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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-10-14
BELOW THE DEAD LINE.

"Humph" grunted Coleman. That's
rather too far fetched
Very likely" laughed Boyd. 'On
the other hand if the explosion was
deliberately planned and executed.
All, well. Jimmie, in that case you may
safely wager that the perpetrator of IL
himself guarded against detection, and
that his motive is too obscure to be
reached by mere guessing. / must re-
turn to my office, Jimmie. Are you go
ing along with hep"
Yes, as far as Wall street." nodded
Coleman, with a disappointed look 81
really did think that you, Felix, with
your detective tact and your. genius for
anticipating and preventing crime,
would light upon some solution of this
mystery"
For moment Boyd did not reply He
turned first one way, then the other,
like one in doubt which TO take, dur
ing which casual move his keen, gray
eyes searched the street N both direc-
tons. and every person and doorway
Within hundred yards. Then he care
lessly rejoined, as they sauntered to-
ward the nearest corner and presently
approached Broad street:
You thought 1 would light upon
solution of the mystery, eh?"
II certainly did Felix"
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courteously. when did you last see
him?''
Nor for nearly a week, sir. 1 went
to Boston last Monday, and returned
home only last evening, expecting to
be met by my husband. Yet he did not
come home last night, nor is he now
in his Office
HAS he been living at home during
your absence?'
mo, sir He has been at the Hoff-
man House. But he knew that I was
to return last night, and wrote me that
he would be home, as usual"
Have you been TO the Hoffman
House TO inquirer"
II have not. 1 expected to find him
here, but his Office is locked"
Possibly he has been suddenly called
away on business
In that case, sir, he certainly would
have left word for me-" protested Mrs.
Getchel. Besides, sir, here is another
woman in precisely the same situa-
ton"
BOyd's earnest eyes took on a subtle
CLEAN, and he turned quickly to the
woman mentioned.
do / understand that your husband
also is missing?" he asked
The plainly-clad woman pushed back
her veil. and bowed nervorsly.
L eS, sir, she repileu am terrl-
bly, anxious about him."
Has he an office in this building?"
HE is the Waterman and janitor
here, sir, and he has not been home
since Wednesday night"
What is his name?''
"Bobson, sir. Joseph Dobson."
Did you come here to look for him
Thursday, or yesterday. Mrs. Dobson?'
mo. sir. 1 did not Mrs. Dobsor
fastened to explain. There are two
Janitors employed here, sir. One works
nights, and the other days, and they
alternate each week. This is my hus-
bands week for working days, but
sometimes he does double duty wher
the other man wishes to go away and
/ felt no alarm over his absence unit
this morning"
"Ah, see."
Then 1 came up 10 look for him,
added Mrs. Dobson. but / can learI
nothing about him. and / encountered
Mrs. Getchel, sir, in the same kind OF
trouble"
Have you seen the other janitor?'
demanded Boyd.
IT cannot find him, SIR
HE has been on duty each night,
can swear to that" put in Mr.. War
ner. who had joined the group. III.
probably returned home. as usual thi.
morning, no doubt believing that Dob
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In the lower corridor Thep appear
very anxious, and uncertain what TO
do. / think"
= Come with me, Jimmie.
Boyd did not wait for Warner TO
state what he thought, but dashed up
the steps and entered the building,
closely followed by Coleman, and led
the way toward the elevator.
Nearby in the corridor stood two
middle-aged women, one quite fash
ionably clad. the other only plainly;
but each wore upon her face a marked
expression of anxiety and distress.
Boyd easily surmised which was the
wife of the banker, and he quickly ad-
dressed her as he approached.
You are Mrs Getchel, madam,
take it, said he, raising his hat. 81
am a personal friend OF your husband.
and. in way, am in his employ. DO
l understand that Mr.. Getchel is miss
ng?"
Both women turned eagerly to Boyd
as TO one displaying authority; and
Mrs. Getchel fastened to reply.
''Missing-yes, SIR said she, In
tremulous tones. Il cannot understand
it. and feel dreadfully anxious. He
never remains away
lone moment, please" said BOYD
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Boyd had drawn from his pocket
ring or skeleton keys. After a. few mo-
ments he found one that would shoor
tne bolt, and he quickly arose and
threw open the heavy door.
A double Office was revealed That
into which they first entered was va
cant. and Boyd quickly strobe to open
the door between the two rooms.
The inner office was the smaller. hav-
ing no door to the adjoining corridor
1t was nicely furnished. with leather
chairs, roll-top desk. and a large safe
in one corner.
The door OF the safe stood wide omen.
with some of it's inner drawers tossed
In disorder upon the floor Plainly, Il
had been rified of its contents.
upon the carpet a few feet away.
with his arms outstretched, his skull
fractured, and his head resting in a
pool of CONCEALED blood, lay Mr.. Caleb
Getchel
He was stone dead.
Good heavens" cried Coleman
joining Boyd at the door This man
has been murdered"
Boyd stood frowning darkly upon the
shocking picture.
Yes, and one Of my PATRONS" he
muttered. with grim bitterness This.
Jimmie, is another crime / have failed
to anticipate and prevent, making an
even dozen for the year bloody
deed, planned in the dark and execut-
ed by fearless hands. God help the
guilty I'll not rest till / have run
them down.
These were the morbid utterances of
man shocked and depressed by the
tragic scene; man deeply moved with
a feeling akin to self-condemnation,
solely because, though tireless in the
interests of those he aimed to faith
fully serve, he had failed to discover
| some indication of this terrible crime
| in time to run down the clue and pre-
vent the murderous act
Such self-cenSure. however. when one
considers how secretly crimes are
planned and how craftily executed, was
| entirely unwarranted. But this NOR
| bid sentiment was characteristic of
| Felix Boyd, and now his drawn, white
| face and furroWed brow plainly indi-
Gated that all the vengeful determina-
| ton of which he was capable had been
stirred in its depths.
"Murdered-yes," said he. approach-
ing to touch the body. HE has been
dead for hours His skull was beaten
with bludgeon.''
Horrible. But what of the missing
| janitor?"
1T is too early to say Not here, evil
IDENTIFY"
| 1.-The open safe
at has been robbed, Jimmie-looted
| Of its last coin,'' interrupted Boyd.
rising from his knee on the floor 1.-THE
motive for the crime is manifest See
who's there. Let no one enter"
| II.
| Footsteps were sounding i'm the adj
| joining corridor, and when Coleman
fastened into the outer office several
occupants of those near by had gath
cred at GetchePs open door, among
| them Mr.. Warner.
Has anything happened here?" the
I! latter hurriedly inquired 81 see you
have the door OIen. / wondered all Of
yesterday over Getchel's absence. He's
| never away.
Before Coleman could reply Boyd
came hurrying from the inner ROOM
/ His office was closed all of yester-
day. was it?'' he demanded address
| ing Warner.
Yes. sir, it was. Several of his Gus
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The Case of the Boss Mason.

