Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 35, Number 176, 2 May 1910 — Page 3

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a, OEUsooY Tunas U1T0 A DETECTIVE "ned" Perkins Says He Knows Mrn Who Killed Brave

Frisco Policeman. MADE ESCAPE IN TAXICAB POLICE BELIEVE THE STORY RELATED BY THE YOUTH AND HUNT THE CABMAN TO CORROBORATE THE STORY. . (American News Service) San Francisco. May 1. A newsboy and writer of amateur base ball news. Frank Joseph Perkins, known up and down the coast as "Red," has supplied the police with Information which they hope will lead them to the lair- of the desperadoes who shot and killed Pa trolman David Brooks. At first declaring he knew nothing of the affair, he later confessed bo had accompanied the bandits' to near the scene of the robbery, and had come down town with them in a taxlcab aft er the tragedy. ' He gave the names of three men he accuses, and will be held to testify at the Inquest. For the wife of a police officer, more perhaps . than any other woman, the good by she says before he goes on duty may be the last. Through years this thought has occurred to Mrs. Ottlle Brooks, widow of Policeman David Brooks, who was shot by bandits. Denied a Last Look. ' In the cottage at 138 West Thirty second street, with its empty place, the real tragedy of the murder Is polgn antly evident. Besides the widow there are three boys, David, aged elev en: Walter, nine, and Frederic, seven years ofLage. "If I could only have heard his last words," aaid Mrs. Brooks, "there would have been some consolation, but this was denied me. In the excitement they neglected to call me, and my hus band died without me by him." "He died bravely," It was suggested. "He couldn't have died any other way," she answered, confidently and proudly. "But surely, If I had been there beside him he might have openHin vjvm w awn SWV w vmm m m- m w couldn't speak. That would have been enough; I would have understood. "The wife of a police officer never knows when she will say the last goodbye. I have often: thought of this, hoping, of course, that It 'would never be applied In our family." - Aside from the general search for , the , murderers the police have been combing the city to find the taxicab driver,' the only man .who could corroborate the remarkable statements of "Red" Perkins. He gives the names of two of the bandits as being John Harrison and Harry Thompson. The third man, he said, was Earl Roberts. : Saw Him In-San Quentin. "l saw John Harrison first in San Quentin prison," said Perkins to Captain of Detectives, Flammer. -"I was In Sacramento In February, 1904, and accompanied a legislative . committee on a Junket to San Quentin. I did not know Harrison. He was a convict, nut he halted me on the streets here a tew days ago, and told me he remembered having seen me with the legislative Junketers. He said he know me , because of my deformities. '.'The night of the murder the gang got together and hired a taxicab. We entered it at Seventh and Main streets and rode to West Twenty-eighth street and Grand avenue. We left the taxicab there and took a street car back to Twelfth and Main streets, where we boarded a Hooper avenue car and rode to Bast Twelfth street and Central ave- . "' ' ' ' -1 ' "There we caugnt a soutnoouna neutral avenue car and rode on .it to Thir tieth street, where I was directed to get oft and walk across the pity to the taxicab. " I was told to wait there, and I would get my story. , "The men continued on the Central avenue car and I walked to where we left the taxicab. I found it had moved up to near Thirtieth street, and folACKNOWLEDGE U Richmond Has to Bow to the Inevltable Scores of Citizens ... prove It. After reading the public statement cf this representative citizen of Richmond given below, you must come to this conclusion: A remedy .which cured years ago, which has kept the kidneys in good health since, can be relied upon to perform the same work In other cases. Read this: Miss Sarah Hamilton, 27 N. Ninth St.. Richmond, Ind., says: "About eight years ago I began to suffer from acute pains in the small of my back, sometimes extending into my should ers. I had an idea that my troube was sciatic rheumatism but finally after suffering; for about two years. I found that my kidneys were disordered. I fit once procured Doan's Kidney Pills at A. G. Luken ft Co's Drug Store and soon after I began their use, I noticed an Improvement. I continued taking this remedy until I was free from my ache and pains and In much better ' health." (Statement given July 14, 1906.) On December IS. 190S, Miss Hamilton said: "I atll .believe that there Is nothing as effective as Doan's Kidney Fills la relieving kidney , trouble. I am just as willing to recommend this " preparation now as I . was two years ago." For sale by all dealers. Price SO coats. Foster-MUburn Co., Buffalo. Now York, sole agents for the United Rosnember the

Eyes of the World Are on Halley's Comet On May 18, Heavenly Wanderer Passes Between the Earth and the Sun and Swishes This Planet With Its Mchulous Tail. -

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Photograph on the right shows the tive position of .both bodies on the dates

gram of the mysterious comet as It appeared in 1833.

