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The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-04
Within Few Inches OF LEAVING
Its Banks When Rain
Fortunately Stopped.
HAPPY HOLLOW" SCARED
RESIDENTS THERE WERE PRE-
PAIRING TO MOVE OUT AT A
MOMENTS NOTICE - DAMAGE
DONE OVER THE STATE.

That the twenty-four hours of heavy
rainfall fortunately stopped shortly az.
ter 10 O'Clock last night saved Happy
Hollow" from another flood. The
river yesterday afternoon and last
evening was on wild rampage and
at places was barely within its banks.
Up to last evening over two and a half
inches of water had fallen in this vi
cinity. swelling the Whitewater to sew
eral times its natural size
Were Prepared to vacate.
All day yesterday the residents or
the affected district were making prep
arations to vacate their homes and
move to higher territory as all indi-
cations pointed to the river leaving
its banks.
Since the new fill has been placed
at the west end of the Pennsylyania
railroad bridge, it forms a dam of no
mean proportions, causing the water
to back up onto Happy Hollow" The
water forced itself under the bridge
with terrific force all day.
The Nixon Paper Company's plant
which lies near the river bank was
but few inches higher than the wat
er during the day and last night the
river began to slowly creap into the
machine shop of the plant. This
lasted only few moments however,
the water gradually falling back.
A fireman from No. / hose house
was placed on the scene last night
to give warning to the inhabitants
living in Happy Hollow in case the
waters began to rise rapidly. and TO
such a degree as TO place the homes
in prccarious condition.
The west branch OF the White
water near the point where the mid
die branch joins it looked like a great
lake. the river hunting the narrow
bottom land in that vicinity.
Factories Not Affected.
The factories to the south of the
Doran bridge were I'm safety yester.
day. The Municipal light plant and
that OF the Light, Heat a. Power Co.
were out of danger of the whrling
waters owing to the large fills which
have been placed between the plants
and the river. The cement wall of the
Starr Piano Company protected that
plant from the rapidly rising stream
IL Is thought that unless there is
another heavy downpour in the next
twenty-four hours, the Hollow will
be safe from further trouble
The flood this year in the bottom
is the earliest that has occurred i'm
several seasons.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-04
State Traction Lines to Take
Up Subject of Drunken and
UnruIy Patrons.
GENERAL RULING LIKELY
SATURDAY NIGHTS AND SUNDAYS
ARE PARTICULARLY BAD TIMES
FOR MOTORMEN AND coNDUc-
TORS ON INTERURBANS.

According to the statement of a 10.
cal traction line official intoxicated
and unruly passengers have given in
terurban motormen and conductors SO
much trouble that officials of the va
rious traction companies of the State
have taken the matter up in earnest
and will try to devise ways and means
of making an end to all future trou-
bles from this source. The subject
has already been discussed by mem
bers of the Central Electric Railway
Association and some general ruling
is expected in few days.
1t has been suggested that all agents
be ordered not to sell tickets to drunk
en- men, and that conductors be order
ed not to allow persons under the in
fiuence of liquor to board the cars.
This is regarded as drastic action by
the officials. and they do not wish to
take it unless forced to do So but
they are determined to break up the
nuisance.
According to the traction officials
more trouble is experienced by the
nights and Sundays than any other
time. Men get their wages and then
go to small towns and buy liquor BY
the time they make their homeward
journey they are in an ugly humor,
and frequently make trouble. Their
presence is disgusting to otheS lbs
and the likelihood of accidents
is increased as the drunken men are
not in condition to take care of them
selves.
Steam roads have long followed the
rule of keeping intoxicated persons off
the trains, and conductors do not hesi-
tate to eject a passenger bent on caus-
ng disturbance. 1t is thought that
he traction men will adopt a similar
policy at the January meeting of the
Central Electric Railway Association |
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-04
LOSES MIND AS
RESULT OF FALL
John Rolling Violently Insane,
1t to Be Taken to CinCin-
natl Sanitarium.
CONDITION VERY SERIOUS
ESCAPES HIS NURSE AND GOES
TO STORE ON MAIN STREET,
WHERE 1T WAS FEARED HE
WOULD COMMIT Rash ACT.

John Rolling, who fell down a stair
was SO badly injured, has become vio-
lently insane, and at the advise of his
physician and nurse will be taken to
private sanitarium in Cincinnati
this morning, where he will undergo
treatment. The concussion of the
brain, which he sustained in his fall,
was of such nature that it makes his
ultimate recovery matter of grave
doubt 1t is probable that he will un-
hospital.
During the past few days it has TAX
en- the force exerted by very strong
man to keep Mr.. Rolling from injuring
himself and members of his family
he escaped from his nurse
and went to his place of business on
East Main street and it was only af-
ter the strongest persuasion that he
was finally induced to return to his
nome. 1t was feared that while he
was in his store he would gain access
to some revolvers and ammunition
and commit some rash deed.
The Scotch collie dog, owned by
Mr.. Rolling. has during his entire sick |
ness shown the same love for his mas
ter as he did on the night of the ac-
,ident. The animal can not be in !
iuced by force or kindly persuasion |
o leave the side of his master.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-04
A MAN OF GREAT POWER
The Rev. S. Harrington LittelI to
Speak at ST. PauI's Episcopal
Church Sunday.

