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The age-herald., 1901-10-16
HARDY MURDER
 CASE UNRAVELED
YOUNG MAN WELL KNOWN IN BiR- MINGhAM KILLED IN NEW YORK IN 1sse-MRs. HENRY GEORGE CLEARS MYSTERY.

The Fritz Hardy murder case which has baffied the police of New York since the date of his murder over two years ago, is now about to be cleared.
 Fritz Hardy, well known in Birming- ham, where he resided with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Frederick Hardy, was mur- dered in New York on October l, 1899. by an unknown person. Young Hardy left Birmingham to pursue his studies in art in the city of New York. He was visit ing in the house of friends near Fort o'clock one night and was never seen again alive. Thirty days later his body was found in the bay.
 The St. Louis Post-Dispatch prints a special from New York in which 1t states that the widow of the late Henry George has volunteered some very important tes- timony in the case. Mrs. George says that she recalls the night of the murder distinctly.
 According to Mrs. Henry George, who recalls the night of the murder perfectly, her attention was called to the conversa- tion of a young man and woman one of whom proved to have been Hardy. Then followed an outcry as of a man in dire distress. Then all was still. A few mo- merlts afterward the silence was broken by the hysterical cry of the woman. The voice of the man then arose and he was heard to tell the woman to keep quiet. Mrs. George was about to look out of the window. when she came to the conclusion that perhaps 1t was only a brawl. Others heard the same things and say if the police are inclined to unravel the mystery the. identity of the man and woman can
 -r..- gossip"
 The special states further that intense rivalry between central office detectives and precinct policemen have thwarted efforts to sooner run down the murdersc."
The age-herald., 1901-10-16
RUSSIA AND JAPAN.
War Between Them Is Predicted By
 Returning Travellers.

San Francisco, October 15.-A war be- tween Russia and Japan over Korea is predicted by Dr. Nicholas Senn, professor of surgery in the University of Chicago, who has arrived here from a tour of the Orient.
 Dr. Senn said: While I was in Japan I noticed on every hand that the Japanese were making preparations for war with Russia and they made no secret of it. The cause of the trouble Is no secret in Japan. 1t wants Korea. Japan is not large enough for the Japanese. Russia practically holds Manchura and Japan does not intend letting this nation extend its influence to Korea If this condition can be prevented. Hence the preparations for war;
The age-herald., 1901-10-16
DRIVER ARRESTED.
He Is a Bulgarian and Has Made Au-
 thentic Statements.

London, October 16.-The Times has the following from its Vienna correspondent:
 The Sofia correspondent of the Pester Lloyd says that Todaroff, the driver who accompanied Miss Stone when she was Kidnapped has been arrested on suspicion of connivance. He is a Bulgarian Prot estant from Macedonian village and has made statements regarded as authentic.
 "Todaroff asserts that Miss Stone &C., companied by Zirkoff and his wife, by Dimitreff and three women teachers, all Bulgarians. was stopped by brigands Sep tember 6, toward 6 o'clock in the evening in a narrow pass in the road leading from the village of Kankso to Dinmaiia in Turkey. The brigands took Miss Stone and Mime. Zirkoff away and left men to guard themselves. This guard, however disappeared leaving all the luggage and horses behind.
 "Todaroff's attempt to represent the brigands as Turks Is considered suspic- ious. The fact that the brigands left the luggage untouched is held to confirm the belief that. their sole object was to i'll the empty pockets of Macedonian adven- turers. Todaroff declares that the clos ing of the frontier in these districts is
The age-herald., 1901-10-16
HOMESTEAD LANDS.
John H. Ham Is First One Convicted
 of Fraud.

Memphis, October 15.-John H. Ham alias D. May was today convicted in the Federal Court of forgery in connection with the soldiers additional homestead lands, in two cases and sentenced by Judge Jacob Trieber to three years in prison in Fort Leavenworth penitentiary and to pay a fine of s25O in each case This is the first conviction ever secured in the United States courts for such an offense.
 There are pending nine other indict- ments in this State. the frauds having been practiced very extensively here. and in Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota Many others have been accused but never before has the government been able to convict. The case Is regarded by the several government land office officials here in at tendance upon 1t as the most important that has been run down in years.
The age-herald., 1901-10-16
LARGEST FLOATING DOCK.
Voyage From New York to New Or
 leans Will Last a Month.

