandansky, Captor of Miss Elleu M. Stone, Meets Violent End. WAS KILLED BY RIVALS (American News Service) Salonica, Aug. 30. Sandanaky, the Brigand chief who kidnapped Miss Ellen XI. Stone, the American missionary eight years ago and held her for ransom. Is dying, the result of a gunshot wound Inflicted by two members of a rival faction formerly led by the notorious Sara toff. As Sandansky was walking in the street early Saturday, he came upon his enemies who fired before he could defend himself. He was left lying in the street until lat er found by the guard. Sandansky was also credited with 600 murders by his own hand while thousands of oth era were put to death at his orders. The brigand chief asked $110,600 ransom for the release of Miss Stone and QnaUr cot f70.0Qa

Earl Hall, Alias Howard Shaf

fer, Who Operated Successfully Here, Is Apprehended At Lawrenceburg. LEFT A WIDE TRAIL THROUGHOUT STATE Recently Cincinnati Authorities Caught Him, But the Shrewd Crook Succeeded in Making an Escape. Muncie, Ind., Aug. 30. Earl T. Hall, alias Howard Shaffer, alleged "fake" insurance agent, who worked Dr. C, L. Bacon, of this 'city, for the sum of $38 a few weeks ago, was arrested by the town marshal at Lawrenceburg, Ind., Saturday, The Muncie polio department was notified of the arrest; and Secretary Jesse White,' armed with a warrant charging Hall with getting money un der false pretences, went tp Lawrenceburg to return the prisoner to this city. J Accordingito reports from the var ious police departments oveij the state Hall is onef of the smoothest grafters ever encountered by the locl author ities, t $ Works Physicians, jHall's game is to approach some physician with the proposition that ho will appoint him medical examiner for some insurance company at a stated salary. If the physician takes kindly to the proposition Hall then Informs him that1 it will be necessary to take out a policy. A number qt the phy sicians "bit" and paid Hall the first premium which ranged from $10 to $40. While working the graft in Mun cie, Han claimed-that he was a representative;, of the Cleveland Life Insurance company. At: other points I throughout the state sis claim was Western ResenNjjlfe Insurance company, at Muncie. Warnings had been issued to nearly every department in Indiana to arrest the man if possible. Letters to Chief Van Benbow, of the local department indicate that Hall operated under the name of Howard Shaffer in some localities. A trail of his work was left at Indianapolis, Delphi, Marion, Kokomo, Crawford8ville, Rushville, Iafayette, Greensburg, Richmond and Cincinnati. At all of the places pbybicians took up with his proposition. Makes an Escape. Only last week Hall was apprehend ed by the Cincinnati police at a hotel there. The officers did not keep a careful watch over the man and he managed to escape before being taken to police station. The Indianapolis police department has had considerable trouble with Hall. He was arrested there some months ago for working his insurance "fake." He was released on bail and after he had taken "French leave" it was discovered that the bail check was fraudulent Hall has a wife and family living in Indianapolis. While closing his deals with the medical examiners he represents that he has an office In Indiana polis, and, in turn gives as reference a prominent Indianapolis physician. Letters of inquiry too the physician however, disclosed the fact that Hall was crooked. In all the cities where he operated the authorities are very anxious to get their hands-on HalL HE OPERATED HERE. Insurance Crook Found tints. Two VicSeveral weeks ago Hall, calling him self Howard Shaffer, blew into Richmondwith a loud makeup, plenty of blarney and a pocket full of money. He proceeded immediately to get busy. Two well known local doctors accepted his "appointment" as medical examiner for the company Hall alleg ed he represented, then advanced him money for fake policies. It is under stood that one of the victims succeed ed in getting back the money he had advanced Hall. JURY HOLDS PICIIIC The picnic of court attaches and members of the jury of the January term of court at Cook's Grove, south jast of Greensfork yesterday, was a most enjoyable affair. Nearly all the members of the jury with their fami lies were present. AFFECTED BY HEAT. William Hubbard, aged 77, has been very ill with valvular heart trouble at his home in New Garden township. His wife, Mrs Amanda Hubbard, who is 81 years old. is almost helpless. They are former residents of this city,

