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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-07-29
Sheriff Thinks He Should Be
Arraigned on Charge of
Jail Breaking.
HUNTINGTON'S LONG TIME
AN EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO
HAVE MARSHALL, THIRD MEM
BER OF THE PARTY, PLACED IN
EASTHAVEN.

Sheriff Meredith states that if pos
sibIe he intends to have David Her
bert, who escaped Thursday last from
the county Jail with Earl Huntington
and Harry Marshall, taken before the
circuit court on a charge of Jail break
ing. The sheriff states that Herberts
time expires September Is and he
thinks the man should be made to en-
dure durance vile little longer on ac-
not inclined to have Huntington
charged with Jail breaking because
his sentence does not expire until
next April. Marshall is insane and
not held accountable for his actions.
Prosecutor Jessup states that in his
opinion it will be impossible to ar
raign Herbert in the circuit court un-
state law provides that no such
charge can be placed against person
unless he has been sentenced to the
county Jail on felony charge.
Herbert is serving time for intoxi-
cation and abusing his family. The
probably have less use for
this man than any prisoner in the
Jail Several times he has appeared
in the city court for beating his wife
and children and he always tries to
place the blame for his actions on his
wife This poor woman has been
faithful to the good-for-naught
thick and thin and for some
time past has been obliged to work
out to support herself and children.
An effort will be made to have Mar
shall placed in the Easthaven insane
hospital as soon as possible. He is
regarded as a dangerous character
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-07-29
Quite Well Known Man Struck
BY a Yard Engine at
Cambridge City.
WAITING AT A CROSSING.
HIS LEFT LIMB WAS SEVERED AT
THE ANKLE AND THE UNFOR-
TUNATE MAN WAS CONSIDER
ABLY MANGLED.

Cambridge City, Ind, July 90
Thomas Drudy, of Cambridge City,
aged forty-eight years was struck and
instantly killed this morning at $50
o'clock by yard engine on the switch
of the Lake Erie & PENNSYLVANIA rail-
roads. at the Jones street crossing
He was waiting for a gravel train to
pass on the Pennsylvania railroad
and evidently did not hear the yard
engine coming. The engineer on the
yard engine was watching the gravel
train and did not perceive Mr.. Drudy
until too late. He was dragged fif-
teen feet before the train was stop
ped and his left limb was severed at
the ankle and he was considerably
mangied. He lived with his mother.
Mrs. Mary Drudy on West Third
street and for awhile was a section
laborer on the railroad. The funeral
arrangements have not been made
Beside his mother he leaves two sis
ters, Margaret and Winifred Drudy of
Indianapolis and two brothers, James
of ST. Louis and William. of Chicago.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-07-29
DEATH OF CHILD DUE
TO NATURAL CAUSES
Six-MonthS-OId Infant Was
Found Dead.
CORONER'S INVESTIGATION

The coroner investigated the death
of six months old colored child
Russell Coy, who was found dead in
bed by its mother, Mrs. Alice Coy
The coroner returned a verdict OF
death from natural causes, which are
unknown.
The child Sunday evening slept in
a bed with its mother and another col
ored woman. The infant was between
them. When Mrs. Coy awoke the
child's head was resting on her arm,
but it was discovered that il had been
dead for some time. Coroner Bran
kamp thought at first that one of the
women in the course of the night had
rolled on the child and smothered it,
but he could find no evidence that the
child had met death in this manner.
The exact cause of the child's death
battles the coroner.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-07-29
.CONEY ISLANDS LOSS
PUT AT HALF MILLION
Fire at Famous Resort Early
Sunday Morning.
HAS FOUR IN TEN YEARS.

New York, July 29.-Coney Island
the playground of New Iork's mil
lions. was visited by disastrous fire
early Sunday aid sen en- blocks in the
amusement zone were completely de-
stroyed Tilyoue's Steeplechase park
and nearly a score OF small hotels were
wiped out. and for a time the flames
threatened destruction of Luna Park
and Dreamland. great homes of sum-
mer amusement lucky shift of the
wind TO seaward aided the firemen.
and probably saved the whole pictur-
esque area, but not until a million dol
lars damage had been done Three
persons were injured. one of them Gott-
freid Messerli, fireman. probably IA
tally.
Coney Island has had four big fires
in the last ten years. the last previous
one in 1908. The Steeplechase on that
occasion being swept out as it was to-
lay
An army of witnesses examined by
Fire Marshal Beers today give proof
hat the conflagration on Coney Is
land was BLACK Hand work Five
threatening letters We're received by
Owner Tilyou. of Steple Chase Park.
Many merchants got similar letters.
A brief story of the fire shows thirty
five acres burned, the loss s1,400, 900.
two mortally injured, two thousand
firms out of business three
thousand.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-07-29
WILL hike TO KENTUCKY
Richmond Boys Going on a
Long Tramp.