Baltimore. October 15.-The immense floating dry dock built by the Maryland Steel Company for the United States gov ernment started today on its journey to Algiers, La. It is expected the trip will occupy about a month. The dock is be- ing lowed by the steamship Orion. three cables. each 1900 feet long. being used. The dock. said to be the largest of its kind in the world, Is 525 feet long and 125 feet wide. It's sides rise about fifty feet above the surface of the water Over 13,- 0,0o0 pounds of steel were used tn its construction. It cost $Sf0,00Q
The age-herald., 1901-10-16
ROLAND B. MOLINEAUX GIVEN A
 NEW TRIAL BY SUPREME COURT
CAUSE OF PRESIDENTS
 DEATH IS UNDISCOVERED

New York October 1Th physicians and surgeons who attended
  gathered semannual
  the Matthew D. Mann, Her Roswell discussed the s ne Presidents death 
  cises naturally heart, high" medical why the 
  XRay 
   Mann said Dr. feeng of the
  that the Presidents bearing his trials
The age-herald., 1901-10-16
BANK ROBBED BY
 ARMED THIEVES
DOORS OF VAULT BLOWN OPEN. EXPLOSION WAKES PoPULACE, BUT THE LATTER ARE DRIVEN AWAY WITH RIFLES.
COMMANDER SEARS.

Gallion, O.. October 15-The vault of the Farmers and Citizens Bank at Tyro, a small town near here, was wrecked early this morning by six robbers who se- said the vault contained s4o,o ,o00. The cracksmen used nitro-glycerine. The doors of the vault were blown completely off and the building partly demolished The terrible explosion awoke the people of the town. All who approached the bank. however. were driven away by the robbers who were armed with rifles. The robbers made their escape.
The age-herald., 1901-10-16
WILLIAM H. LEiNkAUF,
Head of Mobile Banking House, Dies
 After Short Illness.

Mobile, October 15.-MaJor William H. Leinkauf, head of the banking house of w. H. Leinkauf & Son, died this morning after a short illness. Major Leinkauf was also consul for Norway and Sweden and president of the board of school com missioners of Mobile County. He was born in Austria Hungary in 1927 and came to America in 1s4s. He first engaged in the mercantile business at Troy, Ala. At the time of his death he was a member of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce. and belonged to the Masonic order, Knights of Honor, Bnai B'rith and several other or ganizatfonS.
The age-herald., 1901-10-16
Rumor of Botha's Capture.

London, October 15-A rumor was start ed on the Stock Exchange this morning der-in-chief, had been captured However, dispatch from Lord Kitchener dated Pretoria vest terday evening contains nothing more important than the weekly captures. a reiteration of the statement that General Kitchener's columns are moving agains. a considerable force of Boers near the Natal frontier. with which General Batha Is supposed to be, and the announcement that Commandant Scheep- CTS command in Cape Colony has been broken up.
The age-herald., 1901-10-16
Denies Habeas corpus.

St. Paul. October 15.-Judge Charles Otis quashed the writ of habeas corpus issued in behalf of John Henry Summers, wanted for murder at Bolivar. Tenn, for whose extradition a warrant has been is- sued by Governor yansant. The fight for Summers is being carried on by colored citizens of Minnesota, who claim he is be- ing taken back to a certain lynching.
 It is said an appeal will be made to the Supreme Court
The age-herald., 1901-10-16
RUSSIA OFFERS ID ASSIST IN STONE MATTER Missionaries Not Successful in Getting in Touch With
 the BrIgaDds MISS STONE WRITES LETTER Her captors at First Showed consld eration, But Pursued by BashI-
 Bazouks They Change
 Their Manner.
MISS STONE WRITES LETTER

Constantinople, October 15.-The Rus sian government has repeated its express sion of desire to assist the United States government by all practicable means in rescuing Miss Stone. The other powers are equally solicitious. but Russia is the best able to bring the necessary pressure to bear.
 Messrs Baird and Haskell. the mission aries, have not yet succeeded in getting into touch with the brigands or opening negotiations
The age-herald., 1901-10-16
Rhode Island Democrats.