New York, May ' 2. Astronomical history will be made within a few weeks, when the much-talked-of Halley's comet passes between the " earth and the sun and at the same time swishes this plant with its Nebulous tall. This important event is scheduled to take place on May 18 and astronomers throughout the . world are making extensive preparations to secure good photographs and gather all the Information possible on this heavenly wanderer, as it is not scheduled to reappear until 75 years hence. On the date of its last appearance, in 1833, the art of photograhing heavenly bodies was unknown, and future generations had to be content with sketches made by astronomers, who observed the phenomena. The opportunity to photograph this month, however, will be unusual as it will be only 12,000,000 miles from the earth on May IS. Vit will cross the sun's disk during the forenoon, and will be visible in the west. shortly after sunset for several 'days later, finally passing out of sight on Its long journey away from the sun. - What will happen when - we pass through the tail of the comet? According to information furnished by leading astronomers, there is nothing to be feared. . At this time the tail will be about fifteen million .miles long, and the head of the comet will be 12,000,000 miles away from the earth. The' tall Is said to be made of .thin, harmless gases, much lighter than the air we breathe, and it Is very probable that It will not be noticeable. As the contact will take place in the forenoon, it will certainly not be noticeable on this side of the earth, where it will be broad daylight, and as the other side of the earth will be screened from a direct encounter, it will probable not be seen there. As the comet's tail extends millions of miles beyond the earth, however, it is extremely likely that the Inhabitants of the Antipodes may Bee some evidence of it in the night sky. lowed it. I took a seat with the chauffeur and waited. Presently I saw two' men walk across the street, and a moment or two later heard the shooting. At that instant two men ran to the taxicab and climbed In. I recognised them as Harrison and Thompson. Roberts came to the taxicab before the shooting. , "The chauffeur was ordered to drive as fast as his power- would permit to Seventh and Main streets. The men scattered when we got to the corner, and that was the last I saw of either of them." Perkins' story was so replete with details which dovetailed into the happenings of the night that the detectives could not but take cognizance of It. A t Local Theaters The Star Violet Allen. Patrons of the Murray will have the opportunity of seeing Violet Allen this week in Searl Allen's new farce, "Keeping an Engagement, an original comedy offering. . This act alone should fill the Murray at every opening, but in addition to this the management announces Devoy and Dayton Sisters, eccentric dancing; DeVara and Zemater, horisontai bar comlques. A- perusal of the talen thus offered for the week will show that fine artists have been secured who will Interest all with excellent comedy, delightful dancing as well as other pleasing and enter taining features. John Robinson's Show. . John Robinson's show la the best

relation of the orbit of Halley's comet

when the comet is nearest, the-earth. Where the earth and the head of the comet to come in contact, however, it would be more serious, but there Is no likelihood of this, as the earth will have safely passed that point in its orbit, by the time the' comet reaches it. Of all the comets which have appeared from time to time, Halley's is the most interesting, and is the oldest one of which we have any. record, its appearance being recorded as early as 12 a. C. Unlike other comets this heavenly' traveler has a closed orbit, of Which it makes a complete circuit every 75 years. The discovery of this fact was responsible for its name. It was in 1632 that: Edmund Halley, an Englishman, made the announcement that comets moved .in ; closed orbits. After a great deal of research in similar orbits and concluded that these were one and the same. When he had satisfied himself as to his discovery, he announced that the comet would appear in the latter part of 1758 or the beginning of 1750. Although he had been dead a number of years, the astronomical world awaited with considerable curiosity the result of his prediction, and when the brilliant body lit un the heavens on Christmas of 1758, it was immediately christened with Halley's comet. It appeared next in 1833. On its 'present trip the mysterious visitor was first sighted on September 11 last. 'Max Wolf Heidelberg, who is developing photographs of the heav ens noticed the strange speck, on the negative smaller than most of the stars. What attracted his attention was the swift movement of the body. for it was not in the same position on any two negatives. At this time it. was traveling at the rate of more tljan 7,000 miles a minute on its journey toward the sun. On September 16 Prof.' E. E. Barnard caught sight of the comet with the 40 inch Yerkes telescope and 'since that time many photographs have been made of it, but on account of its great distance, they have been very indistinct. Dur ever seen in Cincinnati. This is the universal pronouncement of all our best people interviewed on the subject. This is not only for the price, but any price. . It Is an all feature show, nothing tame or stale about it. The side show is high class. The menagerie contains first class animals, clean, healthy and large. . The horses and all the equipment are clean, well kept and of the best. There is nothing shoddy or shabby. In the arena the seating is close to the performers, giving an excellent view of every act. - And every act is good of its kind. There are several features of the old-fashioned circus, dear to our boyhood days, some that are too frequently left out of the big shows In recent years. These are the several kinds of bareback riding. The most agreeable part of the editor's experience is the politeness and accommodation of all the employes. A sweating stake mauler asked a citisen: "How far is it up town?" and to the reply said "Thank you.. No "Hey Rube! about that. The vender of reserved seats said politely to a" party of women buying tickets: "Do you wish seats up high where, there Is a cool breeze T Think of that, you who have been used to the knock down and drag- out methods usually in vogue at a circus! .There is not an uncivil, employe of any kind about the show. Children can and. do get along as well at the big enterprise as at Sunday school It la a show owned by John O. Robinson, grandson of the famous founder, and managed as a first class showman thinks a big circus should be run. " : It Is true to its advertisement.- That way'it fools people. By its not mak

