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The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-08-02
THE RAILWAY RATE LAW
An Extension of Time May Be Given
the Railways to Conform to
the New Ruling.


aSh]EE,.-,,-, ---'-,. -.--A.Cer a con-
ference railI cad officials who were
discussing the interstate commerce
commission, the Interpretation and
enforcement Of the new railroad rate
law, adjourned their meeting II was
decided that a committee of six rail
road officials, two from each of the
northern. western and southern traf
&c divisions of the country, should
be appointed TO confer further with
the commission regarding details Of
the rate law. This committee will be
named in a few days.
The railroad officials were informed
that in the absence Of some members
Of the commission no decision could
be announced as TO the requests made
OF the com omission as body. They
were directed to make every reason
able effort to comply with the provi-
sions Of the law at the time it is to
go into effect Aug o..
There are indications that If it
should De fouad impracticable for the
railroads to comply absolutely with
the act at the time specified in the
law they will be given reasonable
grace by ths commission.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-08-02
TWO RICHMOND DOCTORS
ARE NAMED AS LECTURERS
Additions to Faculty of the New Med
icaI College Which is to be AffiIiat
ed with Indiana University-Dr
Stevenson and Wampler Honored.
Publishers Press1

Indianapolis, Aug. Announce
ment is made of the appointment of
DR.. George NJ Wells, Of this city, and
DR.. Samuel G. Norris, of Anderson, as
associate professors of sanitary sci,
ence in the new State College of Ply
sicians and Surgeons, to be affiliated
with Indiana University.
Several prominent Indiana medical
men have been selected as special
lecturers in the ne wcollege. These
are as follows: DR.. Edgar Cox, city
sanitarian of Kokomo, medicine; DR..
William Fl. Gilbert, secretary of the
department of health and charities at
Schwartz, of Portland, gynaecology:
DR.. Walker Schell, Terre Haute, med
icine and gynaecology; DR.. Maurice
G. Moore, Upton, railway surgery;
DR.. Paul G. Barcus, Charlottesville,
district counsellor of the American
Medical Association, diseases of chill
dren; DR.. Charles S. Houghland, Mil
roy intestinal diseases; DR.. George d.
Miller, Logansport, surgery; DR.. Da-
vid N. Stevenson, Richmond, diseases
of the ear, nose and throat; DR.. Geo.
A. Whitledge, Anderson, diseases of
the eye, and DR.. John M. Wampler,
Richmond, medicine.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-08-02
Mrs. William Simcoke is Exon
Grated for the Killing of
Edward c. Reed.
OFFICERS INVESTIGATED
EVERY CIRCUMSTANCE OF THE
CASE INDICATED THAT THE
WOMAN'S EFFECTIVE RESIST
ANCE AGAINST INTRUDER WAS
] LAWFUL.

Mrs. William Simcoke. who shot
and almost instantly killed Edward C.
Reed at the Simcoke home Tuesday
evening. has been completely exon
Grated by Coroner Markley. Supt Bal
ley and Prosecutor Jessup.
Justifiable homicide is the classifi.
cation of the tragedy in the opinion
OF these Offices, each of whom made
personal investigation of the case
Independent of the others.
Every circumstance of the tragedy
itself and of every incident that led
up to il. indicates to the officers that
Mrs. Simcoke had every reason to
fear Reed and but for her prompt and
effective resistance when he entered
the house, probably would have been
severely dealt with.
Strange Infatuation.
Reeds infatuation was strange
one and points conclusively to an I'M
balanced mental condition. Though to
all appearances sane when in close
relation with family and friends.
Reed had for some time prior to his
tragic end, persistently annoyed Mrs.
Simcoke. According to the information
which the officers obtained, and which
substantiates the story in the Palla.
| dunn yesterday morning, Reed had
loitered about the Simcoke home of
evenings and seemingly had made ev-
cry effort possible to gain the ac-
quaintance of Mrs. Simcoke The
| finding of a sentimental letter in his
| pocket, addressed to the husband of
Mrs. Simcoke and which purported
| to have been written by woman In
| Hartford City. was the police say,
| undoubtedly a product of Reeds own
| hand and his unbalanced mind. Pre-
suming that he could gain the conf
dence of Mrs. Simcoke by displaying
letter which tended to reflect upon
her husband. Reeds inflamed imagina
ton caused him to lay the plans t'1t
fortunately led to his own undoing in
stead of Mrs. Simcoke's.
| Unable to realize the hopelessness
of his attentions and possibly mad
| dened by the knowledge that his 1oi
tering in the neighborhood had been
reported to the police Reed grew bold
and decided to invade the home in
| forcible manner. The rest is known,
and the investigation made by the po.
lice and corner yesterday failed to
develop a single circumstance beyond
that which came to light Immediately
after the tragedy.
Mr.. Simcoke, who is travelling
man and who was in Kokomo at the
return home and he did so, arriving
early yesterday morning. Mrs. Sim
coke is still suffering from the shock
which resulted from her exciting ex
perience, though her condition was
said to be improved last evening.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-08-02
A NEW CASTLE WEDDING
Prof. viii M. Burch and Miss Clara
Arnold Married There Yes
terday Morning.

