Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 37, Number 16, 24 November 1911 — Page 8

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THE RICHMOND PAli IiADIUU AND 6im-TELEGBAXI FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1911.

CONFESS ON

BEATT1E MADE

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BEFORE DEATH

In a Statement Consisting of About Fifty Words, Young Murderer Admitted Terrible Crime.

of the Central Christian church of Leb-

Jr., anon, Indiana.

Mated in it important features by Mr. Traum will again supply the pulpit

other witnesses. Sent. 4 Henry Clay Beattie.

took the stand in his own behalf and

on cross-examination held to his previous statements in regard to his wife being shot by a strange man who held them up on the road. Sept. 8 The jury in the case recorded a unanimous verdict of "guilty." This verdict was believed to have been

influenced not only by the strong di rect evidence of Beattie's guilt, but al

ENTERTAINED FRIENDS. Mies Alfreda Hadley entertained a number of her young friends Wednesday evening at her home in North D street. The affair was in celebration of her eighth, birthday anniversary. The evening was pleasantly spent in a social manner. Refreshments were

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thrown off and the lifeless form lifted from the fatal seat. An undertaker had been waiting In another part of the prison. He immediately took charge of the body to prepare it for burial in Maury cemetery beside the slain wife. While the legal tragedy was being enacted behind the prison walls Henry Clay Beattie, sr.. the aged father of the youth was at his home In 8outh Richmond in a state of collapse. It was a time of unmeasured sadness in the Beattie home and no one was allowed within.

HISTORY OF THE CASE. July 18 While returning to Richmond In a motor car driven by her husband, Mrs. Henry Clay Beattie, Jr., was shot and instantly killed. The hooting occurred on the Midlothian turnpike, five miles from Richmond. Mrs. Beattie was 23 years old and had been married only one year. After the tragedy the husband returned t the home of "Tom" Owen, an uncle of his wife, with the body of Mrs. Beattie, saying she had been shot by a tall-bearded man. whom they encountered on the road. July 20 At the coroner's inquest, Paul Beattie, second cousin of Henry Clay Beattie, Jr., confessed that he had purchased a shotgun for Henry and subsequently three cartridges, and

had delivered them to his cousia a day or two before the murder. The same gun was picked up on the road where It was said to have been jolted out of the auto the morning after the shooting and identified by the husband as the one he had taken out of the hands of the strange man in the struggle following the tragedy. July 22 Arrest of Henry Clay Beattie, Jr. August 14 Indictment of Beattie, based on the testimony of his cousin and on evidence showing that he had been attentive to Beulah Binford, a girl of seventeen for three or four years, and that their relations had been resumed after Beattie's marriage to Miss Louise Owen of Dover, Del., and even after the birth of their child, which was three weeks old at the time of its mother's death. August 21 Beattie pleaded "not guilty" to the indictment. August 24 Commencement of the

trial. Prosecution lntrod

dence to show that BeatMC had taken

the gun bought forlrfm by Paul and secreted it alongrne Midlothian pike,

at the scene or the murder, and had there InduyfQ his wife to get out of the automobile and shot her. Paul Beattie testified that Henry, several days after the murder, had confessed to him that he had shot his wife, saylng:'Tm sorry that I did it. 1 wouldn't do It again for $1,000,000. The defense bent every effort to treak down the testimony of Paul Beattie, whom they described as a "moral weakling," and tried to ascribe Paul's testimony to a desire to escape from the "ugly fix" he was in. However, Paul's testimony was substan-

Don't forget! Special sale of Suitings, Wool Dress Goods and Poplins, also "Thanksgiving Bargains" in our Ready-to-wear Department. The Geo. H. Knollenberg Co. ADDITIONAL SOCIETY

SPECIAL MUSIC. Despite the inclemency of the weather a good-sized audience assembled to hear Evangelist Brown at the First Christian church last night. His sermon was about "The Father's Family," our adoption into it, the laws of that adoption, the name it wears and the privileges of the Father's house. Two additions resulted, making thirty in all. Robert C. Wilson rendered a cornet solo, "Calvary," as the special music for the evening. The special music tonight will be a mixed quartet, consisting of Mrs. S. W. Traum, M4ss Edna Smith and Messrs. C. M. Wilson and S. W. Traum Mr. Brown will speak on "The Crown of Life." The meetings will continue over Sunday, closing on Sunday night.

Miss

Fae Hollopeter, Miss Dorothy Simms, Master Robert Mote, Miss Thelma Nicholson, Miss Genevieve McDonnell, Miss Murial Kirkman, Miss Leona Cory, Miss Elizabeth McDonnell and Miss Dorothy Chapman.

; served. Those present were Miss Em

so by the testimony of his relations ma Weaver. Miss Alice Smith, Miss

with his "affinity," the Binford girl, : Dorothy Carl, Miss Mildred Mot

which was supposed to have furnished the motive for the crime. This young woman, scarcely more than a child, met Henry Clay Beattie, Jr., when she was but thirteen years old and two years later gave birth to a child alleged to have been his son. Sept. 9 Walter A. Watson, the trial judge, sentenced Beattie to die on Nov. 24. Nov. 13 The Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia denied the petition for a writ of error. Nov. 15 The young wife murderer's last hope of escaping the electric chair was wiped away when Governor Mann declined to interfere with the sentence and issued a signed statement in which he stated that he had followed the case with the closest attention and declared his belief that Beattie had had a fair trial and merited the punishment imposed upon him. by the jury and court.