When a trio of Richmond high
school lads "hiked" to the Worlds fair
at ST. Louis in 1904, they set an ex-
ample which local youths have been
following ever since. The latest to
take up with the fad are Wilbur Uhde
and Paul Hutchinson, who will leave
Wednesday on a tramp to Frankfort,
Ky, where they will spend the sum-
mer on farm owned by young Hutch
inson's relatives.
The lads have purchased the outfit
used by Kenneth Karns on his trip
to the jamestown exposition. They
expect to walk all the way to Frank
fort but are not certain about foot
ing it on the return trip.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-07-29
ARRAIGN TAGGART::
/. PLEAD NOT GUILTY
No Date Is Set for the Trial of
The Case Against the
City Clerk.
DELAY ASKED BY JOHNSON.
LITTLE STOCK TAKEN IN THE RE-
PORT THAT COUNCIL WILL
MAKE AN EFFORT TO IMPEAcH
TAGGART.

John F. Taggart. city clerk of Rich
mond. against whom the grand jury
last week returned an Indictment
charging him with embeZzling S162. 30
from the Municipal League of Indiana,
was arraigned this morning in the cir
cult court before Judge Fox and after
the reading of the Indictment by Coun-
ty Clerk Harry Z. Penny, Taggart en-
tered plea of not guilty.
Henry U. Johnson appeared as attor-
ney for the accused and when Prosecut-
or Jessup asked that the hearing of the
case be set at an early date, Mr.. John
son entered an objection. He stated
that the Taggart case is an important
one. which would require some time for
him to investigate. and that at the
present time he had much business on
hand. Mr.. Johnson asked that the
date for trial be set some time in Oc-
tOber.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-07-29

in which to have him confined. Mar
shall was arrested a few weeks ago
for attempting TO murder his father.
Sheriff Meredith was glad when he
received word that Marshall was in
custody at Eaton but he did not grow
enthusiastic over the fact that Her
bert and Huntington had also been
captured there. The sheriff made no
effort to recapture these two men as
he thought that it would be blessing
to the community to have them out of
the county.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-07-29
Date Was Not Set.

Judge Fox. after hearing the state
ments of both attorneys, stated that he
would not fix the date for the hearing
of the case at the present time. 1t is
thought the court will heed the request
of Mr. Johnson and will set some date
for trial early in October.
There has been a report current that
when council meets the first Monday
in August, an attempt will be made to
impeach Taggart. 1t is understood
that the council will take no action in
the Taggart matter until after his trial.
If Taggart is found guilty of the charge
placed against him, council will re-
move him from office, but in case he is
acquitted. it is very improbable that
any action against him will be taken
by the city council. 1t is understood
that Taggart has no intention of re-
signing his office.
Attorney Johnson is confident that
Taggart's innocence can be proven and
he is of the opinion that the state has
no case against the accused.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-07-29
ADAM MORGANSON DEAD
He Was Employed by the Gov.
ernment at Indianapolis.

Cambridge City, Ind, July 29.-Mr
and Mrs. T. l.. Oliver received news OF
tive, at his home in Indianapolis Sat-
urday. Death was due to typhoid fe-
employe and held responsible posi-
tion in the postoffice department at
that place. A wife and two children
survive. The remains will be taken
to New Castle for burial at Bedson
cemetery.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-07-29
EDWIN BRUMSON FUNERAL,
Services Were Held in the Christian
Church at Arlington.

Centerville Ind, July 29.-The funer-
al of Edwin f. Brunson, whose death
occurred Wednesday night, after a
weeks illness, was conducted Thurs
day afternoon from the Christian
church in Abingdon. Mrs. Lizzie Meek
and Carson Meek officiating. The de-
ceased lived alone. having no relatives
and was the last one of large family
His age was "a years. Interment was
in Abingdon cemetery.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-07-29
ARRESTS FOR THIS MONTH.
Up to This Time There Have Been
Forty five.

