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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-10

bank, before we finally plunged into
the dark woods beyond, and glanced back. | had
to brush the gathering tears from my eyes before
could see clearly; and when ] finally rode away,
the picture of that dear old home was fixed in my
memory forever. Ny father sat in the open door,
way his uplifted hand shading his eyes he gazed
after us; while my mother stood by his side one arm
resting upon the back OF his chair the other extended
waving a white cloth in farewell
With a final wave of the hand, I moved forward,
until the intervening trees like the falling of curtain,
hid all from view Seth hired man. was to accom-
pany me a way He was astride the old mare, riding
bareback his white goat-ike beard hanging down his
breast until it mingled with her name. He was
strange silent, gloomy man, as austere as his native
hills
'Td hate like thunder ter be agoin' on your trip
Maeser John" volunteered Seth at last soemnly turn
ing on the mares broad back to face me.
"And WHY" I asked, wonderingy; for the mans
rare gift of silence had him certain reputation
for deep, occult knowledge which | could not wholly
ignore.
His shrewd gmlet eyes seemed fairly to pierce me-
continued to Page I4.)
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-10

Friend Burns tells me there is a
trail used by both troops and saw
ages, which he has traversed sew
eral tines" my father explained, as
he lifted his eyes from the map; but
it is not over plain, nor easily follow
ed, as communication with the Fort
is mostly maintained by means of the
waterways to the northward. The
overland Journey, however, will prove
speedier, besides being less liable to
disaster for one unaccuStomed to
boats. How soon can John be ready,
mother?"
1T will take all of the morrow,
David, to prepare his clothing prop
erly," she replied, with the patient
resignation of the frontier. "There
is much that will need seeing after"
"Then John will start the next
dawn. You had best ride the brown
colt, my son; he is of good breed,
and speedy. "You 90 upon this
strange journey willingly, my son?"
eyes, father"
"You will be both kind and
thoughtful with Roger Matherson's
little girl?"
"She shall be to me as my own
sister"
kiss your mother, John,'' he said,
a trustful look coming into his kind
" eyes. owe must all be astir early
on the morrow"
Beneath the rived shingles of my
little room, under the sloping roof,
how I turned and tossed through
hose long night hours! Had |
known the truth that night, [ doubt
greatly whether [ should have had
the courage to face it.
At last the gray dawn came, steal
ing in at the only window, and found
me eager for the trial.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-10

for we are 50 poor and am now so Pess; yet
l have prayed earnestly for guidance, and can but
think it must be Gods will that care for this
poor orphan child of my old friend"
My mother crossed the room to him, and bent down
until her soft cheek touched his lips.
Il knew you would, David" she whispered in the
tender way she had her hand pressing back his short
gray hair. "Sbe shall ever be unto US as our own
little cir, the we lost come back to us again"
Ny father bent his head YEARLY upon one hand his
ewes upon the candle flame, his other hand pattng
her fingers.
at must be all of ten years." he said slowly since
last had word of Roger Matherson. He was in Can
ada them yet has since been long out OF my mind
He saved my life, not alone, as he would seem to
remember, but three separate times in battle. We
were children together in the blue Berkshire hills and
during all our Younger manhood more than
brothers His little shall henceforth be as my own
child God hath given her unto US, Mary as truly as
if she had been born of our love; and we must now
decide upon some safe means of bringing her here
without delay"
He paused. No one of us spoke His glance slowly
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-10
CHAPTER II
The Call of Duty

twas on nv mind all through that
long afternoon, as | swung the scythe
in the meadow grass. l saw Burns
ride away up the river trail soon alter
I returned to work, and wondered if
he bore with him any message from
nv father. 1t was like romance to
me. to whom so few important things
had ever happened. In some way,
the coming of this letter out OF the
great unknown had lifted me above
the narrow life Of the clearing. My
world had always been 50 small, such
a petty and restricted circle, that this
new interest coming within its horizon
had widened it wonderfully.
Nv only remembrance of differ
ent mode Of life conferred about the
ragged streets Of a small New En-
gland village, where [ had lived in
earlier childhood. Ever since, we
had been in the depths of the back
woods; and after my fathers acct
dent | became the one upon whom
the heavier part of the work fell. |
had truly thrived upon it. There
were no schools in that country;
indeed, our nearest neighbor was ten
miles distant as the crow flies. But
my mother had taught me, with much
love and patience, from her old treas
ured schoolbooks; and this, with
other lore from the few choice vol
umes my father chung to through his
wanderings, gave me much to ponder
over. | wondered what the little
girl would be like; and my heart went
out to her in her loneliness.
The supper table had been cleared
away, and | had drawn his chair for
ward, as was my custom, where the
candIelight fickered upon his face.
MARY" he began gravely, land
you, John, we must talk together OF
this new duty which has just come to
US. [ hardly know what to decide,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-01-10
CHAPTER III
A New Acquaintance

