Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 34, Number 329, 4 October 1909 — Page 6

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1909.

DEATH KHELL OF GAIIG ISJOUIIDED Ranks of Court House Outfit Were Further Depleted By Judge Fox.

WILLIAMS TO PLAINFIELD

YOUTHFUL TRAIN WRECKER IS 8ENT TO REFORM SCHOOL TO JOIN YOUNG LOFTUS LAUGEL TO COUNTY JAIL.

The death knell to the court house gang was rung today with the sending of Walker Williams to the Plainfield Reform school, Prank Laugel to the county jail, and the announcement that Otto Peters had joined the regular army. The county officials gave a sigh of relief as the judgment on the two youths was pronounced and they feel certain that henceforth little trouble will be forthcoming from juveniles. Not only will the authorities' action serve as an example to other youths, aspiring to be Diamond Dicks, but it has also had Its immediate effect in assuring the merchants that they can now leave their places of business without fear of any vandalism being committed.

He Wrecked a Train. Walker Williams is the young sixteen year old boy who, in company with Charles Loftus and Frank Town-

send, wrecked a C, C & L. freight train on September 19 on Newman's Hill, by throwing the switch. He, under strenuous third degree work by

the police, admitted his guilt last week and was committed to the county jail. This morning he was arraigned before Judge Pox of the juvenile court. The affidavit charging him with willful destruction of railroad property, was read, to which he admitted his guilt. His age was then asked to which he replied 16 years. Judge Fox sentenced him to the Plainfield Reform school until he became of age. Williams took his sentence very coolly. The last of the gang to be placed under arrest, Frank Laugel, appeared before Judge Fox with his attorney, Henry U. Johnson. He was charged c the state of stealing a pair of shoes from the C, C. & L. railroad, to which he admitted his guilt Although Laugel has been implicated with the court house gang in its operations for some time, he bore a comparatively good reputation. To County Jail. Mr. Johnson had made previous arrangements with Judge Fox whereby Laugel was to be fined $1 and costs and sent to the county jail for sixty days. This was Judge Fox's sentence, but in addition he promised the boy that unless he mended his ways; when he left the jail, a charge would probably be brought against him which would be sufficient to send him to the reform school until he became of age. Judge Fox, on solicitation of friends,

suspended Laugel's sentence. The young man supports his mother. He promised the court that he would choose better company in the future. Against Otto Peters, who was a member of the gang, the authorities had placed what is said to be a charge of petit larceny. Last week when arraigned in the court with Charles Loftus and Frank Townsend, Peters wai released on $100 bond, furnished bv relatives. He was to appear in the court today, but it was announced, through his attorney, John F. Robbins, he had joined the regular army. Judge Fox, the boy's parents and others were consulted, and all agreed that this was an excellent place for the boy. Peters is but 17 years of age but is large for his age, and has always desired to become a regular. The charge against him will be dismissed.

PASTOR CELEBRATES

Rev. Howard Observes Seventh Year of Pastorate At Local Church.

A FINANCIAL STATEMENT

Special services were conducted at the First English Lutheran church

yesterday In celebration of the seventh anniversary of the pastorate of tha Rev. E. G. Howard. The church was beautifully decorated, appropriate co the season. The trend of the Rev. Howard's remarks were along the lines of the work that has been accomplished in the church during his pastorate. He referred especially, to the support that

had been given him by the congregation and the inspiration and benefit he had reaped from it. A financial statement of the seven years Rev. Howard has been connected with the church, was read, showing the total expenditures to have been $."5,O0O and the benevolent expenditures $7,900. The latter includes home and foreign missions and other charitable work. The church is at present slightly in debt. Rev. Howard's untiring efforts to promote the interest and welfare of the church for the past seven years has been greatly appreciated by the congregation.

IS SENT TO MUIICIE

J. F. Braun, Arrested Here on Federal Complaint, To Be Arraigned.

OFFENSE A SERIOUS ONE

COURT TERM STARTS

Judge Fox of the circuit court to

day began the operations of the October term of court by calling the probate docket. He will call the civil docket tomorrow morning and expects

to have all cases set for trial and is

sues drawn up by tomorrow noon. The October term of court includes a long list of civil cases and about 50 criminal cases. With the exception of a session tomorrow, there will be no court this week. Adjournment in the court proceedings was taken owing to the Fall Festival.