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The othec photograph is a diaing the early part of the year the com et was invisible, being on the oppo site side of .the sun from the earth. It had then reached its perihelion and started on its journey outward, drawing nearer the earth every day. This will continue until May 18 when it will pass between the earth and the sun and a short time later will cross tlie earth's orbit and disappear into the great unknown, not to be seen again for another generation. One of the curious facts about the comet is that as it approaches the sun it trails its immense. tall .after it in its mad pace through the heavens. As it gets nearer the sun, the tail gradually disappears, always staying on the side of the comet opposite the sun. When it reaches its perihelion, it has scarcely any tail, but this begins to form on its outward course. As it is now journeying away from the sun It is traveling with its tail first and it will be in this position when it passes the earth. During the Biblical times, aad even down beyond the Middle Ages, the in habitants of the earth stood in great fear of a comet, and Halley's has been linked with a number of historical in cidents. - It was in 837 during the reign of Louis I (the Pious) of France, that the comet appeared. The people were greatly alarmed and one' learned philosopher predicted that it meant the death of the ruler. The king im mediately held a consultation with his bishops, and was told that he must pray, build churches and found mon astenes. This he did, but he died three years later. One of its most celebrated appear ances occurred in 1456, three years after the capture of Constantinople by the Turks. According to historians me comet was unusually large and a brilliant golden color. All Europe became greatly alarmed and Pope Calixtus LLL urged the faithful to repear the Angelus three times a day in- order to protect themselves from the Turk and the comet. ing exaggerated claims, many people said thqy had received more , than their money's worth. , . The policy seemed broadguage and liberal It is a good thing to encourage. Help educate the public to the worth of a good clean show that gives what it promises. The big shows come to Richmond on May 12. Richmond Stock Co. The Richmond Stock company will present a new play by ... Mr. John A. Preston, named Carter of the Lazy Y. The play although it deals with a not entirely new subject, is handled so well that the interest is sustained throughout in a manner seldom seen. Mr. Preston, the author-director win play the title role. "Miss Patsy.' Frances Ring, the beautiful Helen Burrelle of "Miss Patsy" the laughcompelling character comedy which Henry W. Savage offers to dyspeptic sufferers, as a cure for their ills. Is the third sister of the famous Ring family to win fame on the stage both here and abroad. : She is a Boston girl by birth; is generously blessed with good looks, and has a charm that seems to be inseparable from the Ring sisters. Blanche Ring was the first of the - family to invade England, going there in "The Love Birds. Julia Ring went next and played successfully in pantomine and then Henry W. Savage selected Frances from a long list of lovely aspirants and sent ber. to the British Metropolis to play the role of Jennie Wltherspoon, the long lived and always popular The College Widow." In Mr. Savage's latest contribution to the theaters. Miss Bins has the

