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Upon the request of Chief of Police H. D. Goodwin, Mrs. Lulu M. Little, 56 South Sixth street, and Mrs. Theresa Stephenson, 417 North Sixteenth street, widows of the two police officers murdered early today at the Pennsylvania freight station, have consented to a public funeral for bcih men, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the East Main Vlvrv.i Friends church.. Some time Monday the two bodies will be taken to the Friends church. 7o Ministers Speak.

Th rrcv. w. O. Stovall, pastor or th First Daptiat church, will pro nounce the funeral services over the body of Officer Stephenscn. Tbe Rev. If. P. Jame. pastor of the United Brethren church, will officiate at the nervier over the body of Officer Little. Ai a testimonial of the appreciation of the services of these two oflfcers who me their deaths while galalntly performing their duties the police romniifjiloners Invite all civic and fraternal organizations to be officially represented and request the presence of the general public- Every city officer will be in atendance. Police Will March. Following the services at the church the funeral cortage will form behind the two iitr.rser, and will parade for a distance v.er.t on Main street. It is expected that this cortage will be the largest in the history of the city. The entire police force will parade, also several fire department companies. The body of Officer Little will be taken to Goshen, Ind.. for burial. Officer Stephenson's body, will be laid to reBt In Earlham cemetery. FORMER CHIEFS PAY RESPECTS TO POLICEMEN Two former chiefs of rollce called at headquarters today to express their regret over the death of the two gallant patrolmen. Officers Little and Stephenson, early today. They were Isaac A. tjormon and Jesse A. Bailey. "Both were fine men and officers. None better in the state, and the people of Richmond should appreciate their high courage and keen devotion to duty." said Mr. Gormon. "These fine fellows were murdered In cold blood, without a fair chance to defend themselves, but Stephenson's last words urged his comrade to get his quary. and the fearless IJttle. unable to draw his revolver In time to use it, gave battle to the armed desperado with nothing but his mace. A gallant ending for two brave men and valued rublic servants. I hope their flayer receives his just deserts. Dies Like Real Hero. ,' ','1 did not know Stephenson very well, but had been told he was a highly efficient officer. He died like a real hero, as did my old friend, one of tbe truest, most capable and mo6t fearless men l ever knew, Mort Little. God rest their souls," said Mr. Bailey. Nearly every member of the department shed tears when they learnContlnued On Page Five. A. S.I. GIVES TO FAMILIES "We are greatly grieved by the death of Officers Little and Stephenson in the performance of duty. We shall be glad, If you will accept, the Inclosed check on the First National bank, this city, for $200.00, to be used as your board may desire toward the lessening of the sorrow, if possible, of their families. "Very truly yours, "By James A. Carr, President." "American Seeding Men. Co., Inc., The above letter, addressed to William Eversman, president of police board, was received at police headquarter this morning. 'President Eversman will call a meeting of the board to decide what disposition shall be made of

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mam THE MURDERER PERSHING IS WITHOUT AEROPLANE COLUMBUS, N. M., July 8. The American expeditionary force into Mexico again Is "aeroplaneless." Reports reached here today that the last machine under General Pershing's command went out of commission while scouting from the southernmost base yesterday. Cavalry patrols once more are the only means of reconnoitering in the field. BUYS GREENHOUSE. Thomas D. Kenworthy, of Richmond, has purchased the greenhouse at Liberty, Indiana, from Ed Culley. Mr. Kenworthy will remain in Richmond, the greenhouse win be managed by Osa F. Coryell. $200 CHECK OF OFFICERS this generous contribution and any ethers which may be received so that the famines of the dead officers will receive the maximum benefits from the same. Appreciation Fund Started. The Palladium Printing company announces a donation of $25 to a fund for the families of Officers Little and Stephenson. The Palladium will also receive donations from any of its readers who desire to contribute to such a fund and will present such contributions to the police board. President Eversman will suggest that whatever funds are contributed shall be invested in some profitable securities the returns from the same to be paid over to the afflicted families.

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ATTEMPTED ROBBERY THWARTED; THUGS JIMMIE BANK'S REAR DOOR; APPARENTLY FRIGHTENED BY NOISE

Excitement attendant upon the double murder last night in all probability frustrated would-be yeggmen. who managed to get into the People's Home and Savings bank on North Eighth street, but were frightened away by the unusual number of people abroad j as the result of the double murder on North D street.