I drew rein upon the upper river
bank, before we finally plunged into
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-11-10
Grand Jury at Dayton, Ohio,
Holds They Were Not
Guilty of Murder.
is PROBABLY AT AN END,
CASE PROMISES TO GO ON REC
ORD AS ONE OF THOSE FOR
WHICH NO REASONABLE Ex.
PLANTATION CAN BE SECURED.

Dayton, O., Nov. 9-After conclud-
cred a period of time extending from
the atrocious murder of Dona Gilman
in this city several months ago. the
grand jury today found not guilty, the
mother of the murdered girl and her
brother and sister, who were accused
of the crime.
The near relatives of the dead girl
were shortly after the deed was com
mitted, arrested, being suspected OF
having had a hand in the death. Pre-
liminary Investigations freed them OF
the charge. Later on the advice OF
the coroner, they were re-arrested
Their release today probably closes the
case and the murder of Dona Gilman
will be registered on police dockets
as an unsolvable mystery. The beau
tiful girls death will certainly go un
avenged ana the murQeT unpuQlS0SO
for the present at least
The case created more excitement
than any that has occurred in the
criminal court in the history of the
city. A few days following the mur
der, Baby Dave" Curtis, a weak mind
ed man of this city, confessed to the
crime, furthermore alleging he had
committed criminal assault. On re
liable evidence that he was not the
man, authorities needed not his harm
less prattle and he was released
Soon another man, a negro, confessed
to the deed. He too. being an imbecile
suffering with fevered Imagination
was released.
The freeing of the mother sister anC
brother of Dona Gilman is generally
warmly welcomed in Dayton. It has
been asserted by many here that the
three near relatives were entirely in
nocent of the charge. During theil
confinement they protested innocence
of the charge placed against them.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-11-10
Pan-American Company of
New Castle Bagged the
Whole Business.
COST OF WORK S14,625.
THIS INCLUDES EIGHT BRIDGES,
TWO ARCHES AND REPAIRS ON
TWO OTHER BRIDGES THE
LIST GIVEN IN DETAIL.

What is perhaps the largest bridge
contract ever let in Wayne county
was awarded Saturday to the Pan-Am-
erican Bridge company of New Castle
Fourteen thousand, six hundred and
twenty-five dollars is the specified
sum, for which this company agrees
to construct eight bridges and two ar
ches, and make repairs on the Kirklin
and Woodard bridges. There will be
n long fill at the Grace bridge and this
will cost the county twenty-five cents
per cubic yard. Piling il needed will
be furnished at fifty cents per foot.
The commissioners regard the figures
as exception&>y low and as the com
pany is a strong one financially and
amply able to take care of its con-
tract, think the county is to be con
graduated. The itemized bid is as fol
lows.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-11-10
Is to Be Issued from the Office
Of County Superintend-
|~-- ent-jordaf.
NAMES OF ALL TEACHERS.
KIND OF LICENSE THEY HOLD,
COMPULSORY EDUCATION LAW,
AND RULES OF THE COUNTY
BOARD OF EDUCATION.

The new county school directory
will soon be issued from the office of
Supt. Charles w. Jordan. 1t will con-
tain the names and addresses of the
teachers, and the kind of license they
hold, the compulsory school law, rules
governing wagon transportation, the
new wage law and the rules of the
county board of education governing
the schools of the county. Supt. Jor-
dan has given special care to the pre-.
paration of this number, and it will
be a complete report of the last coun-
ty institute and the names of the tea
chers attending it. There are 210 tea
chers of all grades in Wayne county
Of this number "a are employed in the
city of Richmond.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-11-10
LOSS IN MUNC|E FIRE
WILL REACH S34O,0OO
Of This, 100000 Falls on
Goddard Company.
WILL REBUILD THE BLOCK.