New Castle. Aug. /. (Spl) )-This
morning at 10 o'clock at the hospita-
BILE country home of Oliver c. Arnold
and family. north of the city, the we'd
ding of Miss Clara Arnold and Prof
VIII Nj. Bunch took place. The GER
emony was performed by Rev. C. Fen
wick Reed and was witnessed by on
ly few of the immediate friends
and relatives of the contracting cou-
pie. Immediately after the wedding
Mr.. and Mrs. Bunch left for northern
Michigan. where they will remain for
some time. This fall they will make
their permanent residence in Muncie
where Prof. Bunch is employed in a
we'll known conservatory.
The annCs ncement of this weddiI/
will no doubt be a surprise to many
for it was not kn6wn that either was
matrimonially inclined Both are
well known and possess wide circles
of friends who extend congratulations
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-08-02
SURPRISE SPRUNG
IN TOURNAMENT
Tom Campbell and James Har-
rington Beat Ed. Wilson
and O. Harrington.
FIRST SET WAS 1914
TENNIS ENTHUSIAST NOW TALK
OF A PERMANENT ORGANlZA.
TIoN AND COURTS OF THEIR
OWN-FIRST ROUND OVER.

There was a surprise in the city
tennis tournament yesterday. O..
Harrington and Ed Wilson who. on
the dope sheet looked good to win
the consolation prize lost their match
to j. Harrington and Tom Campbell.
The first set was a remarkable one in
point of length, the score being 1914.
The second set was 6-3 After Camp
bell and Harrington showed SO poorly
in their match with McCabe and Neff
they were counted out of the running,
even for the consolation, but now it
looks as If they would win it, The
lads played good tennis yesterday.
being especially cautious of their
strokes.
The last match of the qualifying
round was played off, Thornburg and
Lockwood winning over Meyers and
Bond, Ga and 6-3. This afternoon
Green and Hawley will meet Isaac
Wilson and John Ray to decide
which team shall play in the semi fl
nails. McCabe and Neff had hoped
to meet Virgins and Gardner in the
second round this week, but Virgins
in addition to wrenching his ankle
has broken his racquet and the match
will not the played till Monday
The great interest now bein man.
tested in tennis has led a nui.. Der of
the enthusiasts to discussing a per,
manent association and the matter OF
courts of their own. The PROPOSE.
ton will be discussed at a meeting of
players later in the summer.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-08-02
COMPANY F. TO
GET MONEY SOON
Captain Comstock Will Go to
Indianapolis Saturday in
Their interest.
A CIRCULAR is SENT OUT
GOVERNOR WILL TAKE STEPS TO
SEE THAT WIVES OF DEAD SOL
EASILY.

The following circular has been re-
ceived by local members of the 161st
|. V. l. from the Adjutant- Generals Of
flee at Indianapolis:
The money recently collected from
the L. S. Government for your organi-
cations will be ready for distribution
the first week in August. The amounts
range from S32h 20 $4,000 per man,
the average being about $4,000.
To establish his claim the soldier
from the service, together with proofs
of his identity as described in another
paragraph of this circular.
1T is not necessary to present the
claims in person. The soldier should
fill out the enclosed power of attor-
ney, which authorizes the gentleman
named to transact his business for him
and at the same time establish his
identity for him. This, with his dis
charge, should be mailed to the Ad-
jutant-General, Indianapolis, where it
will receive attention in the order in
which it is received His agent will
sign the roll for him and a check on
the Union National Bank for the full
amount due him, signed by the Cover
nor and countersigned by the Adju-
tant-General, will be mailed to him
with his discharge. In case of the
death of a soldier, the payment can
be made to his administrator only,and
as the expense of taking out letters of
administration will be as much as the
amount involved, the Governor has de-
cided to ask the coming General AS
sembly for a special act authorizing
him to pay the sums thus involved to
the next of kin without additional cost
to the recipients"
The circular is signed by order OF
the Governor.
(Signed) ORAN PERRY,
Adjutant-General.
The local soldiers have appointed
Capt. Paul Comstock of Company F
as their attorney, and he will go tC
Indianapolis Saturday to look after
their interests.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-08-02
WILL GO TO MILWAUKEE,
Local EAGLES Will 90 to National
Meeting at Milwaukee During
Week of August IL.