toners came here, but could not raise
nlm- Nor was he at the stock eX-
change, where he invariably may be
found in business hours"
Does he employ no clerks?"
None. sir. He deals chiefly in stocks
and bonds for a number Of wealthy
customers, and is always at the ex-
change during business hours. Then
he comes here daily and attends to his
own bookkeeping. He has done so for
years.
You know him well. then?"
Very well, indeed. 1 occupy the op~
posite office across the corridor"
When did you last see Mr.. Getchel %
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Il came from the exchange with him
Thursday afternoon, and left him enter
ing office. He then remarked that he
had had very busy day. and should
be late over his books. Then he en-
tered and locked the door,
Locked the door, echoed Boyd.
Yes" bowed Mr.. Warner, smiling
family. THAT has been his habit for
years. Not wishing TO be interrupted
when engaged upon his books, he
locked himself in his office, thus ex-
Guiding intruders. / heard him turn
the key after entering Thursday. Has
anything befallen him?"
at regret to state, Mr.. Warner. that
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Getchel probably never left this office
after you saw him enter it. He is
dead"
Dead sirr'
Murdered. and his safe robbed of
every valuable
Heavens. Let me see -"
stay, sir, and all OF you gentlemen
commanded Boyd, quickly checking the
group of startled men, who appeared
inclined TO enter in body. You must
not come in before the officers have
made an investigation. Detective Cole
man, here, will insist upon that"
Continued on Page 10.
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fall Underwear

LADIES HEAVILY FLEECED VESTS AND
PANTS in white (each) -.-.-.-...--------.---.-5O
LADIES' PANTS AND VESTS. The Munsing
make, in white and gray .....................75c
LADIES UNION SUITS in Cotton-cotton feeced
wool and wool mixed The MunSng make at
$125 $3.50. $175, $780, SIPS, $3.50, $780, $3.50.
CHILDREN'S JERSEY RIBBED FLEECED
PANTS AND VESTS-Gray. 15c up to 40c
CHILDRENS FINE RIBBED EXTRA HEAVY
FI1EECED VESTS AND PANTS. 25c up to Coo
CHILDRENS UNION SUITS; the famous Mum
sing make-Extra heeced in white and gray.
Open Crotch. Drop Seat. .S5c
CH1LDREN'S UNION SUITS in ali grades of wool
mixtures and wool-in all cuts Colors white and
gray. The Munsing make at $1.25, $3.50, $1.75,
$780,
BOYS FINE FLEECED UNION-Extra heavy
-
We have everything for the infant in fall and win
ter wear, as well for children and adults.
Come and examine large and well selected stock
of fall and winter goods.
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silks and Dress Goods