Providence, R. l.. October 15.-Candi- dates for State officers were nominated by the Democrats of Rhode Island in con- vention here today as follows:
 For Governor, L. F. c. Garvin; Lieuten- ant Governor. Adeland Archambault; Secretary of State, Frank F. Fitzsim- mons; General Treasurer. Clark Potter; Attorney General, O. J. Holland.
 The platform recommends that new constitution be framed. The resolutions took up only State matters.
The age-herald., 1901-10-16
INDEX TO TODAY'S PAPER.

1-Schley Court of Inquiry. Russia to Help Miss Stone. Molineaux Gets New Trial. McKinley's Death a Mystery. 2-Jelks to the Germans. Divorce Question Settled. Miscellany. EPettus and the Constitution. Local and Federal Courts. State News 4-Editorial.
 Hotel Lobbies.
 No Expansion for Us. 5-Not for Opposition.
 First Frost of Season. McClary on Street Railways. Six-footers at Headquarters. Jordan on the Outside. Local News. 6-SociaI Notes.
 Amusements. 1.-The Markets.
 Minister Wu at Asheville. s-The Races
 Buffalo Bill Today.
The age-herald., 1901-10-16
ATTEMPTED BANK ROBBERY.
Pitched Battle Between Citizens and
 Robbers Follows.

Mount Vernon, O., October 15.-One of the most daring attempts at bank rob bery in the history of Knox County, oc- cured at Danville early this morning. Five charges of dynamite were used and the bank building, as we'll as the vault. were wrecked
 The explosion aroused the citizens and a pitched battle took place, during which the theives. of whom there were eight. took to flight. The woods and all roads in the neighborhood have been placed under guard and it Is expected that the men will be captured.
 Banker Wolfe says that little of value was secured so far as he can now learn.
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quite illusory, as he crossed without passport and declares that he did not meet any frontier guard.
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schIey FeIt ResponsIbIIIty.

T said that recognized that he felt the responsibility as no one else did, and that it was serious question He an swered that he recognized that fact. but that he must act in accordance with bis judgment. whether right or wrong: thai personal consideration was Of no account
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-30
HAYLOFT AND COURTHOUSE.
Councilman Dawson Does Not Dis
criminate between the Two.

County COuncilmen Dawson and Phndler,
Democratic member Of the Council. yester-
day successfully opposed the scheme for
the construction of a new passenger ele-
vatOr in the courthouse. Mr.. Dawson's OBJ
lection was that he had to climb a ladder
to get to his hay loft and that he could
not see the necessity of spending money
on an elevator which would relieve lawyers
and their clients Of needed exercise. A
number Of small appropriations for bridges
and repairs were made.
County Commissioner McGregOr was
greatly diSpleased at the action taken by
the County Council in refusing to make an
appropriation for n new elevator in the
courthouse. He said last night that the
present elevator is dangerous and il would
be much better to pay for a new elevator
than TO have damage suits resulting from
accidents or the elevator now in use. He
said ne would endeaVOr 10 have the County
Council reconsider the matter to-day and If
it refused he will ask To have the present
elevator closed before there is a serious
accident.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-30
MR.. BELL SEEMS LOGICAL
UNLESS MIR. TAGGART SHOULD DE-
eide TO BE THE CANDIDATE.
Republican state Central Committee
to Meet Here Thursday to
Elect Chairman.

The fact that John J. Appel. who has
been persistently mentioned as a Democrat
ic candidate for the nomination for may
or. has declared he Will not accept the nom
nation if it is given to him. coupled with
the assertion of Joseph E. Bell that he is
not a candidate, because the campaign
would interfere with his business, leaves
the Democratic party, up to the present
time. without a candidate. that is, If May
or Taggart is in earnest in saying that he
doesn't want the nomination.
Disinterested but curious persons say
that they can readily understand how Mr..
Appel's business would interfere with his
candidacy. but they cannot comprehend
how a political job of minor Importance
would prevent Mr.. Bell from being a can
didate. 1t is suggested that if he persisted
in being a candidate that he might lose the
position ne is holding at present, but If this
assertion is true then it is also true that
Mr.. Taggart intends being a candidate.
and the destinations OF Appel and Bell are
to be considered as only two more of those
that have let the mayoralty bee escape
from their bOnnets at the beck of the
boss"
II, however, both Taggart and Appel are
permanently out of the way. and the only
thing that interferes with Mr.. Bells candi-
dacy is his business. and If nothing I'M
toward in the shape of a stronger candi-
date appears between now and the Demo-
cratic primaries, the indications are that
Bell may be the nominee Ii is said that
Taggart might be induced TO look with IA
vor on his candidacy il a better man could
not be found. for he could control Bell, in
the event of his election, as easily as he
now control. the Board of Works.
Joseph T. flaming, chairman of the Dem
Ocratic city committee, returned from Mil
aukee yesterday morning. but has not, as
yet. issued his call for the primaries TO
nominate a city ticket. He said, last night,
that he would issue the call as soon as he
had time TO consult with the rest of the
city committee.
For some reason the places on the Demo-
cratic ticket seem to go begging, as not
only every candidate mentioned for the
nomination for. mayor has declined TO enter
the race for the nomination, but those who
have been mentioned for police judge have
made similar declarations. The latest to
announce his inability to accept the nOmi-
nation for that office Is Frank Il. Baker,
who has been mentioned as a candidate for
several days. Mr.. Baker makes ii strong
by declaring that under no circumstances
would he be a candidate for the office of
police Judge.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-30
IN COL. THOMPSON's BEHALF.
Havana Post Says Delay I'm His Case Is
ExasperatingIy Foolish.