Pamela: Be sure to use Gold Medal Flour. Isabella.

J. F. Braun, alias C. B. Cooper, who was arrested Saturday for alleged fraudulent use of the mails and who is wanted on an indictment by the federal grand jury of Illinois, was taken to Muncie, Ind., this morning by deputy United States Marshal Martin of Indianapolis. The man was taken to Muncie in view of the fact that United States Commissioner P. J. Freeman of this city is not here at present. Braun will be arraigned in Muncie and then bound over to the federal court at Indianapolis to await the action of the Illinois authorities. Braun is indicted on a serious offense. It is alleged that besides conducting mental healing course through the mails he is guilty also of selling through the mails a medicine which he called "Moko," for abortion purposes. This is a serious violation of the postal laws. O. J. Clark, the post office inspector at Chicago, was in the city yesterday to identify the man. He stated that he had been working on the case for the past two months but had been unable to locate Braun. Upon Clark's positive identification, Braun lost his nerve and confessed that he was the guilty party for whom the authorities had been hunting. He declared that he came to Richmond from Canada in order to get in touch with his wife at Greenfield and was just preparing to leave this part of the country with her when arrested. An indictment is also out for the arrest of Mrs. Braun on a similar charge. It was in view of the fact that the woman is in a pregnant condition that she was not arrested while in this city Saturday night.

IfflAM EflElZGEB IMPLY IUKT AT MEW THEMES While Pulling Up Electric Sign at the Murray Theater, Part Of Top Wall Gives in. Crushing Young Man.

Frank Metzger was probably fatally injured at the new Murray theater about three o'clock this afternoon, while assisting George Swain raise the large electric sign for the theater. Drs. Kinsey and J. M. Bulla were called and stated that Mr. Metzger suffered a concussion of the brain and they would not state whether there was any hopes for his recovery or not. The Swain Sign Company was placing a large electric sign in front o! the theater and had their pulleys fastened on the roof of the building. While Mr. Swain and several assistants on the side walk, pulled up the sign, Mr. Metzger stoon on the front entrance pr tico and was to pull the sign in as it came to the extension of the second floor. When the sign was raised about ten

feet from the ground, the brick work and coping in front, on the roof, gave away, and came down with a crash on the portico- and buried Metzger beneath. The sign fell to the pavement and it was only the fast retreat of the employes below that saved their lives. For a few moments after the accident the people were unable to realize what had happened until one of the employes called out that Metzger was under the debris. He was quickly removed awci Drs. Kinsey and Bulla, who were passing the theater, called and made a hasty examination of his head. It was found that there was a cut two inches long in the back of his head, but the doctors were unable to state whether his skull was fractured. Mr. Metzger was removed to the Reid Memorial hospital and was still alive at 3:30 this afternoon.

HO REPORT IS MADE

No report is yet prepared, showing the financial success of the Chautauqua assembly at Glen Miller park last summer. There are a few outstanding bills that have to be paid before it will be known definitely what the net earnings of the association are.

SHE ASKS DIVORCE

Abuse, maltreatment, failure to make reasonable provision and habitual drunkenness are the charges averred in the complaint of Mrs. Rose Mulhoiland against her husband. John Mulholland, in her suit for divorce which was filed this morning in the circuit court. The defendant was this morning sentenced to the county jail for drunk by Judge Converse of the city court. He was originally charged with assault and battery on his wife, but this charg was withdrawn. In the complaint Mrs. Mulhollan 1 avers that her husband has cursed, insulted and otherwise mistreated her. She asks for the custody of their six children Marjorie, Charles, James. Al

fred, Harriett and Howard, who range j

in age from eighteen years to two and a half years. They were married August 23, 18S9.

IS GROWING WEAKER

Joseph Ratliff, one of the oldest and best known citizens of Wayne county, who has been ill for several weeks with complications Is gradually growing weaker. The attending physician and relatives do not entertain any hopes for his recovery, although his death is not expected soon. He is at present at the home of Mr. iand Mrs. Walter Ratliff.

SEIDEL IS

WINNER

With the score even up at the end of the 'Mth hole, George Seidel, by excellent playing, won the .'5tfth hole from his opponent, F. L. Torrence, in the finals of the consolation golf tournament for the president's cup, which was played Saturday afternoon on the local country club links, and was awarded the match. The contest was very close and some excellent playiiig was witnessed. Several of the holes were made below bogey.

