Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 35, Number 49, 27 December 1909 — Page 2

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, MONDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1909.

WORK NEXT YEAR Hnrl-ot lnct Prenarori Chnucl That There Are 119 Civil. And 48 Criminal Cases to Be Disposed Of. SEVERAL HOLD OVER CASES ON SCHEDULE Such Cases Were Ones Which Could Not Be Heard, for Various Reasons During the October Session. The civil and cririinal docket for the January term of court, which opens Monday, January 3, has been sent to the printers by Cornty Clerk Harry E. J'enny. The docket includes 119 civil rases and 4S criminal cases. It is considered as an unusually heavy docket for a January term of court. Already, assignment of a number of the hold over case.3 from the present, or October, term of court, which could not be tried for various reasons, has been made by Judge Fox, and according to the docket record, there will be much business doing during January. Among the cases set for trial during January are the following. Dates for Hearings. ' Monday, Januar Netta Bruckner versus Lucy Ballanger, to quiet title. Change of venue from Union county. Wednesday, January 5 A. L. Merrill versus Estate of tbe Late Prof. Cyrus Hodgin, on note, demand Sl.UiiO. Dickinson Trust Company versus Emily C. Hodgin. on note, demand $1,.'K. Thursday, January (V Henry A. Beins, et al, versus William Drifmeyer, on account, demand .fCMtO. The Kemper Thomas Company versus The Mount Chemical Co., on account, demand Friday, January 7 August Freese et al versus Daniel W. Fanning, on not", demand .$ 1 Hi. Monday, January 10. Emma Smith versus Terre Haute, Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Co.. damages for personal injuries, demand $.'!. h. Tuesday, Januar 1 1 Hester Polk, versus the Terre Haute, Indianapolis and Eastern Traction company, damages for personal injuries, demand, $3,00. Wednesday, January ' 13 Hartman versus the Terre Haute, Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Co.. damages for personal injuries, demand $J.50O. Warren Damage Suit. Friday. January 14 Irvin Warren versus the Palace Amusement Co.. damages for personal Injuries, demand Monday, January 17 Birton E. Will versus Anna H. Cltac, et al, for specific performance. Tuesday, January IS Birdie DeHaven versus John S. Lackey on account, demand. S'J, postponed on motion of attorney for plaintiff. Elizabeth Kuhlman, doing business under the firm name of The Kuhlman Liquor Company, versus Charles Chrisman, demand 7.". Wednesday, January 1! E. M. Campfield versus the German Fire Insurance company. Friday, January Charles J. Ayre3 versus William Drinkwater et al., for damages, to establish lien on real estate. 1 Monday. January 4 John Caylor versus Rldgeville State Bank, accounting, demand $14,000; change of venue from Randolph circuit court. Tuesday. January 2E. M. Campfield versus the Cosmopolitan Insurance company. ITS LIST County Commissioners' Board As Now Arranged, Sings Swan Song. COL WILEY WILL RETIRE The county commissioners, of which organization C. E. Wiley is president, met today for the last time in regular session as the board is arranged at present. C. E. Wiley leaves the office January 1, his term of office expiring at that time. He v ill be succeeded by Homer Farlow, a well known man. Col. Wiley, as he is popularly known, had many callers, particularly county officials, who today congratulated him on his ability as an official. Mr. Wiley also had something to give in returna bushel of nice red striped apples. Several matters cf routine were up for consideration, most important of which was the letting of the contract for the Armandale fill to O. M. Bradway for $54S.W. BLAZE A SMALL OIIE The fire, departments were called to the home of Edward Ixmgstreth on Richmond avenue yesterday afternoon about 4:30 o'clock to extinguish a small -blaze in the floor. Hot coals fell from the open grate while the family was out, causing the fire. The Place was exunguisned ny at neighbor before the arrival of the departments. The damage was very small

COURT WILL HAVE EXTREMELY HEAVY

SESSION

Stanley

Stanley Ketchel, the last pugilist to succumb to the prowess of big Jack Johnson, is about, to visit Spain. Prize ring vetaries can find no reason for his strange destination other than the likelihood that he wants to witness a bull fight or two. Ketchel will go from Spain to Australia.