Muncie, Ind. Nov. 9.-Standing out
boldly among the dramatic incidents
connected with the fire that destroyed
the large wholesale grocery of the Jo-
seph Goddard company and injured
fourteen fremen yesterday. was the
marvellous escape from death of Capt.
Phil Hollingsworth. and Paul Tutman,
fireman of Anderson. who Iell from the
third story Of the burning building TO
the street below and were not serious
ly injured. although Tutman suffered
Il broken ankle and both probably
were slightly hurt internally.
After the men had regained con-
sciousness and found themselves in
,.e Whitney hospital they asked to be
taken home, and this was done little
later. their injuries having been pro
nounced not TO be fatal, as first re
ported. How they escaped being FL
most instantly killed. nobody seems
able to explain.
Bet We couldn't do that trick
again." said Hollingsworth, as he
smiled grimly.
The total loss is now believed to be
about 100000. of which $4,000 will
fall on the Goddard company.
Joseph Goddard. practically the sole
owner is one OF the principal factory
in the Friends church of Indiana and
is a trustee of Earlham college tC
which institution he has given large
sums of money. He will rebuild his
block and re-establish his business as
soon rs the insurance in adjusted.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-11-10
Claim the Isolation Hospital
AS Proposed Will Be made
quate and Unsatisfactory in
Every Respect.
RESOLUTION PASSED AT A
MEETING SATURDAY NIGHT
Barn That Is to Be Remodeled
Will Be Unsanitary and Too
Small, Members of the Med
icaI Staff Declare.

The members of the medical staff
of Reid hospital held their regular
monthly meeting Saturday night and
adopted a resDiution that the plans
submitted t0 the city council last Wed
nesday evening by the trustees of the
hospital for an isolation hospital for
contagious diseases were inadequate
and unsatisfactory and the members
Of the hospital medical staff will ask
the trustees and the city council to
build the isolation hospital on the
plans prepared by a committee of ply
sicians on the medical staff, which
committee was appointed by the board
of trustees.
This committee was appointed some
time ago and they promptly prepared
plans for the building. Members of
the medical staff claim that after re-
ceiving these plans the trustees ignor-
ed them and then drew up their own
plans, which called for the remodel
ing of the old stone barn which is just
east of the hospital proper. Without
calling upon the members of the medi-
cal staff to inspect the plans prepared
by the members of the board of trus-
tees, the city council was asked to
meet with the trustees and consider
their plans. None of the physicians
was invited to attend this m\eting but
three or four of them We're present.
Some Of the Objections.
Members of the medical staff claim
that II the barn is remodeled according
to the plans of the trustees, it will be
unsanitary and would not accommo-
date enough patients. The physicians
state that the isolation hospital pro-
posed by the trustees would be too
dark; that there would not be enough
ventilation, less than the required
1000 cubic feet of air to each room,
and that the wards would be entirely
too small.
The plans prepared by the committee
of the medical staff call for the erec-
tion of an entirely new building which
patients. They state that the plans
prepared by the trustees only provide
for accommodation of four patients.
The physicians allege that their plans
are in accordance with modern stand
ards and that the building they desire
to have built could be erected at less
cost than the remodeling of the barn.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-11-10

their plantations with loose straw so
as TO protect the plants from the cold
weather and late freezes of winter
The raspberry and blackberry canes
have matured TO such an extent as 10
withstand the cold weather which is
somewhat unusual for this kind OF
fruit. The apple, pear, plum. cherry
and the peach, have well matured
branches and buds that are apparent
ly large and healthy, which give prom
ise of an abundance of tree fruits 70,
the coming season. Fruit men gener
ally are not only glad of the rest. be
cause of the light crop of the pres
ent year, but are looking forward with
enthusiasm TO banner crop next sea
son.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-11-10
FRENCH EXPOSIT|OK'S
TRIBUTE TO MRS. EDDY
Awards Her a Diploma of Hon.
or on Her Books.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE LEADER