Up to date there have been forty
five arrests this month. The custom
airy drunk, assault and provoke charg,
es nearly fill the docket while the
charge of murder, which was placed
against Alonzo Fisher, looks much
out of place on the quiet pages.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-07-29
WHITE POPULAR SINGER.
Richmond Boy Is Member of Choir
At Mobile, Alabama.

Fred G. White, son of L. NJ. White,
of this city, and who is now located at
Mobile, Ala, is making popular there
as a singer. He is a member of the
choir of the First Christian church and
is in much demand in musical circles.
He is engaged with Forbes and Com
pany as a piano tuner.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-07-29
THOS. HINDMAN MARRIES.
He Has Bought Handsome Home in
Toledo.

Hagerstown, Ind, July 29-An-
nouncement of the marriage OF Thorn
as Hindman to lady of Toledo. Ohio,
which occurred July %, has been re-
ceived here by relatives. They will
reside at Toledo where Mr.. Hindman
has purchased a handsome residence.
Miss Blanche Hindman, who is a
daughter OF Mr.. Hindman and has
made her home for the past year with,
Clifford Fouts and wife, will live with
them.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-07-29
THEFT OF Sc IS CHARGED
Hazel Mckay Awaits Action of
Juvenile Court.

Hazel Mckay, colored, whose repu-
tation in police circles reads, almost
hopelessly incorrigible,' was arrest
ed Saturday night charged with steal
ing So. The young woman now Ian
guishes in the Home for Friendless
Women where she awaits the action
of the Juvenile court. She has done
various things, according to the police
which brand her as very bad girl
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-07-29
Motorman Ezra Thompson
Has Not Passed a ReStfuI
Hour Since the Fatal Acci-
dents of Saturday Night.
HUBERT SCOTT. ONE OF
VICTIMS, STILL LIVES.
James Smithey, Who Was
Struck While lust Outside
Of Indianapolis, Instantly
KiIIed---An Investigation

So completely unnerved by HIS
bloody trip Saturday afternoon and
evening in charge of Limited car No.
"a on the Indiana and Eastern trac-
tion line, Motorman Ezra Thompson
has not passed restful hour since
the accidents. He was unable TO take
charge of his car Sunday and today
when seen at his home. No. Al North
Fifth street. he looked careworn and
showed plainly the terrible strain OF
having experienced killing one man
and probably causing the death of
boy.
Motorman Thompson probably will
be unable to assume his duties for
some time. He cannot sleep when he
tries to. the terrible scenes connected
with the accidents constantly revert
ing to his mind. He has no appetite
and has not eaten a full meal in two
days.
His Greatest Regret.
His greatest regret is the accident
which befell Hubert Scott, at Cumber-
land. The lad is still alive, but there
is little hope of his survival OF the in
gained consciousness. Thompson
cannot tell how young Scott came on
the car track. He was rounding the
curve from the west into Cumberland
when suddenly he saw in the bright
glare of the headlight what he thought
to be cattle. He says he Immediately
put on the air brake. but TO no avail.
for the next instant "A boy riding
horse crashed into the right side OF the
car. breaking the glass. The sight
which greeted him there. Thompson
says he never expects 10 forget.
Scott was riding a horse and attempt
ing 10 lead a mule off the track when
the car struck him The horse was in
stantly killed and Scott's skull was
fractured. causing concussion of the
brain. He sustained numerous bruis-
es. and when he was picked up IL was
thought he was dead.
The boy surely knew OF the cars ap-
proach as Thompson declares he sound
ed the customary whistle on his APP
proach to Cumberland. He was be-
hind schedule time but says the car
was not going above its regular speed
on account of making the curve.
Approaches Miraculous.
IT is little less than miraculous fhar
Scott was not instantly killed as his
horse was literally driven into the
ground.
James Smithey the old man killed
just outside of Indianapolis by the
same car Motorman Thompson says.
walked down the track in
front of his car. When he would
sound the whistle, the old man would
look up unconcerned, wait till the car
nearly reached him and then step out
Of the way laughing. Thompson ex-
pected the same procedure Saturday.
but the old man was either too intox-
icated to move or else deliberately
committed suicide.
Coroner Petersdorf of indianapolis,
says he will summon Motorman
Thompson to Indianapolis for examina-
ton as soon as Thompson is able to go.
AS yet Thompson has received no no
tification from the coroner.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-07-29
THE WEATHER PROPHET.

OHiO-Tuesday partly cloudy; light
winds, mostly southwest to west.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-07-29
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.