War Between Women the Cause Social Strife Between the Wives of Army Officers, May Mean Abolishment of the Canal Commission.

New York, Dec. 27.—A Washington dispatch says: "The fight for social supremacy between the wives of two distinguished army officers threatens the abolition of the Isthmian Canal Commission, and the retirement to solitude of one or the other of the distinguished officers. The struggle is being waged between the wife of Lieutenant Colonel George W. Goethals. chairman and chief engineer of the commission, and the wife of Colonel William C. Gorgas, head of the department of sanitation, and a member of tl:e commission. "Colonel Gorgas is the ranking army officer on the Canal Zone. He was there from the beginning in charge of sanitary work. His wife, because of her husband's senior rank, was 'the first lady of the land,' and was the central and controlling factor at all social functions. "And then came Lieutenant Colonel Goethals and his wife to the Canal Zone." Although the chairman of the commission and chief engineer, he-was merely a lieutenant colonel, and his wife could not get above that point in climbing the social ladder. The husband of Mrs. Gorga was a colonel, one point above the rar.Ic of Goethals's, and his wife was still the first lady of the land. "One of the pet Focial organizations of the zone was a woman's club, of which Mrs. Gorgas was the president. The women of the club were planning day and night to help their husbands with promotions and increases of salary. Gradually thf-y found that Mrs. Goethals's husband was the only authority that could give the desired boost upward. They discovered that a few kind words to Mrs. Goethals worked wonders, so Mrs. Goethals was elected president of the club as her rivau's successor. "Mrs. Gorgas concealed whatever discomfiture existed and continued to remain first lady of the land because of her husband's senior ranK. "The feud then took on a new and more serious phase. Friends of Lieutenant Goethals approached President Roosevelt and suggested that Colonel Gorgas be given another assignment. Mr. Roosevelt would not even listen to their suggestions. He went further

Victim of Famous Bath Tub Case

Mrs. Ocey W. M. Snead, the victim of the New Jersey bath tub mystery. Mrs. Snead, the police have learned, was tortured by starving before her death. It is said that Mrs. Virginia Wardlaw, the woman arrested in connection with the case, is a hypnotist and that she exercised power over the woman. Mrs. Snead's husband is said to be living, but the police have been unable to find him.

Ketchel Will Invade Spain

and made Colonel Gorgas a full-fledged member of the Isthmian Canal Commission. "When President Taft succeeded Mr. Roosevelt. Lieutenar-t Colonel Goethals began making elaborate reports recommending the entire abolition of the Isthmian Canal Commission, leaving himself in supreme control of all matters relating to the big ditch. He argued that vast surus would saved by such a policy. "It is said that the end of the long feud between the two ambitious women is in sight. It is whispered that President Taft believes the elimination of the Isthmian Canal Commission would be a wise and economical measure. He may soon recommend the necessary legislation to congress." PECULIAR SHOOTING (American News Service) Louisville, Dec. 27. Glenn R. Seibert, aged seventeen years, shot and fatally wounded William A: Russell, while the latter was passing the Selbert home today. Seibert used a thirty-eight caliber revolver which he got for a Christmas present from his mother. He claims the shooting was accidental, but is under arrest pending investigation. TWO STARS INJURED (American News Service) Loveland, Ohio, Dec. 27.—Rosa, aged 8 and Paul, aged 5, children of Lewis Sonnecalf, were burned to death in a fire which destroyed their home this morning. Sam Leever and Cliff Latti mer, professional baseball players, were badly burned in attempting to rescue them. You needn't suffer with sick headache, indigestion, constipation or any other troubles arising from a disordered stomach. Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin will cure you and keep you well. Try it—keep it on hand the year around.