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morrow morning. A BYRON STATUE; Mad For Westminster Abbsy, Dean Lincoln Refused It. Uany years ago some admirers ot Lord Byron raised a subscription for a monument to the poet to be placed In Westminster abbey. Chantrcy was requested to execute it. but on account of the smallness of the sum subscribed he declined, and Tborwaldsen was then applied to and cheerfully under took the work. .: In .about 1833 the finished statue arrived at the customs house in London, but to the astonishment of the subscribers the dean of Westminster. Dr. Ireland, declined to give permission to have It set up in the abbey, and owing to this difficulty, which proved insurmountable, for Dr. Ireland's successor was of the same opinion, it remained for upward of twelve years in the customs bouse, when (1S4C) It was removed to the library of Trinity college. Cambridge. The poet is represented In the statue of the size of life, seated' on a ruin, with his left foot resting on the fragment of a column. In his right band he holds a style up to bis mouth, in hla left a book, inscribed "Chllde Harold.'' He is dressed in a frock coat and cloak. Beside him on the left is a skull, above which is the Athenian owL The likeness is. of course, posthumous. Tborwaldsen was born Nov. 19. 1770. and died on March 24. 1S44 Exchange. A LAD OF MYSTERY. That Awful Boy Jonss, Who Tormented Qun Victoria. For a little while about the middle of the nineteenth century "that awful boy Jones" was the torment of Queen Victoria's life, and his short career in public contains a mystery which would try the mettle, of . Sherlock Holmes. He was a barber's apprentice who In some unexplained way discovered a passage into Buckingham palace, with which he alona was acquainted; When be was tirst found trespassing be was gently admonished and sent home. Soon after he was encountered again In the palace. He would not tell how he obtained access. Again be was sent home, and again he reappeared. Once be calmly admitted that he had been lodging iu the palace for a fortnight He bad laid snug during the day, sleeping lu the royal apartments, and at night bad wandered from room to room, helping himself to the food left over from royal" repasts. He bad seen the queen repeatedly and indeed had never been far from her. The matter was considered so serious that the boy was summoned before a special meeting of the privy council. He refused to give any account of bis secret. Soon after be dis appeared, and it is supposed that bo was removed under state protection. London Globe. PHYSICIAN APPROVES Taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Sabattus. Maine. "You told me to take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills before child-birth, and we are all surprised to see how much good it did. My physi cian said. without doubt it was the Compound that gineipea you. l thank you for youi kindness in advising me and give you full Dermisaon to use my name in your testimonials." Mrs. H. W. Mitchell, Box 3, Sabattus, Me. Another Woman Helped. Graniteville, Vt I was passing through theChangeof Life and Buffered from nervoasness and other annoying symptoms. Lydia E. PinkhamVegetable Compound restored my health and strength, and proved worth mountains of gold to me. For the sake of other suffering- women I am willing1 yoa should publi sh my letter." Mrs. Charles Bascxat, B.F.D., GraniteTille, Vt. Women who are passing through this critical period or who are suffering from any of those distressing ills peculiar to their sex should not lose sight of the fact that for thirty years Lydia . Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, which is made from roots and herbs, has been the standard remedy for female ills. In almost every community you will find women who have been restored to health by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.

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Wolter Sleeps Soundly and Is Confident He Will Get Another Trial. DOUBLE GUARD OVER HIM YOUTH, WHO ; KILLED PRETTY RUTH WHEELER. CALLS FOR NEWSPAPERS AND CUTS OUT PICTURES OF GIRLS. New York. May 2. Albert W. Wolter. the eighteen year old boy who has' been found guilty of the murder of little Ruth Wheeler, sleeps in his prison cell as soundly as he would in his bed at home, although he probably will be hurried to the electric chair. The remarkable indifference of Wolter throughout his trial has amazed the police, and they declare that the worst type of criminal never faced death as calmly as he. In the long, dark hours of night, when it migat seem that the specter of the strangled child victim would haunt bim. Wolter sleeps peacefully and wakes bright and alert in the morning, confident that the verdict of the jury will be set aside. Despite his cheerfulness the prison authorities nave placed over mm a double guard, in order to forestall a possible attempt at suicide. Wolter hangs his hopes upon the charge of the court and upon the nil ings made during the trial, which gave the .trial record honors for speed in the annals of New York justice. He is confined in cell No. 539. in the fifth tier of the new portion of the Tombs, known as the "boys' prison." It was in his cell that he waited during the seventy-five minutes while the twelve men decided that he must pay the penalty of his crime. And while he wait ed he took off his coat, folded it carefully, smoked a cigarette and went to sleep." After he had heard the verdict he went back to bed again. Makes a Careful Toilet.' He thinks more of his toilet than he does of his life, and after brushing his , hair and studiously creasing his trousers he asks for the morning papers. To a warden that passed his cell he told of his hopes ot the verdict being reversed. "My lawyer tells me," he said gayly, "that there was a mistake in the judge's charge and that I shall get a new trial on appeal without any trouble." His cellmate asked him to talk about it. "Oh. h ; I'm too tir ed," he replied, and lay down 'on his bed to await mealtime. He is intensely interested In the newspaper reports of his trial and cuts out every picture ot himself and the witnesses. These included the photo graphs of the murdered girl's sisters. Pearl and Adelaide. These he gazed at intensely for some fifteen or twenty minutes and then compared them with a picture of Kate Mueller, the waitress whom he - made support him. Carefully folding them up he placed them in an envelope and put them In his pocket. His Mother Prostrated. The suspense and the shock of the jury's verdict have completely prostrated Wolter's mother. She alone of those that Wolter could call reatives or friends waited until the verdict

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