SHADOW PLAID SILKS-We have just received
very beautiful line of Shadow Plaid Silks, l9
to % inches wide, good variety to choose from,
suitable for street or evening wear from
100 to $500 per yard
Great variety OF Colored Silk Paids Black and
White Plaids, Pin Checks, and large Checks,
Shadow Plaids and Checks, Silk and Wool
Paids for Ladies' Waists and Chldren's
Complete line of all the different novelty weaves
DRESS GOODS-The latest and most suitable
colorings, weaves and patterns for fall and
winter. Chiffons, Broadcloths, Serges, Prunel-
las Henriettas, Cravenettes English Raincloths
Albatross Batistes, Eoenne, Voiles Panamas
Lansdowns and Glorias.
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Staple and cinel1 Dept.

OUTING FLANNELS-An styles. light and dark
coors. suitable for night dresses, underwear
and children's dresses price
1-5c. 1Oc ana 1212c
EDEN FLANNELS-Very choice line, particularly
adapted for childrens wear. in neat and pretty
checks and stripes, light colors, price. Is 2-3c
ARNOLD FLANNELETTE-Choice and desirable
line in the latest designs stripes checks Orien-
tai lowered, landscape and Japanese patterns
Prices ranging from. .15c to 25c
We have beautiful assortment Of Bath Robe
Flannels. Ask to them.
QUILTS-Cosy and beautiful Quilts that you will
appreciate these cool evenings, from
81
BLANKETS-The most complete line in the city
in cotton and wool, gray notified, brown and
vcuna, and the price range Is SO great
surely please you.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-03
WILL TAKE WESTERN TRIP
------ s- - N n q. E--@-I
RAYMOND NICHOLSON, TO BE
GONE THREE MONTHS.
Goshen Paper Speaks Highly of His
Work as Their Telephone
Manager.

In about a week Raymond R.
Nicholson will leave for three
months sojoun on the Pacific slope
for rest and recreation. Mr.. Nichol-
son will be accompanied by his Sis
ter Miss Edith Nicholson.
For some time past Mr.. Nicholson
has been manager of the Central Un-
ion Telephone exchange at Goshen
and has made splendid record. He
will resume his duties after return
ing from the west.
The Goshen Daily News Wednes-
day contained the following:
Mr.. Putnam stated that the posi-
tion of manager here would be held
open for Mr.. Nicholson, who has Civ
EN- general satisfaction to both the
local patrons of the company and to
his superiors. Mr.. Nicholson is an
affable young gentleman of unassm-
ing manners, who nevertheless is
tireless in the performance of his du-
ties and labors for the good of the
company. He has done much to place
the local exchange on the good basis
on which it now rests.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-03
4. c. BROWN THE WINNER
HE CARRIED OFF HoNoRs OF
CHESS TOURNAMENT.
List Of Out of Town Men Who Took
Part in the Affair-Held at
DR.. Kings.

III. C. Brown, of Anderson, was the
winner Of the chess tournament held
last evening at the home of DIR. J. E.
King, "a South Ninth street. Mr..
Brown made the splendid record of
winning every game played. The
McNew Brothers of Greensburg, who
are widely known as chess experts,
also made a splendid showing.
The following men fom out of town
took part in the tournament: Fl. c.
Brown, Anderson; the McNew Broth
ers, of Greensburg; Dt aReagen, of
Knightstown; DIR. Smith, ofKnights-
town; Charles Hinshaw, of Cam
bridge City; Arthur Burch, of Gem
terville. Among the local players
who made good showings were Frank
Friedley, Sidney Anspaugh, Benja-
min Duke and DR.. j. E. King.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-03
TO Be HELD IN GRACE CHURCH
Some Action Will be Taken on Alec
hol Question-May Ask
~ <. @s. .
Removal of Tax.
gsf -a.tSa4. sl-as1s \ ss-,- 4.s