CONDUCTOR

BROWN

SERIOUSLY HURT At Indianapolis Traction Station Today He Is Crushed Between Two Cars. REMOVED TO A HOSPITAL FAILURE OF CAR TO TAKE THE SWITCH CAUSES HIM TO BE DASHED INTO AND PINNED AGAINST ANOTHER CAR. (American News Service) Indianapolis, Dec. 27.—E. A. Brown, conductor on a freight car on the Richmond interurban line, was severely injured this afternoon at the traction terminal freight depot, Indianapolis, by being caught between his own car and a car on the Columbus track. Hrown's car was backing in and the Columbus passenger car was going out, Browp was walking be tween the two cars and as the Colum bus car went around the curve into Ohio street, the rear trucks split a switch, and instead of going around the curve, went straight and Hrown was caught as the two ears came together. Hrown is in the city hospital. LIVES IN RICHMOND. E. A. Brown, the conductor on the Terre Haute, Indianapolis and East ern freight car who was badly injur ed at the interurban station at India napolis today, is well known in this city and lives on Southwest Third street with his wife. He has been an employe of the company for several years and was regarded as a very effi cient man. HESEMTS II INSULT 1 White Woman Had Negro Arrested, But He Gets Off With Small Fine. OCCURRED ON MAIN STREET William Epps, colored, was arrested Friday night by Patrolman Menke on a charge of provoke on Miss Edna Johnson, of North Nineteenth street, and in the city court this afternoon upon his plea of guilty was fined ?1 and costs. Epps insulted Miss Johnson upon Main street, whefeupon she called a policeman and bad the man arrested. AID FOR CARRIERS Suggestion Made As to How They Can Make Wagons Into Sleighs. ONLY A PIPE NECESSARY An effort will be made to get the rural route carriers to adopt a pipe runner which may be attached to the w-heels of their wagons and thus convert them into sleighs. All the carriers would have to do, Is to get a pipe about eight feet long, split it in order that the wheels might rest in the grove, then have it bent so that it could be bolted to the wheels. Such an arrangement could be made at small cost to the carriers and would be a vast benefit to them. The carriers were delayed in every instance today because of the heavy snow in the country. The roads were broken only slightly. There were but few drifts, however.

NEARLY 6 INCHES OF SNOW DROPPED

IN WAYNE

COUNTY

Report of the Government Weather Observer Records Fall of 5.8 inches for Week Just Closed. CHRISTMAS DAY WAS WARMEST FOR WEEK But at That, Holiday Did Not Claim Any Sunstroke Victims—Sleighing and Bobbing the Rage. Had the weather been ordered last week it would have been impossible to have obtained more ideal conditions than those which existed. The heavy fall of snow was greatly appreciated and came at an opportune time, causing Richmond to experience the first white Christmas in years. According to Meteorological Observer Walter Vossler's report 5.8 inches of "the beautiful" graced this city with its presence on Christmas eve and Christmas day. It was cold last week but every one wants cold weather during the holidays and there is no kick coming. Christmas day was the warmest day of the week and not very warm at that, for the highest point reached by the mercury then was 32 degrees. The coldest day was Monday, the 20th when the silver liquid came within four degrees of reaching the zero mark. There were three perfectly clear days the past week. Coasting is the chief form of diversion among the small boys of the city at present and many a new Christma sled is being tried out on the steep hills in this vicinity. Sleighing is also excellent and bob sled parties are all the rage now. The daily temperature was as follows: High LowSunday 16 5 Monday 22 4 Tuesday 28 15 Wednesday 26 13 Thursday 27 11 Friday 29 7 Saturday 32 26 . J. ENDS SUFFERING Aged Centerville Woman, Well Known Throughout the County, Died Today. GRIPPE IMMEDIATE CAUSE BUT HER DEATH WAS INDIRECTLY DUE TO A BROKEN HIP, SUSTAINED SOME YEARS AGO WHILE IN INDIANAPOLIS. (Palladium Special) Centerville, Ind., Dec. 27. Mrs. Jef ferson Medearis, aged 84, died at her home early this morning after a long period of illness. The immediate cause of her death is thought to have been grippe but several years ago she fell in Indianapolis, while visiting relatives and broke her hip, from which injury she never entirely recovered. Mrs. Medearis was well known in this county, but particularly in Centerville and that vicinity. She was a member of the Christian church and before she sustained the injury to her hip was an active member. Wound Healed Slowly. For two or more years she was not able to leave her relatives home in Indianapolis, as the wound to her hip healed slowly. About a year ago she was brought home and since that time walked with the aid of crutches. Her health had been very poor during this time and in the last two weeks her condition was serious. She is survived by her husband who operates a harness store at Centerville. He is S) years old. and a brother of the late Fletcher Medearis of Greensfork, who died on his hundredth birthday. Four sons and three daughters also survive, including Oscar and Ora of Centerville: William of St. Louis; Fletcher of Indianapolis; Mrs. Dr. Study of Cambridge City; Mrs. Kate Meyers and MJss Alice, who make their home with their parents. The funeral arrangements have not been made. . FORD IS HURT (American News Service) Cincinnati, Dec. 'J. Mrs. Jean net te Ford, charged with blackmailing Charles L. Warriner. defaulting cashier of the Big Four Railroad, failed to appear for the trial today. The case was continued. Her attorney reported that she had slipped on the ice Christmas and sprained her back. TO QUIET TITLE. Suit has been filed in the circuit court by Alice B. Morse against Mathias Voarhley and several others to quiet title on real estate la Fountain City.