The Eagles have appointed Timo-
thy O'Brien, Albert Morell and Frank
Hartzler as A committee to investi-
gate rates from here to Milwaukee
where the Grand Aerie will hold its
convention during the week of Au-
gust II. The drill team. which is
composed of .twenty-six men, is hard
at work in preparation for the drilling
contest which will be a feature Of the
assembly. It is expected that about
twenty in addition to the drill team
will attend the festivities.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-08-02
DAYTON JOURNAL is SOLD
J. c. Shafer the Buyer-D. G. Reid
Probably is Interested in the
Deal Also.

j. C. Shafer, formerly of Richmond,
who, with Daniel G. Reid, holds the
control of the Chicago Post and the In
dianapolis, Muncie and Terre Haute
Stars, which compose the Star League,
has purchased the Dayton Journal and
now with ample capital behind the pa
per. it isexpected that theJournal will
make even greater strides than has
characterized it during the past two
years. The paper will continue to be
Republican in politics. Though Mr.
Reid's name is not connected directly
with the deal, it is believed here that
he is interested in the enterprise,
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-08-02
His Family Doctor Tells of His
Queer Actions, Noticeable
- of Late.
HIS HOME NOW DARKENED
HEART BROKEN WIDOW is DE-
SERTED BY MANY OF HER REL
ATIVES AND NEEDED FUNDS
ARE LACKING.

That Edward Reed was not men,
tally responsible for his actions Tues
day night at the Simcoke home is
the firm opinion Of one of the leading
physicians in Richmond. He stated
last night that for the past year he
has noticed that Reed was mentally
unbalanced, and all his actions show
ed that he was bordering on violent
insanity. He stated that for the past
two weeks the man had not eaten
much, and had slept scarcely any, al
ways seeming to be under serious
nervous strain. The doctor stated also
that the man had paid him several
visits, when no professional work
was reuired. and the progress of in
sanity was plainly visible at each Wis
1t.
On one occasion Reed took the
physician some crude pieces of music
which he had written hin elf. and
told the doctor that he now nad the
means to win his fortune as the Sc
lections which he had written had no
equal in the United States. He then
whistled them to the physician who
at once recognized that the man was
losing his mind.
A Broken Hearted Widow.
In the meantime as various opin.
ions are expressed on the causes and
nature of the homicide, the sweet
minded and Christian spirited little
widow of the dead man is holding
lonely vigil over her husband with
broken heart Coupled with the fact
that she realizes that no financial
means are at hand for the burial of
her husband and at the present there
is no prospect of any, the burden is
almost more than she can bear What
was once a cheerful and bright spirit
cd little woman Is now almost phys
ical wreck. She has always been an
active church member and is highly
esteemed by all her accuaintances.
Mrs. Reed Had Fears.
Mrs. Reed stated last night as she
was lowering over her dead husband
that she realized Tuesday night. that
he was I'm one of his spells, as she
termed his fits of insanity, and that
she had begged him to stay at home
with her all the time. fearing that
some harm would befall him. She al
so stated that for some time her hus-
band had been morose and had slept
little and eaten scarcely anything.
He had been in the habit of getting
up at all hours of the night. in order
to write poetry and songs. He was
restless and wanted to be moving.
Is Practically Destitute.
Probably the saddest feature of the
whole affair is that Reed left his wife
practically destitute, there being no
money on hand and no prospects of
any coming in. Only S1.71 was found
on Reeds person after the tragedy
Tuesday night, although 1t was pay
day at the Starr Piano factory and
Reed had collected his pay on that
day. One of the things that has made
the burden much harder to bear for
Mrs Reed is that several of her rela-
tives have declined to come to Rich
mond and have refused to help her
financially.
II the necessary arrangements can
he made, the body Of Mr.. Reed will
he taken to Harrison, o., for burial
Friday
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-08-02
SHOT INTIMATE FRIEND
WAS GRIEVOUS BLUNDER
II. M. Benson of Lynn Has Returned
From the Funeral OF His Brother,
Who Was Killed by Neighbour
Thought he was Burglar.