The Havana Post. of July 26. contains an
article in which 1t says Col. Edward F..
Thompson. formerly OF this city, and late
postmaster of Havana. is being kept un-
necessarily on the anxious seat by the Gu
ban tribunals. The article says in part:
There is becoming TO be something farci-
cal about these pOstOffiCe trials in the audi
encia. Especially h this SO in the case of
Colonel Thompson. late postmaster of Ha-
vana. who Is wearing time away walking
up and down the stairs to the audiencia
chamber.
Ever since he was charged with an Of
Tense hardly 10 be considered I'm the States
and locked up in "a cell without having an
opportunity or even a chance 10 give a
bond. while others charged with crime were
being waited upon and told about the time
their arrest would follow. Colonel Thomp-
son has been pleading for a trial. but plead
Ing IN vain.
Yesterday was just the eighth time his
trial had been set and just the eighth time
the fiscal asked FOR and secured a cOntinu-
ance from the tribunal. In the meantime
Colonel Thompson is compelled TO remain
In Cuba at an expense 10 himself.
Ills case has always appealed 10 all
those interested I'm the matter as a mere
persecution. and this continuous delay
with no attention 20 circumstances or con
tati0u that Colonel Thompson brought with
him upon such a triting charge and then
virtually holding him for over a year with
out a trial 4 disgusting 10 Americans here
and Is not being favorably commented upOn
BIZ the Cuban clement
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-30

INSANITY TRUST. IF 1T EXISTS, WILL
BE SHOWN UP.
Investigations Pursued by city, State
and Marion County Medi-
cal Society.

II there is any truth in the charge that
an insanity trust exists in Indianapolis
1t is extremely probable that it will be
developed under the three separate in
quiries which are being pursued by the
State Board of Charities. the city Board
Of Health and the Marion County Medical
Society. The last-named organization will
hold a meeting for the purpose of receiving
the report of it's committee on investiga-
ton this evening.
The report Of Attorney General Taylor to
the Governor on the insanity trust evil
was laid before the State Board of Chari-
ties at It's regular meeting yesterday. The
board took the report and the attorney
generals recommendations under consider
alton. but refused to give out a statement
for publication. Secretary Butler said that
at is session to-day the board may come to
some conclusion as to whether or not to
make an investigation OF the States in
sane asylums.
The investigation which is being pur-
sued by the city Board of Health devel-
oped some interesting testimony yesterday.
Thomas Delaney, ambulance driver, and
Elizabeth Cronnon, Dispensary matron,
under oath made the statement that they
acted under instructions from Justice Of
nc 1OthllIh anu In. ElCldIS COl-
nected with the City Dispensary when they
prOmiscuOusly made afidavits charging
Dispensary patients with insanity.
Delaney said that when a person who
acts strangely comes to the Dispensary
the Justice of the peace is called. He
directs some one of US to make the af-
fidavits." said Delaney. Saying IL is our
duty; that the physicians are not allowed
TO make afiidavits. We asked him, and
he told Mrs. CrOnnOn and me IL made no
difference how many we made. He said
IL was perfectly legal and right. In re-
spOnse to the same question Justices Stout
and SmOck gave similar answers"
MatrOn CrOnnOn said that pr. J. b.
Young and Justice IOckman directed her
10 make the affidavit In the John Ross
case. and that Dispensary physicians often
had instructed her and Delaney TO go the
homes OF persons thought to be insane and
examine them. The doctors said they were
not permitted TO do this work. She said
that Justice LOckman and Police Surgeon
Christian attended to the insane persons
taken TO the police station. They told her
To examine female prisoners suspected of
insanity. She said she had not been in
the trust"
Superintendent Benham. of the City Dis
pensary. testified that when Justice Lock-
man was asked II the insanity proceedings
were regular he replied: Yes, L am I'm
II, and what / say goes"
The City Dispensary physicians will be
examined In a few days.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-30
TRIES TO ESCAPE SCAFFOLD.
John RinLard's Plea to BE Heard by
the Supreme Court.