BELIEVE STEPHENSON ANTICIPATED HIS FATEThe question has arisen in the minds of the Stephenson family today as to whether Officer Elmer Stephenson had a presentment of his death yesterday evening before start ing to work. He did not say anything to indicate this but the family explained that even though he had felt that something was going to happen to him, he would not have told his wife, because of the worry which it would have caused her. Officer Stephenson usually went away to work with a laugh and jolly good-bye to his family, the wife explained. But last night he was different. He did not want to go. Several times he told his wife so.

Returns to House. Before going to the shed to get his bicycle, the policeman kissed his family good-bye but after getting the wheel he returned to the house before starting to headquarters. Again he kissed his wife and children and parted with saying, "I will return some time." Mrs. Stephenson said that she did not think, anything about her husband's queer actions until after she had been notified of his death early this morning. - Taken to Parents' Home. Mrs. Stephenson could not realize that her husband was dead until she Continued on Page Two) IS GRANTED DIVORCE Almeda Adkins received a divorce from James Adkins in circuit court j this morning. The plaintiff charged j the defendant with cruel and inhuman f treatment. Weather Forecast United States report: Fair tonight, i cooler north portion. Sunday fair, i Temperature. Yesterday. Noon .S3 Maximum , 90 Minimum 54

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GEORGE M. LITTLE A shattered rear door, the work apparently of experienced yeggmen, tracks in the court yard to the rear of the People's bank, marks that indidicate that the intruders drove up to the building in a wagon, and that therewere at least two of them, were Continued On Page Six. PALLADIUM EXTRA GIVES RICHMOND NEWS OF MURDERS Startled from sleep by the shouts of "extra" and by screeching: klaxons shortlyafter 4 o'clock this morning, Richmond citizens were first apprised of the double murder of Police officers Little and Stephenson, by the special edition of the Palladium. Automobiles bearing newsboys covered the entire city, giving the quickest and most efficient service ever rendered the readers of the Palladium. Other newsboys supplied the unprecedented demand on the downtown streets as laborers went to the shops. The sales of this extra surpassed all previous records for special editions of the Palladium or of any other Richmond newspaper.

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CARR UNDISTURBED BY DOUBLE DEED REGRETS HE DID NOT GET DOWDY; GRAND JURY WILL COME MONDAY Tossing about restlessly on an iron cot in a narrow cell at the county jail, muttering to himself at times, occasionally groaning from the pain of a bullet wound in both hips and from a badly battered head, Eli Carr, 30, residing at 136 Ft. Wayne avenue, remarked, unconcernedly, when informed for the first time that he had killed two police officers, patrolmen George M. Little and Elmer Stephenson: "Is that so! Well it was a case of me getting them or them getting me. I'm sorry they died. They didn't do me no harm." Carr, who has been a resident of Richmond for four years, has been employed for the past three years as a truckman at the Pennsylvania freight station, North D street Officers Little and Stephenson were killed by him on the platform of Number One track shortly after midnight today after Carr had attempted to murder E. B. Dowdy, night foreman at the freight station, who had told Carr he intended to report him to general foreman Tittle i i ill.. i . . i

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OPENS FIRE ON MEN WITHOUT WARNING Foiled in his first attempt to kill Dowdy the desperado remained at the freight station in the hope of securing another opportunity to shoot the night foreman. When Officers Little and Stephenscn arrived he opened fire on them before a word had been spoken, killing Stephenson almost instantly. He shot Little twice, that officer dying twenty minutes later, following his arrival at Reid hospital. CARR'S INJURIES NOT REGARDED SERIOUS. Carr, ten minutes after he had shot Little and Stephenson, was in turn shot down by Officer Charles Kuhlman while attempting to escape. Kuhlman's bullet passed through the fleshy part of Carr's hips but he was not seriously injured. The head injuries were received from the mace of the dying Little and from the blows of one of the three colored truckmen, Orville Ross, who came to Little's assistance prior to Kuhlman's arrival on the scene. SORRY HE MISSED FOREMAN DOWDY. "Are you sorry you didn't get Dowdy?" inquired Isaac Burns, a railroad detective who was in Carr's cell this morning about 9 o'clock while the jail physician was attending to the murderer's wounds. "I wish I could have got him," Carr replied angrily. "I wouldn't give a damn if he was dead. He was going to report me to the boss and get me fired." "Don't you think it would have been better if you had been fired instead of killing two police officers?" questioned Burns. "Perhaps," replied Carr, indifferently.