AT called meeting of the Frances
f. Willard Union, of the w. G. T. q.
held yesterday afternoon, final ar
rapgements were made for the Coun-
ty Institute of the Union, to be held
at the Grace M. E. church on Thurs
day and Friday of next week. 4
All of the Unions in the county
will be represented by delegates and
visiting members, and it is expected
to have several persons high in the
Union. present. Mrs. Elizabeth Stan
ley, OF. Liberty, vice president of the
State organization. will preside at
the meeting and will lecture.
Several important questions are to
be considered. One Of the most i'm
portant is the advisability of remov-
ing the taxAfrom alcohol, which is to
be used for commercial purposes. AL
cohol can be made cheaply, but on
account of the enormous tax, imposed
on account of its being an ingredient
of all Intoxicating drinks, it is not
expedient for use in the place of gas
oline, kerosene or other oils which
it could supplant. The Union will
probably favor that the heavy tax on
denaturalized alcohol, which is poi
sonous, be removed.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-03
MILTON TO REMAIN Dry
CITIZENS GET UP WELL SIGN
ED CIRCUMSTANCES.
Peter Vanetta Who Had Intended to
Apply For License May
Drop It.

The efforts of the "dry" element
in Milton have proved successful, and
yesterday a remonstrance was filed
with the County Auditor which con-
tains more than half the names of
the voters in the township.
There has been a fight on each year
for long time and the people
against the saloons have usually been
victorious. A few weeks ago, Peter
V. Vanetta, of Milton, published the
announcement if his intention of
making application for license. The
blanket remonstrance was at once
circulated and there are now 240
signatures affixed to it. Vanetta has
not yet made his application.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-03
new PRESS BEING ERECTED
Work Attracts Many Spectators
There Are a Thousand Intri-
cate Parts to Machine.

The work of putting up the new
Palladium press began yesterday,
under the supervision of p. Exanhoff,
an expert mechanic employed by the
Hoe Press Company, and in few
more days twill be ready for use.
A new linotype machine arrived
yesterday and experts will arrive in
this city, the first Of next week, to be-
gin work of putting up that machine.
This type-setting machine is of the
latest pattern and is, as called by
the craft, "double-decker, having
two type magazines.
Yesterday many people called at
the new hone of the Palladium, and
were Interested spectators in watch
ing the erection of the immense press.
1t is placed opposite the large win
dow, facing North. A street, where it
will always be an object of interest
to passersby. # a.. a%
AS soon as the press and the new
linotype machine are ready for oper-
alton, the linotype now in. use by the
Palladium will be moved to its new
quarters, and the work of issuing the
paper will be effected without hitch.
A large force of carpenters are
now at work placing the partitions in
the new. offices, and this work will
be rushed to completion.
Mr.. ESanoff, who is supervising
the erection of the press is Russian
and one of the most skillful mechan-
les employed by the Hoe Press Com
pany. He travels from place to
place erecting presses and came to
this city from Grand Rapids. There
are over 1000 parts to the big struc-
ture but they are being put together
by Mr.. Exanoff without the least diff
ficulty.
ttg .a 4. ?.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-03
SUIT AGAINST
|. BOWMAN ESTATE
CHARLES KNAPP CLAIMS HE
LEFT GOVT. BONDS WITH
DEAD CASHIER.
SIMILAR TO PRESBAUGH CASE
Through His Attorney Joshua Allen,
), Knapp Asks That Claim of
$250O Be Paid. =
SIMILAR TO PRESBAUGH CASE

A suit, parallel to that recently
won by Mrs. Margaret Presbaugh,
was fled yesterday by Attorney
Joshua Allen for Charles T. Knapp
against the estate of the late John
Bowman, who operated the defunct
Commercial Bank at Hagerstown.
Mrs. Presbaugh had deposited with
Bowman several thousands of dol
lars worth Of government bonds.
These had not been placed on the
books, and were simply taken to the
bank for safe keeping. She was al
lowed the amount of her claim
against the estate. .--s...
Mr.. Knapp claims that he had left
two bonds, Of $1,000 denomination,
with Bowman, and they were not
found when the accounts of the dead
banker I were investigated. Mr..
Knapp sues the estate for $25OO, the
value of the bonds. -
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-03
MAY GET OUT OF JAIL.
Ida May Tewell aid Oscar johnson
to Have Habeas Corpus
Hearing.