The transcript in the appeal Of John
Rinkard from a sentence of death passed
on him by the Wabash Circuit Court was
filed in the Supreme Court yesterday. Ac-
cOmpanying the transcript were notices Of
Rinkard's intention to ask the Supreme
Court to stay the execution of his sentence.
also a number of copies of appellants brief.
The motion To stay execution of the death
penalty Will be formally presented and ar
gued to the Supreme Court tomorrow
morning. A quorum Of the tribunal, con-
sisting of Judges Jordan, Hadley and
Monks, Will be present to hear the argu-
ment. 1t is understood that there will be
no difficulty about securing the stay.
Rinkard is now under sentence to be exc
cuted Aug. 2S.
The brief filed by Rinkard's attorneys
is a VOluminous document, containing
eighty printed pages. Most of the brief
is devoted TO argument OF the question
whether Rinkard was insane at the time
he murdered his wife or not. Stress is
laid by the condemned mans attorneys on
the lower courts refusal to grant a new
trial on account of certain newly dis
covered evidence. The evidence was that
ten years before the commission of the
crime Rinkard lived i'm Lima. o.. and was
there known as Crazy John Rinkard."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-30
REPRESENTATIVE lands HERE.
Conferred with Senator
and Other Leading republicans.

Representative Charles B. lands spent
last night at the Columbia Club and will
return 10 his home In Delphi this morning.
While here Mr.. Lands talked with j. b.
Healing. w. H.. Whitaker. and other we'll
known politicians, but declared his visit
had absolutely no political significance.
Mr.. Lands called on Senator Fairbanks.
who leaves to-day for Buffalo and other
points I'm the East. The congressman said
he might return to attend the meeting Of
the State central committee Thursday.
When asked If he knew the object of the
meeting. he said. why. l presume it is To
discuss the reported resignation of Mr..
Hernly.'
In case Mr.. Hernly resigns. who do you
think will be his successor" Mr.. Lands
was asked.
Il suppose It will be either Mr.. Bigler or
Mr.. Goodrich he replied, although L
have no means of knowing"
Blu Mr.. Bigler has said he is not a can
didate for the chairmanship.' was sug-
gested.
HAS he said that?' asked Mr.. Lands,
his face expressing evident surprise.
1t Is so reported, was the reply.
We'll. then. / suppose IL will be Mr..
Goodrich was Mr.. Landis's final observa-
ton.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-30

fed yesterday at the receipt Of the follow
ing letter from John McGregor. who was
defeated at the republican primaries Tor
the nomination for mayor. I desire 10 eN-
press 10 YOU and TO the other members OF
the committee my thanks for the many
courtestes extended 10 me during the cam
palgn Just closed. l.. at this time. tender
TO the committee and TO my party my serV-
Ices during the coming campaign and Will
gladly accept any assignments that may
be made me. In closing allow 10 me con-
graduate the Republicans of our city upon
the magnificent ticket they have selected
The letter Of Mr.. McGregor's Is in keep
ing with his conduct since mis- defeat at the
primaries as he has earnestly and success
fully striven 10 heal any differences that
might have existed between any OF his
friends and Mr.. Bookwalter.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-30
Fate of Arsenal I'm Balance.

Senator Fairbanks has a letter from
Elihu Root, secretary Of war, in which the
secretary says that the fate Of the arsenal
in this city Will not be decided Until Sep
TENDER. He has just appointed a board of
officers to meet in September to consider
the entire subject of army posts, ''includ-
ing the questions Of discOntinuance. estab-
ishmen and consolidation of posts" All
papers relating to the Indianapolis arsenal
have been referred to this board.