MRS.

J. MEDEARIS

MRS

ONE MORE OUTRAGE Government Informed That American in Nicaragua Was Beaten.

IS REPORTED BY CONSUL (American News Service) Washington, Dec. 27.—Startling news that a son of a prominent American citizen at Granaga Nicaragua, has been brutally beaten, was received at the state department today in a cablegram from United States Vice Consul Caldera. His name is not given, but an investigation has been ordered. DR. COOK FEARED PLOT AGAINST HIM Received Many Menacing Letters Before He Fled For Europe. STATEMENT BY A FRIEND MRS. COOK SAILED ON DECEMBER 24 WITH THE ORIGINAL RECORDS, IT IS CLAIMED, TO MEET WITH LOUNSDALE. New York. Dec. 27. That Dr. Fred erick A. Cook, Arctic explorer, regard ing whose strange disapiearance there has been such mystery, fearing a plot to take ais me. snavea nis mustache and in disguise, left for Europe under the assumed name of Frederick Hunter, was the gist of a statement issued by Charles Wake, of No. 16 East Sixtieth street, last night. Wake, who for many years was Dr. Cook's most intimate friend, makes no effort now to defend the explorer. When Wake laBt heard from Dr. Cook the explorer was stopping at the Central hotel in Lisbon. Portugal, and in a cable message, dated December 10 and signed "Frederick Hunter," the explorer asked for the address of Mrs. Cook, who, it had been planned, was to have accompanied Dr. Cook to Europe with the original polar data. The cable message read: "Where can I reach Marie? Has she my original records?" Wife Has Polar Records. Mrs. Cook was then n earing Europe on an Atlantic liner, with the polar records in her possession, and Mr. Wake said that he communicated this fact to Dr. Cook by cable. Later, he said, he sent a cable message to Dr. Cook, informing him where he would find Mrs. Cook. Since then Mr. Wake has received no word from Dr. Cook, and, so far as he knows, the explorer and his wife have not met on the other side. After describing a conspiracy which he said Dr. Cook believed really existed. Mr. Wake tells how the Cooks urged him to come to the Gramatin Inn, lironxvilie. and occupy a room adjoining their apartment. He said 4hat to satisfy Dr. Cook he allowed the door connecting the two apartments to remain open during the night. Believed There Was a Plot. Several letters wey received by Dr. Cook, Mr. Wake telling of the alleged plot to destroy his data, even if it was necessary to kill Dr. Cook to gain possession of the documents. Mr. Wake said it was not until he had received letters of a similar nature that he put any faith in the conspiracy story. Evidences of the plot, as pointed out by Mr. Wake, were the warning letters, the fact that Dr. Cook was constantly followed by spies, or detectives, and that there was a telephone "leak" which made it impossible for either Dr. Cook or himself to communicate over the telephone without other persons hearing their conversation. After detailing the plans arranged for Walter Ixiunsdale. Dr. Cook's secretary, to convey only a typewritten copy of the palor records to Copenhagen, while the genuine data was to be taken to Europe by Dr. Cook and his wife, who were to meet Mr. Lounsdale at Stettin, Germany. Mr. Wake tells how the plans were upset because of Dr. Cook's sudden impulse to flee from the men he believed were shadowing him. How He Got Away. "At the Grand Central Dr. Cook and Mr. Lounsdale found the usual array of men waiting to shadow them," Mr. Wake said, in explaining the manner of the explorer's flight from New York. "They hurried through the crowd and saw a southbound Madison avenue street car Just getting under way. Dr. Cook suddenly exclaimed: 'Here is a chance to get away from them and I am going to take it. Come along." They caught the car just as It was entering the Park avenue tunnel and were certain that the men had been left behind. "They left the car at Thirty-third street and entered the subway. They left the train at Bleeker street, slipping out just before the last door was closed, to again make sure that they were not being shadowed. From there they went to the depot by a circuitous route, and Dr. Cook took the train for Philadelphia. Oa the way to Jersey City he had his mustache shaved off and exchanged his Derby hat for a soft felt hat."