Lynn, Ind, Aug. 1. (SDD-H. NJ.
Benson returned home last week
from Newman, Ill. where he attended
the funeral of his brother. Charles,
who died from the effects Of a gun
shot wound inflicted by the night po-
liceman.
Mr.. Benson and the policeman were
neighbors and most intimate friends
and each thought the other to be a
burglar prowling around the Benson
home. which was robbed a few nights
previous to this grevious accident
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-08-02
WANTS TO COMPROMISE
w. B. LEEDS MAKES OFFER
Tells the Government That He Will
Return Valuable Necklace to
France if the Duty Already Paid on
II, will be Refunded.

W. B. Leeds, formerly of this city,
has offered to compromise the suit
fora 100000, which has been filed
against him by the government au-
thorities. This amount they claim
is due as duty on the 100000 nee
lace which he purchased for his wife
sometime ago. He says that he will
return the necklace to France if they
will return the $4,000 duty which he
brought here.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-08-02
CONTRACT FOR CONDUIT
Home Telephone Company Has Con-
tracted for $1,000 Feet of Tile
of Chicago Firm.

The Home Telephone company has
let a contract for $1,000 feet Of con-
duit which will be shipped by Chi.
cago firm. The work of placing the
conduits on Main street will begin as
soon as the material is received.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-08-02
led. FEEMEY PRESIDENT
Brooklyn Man is Elected to Head the
American Federation Of Catholic
Societies.

Buffalo, Aug. AT the closing
session of the American Federation
of Catholic Societies here today the
following officers were elected:
President Edward Feeney, Brook
lyn; first vice-president, A. G. Koel.
BILE, New York. second vice-president,
l.. McClair. Michigan, third vice-pres-
ident, G. w Stenger. st. Paul. treas
urer, G. NJ. Schultze. Detroit.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-08-02
Continued on Page Two.)
BUY FINE BUILDING SITE
Home Telephone Company Gets Plot
of Ground Where Or. J. M. BulIa
Now Resides.

The Home Telephone has purchas-
ed the property, occupied by DR.. J. NJ.
Bulla on North 9th street. of John B.
Dougan for $4,000 On this plot the
company will erect modern office
building. The building will have a
frontage of 45 feet. and will be fire
proof
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-08-02
Was Scalded to Death.

Chester. Ind, Aug. 1. (Spl) Mrs.
Catherine Hodgin received word here
of the death of Harry Everett, the =
year-old son of Luther Hodgin of Far
go, North Dakota. The little one
was scalded to death by falling in a
tub of scalding water.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-08-02
Carried $4,000 Insurance.

M. Cullaton, whose funeral was held
yesterday, was one of the oldest men,
bers of the local council Royal Area
mum, and he carried insurance in the
order in the sum of $4,000.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-08-02
Billiard Exhibition.

This evening Prof. Emmery of St
Louis will give a billiard exhibition
at the pool room of Cavanaugh and
Emmons. After the exhibition he will
probably play a match game with
William Suffers.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-08-02
Geo. Mccormick Arrested.

Winchester. Ind. Aug. 1.-Detective
J. NJ. Fletcher arrested George McCor-
mick. of Parker City yesterday on
the charge of associating with women
of bad character. His fine amounted
to S21. which he paid.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-08-02
Mrs. Greene Very III.

Mrs. Edna A. Greene. daughter of
Rev. Westhafer, of Centerville, is very
i'll, having undergone an operation for
an abscess on her breast. She is do
ing as well as could be expected
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-08-02
Mrs. Johnson to Speak.

The Civic League of Fairview will
hold its regular meeting this evening.
1t will be addressed by Mrs. NJ. F.
Johnston
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-08-02
Fined SIS and Costs.

In the city court. yesterday. Clar-
ence Wiggans was fined S. and costs
for assault and battery upon his wife.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-08-02

Mr.. and Mrs. J. u. Miller have re.
turned from six weeks trip through
the New England States and other
parts of the East.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-11-30
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 8, 1878.
Notice for Publication.