SUM DAY.
(JuIy 23)
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-04

tanned by the present congress respect
Ing this offense finds expression in the
provision authorizing the additional
penalty of imprisonment in the peniten-
tiary. And the court Is asked to hold
that this same congress deliberately in
tended to p~rdon all unindicted prior
Offenders, whose conduct it was, more
than all other causes combined, that
moved congress to enact the rigid and
far-reaching measure of June 49,
MY opinion is that, whereas at COM
mon law the repeal of a statute extin-
guished all penalties for offenses
against its provisions against the abb
sence of an eXpense-saving clause,
under section 1S, the repeal of a statute
extinguishes no such penalties in the
absence of any express extinguishing
clauses which the law does not contain;
that so-called saving clause in section
10 was inserted for the sole purpose of
differentially prescribing the rule OF
procedure that should control the prose-
cution Of causes then pending in various
stages In the courts, thus avoiding the
confusion and controversy which, as
experience has shown. must otherwise
have resulted"
The court overruled the demurrer 20
eight of the indictments and sustained
IL as to two on technical grounds
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-04
NEGROES COUNSEL
SCORES ROOSEVELT
Dismissal by President of Brownsville
Troops "Without Honor" Is De.
cIared Beyond His Preroga-
tive as Commander
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Jan. 3.-Colonel Alex
ander S. Bacon of counsel for the
Afro American council in the case of
the dismissal by President Roosevelt
of the battalion of negro troops for
the Brownsville, Tex, affair, made
public his opinion yesterday. His re-
port will be sent to Senator Foraker
and members of the senate and house
committees on military affairs.
After reviewing the evidence pre-
sented in the presidents message,
Colonel Bacon declares that the negro
soldiers discharge without honor" was
illegal and would not be upheld by the
courts if brought before them under a
writ of certiorari.
Colonel Bacon contends that the idea
prevalent that the president, as COM
mander in chief of the army. can in
fict punishment within his discretion
is a mistaken one, because under the
English and American constitutions no
person Except minors, prisoners, etc.)
can be punished in time of peace ex-
cept by the judgment of court.
The presidents dismissal of the ne
gro soldiers, he says, was intended to
be a punishment and was a punish
ment.
The president, he AYERS, may arbi-
trarily dismiss any enlisted man If he
dislikes the color of that mans hair,
but the president has no right to libel
him by saying that his dismissal is
without honor" Nor can he inflict
the added punishment of debarring
such a dismissed enlisted man from
civil employment under the govern
ment
Colonel Bacon argues that the fun
damental cause of the Brownsville af-
fair was a commercial one. The best
people of Brownsville, he says, had
Predetermined not to have negro
troops stationed at Fort Brown, be-
cause white soldiers spent their money
with white merchants, whereas negro
soldiers spent their money with Mex
leans and other negroes with whom the
whites had little to do.
Colonel Bacon says that he will not
invoke the aid of the courts in the
matter until all other means fail.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-04
MINISTERS SPEAK
IN LIGHTER VEIN
Y. M. C. A. Conference Maintains it's
Attractiveness Through Spirit of
Fun Pervadlng Meeting and
Work of Leaders
BY Assoc:a ted Press.

by ASSQctHleu 1-IeSs'
PACIFIC GROVE, Cal, Jan. 3.-The
students conference of the Y. NJ. c. A.
maintains it's attractiVeness by the con-
slant circulation of leaders
Today Messrs. Baer and Belle left and
DR.. Clampit Of San Francisco and Dr.
Gardner of Stanford succeeded them.
At the Missionary institute this morn
ing DR.. Baer gave a humorous account
of his late trip to Porto Rico, where he
found hotels inhabited by more guests
that had not regist red than any other
hotels in the world, one especially noX-
ious breed of vermin being the hook
worm, the scourge of the island, anemia
resulting from its raVages. 1t under
mines the constitution of a large frac-
tion of the natives. Tuch advances
have been made in its education in spite
of all obstacles that DIT. Baer considers
them fully competent for self-govern-
ment.
He asserted that the Protestant
preaching stations had more people at
tending than all the Roman Catholic
churches combined.
DIR. SWemer also in harmonious vein,
insisted that college missionary meet
ings should adopt the method noted on
the menu OF the Lehigh railroad diners.
everything should be a l. carte, in liberal
variety best the market affords, care
fully selected, skillfully prepared and
invitingly rived.
At the morning platform meeting DR..
Clampit after passing high eulogy on
the late DR.. Babcock in an eloquent ap-
peal, begged his hearers to follow such
noble examples as those of Martin
Luther John Wesley and SaVonola in
devoting half an hour OF the early morn
ing to prayer.
The afternoon was occupied i'm a tally
no drive around Cypress point and the
evening to round table discussions
under many leaders.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-04
HOTELS IN CHICAGO
MUST HAVE LICENSES
BY Associated press.