"Do you suppose you would have acted as you did if you hadn't been drinking" asked a Palladium reporter. "Oh, probably I wouldn't," he replied impatiently. When photographers arrived to take his picture, Carr, the jail authorities say, cried mockingly:. "Bloody murder." At first Carr refused to answer any questions regarding his career prior to coming to Richmond but, after some proding, was induced to discuss his history briefly. Moves From Pennsylvania. Carr said he moved to Richmond four years ago, having resided in Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania. "I haven't any home, thought," he added. "Ever been in trouble before?" he was asked. "Yes, once," he answered after a pause. "I had trouble with my wife and my father-in-law came after me with a gun. I took it away from him and shot him in the hand. Then I left Pennsylvania and came to Richmond. I have three children. I am separated from my wife. My mother is still living." Carr, it is said, has always represented himself to be a bachelor. At

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two boarding houses where he has resided in this city information was obtained that Carr was a very quiet man snd never caused any trouble. Astonishment was expressed that he should have been guilty of such a crime. At the freight station fellow workers stated that Carr was a quiet man, of few words, and not addicted to making trouble. . It was added, however, that he was a periodical drinker, and had been drinking considerably two days prior to the killing of the two police officers. Story of the Murders. Night Foreman Dowdy has made a statement concerning his experience with Carr, which was the prelude to the murder of the police officers. E. T. Woods, known to his friends as "Daddy" night watchman at the freight station, was the only eye witness to the murder of Little and Stephenson. He also has made a statement. Reported for Work. Carr reported for work about 7 o'clock last evening. He had been drinking. About 10 o'clock he returned from an errand, still more intoxicated. Dowdy ordered him to go

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bomb home, and to report to General Foreman Tittle in the morning. This Carr evidently interpreted as tatauount to a notice of discharge. About midnight Carr returned to the freight station. He was attired in his best suit. It is believed he had carefully planned to murder Dowdv because, after his arrest, he had in hfs possession articles which indicated that he had prepared to leave town. In his pocket were a shaving mug. a razor and some other toilet articles. Also he had. besides his 32 calibre, five shell revolver, sl numher of owr cartridges. The quantity of ammuniuon ne naa causes the police to believe that Carr was rietprmlnAH nf in submit to arrest in the event he killed Dowdy. Approaches Foreman Dowdy. Entering the freieht ftffifr Vie an. proached the desk where Dowdy was seated ana said:. "Are you going to turn me over to the old man?" 'I am. replied Dowdy. Instantly Carr drew his revolver, held it over his head and then lowered it to point at Dowdy's head. He fired too soon, however, the ball passing about three inches over Dowdy's head and passing through a window pane. Before Carr could fire a second time Dowdy dashed out of the room. Carr, his gun still smoking, hurried to the platform then walked to the north door of the freight shed. Inquires for Fugitive. Entering this door he met several men eating their lunches. He inquired of them if they had seen Dowdy. They replied they had not. Dowdv then walked through the shed to th south door. In the meantime police headquarters had been requested to send officers to the freight station. HEADQUARTERS. HOWEVER, WAS NOT NOTIFIED THAT AN ATTEMPT AT MURDER HAD BEEN MADE AND THAT THE TROUBLEMAKER WAS ARMED. Carr Steps From Ooor. ' As officers Little and Stephenson walked up the steps to the platform of number one track, which is six feet wide and winds between a row of box cars and the freight shed, Carr stepped out of the south door of the, shed. Watchman Woods saw him at once. "There is your man," he remarked to the officers. It was the death sentence for the two bluecoats. Without saying a word Carr drew his revolver from its hiding place and fired point blank at Stephenson, who was only two feet away from him with Little standing at his side. The ball entered Stephenson's heart. As Stephenson pitched forward he gasped: "Get him Mort He got me." Second Shot Hits Little. Almost like the echo of the first shot the second shot rang out, striking Little in the center, of. his chest. It was the gallant veteran's death wound but, game to the last and with only his mace as a weapon, Little sprang upon his comrade's murderer. , With superhuman strength btf overpowered Carr and both men sprawled in a welter ... Continued On Page Two.J .