HOG CHOLERA HAS STARTED TROUBLE

Dread Disease Is Operating Spasmodically in This Section Now. NOT GENERAL HOWEVER SHOULD THE EPIDEMIC SPREAD, IT WOULD BE GREAT LOSS TO WAYNE FARMERS WHO HAVE MANY HOGS NOW. Hog cholera in different parts of the county is making somewhat spasmodic appearances. but generally spcaklng, the county is free of the disease, according to stock buyers, who are well informed on the subject. Just at the present time the number of hogs in the county is very great and an epidemic would work a great hardship on many farmers. In Washington township several farmers lost large numbers, but at the present time, it is ud. that the township is free from the disease. The biggest loser, so far as rejorted. was a man with whom O. W. Schultz. formerly of this city, it in partnership with, near Liberty. He loot about head, the approximate value of which was &!.. Mrs. Emma Lamb, living west of Greensfork. had eighteen hogs to die last week, sustaining a lum f possibly .. ATHLETES TRAINING The Y. M. C. A. athletes who are to compete in the different divisions of the athletic meet. New Year's afternoon, were busily engaged practicing in the gymnasium today. . Such events as the jumps, dashes and runs, pole vault and the like will be Included in the meet. Ai Local Theaters -East Lynn." Next Monday, January 3, the attraction at the Gennett is an adequately staged production of the most popular of all dramas. "East Lynne. by Joseph King's New York company. The engagement Is for one night only. "Mary's Lamb." The next musical attraction at the Gennett theater will be "Mary's Lamb" which Richard Carle will bring there on Wednesday, January 5th. The part of Ieander Lamb is one which is particularly well suited to Mr. Carle and affords him many excellent opportunities for his peculiar comedy, opportunities, by the way, which Mr. Carl does not neglect. Blanden Players. At the Gennett theater tonight. The Blanden Players will commence a week's engagement, presenting as their initial performance a New York and Chicago, success, offered for the first time at popular prices, "By Right of Sword. The play is one that will give amusement seekers here an opportunity of judging the merits of the attraction, which is a new one here, but comes with the endorsement of many weeks In permanent stock engagements in the larger cities of the East. In tonight's presentation, each member of the cast will have opportunity for good work, and the bill will be staged in an elaborate manner, using the original scenery, costumes and light accessories secured from the original production of the play, making it complete in minute detail, and a suggestion as to the quality of theatrical to be provided for the balance of the week. The daily matinees for ladies and children starting tomorrow afternoon will provide a most acceptable line of amusement for the holiday week. "The Clansman." One of the coming attractions at the Gennett will be "The Clansman," which will be here on Tuesday, January 11th. This is one of the most stirring plays of the South which has ever been written and baa renewed the feeling against the negro to a wonder ful extent. CEHTJETT Tonlafct. Opening f the Blanden Stock Co. Presentlaa -By Right of Sword9 Ladles Free Tonloht Under Usual CoadlUoas . Dally Matinees lc Evenings. 2 r.1 U RRAY'S APPSOVEO VAUDEVILLE WEEK OF DECEMBER 27 Childhood Days 4 Other Bla Otlertnsa. MATINEE, 2:30; any seat, lc EVENING. 7:45 and 9:00; pricea 18, IS and 20c. Lose seats, 25c