On writ of habeas corpus the
woman, Ida May Tewell with the
many names, and Oscar johnson, who
are now in the county Jail awaiting
hearing, viii be up in police court
this morning. The man and woman
were arrested at Ft. Wayne and a
charge OF petit larceny placed against
them. They were not brought up in
police court, bnt were at once COM
mitted to Jail. Byrafn Robbins is
their attorney and will try to secure
their release on account of there be-
ing but small charge against them.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-03
IS
ENCOURAGING
CHAIRMAN FISKE ISSUES A
STATEMENT ON SUNDAY
SCHOOL BANQUET.
585 ALREADY HEARD FROM
DR.. Clark OF Ohio and The Rev. Hal
penny Will Take Part in the
Program.
585 ALREADY HEARD FROM

The prospects for the success of
the annual banquet and public meet
ing of the Sunday schools of Rich
mond, to be held at the Coliseum
Friday evening, March 8, are at this
early date most encouraging. The
pleasure and value of the occasion
last year has increased the enthusi-
asm of the various schools of the
city for the event this, year. Sixteen
schools have at this time reported 5S5
persons who will attend the banquet,
and three schools are yet to be heard
from. It is estimated that fully 600
of Richmond's Sunday school. work.
.ers viii sit down together and enjoy
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-03

this second annual banquet Of the
Sunday schools of this city.
The value Of such an occasion as
this can scarcely be estimated. 1t
means greater unity, better and clo-
ser acquaintance with each other and
greater enthusiasm and inspiration
for the work of the Sunday school.
At the close of the banquet Mr.. w.
E. Halpenny, General Secretary of
Indiana Sunday School Association,
will make a short after dinner ad-
dress, and at eight O'Clock a program
to which the public is invited will be
carried out. t---.
The principle feature of this pro-
gram will be the address by DR.. Jo-
seph Clark, General Secretary of
Ohio Sunday School Association.
DIR. Clark is a. man of wide reputation
both as writer and speaker. He was
one of the principal promoters of
"The Cruise of the Eight Hundred"
which resulted in the fourth Worlds
Sunday School Convention being held
in Jerusalem in 1908.
1t is hoped that all will take adj
vantage of this opportunity of hear
ing DR.. Clark on next Friday even
ing.
w. A. FISKE.
Acting Chairman
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-03

Dayton, and the Little Turtle Team,
of Greenville, conferred the adoption
degree. Following that the Hoken-
dauqua team, of this city, put on the
warriors degree and the Chiefs de-
gree was conferred by the Osceola
Tribe, Richmond. s
Following the degree work, ban
quet was served in the lower hall Of
the Temple. The large class which
was initiated last night increases the
membership of the Hokendauqua
Tribe to over 500 and makes the total
number of Red Men in the city some
thing like 800.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-03
RECEIVES PAINFUL BURNS.
Fire Flashes Into Mrs. Adam Bar
: tells Face While Trying to
Light Furnace.

Mrs. Adam H. Bartel was painful
~ burned about the face last evening
at her home, 214 South Fourth street,
while lighting the gas in the furnace.
Mrs Bartel early in the evening
went into the cellar to start the fur
mace. After lighting the gas it was
extinguished by the draft but before
it had been turned off large amount
of gas escaped into the furnace.
When Mrs. Bartel made second at
tempt to light the gas flames shot
out of the furnace door severely
burning her face but infieting no
injuries to her eyes.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-03
CHIEF ALLEN MADE TESTS

Sheldon, Allen, of Grand Rapids,
Chief Clerk of the Fifth Division of
the Railway Mail Service, was here
yesterday conducting examinations
Of local employees of the mail SER
vice.
Mr.. Allen came unexpectedly but
found everything to be in excellent
condition and the grades of most of
the men in the examination were first
class. Many of the G. R. & /. mail
clerks took the test.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-03
BANQUET FOLLOWS THE WORK
With New Additions the Membership
of Local Red Men Numbers
Eight Hundred

One Of the largest celebrations ev-
,er given by the local lodges of Red
Men, was that held last night at the
.Pythian Temple when over SO candi-
dates were taken into the Hokendau-
qua Tribe.
II Visiting lodges from various cities
sent large numbers of warriors and
some of the smaller tribes turned out
en- masse. The largest numbers came
from Greenville, Dayton and Eaton.
.Hagertown sent large delegation, as
did Dublin, Centerville and Cam
bridge City. In all, there we're about
three hundred visitors. .tr.
The Chantapqua- Degree team, Of
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-03
REV. CLOUD TAKES A REST.
Substitutes Have Been Appointed to
Fill Pulpit at Centerville in
His Absence.

Centerville, Ind, March 2.-Alon-
20 Cloud, of Earlham College, assist
ant pastor of the Friends church at
Centerville, has gone to Arkansas to
spend few weeks in travel and rest
from studies. Rev. Cloud has the APP
pointment to preach here each alter
nate Sunday During his absence sub
stitutes will be sent to fill his place.