Boston, Nov. 9.--Mrs. Mary Baker
G. Eddy, the leader of the Christian
Science denomination. has been award
ed diploma of honor by the interna-
tional exposition of book and paper in
dustrieS recently held in Paris.
The intereStin Information reached
the Christian Science Sentinel of Bos-
ton, through a letter from DR.. w. II.
Tolman. commissioner General for the
United States at the book and paper
exposition. DR.. Tolman's letter was
addressed to Rev. VIM. P Mckenzie OF
the Christian Science Publishing soci
ETY., and is as follows:
Paris. LOctobre, %. 1907.
Dear Mr.. Mckenzie:
II gives me sincere pleasure TO in.
form you that on my recommendation
the highest award, Grand Prize. was
made your exhibit by the Information
al Jury at this exposition.
A diploma of honor was awarded
Mrs. Eddy as the Founder of Christian
Science. Very sincerely yours.
W. II. TOLMAN,
Commissioner American Section.
The exhibit spoken of in Dir. Tol
mans letter. was made up largely OF
Mrs. Eddy's writings.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-11-10
PURSUES WOMAN TEN
YEARS, THEN KILLS HER
Jacob SChmIIoWitZ Shoots
Mrs. Dora StebeI.
THE FAMILY OFTEN MOVED.

New York. Nov 9.-After pursuing
her with his unweIcome attentions for
ten years. Joseph Schmilowitz. of
Cleveland, O.. today shot and instantly
killed Mrs. Dora Stebel in the presence
oil her two children i'll her apartment
III Miley avenue. in Brooklyn. Ac-
cording TO the story told by Mrs. Steh-
els little boy. Schmilowitz had been
writing letters to his victim for ten
years and had been SO insistent in his
annoyances that Mrs. Stebel. her hus-
band and her children had been com
PEELED To flee from Philadelphia 70
Boston and thence TO Brooklyn in the
hope of eluding him.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-11-10
BUYS INSURANCE BUSINESS
Everard knoilenbers Returns to Rich
mond to Remain.

Everard Knollenberg. who has spent
considerable time in the Southwest,
has returned to Richmond to remain
and has bought the insurance agency
at North Eighth street. conducted
by Jesse NJ. Williams He will handle
both fire and life insurance.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-11-10
RELATED TO J. S. ZOLLER,
Thomas Davidson, Aspirant for Con-
eress, a Brother-in-Law.

Thomas Davidson of Greensburg.
who is candidate for congress in this
city. is brother-in-law of ]. S Zoller.
who was formerly a we'll known resi-
dent of Richmond
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-11-10
MEMBER OF A NEW FIRM
James S. Koiler Has Gone Into Busi.
ness at Cincinnati.

James S. Zoller, who was formerly
Il member OF the firm of Zoller &
Craighead is now member of the firm
of the Talbert-Zoller Lumber 4 Veneer
Company. Cincinnati. and fills the of.
flee of secretary and treasurer. The
company manufactures lumber and
veneer,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-11-10
HE HAS MUCH NEW WORK.
Frank Girardn is Very Busy With His
Painting.

Frank Girardin, one of the best
known of the Richmond group of art
lists, is a very busy man. Of late he
has been securing some material for
historic pictures that will be espec-
tally valuable to the schools. Mr.. Cir.
ardin's work is meeting with ready
sale and his ability is being recogniz.
ed.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-11-10
90 BUSHELS OF CORN TO ACRE.

Milton, Ind. Nov. S-The farmers oin
this township are gathering corn now.
1t is thought some of the fields will
yield ninety bushels tn che acre.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-11-10
BODIES OF TWO INFANTS FOUND.

Hamilton. o.. Nov. 9-The bodies
OF two infants. believed TO he twins
were found by children in an alley
near St. Joseph's Catholic church last
evening. The police and Coroner
Schumacher are working on the case.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-11-10
County Commissioners Be-
Iieve a New Structure in a
New Location Is the Proper
Solution of the Trouble.
WOULD PROVIDE THREE
WARDS FOR THE CLASSES.
Old Criminals Could Be Kept
From the Juveniles and the
Insane Could Have Special
Provision Made for Them.