WILL ENTERTAIN GUESTS. Mr. and Mrs. James G. Martin will have as their guests tomorrow Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Sellers of Covington, Ohio. They will spend the week-end here at the Martin home In North Fifth street. Tuesday of next week, Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Lefter of Oxford Ohio, will come to spend over Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. Martin.

principal address for the evening was given by Miss Virginia Colburn. Her subject was "The Relation of Missions to Human Progress." The talk was given in a most wonderfully clear, strong and logical manner and proved most enjoyable, all those hearing the address feeling as if they had had an unusual treat. Vocal numbers were given by Mrs. F. W. Krueger and Miss Arline Shreeve. There was no social session after the program.

Mrs. Lange street, spend

FOR CALIFORNIA. L. A. Nixon, Mrs. Frances and children of North Sixth left today for California, to the remainder of the winter

with friends and relatives.

Consumption Often Develops 0 From Pneumonia Consumption readily attacks those who have had Pneumonia. Many sufferer from Tuberculosis give a history of having: had Pneumonia. The lung's

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Gentlemen: I wish l had known or Kckman'R Alterative two years ago. Hince taking it, following a bad attack of Pneumonia. 1 have gained twentyeight pounds, and I cannot but be very thankful to you and the Almighty God for the great blessing and change of health it has brought me." (Signed Affidavit) THOMAS RE ILLY. Eckman's Alterative is effective in Bronchitis, Asthma, Hay Fever;; Throat and Lung Troubles, and in upbuilding the system. Does not contaiM poisons, opiates or habit-forming drugs. For sale by A. G. Iuken & Co., and other leading druggists. Ask for booklet of cured cases Lnd write to Eckman laboratory. Philadelphia, Pa., for additional evidence.

ATTENDED DANCE. A number of persons including

friends and relatives of the Thursday evening dancing class filled the galleries at the Odd Fellow's hall last evening. This was the first time since the class has been meeting that Mrs. Kolp has opened the galleries to spectators.

EVENING MEETING. A number of members and friends

of the Missionary society of the First

Presbyterian church enjoyed the "op

en meeting" held last evening in the

church parlors. In the absence of the

president, Mrs. J. M. Wampler, vice president of the society, presided. The

MR. MOTE HAS EXHIBIT. A collection of water colors by Mr. Alden Mote, of Richmond, with Mr. Mote is being shown to all who are interested in art in Anderson, at the home of Mrs. E. C. Toner on West Ninth street. This artist is well known in Indiana, where his paintings have been recognized by those authority on the subject or art. The artist and his pictures will be on exhibition today and tomorrow for all who are interested in the work. A special invitation is

issued to members of the Art Association of the city. Anderson Bulletin.

men.

nix and Ionian literary . Societies of Earlhaiu. The cast has been chosen and regular practices are being held. The cast includes Harold Rogers of Pendleton, Berry W. Cooper, of Greenfield, Howard McMinn of Centerville, Howard Trueblood of Salem, Benjamin Johnson Jr., of Richmond. Elan Charles of Mooresville, Mary Emma Smith of Selma, O. ; Gladys Perkins of St. Louis, Mo.; and Wilma Reeve, of Valley Mills . . . The new music for the Earlham Madrigal Club has arrived and the coed singing society Is at work on a number of songs. The or

ganization expects to make Its initial j day. appearance in chapel in the near fu- and

tare. A number of new member have which a luncheon wa Midi Tb & been elected, including Ruth James 1 guests were Mr. and Mrs. A. Krk. Mr. and Anna Mendenhall from the junior &nd Mr8 jOQn CoryelL Mr. and Mrs. I!", KU Elmer Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. WUMildred Jones from the sophomores , , , and Alice Sprague. Leota Stott. Ruth Beckman. Mrs. Anna Stockman.

nnm and Helen Dunn from the fresh- the Misses Lorena. Mane and vera

SURPRISE PARTY. A pleasant surprise was given Mr. Carl Beckman Wednesday evening at his home in South Ninth street by a number of his friends. He received a handsome gift in honor of his birth-

The evening was spent socially with music and games, after

Gehrlng and little Miss Vesta Thompson, Messrs. Carl and Howard Beckman. Shorty Felty, Masters Elmer and Robert Erk, Howard Stockman and Irvan Thompson.

Plenty of dressed turkeys, ducks, geese and chickens for Thanksgiving. Schwegman's two meat markets. 3 phones. 24-6t

SOCIAL EVENTS FOR THE DAY. Dance and card party this evening in the Elks club house in North Eighth street for the members, their wives and lady friends. The Assembly will be held In the Odd Fellow's hall after the class under the direction of Mrs. Charles Kolp has received its instructions. A reception will be given this evening In the Masonic Temple by members of the Universalist church. Mrs. Edna Jay is entertaining the members of a bridge club this afternoon at her home in North Thirteenth street. An all day meeting of the Ladies Aid society of the Reld Memorial Presbyterian church is being held today at the church. A social evening will be enjoyed tonight at the East Main street Friends church by the members. The affair will be held In the church parlors.

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NEWS AT THE COLLEGE. "Pygmalion and Galatea" has been selected as the play to be presented at the end of the fall term by the Phoe-

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