BY Associated Press.
CHICAGO, Jan. S.-The Chicago
city council passed the ordinance for
licensing and regulating hotels last
night, although the corporation coun-
sells office has issued opinions in which
the validity Of such a law has been
held doubtful
Only four negative votes were cast
Originally the measure was Intended
for the regulation OF such hotels as
were closed by police raids several
months ago in the loop district. but
aldermen supporting the measure told
the council that there was necessity
for such regulation In the case of the
better class hotels.
Even hotels out in Hyde Park that
sprinkle the lawn with perfume every
morning and scrub the floors with face
powder can stand little looking after"
said Alderman Scully.
This view of the matter prevailed
and the aldermen defeated amend-
ments intended to restrict the opera :
tion OF the ordinance.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-04
PROMINENT LAWYER TO
DEFEND ACCUSED MINERS
BY Associated Press.

DENVER, Jan. 3.-Clarence S. Oar
row, a Chicago attorney. is at the Sa-
voy hotel, His visit to Denver is In
connection with the defense of MoyeI
and Haywood, the officers of the West
ern Federation of Miners, charged with
the murder of Ex-Governor Steunenbere
of Idaho and now i'm prison at Boise.
Vestigatior. into certain phases of the
case" said Mr.. Darrow, land will
probably be In Denver for a week
when l expect to go to Boise. We
don't know just when the cases against
our clients will be tried A new judge
goes upon the bench next week and
the cases win be set by him. We hope
for and will insist upon an early
trial"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-04
WANT HALF MILLION TO
EMPLOY SPECIAL AGENTS
By Associa ted Press.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-An estimate
from the department of the interior
asking for an additional half million
dollars to be used in hiring special
agents to prevent land frauds was
sent to congress today. The original
estimate for the pay of special agents
was $3.50 900.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-04
Judge Ernest H. Crosby Dies
BY Associated Press.

NEW YORK, Jan. 3.-Ernest H.
Crosby died at Baltimore today aged
so years. He was judge of the court
of first instance at Alexandria. Egypt.
in 1882 and was president OF the New
York Anti-Imperlalist league for five
years. He was the anthor of Cap
tain Jinks," Nero" and other books.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-04
ReoraanIzes Catholic Seminary

By Associated Press.
NANCY, France. Jan. 3.-Abbe Je-
rome has reOrganized the Catholic
seminary here according to the church
and state separation law. The semi
nary will be reopened next week.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-04
Noted Colonel Dies
BY Associated Press.

LONDON, Jan. 3.-Colonel Henry
Douglas Hay Currie died today. He
colonel of the Thrty-third infantry
during the Civil War In the United
States
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-04
East Suffers from Rain
IN Associated Press

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. Jan. 3--The
weather cleared this afternoon after
continuous rain of thirty-siX hours and
railroad traffic will be resumed tomor-
row. The loss here was $50 000
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-04
FRANCES PRESIDENT SIGNS
CHURCH SEPARATION LAW
BY Associated Press.

PARIS, Jan. S.-The new law, known
as the Brian law, amending the church
and state separation law of 1905, was
signed by the president and promul-
gated today.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-04
wIn stop Gambling In cuba

By Associated Press.
HAVANA, Jan. 3-Governor Nunez
says he will take steps to end gam
bling, which has become very fragrant
here Havana Is wide open, accord
ing to Nunez and the town of Bejucal
he indicates as a Monte Carlo.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-04
VIII sail to Join Husband
av Assoclated Press.

SAN FRANCISCO. JAM 3.-Mrs.
Henry E. Highton, wife OF the WE'LL
known attorney who Is seriously Ill at
Honolulu, win leave here by steamer
on Saturda to join her husband.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-04
Noted ArohasoIoslst Dies
y Associated Prcss.

VIENNA, Jan. S-Professor Benn-
dom, the archaelogist is dead, He was
noted for his discoveries OF antiqui-
ties in Ephesus.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-04
emperor" Makes Tour
BY Associated Press

PARIS. Jan. 3.-The Journal says
that Jacques Lebaudy, the self-styled
emperor of Sahara, is making tour
Of the United States.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-01-04

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