AN EXPERT WAS EMPLOYED

City Clerk Merrill wants to know who has been "monkeying- with ihe combination on the safety deposit vault In his office. Yesterday after noon he labored for several hours try tag to open the vault, but somehow the combination didn't work just right. This morning another attempt was made but with no more success and it was necessary to employ a safe ex pert to drill a hole In the combination before the big door could be swun; open. This is the second time the combination has stuck. Several years ago former city clerk Taggart wws bothered with a similar difficulty and was subjected to considerable incon venience. FASTIDIOUS AIID PRACTICAL WERE THE TWO ROBBERS One Breaks Into the Fihe Pharmacy and Steals Per fumery, the Other Loots i Clothing Store. TOTAL LOSS AMOUNTS TO NEARLY HUNDRED Staubach on His Mettle and He Intends to Place Two Plain Clothes Men on the Main Street Beat. By prying the large bolt on the dou ble doors at the rear of Leo. IL Fihe"; urug siore late Saturday night or early Sunday morning, a fastidious thief gained entrance to the pharmacy and stuffed his pockets with about $.') worth of merchandise, including per fumery. When Mr. Fihe returned to the store Sunday morning he discovered several empty boxes strewn over the floor and the room otherwise bearing evidence of having been ransacked. An inves tigation followed and an Invoice of the stock was made. It was founi that five pocket editions of the Gillette safety razor, valued at $5.riO apiece had been taken, one large Gillette and one Yale safety razor; two bottles ex pensive perfume; six or seven smatl packages of perfume; two hot water bottles; a quantity of postage stamps and money to the value of $2.50; from the cash register. Ignored the Safe. No clew was left as to the Identity of the thief or thieves, but the police believe It to have been the work of local talent The large safe in the store, where a considerable sum cf money is kept, was not molested and no effort made whatever to open it The robber apparently only wished to satisfy hissown personal needs and possibly those of a few of bis most In timate friends, for he overlooked many valuable articles which might have been turned into ready cash. Alfred Underbill, proprietor of a clothing store on East Main street al so suffered a loss of about $-K Saturday night in the same manner. His store , was entered by prying open a window in the rear room. The thief's taste at this particular place was of a more practical nature and he no doubt wished to lay in a winter supply or clothing for himself and wife. The following articles were confiscated: Two pairs of shoes, one ladies heavy shirt, one overcoat, three pairs of leather gloves and some handkerchiefs. Poftce Getting Busy. Chief of Police Staubach states that a strenuous effort will be made to stop the petty thieving which , has been conducted In Richmond recently. He stated that two plain clothes men would be put on the Main street beat immediately and an attempt made to stop the practice of the thieves who have Invariably operated In the business section of the city. It is a very difficult proposition to catch the Indi vidual or men perpetrating the theft. but in event the culprits are caught they will be dealt with severely. EVER SEIilEIICED . John Keever of Cambridge City plead guilty to a charge of petit lar ceny in the circuit court this morning and was fined $5 and costs and sent enced to 30 days In the county jail by Judge Fox. He was also disfran chised for one year. Keever stole I two chickens about three weeks ago I and has been in the county jail since his arrest awaiting .triaL

Chief Ex. . ive of North Caro-

lina at Vnautauqua Sunday Proved to Be a Delightful Orator. TALKS ON CONDITION OF GREAT REPUBLIC Expressed Opinion That It Was Best North Was Victor in Civil War Immigration Is Not Heeded. Gov. Robert B. Glenn of North Car olina in an address on the subject "Our Country" yesterday afternoon at the Chautauqua assembly. In which he dwelt on the business outlook, the drink problem, the Immigration question, the desecration of the Sabbath, and pleaded for the people to combine in stamping out these In fluences of evil, proved to be the most entertaining lecturer ever In this city. Such will be attested to by between four and five thousand persons who mere held in rapt attention by the speaker. Gov. Glenn speaks extemporaneous ly. He has the grace and manner of a polished gentleman of the South which combined with the enthusiasm which he puts Into his oratory Induces strict attention on the part of the audience. Be it said for the credit of the speaker that the three-quarters of an hour during which he expounded the problems of the country that his audience noticed neither the time nor the heat, two influences which usually detract from a lecture. Kirkman Chairman. oiaie .senator itoscne IV. ivirKman act e-t as chairman of the meeting. la presenting Gov. Glenn.,", he . referred briefly to his work in the South nt more particularly In the state of which he is chief executive, and also to the fact that he is one of the biggest men in the South today. It was Gov. Glenn's first apiearance here. Richmond people have paid little attention to his work In North Carolina and he came to the city practically a stranger, so far as reputation Is concernedL The sneaker's Introductory was concerning the history of the country more particularly to periods of strife from 1776 to 17S3. from 1812 to 1SH, and from 1S46 to 184S; the wars of the revolution, with great Britain and Mexico, respectively. Some attention was also paid by the speaker to the financial condition of the country during Its early periods. He showed by comiiarlson and Illustration that as the citizens of the country had been successful In war, they had lost none of the virility of the early settlers. The speaker dwelt on the Civil War at great length. Although but a mere) boy, at the time of the war, and during the reconstruction days, he - remembered and pictured many Instances of those days in a vivid manner. Some of his experience was gained first hand while other of his recollections were gained through conversa tion with leading generals who served on brh sides. His Interests and hope was ror the Southern cause, but since it lost, he holds no animosity toward the victors. He even now believes that the victory of the north was pro bably the best for the country. Tells About His State. Gov. Glenn put before his audience the position of North Carolina. This state at first refused by vote to be a party to secession. However., when President Lincoln Issued bis proclamation for troops, following the assault on Fort Sumpter. bis native state was i"rmj to laite issue in tne struggle with the other Southern states. He asked whether Indianlana. having brothers and sisters, fathers and mothers and other close relatives In Ohio, if they would fight against Ohio with the people of another part of the country with whom they had few blood ties. This was the position which forced North Carolina to take issue In the struggle on the side of secession. He said the days of the great wsr were nothing compared to the suffering which the South went through during the reconstruction period. That . a j. . . . . . tne zsoutn recoverea irom tnis more eminent danger, he attributed as due to the mercy of men and the kindness of God. The virility of the people, when given assistance, showed Itself. Today the South is one of the largest cotton producing countries of the world Its other agricultural products are greater In proportion than the same articles raised in any other part of the world. It is Increasing its manufactories and Gov. Glenn prophecied a great future for these industries. On Labor Question. Other than stating that if capital and labor continue to fight each other, the country win be doomed, little attention was paid to the labor question. He spoke briefly of the danger of the great Interests of the country getting into the hands of a few XContinned on Pace Fooi.j

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