United States Land Office, Lewiston, Idaho
Sept. 10, 1906 Notice is hereby given that in
compliance with the provisions of the act OF
congress Of June 3, 1873, entitled IAN act for
the sale of timber lands in the States of Califor
mia, Oregon, Nevada, and Washington Terri
tory" as extended to all the Public Land
States by act OF August A. 1892
BETH Wickstrand
of Anderson, county of Latah, state of Idaho has
this day filed in this Office her sworn state
ment No. 25S5, for the purchase of the NV a
of section IL, in twp 40 II, range ] b IN, and
will offer proof to show that the land sought is
more valuable for its timber or stone than for
agricultural purposes, and to establish her
claim to said land before the Register and
Receiver at Lewiston, Idaho, on Monday, the
9TH day of January 1907.
She names as witnesses: John Wickstrand,
Louis swanson, both of Anderson, Idaho, John
Backstrom, OF Jansville, Idaho, Steiner II. Hell
lerud, of Park, Idaho
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file
their claims in this Office on or before said Z, h
day of January, 1907. 7. II. BARTLETT,
uov2jan4 Register.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-11-30

IL THE DISTRICT COURT SECOND JUDICIAL
DISTRICT OF THE STATE or IDAHO, Is AND FOR
THE COUNTY OF LATAH.
In the Matter of the1
Petition OF Edward Notice and Application
ristiansen to For Change OF Name.
Change his Name to
EDWARD HOLM.
To All and Any Person Whom II May Concern:
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
petitioner, Edward Christensen, Will apply 10
the above entitled Court nj the next session
thereof after the due publication of this petit
ton for leave to change his name to that OF
Edward Holm, and petitioner states:
That your petitioner, Edward christensen Is
a resident of Latah County, State Of Idaho and
living near Troy in said County and State and
has been resident of said place for many years
last past that he was born in FrederickstHdt
in the Kingdom Of Norway on the l3tn- day Of
November 1874, and that he came to the Unit
ed States ia the yenr 1850 and was uaturlized in
the said County OF Latah on the l7th day Of
October, 1892.
That the father OF the said petitioner is dead
and that the nearest relatives of the said petit
toner is his wife Mary Christensen and five
children named Christian, John L., Elijah
r., Mark r., and Mary Martha, all residing at
Troy, Idaho.
That your petitioners present name is as
stated Edward christensen and that he pro
poses TO change il TO the name Of Edward Holm
for the reason, that the said name Of Edward
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-11-30
TIMBER LAND. ACT JUNE 3, 1878.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
United States Land Office, Lewiston, Idaho,
October 10, 1906.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress of
June 3, 1873. entitled IAN act for the sale Of
timber lands in the States of California, Ore
gon, Nevada, and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the Public Land States by act Of
August T. 1892
Eleanor Warner,
of Palouse, county of Whitman, state Of Wash
ingion, has this day fled in this Office his sworn
statement No. 262s for the purchase Of the el2
nwL M swH OF sec II in tip ~ n, r Nv b m, and
will offer proof to show that the land sought is
more valuable for its~timber or stone than for
agricultural purposes, and TO establish his
claim to said land before the Clerk L 5. Dis
trict Court at Moscow, Idaho, on saturday, the
18th day Of January, 1907
He names as witnesses: John Rogers, steve
Raymond, Alexander Warner, all three Of Pa
louise, Washington, James G. Campbell, OF Pot
latch, Idaho.
ANY and all persons claiming adversely the
aboVe-described lands are requested to file their
claims in this Office on or before said 18Th day
of january, 1907. 7. II. Bartlett,
nov2-ian4 Register.
Troy weekly news. (Troy, Idaho) 1897-1933, 1906-11-30
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 8, 1878.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

United States Land Office, Lewiston, Idaho.
October Is, 1906.
Notice is hereby given that In complains
with the provisions OF the act of Congress a
June 3, 1873, entitled IAN act for the saie1i
tim Der lands in the states OF California, Ore
gon, Nevada. and Washington Territory" AZ
extended TO all the Public Land States Wy aet
OF August 4, 1892.
Benjamin f. Shorfey,
OF Colfax county Of Whitman, State OF Washing
ton, has this day filed In this Office his sworu
statement No. 264l. for the purchase OF the ed
nel4, neA seA an swl4 nel4 fsec IA, twptan.
No. b m, and will Offer proof Ia show that
the land sought is more valuable Tor IL timber
or stone than for agricultural purposes, and
to establish his claim to said land before the
Register and Receiver NJ Lewiston, Idaho, on
Wednesday, the 23d day OF January, 1907.
He names as witnesses:
Charles A ,sEversof Josiah Robirts, both N
ClHrkia, idaho, william IL Mastin. Charley K
Easum, Colfax, Washington.
Any and all persons canning adversely tie
above-described lands are requested to hie
their claims in this office on or before said 23ir
day of January, 1907.
7. II. Bartlett,
nov2. jan4 Register