The commissioners OF Wayne coun-
ty believe that they have reached a
solution to the problem of caring for
the county's insane. Their PROPOSE
ton is to build new Jail on the coun-
ty grounds just south of the court
house. The new building would be
divided into three wards, one for the
old criminals, one for the Juveniles or
first offenders and one for the insane
1t would be made sanitary in every
way and equipped with all modern ap-
pliances. In this way healthful quar-
ters would be provided for all the pri-
soners, the Juveniles would be separat-
ed from the hardened criminals by
whose contact they are often made
worse and the insane would be provid-
ed with suitable quarters at a less
expense to the county than to install
them in a separate building.
Is Hardly Habitable.
ne OIu jail Is narQIy naDltdDle.
Under normal conditions it is unsani-
tary and with the large number Of Of
tenders confined there at present a
change is absolutely necessary II
would be almost impossible to repair
it, as there would be no place to Keep
the prisoners while the repairs we're
being made. Realizing this the COM
missioners propose TO solve all prob
lens at once by selling the old build
ing and grounds. and using the new
location. which they believe to be a
desirable sight, for the erection of a
modern jail. Discussing the new plan
j Commissioners c. L. Wiley and John
+. Dynes said:
We believe that our insane should
be well cared for. but We also believe
the two plans already proposed to be
impracticable. Besides, 1t would be a
big item of expense TO the county to
erect and maintain separate institu-
tion for our unfortunates. BY the
new plan all our charges would be
provided for under one roof. and quite
a saving made TO the county.
We believe also, that the question
of providing for our Juvenile offenders
is as pressing as the question of pro-
viding for our insane. In the present
jail they are thrown into contact
with hardened criminals. and often
come from the jail doors worse moral
~ than they enter. We wish TO re-
form, not criminalize them, and TO
this end We would give them their
own quarters, under different influen-
ces from those that prevail in the
! wards of men hardened to crime"
The commissioners are sounding
their constituents and il the new plan
takes, it is the one that will be adopt
ed.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-11-10

Work on the new structures, will be
commenced at once and will be pushed
forward promptly.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-11-10
THE WEATHER PROPHET

iNDiANA-Fair and cooler, Sunday.
oHIo-LeeAi rains Sunday
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-11-10

soon as the insurance iS 2dius
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-06-03
GROWTH OF THE TAXPAYERS LEAGUE IDEA.

sverton nelghborhoods Marion
ounty have Leagues
selfdefense for the TO be growing
There IN EACH PRECINCT IN
COUNTY.
the legislature and the growing demands OF
state departments have burdensome.
county nearly 100000
es
nearly $780,
county permit
led THE TAXPAYER TO AND LAY
DOWN LIMIT.
discouraged machine politician but
O $ fellow who costing the much
a general 1t can't too
hold down the spirit of
be
died and adopted by the local oranges,
PUT IN INVESTIGATING THESE MATTERS
of the community In Weather population.
checked they will THE MOST
OBSTACLES THE DEVELOPMENT COUNTRY
radical the
people something tohow
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-06-03
KNOCKING OUT THE GRANGERs.

surprising URen knocking
petitions
OF Oranges UREN DRAFTED NEW AND COMPLICATED
REFERENDUM LAW.
procedure
and Referendum Is make II almost dead letter.
ttlons AGAINST THREE GREATEST GRAFT MEASURES
echnicals
and they cannot petitions
The Attorney General
O a fishing trip
The Secretary California.
areaim Al
INCREASE OWN CRAFTS.
Under omclalsm the
The people, you not matters.
Initiative embodied
nkerng legislature that violates
sitution every block the people.
viii this be carriedg
a III RIGHT OF PEOPLE
THESE GRAFT BILLS DENIED THEM
stands
the aide They standing
grating people 0 a whaek
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-06-03
PEOPLE HAVE NO CONFIDENCE.

leading thus the financial
stuation:
when of the In the neigh
uood securities been
tine market pertinent the attention. to
time enable
carrying out of bull campaign in stocks
this would be comparatively simple matter
Of finance its
their supplies In Wall
street
The simple fact of the market however of this
country to other, confidence has been shattered
nothing has realized that
CARRIED INTO THE OPERA
ToNs OF CORPORATE INSTITUTIONS, BEEN SERIOUS
WELL AS THE SPECULATIVE SIT
The significant point that there alb
the Integrity
financial affairs and until such thing
develops the country Will
field employing
N fund
No n progress
impedd by these circumstances
look conditions in the face and omu
deductions accordingly.
No matter property much in
ERs ARE TO BE FOUND THEREFOR MUST
NECESSARILY ARTICLE is PRESSED FOR SALE
and fall worth that It attracts
purchasers hold of It,
condition which Wall street finds IT.
self at the present time
be maintained the general OF
uncertainty concerning the
ability disbursements to sharehod
that prices likely to
figure which might justified reduced
before investors will be attracted