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The stars and stripes wfr raise-? over the Jefferson township new school just east of Hagerstown this morning, with the opening of school. This building has just been completed The dedication of the new school buildings at Middleborough and Jacksonburg hae been planned. The celebration at the Jaoksonburg school will take place next Saturday. The date for the dedication of the Middleborough school has not been set. This building was formally accepted by Township Trustee James Howarth and the township advisory board this afternoon.

MRS. COLLINS DEAD

Mrs. Honora Collins, aged 77 years, died this morning at her home, 114 South Fifth street- Besides her husband, Michael Collins, she is survived by six daughters and one son as follows: Mrs. Klla Haskett. Mrs. J. E. Dcnlin, Mrs. C. D. Weber all of Richmond, and Mrs. H. E. Birry of Pittsburg. Mrs. J. A. Payne of Dayton. Mrs. Thomas Case of Anderson and M. J. Oollins of Indianapolis. The funeral will take place Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock from the St. Mary's church, the Rev. Father Mattlngly officiating. The burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery. Friends may cull any time.

WILL TRY IT AGAIN

BACK TO INFIRMARY. George Westlako was admitted to the county infirmary today by the county commissioners. This makes the second time that George has become a resident of the county farm.

Within a . week i-fter obtaining a divorce. David Franklin Ryder was given a license to be married. Mr. Ryder's second -wife is Grace Evalus Lamb, an eighteen year old girl. Ryder is ten years her senior. He was divorced from Goldie Kelley Ryder a week ago last Saturday on the grounds of desertion.

LEASE THE GROUNDS

There Is no medicine so safe and at the same time so pleasant to take as Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, the positive core for all diseases arising from stomach trouble. The price is very reasonable 50c and Si.

-,.,.. iu Uvivitiere. The celebratl statue. Apollo Belvidere. is supposed to be from the chisel of the Greek sculptor Calamis. who flourished lo the fifth century B. C. It is called the Belvidere from the Belvidere gallery of the Vatican, in Rome, where It stands. It was discovered in 1G03 among the ruins of Antium. and was purchased by Pope Julius II.

PALLADIUM WANT ADS. PAY.

SEND MORE TROOPS

(American News Service) Madrid, Oct. 4. Fifteen thousand more troops are to be rushed to the aid of General Marina who has advised the government that the campaign against the Moors must be pushed aggressively and that to do so he must be heavily reinforced immediately. Mount Gurugu will be probably held as will also a large tract of Moroccan territory. Troops will be withdrawn only after Morocco has paid an indemnity of 120,000,000.

The lease entered into between ths Richmond Country club and the EarJham Cemetery association was filed with CounlFrReborder Will Robbins to

day. The lease is for a period of ten

years, and the Country club agrees to pay 4J4 rent annually and keep the grounds and -buildings in good condition. The lease may be terminated on a year's notice.

SHOW A NEW ENGINE

The new model gasoline engine which Gaar Scott and Company are preparing to manufacture for western use in operating ploughs, will be on display in the industrial parade of the Fall Festival, Thursday. The new engine is equipped with four cylinders and is capable of producing seventyfive horse power. The engine has never been on display before and will no doubt attract a large amount of interest. The company has just completed the engine.

Epilepsy3 Fits

"My son was cured of a very, bad case of epilepsy with Dr. Miles Nervine." MRS. D. BAKER, Cleveland, O. "My little daughter who was aftiicted with St. Vitus Dance is now entirely well after taking Dr. Miles Xcivir.e only four months." MRS. C. G. BENNETT, Alma, Mich. Epilepsy, Fits, St. Vitus Dance and Spasms, are all nervous diseases. They have been cured in so many instances with Dr. Miles Nervine that it is reasonable to conclude that it is almost sure to cure you. With nervous diseases of a severe type, persistent use has almost invariably resulted in a complete cure or lasting benefits, worth many times the cost of the remedy. The best evidence you can get of its merits is to write to those who have used it. Get a bottle from your druggist. Take it all according to directions, and if it does not benefit he will re turn your money.

WE HAVE FOR SALE INVESTMENT PROPERTY Good for 10 net income. WM. H. BRADBURY A SON. 1 & 3 Westcott Block.

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