The Reverend S. Harrington LitteIl
of Hankow. China, who is to speak at
st. Pauls Episcopal church next Sun
day evening in a recent article on
the Haystack Centennial at Williams
town. Mass, which he attended says
In quick succession were heard wit
nesses TO the power of God from In
dia, Ceylon, Hawaii, China. Turkey,
Africa, Japan, Bohemia and Mexico .
The Hawaiian who spoke gave up a
government position and began pre-
paration to become a missionary to
his people at a smaller salary than he
formerly received, one of the Chinese
speakers lost both his parents in the
Boxer uprising, another Chinese who
spoke was a direct descendent of
Confusius.
In the same article he quotes Jacob
A. Riis as saying ..One dollar for
foreign missions increases tenfold our
capacity for dealing with problems
at home
Mr.. Littell is an interesting speak
er and the public is invited to her
him.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-04
INDiANA-Fair, colder Friday; Sat
urday fair.
OHIO-Snow in north: rain or snow
in south Friday; colder; Saturday
fair except snow in northeast por-
ton.
is WANTED AT OSGOOD
Ira Branham Arrested Here While
Sailing Under the Alias of
Harry L. Jones.

Ira Branham, of Osgood, Ind, and
who has been employed in a local fac
tory for the past several weeks under
the alias of Harry L. Jones, was yes
terday arrested by the local police on
complaint coming from his home
town.
Officer Lawler placed the man under
arrest within one-half hour after the
complaint reached the local depart
ment.
At first the young man denied the
charges which had been placed against
him by the OsgoOd authorities, but fl
nally admitted them and said he was.
sorry for his actions. The Osgood
mashal will come to Richmond today
and will take Branham to his home.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-04
Takes Life In Store of Man
Whom Is Said to Have
Shown Her Attention.
BOTH ARE MARRIED PEOPLE
LITTLE CITY OF COLLEGE COR
NER IN STATE OF GREAT EX-
CITEMENT OVER DRAMATIC
SUICIDE OF MRS. WIN. kEEFE.

College Corner, the little city on
the Ohio and Indiana State line, six
teen miles southeast of Richmond is
I'm state of great excitement over
the dramatic suicide of Mrs William
keefe, aged 30 and regarded as the
most beautiful woman in that city.
Just before six o'clock last evening,
Mrs. Keefe walked into the furniture
and clothing store of VIII Miller,
and without saying a word to anyone,
shot herself with a revolver, the bull
let entering just below her breast and
lodging below her shoulder blade.
Death came almost instantly. 1t is
thought that Mrs. Keefe intended to
shoot Miller, as there were other bull
lets in the revolver A travelling
man was engaged in talking to Miller
at the time and it is supposed that
this kept Mrs. Keefe from attempt
ing a double tragedy
Rumor says that Miller, who is one
of the wealthiest and most prominent
men in Eastern Ohio has been show
ing attentions to Mrs. Keefe. Yes
terday morning Mrs. Keefe quarreled
with her husband and he took their
little daughter and went to his wifes
home in oxford. Here he left the
child and continued to Cincinnati
where he concluded the disposal of
his grain exchange agency, in which
business he. has been engaged.
Keefe returned to College Corner
last night and his grief over his wife's
rash act was most pathetic. He lay
over his wife's body, weeping and
his cries were plainly audible for
some distance from their home. 1t
is feared that he may attempt the life
of Miller, should the rumors afIoat
prove true, in regard to the relations
between his wife and Miller. Miller
is married and has one child
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-04
is AFTER LAND GRAFTERS
big STICK FOR THEM
Secretary Hitchcock Asks Congress
to Make Annual Appropriation for
Land Inspectors s75o.ooo Instead of
s25o,ooo as Formerly.
Publishers Press.1

Washington. D. c., Jan. 3.-The
fact was disclosed today that Presi-
dent Roosevelt proposes to use the
Big Stick" on land grafters. Sec
retary Hitchcock of the Interior De-
partment SO notified Congress today
in asking that the annual appropria-
ton for inspectors be increased from
s259.000 to $3.50 900
This was the Presidents order to
Secretary Hitchcock:
In order 10 reach the fraud in the
shape of theft of public land, / be-
neve it is necessary to have actual
examination on the ground by one
of our officers of each patent before
granting it. | accordingly direct that
this be hereafter done.''
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-04
New Sunday School Depart
ment at First English luth-
eran to be Opened.
SERVICES COVER A WEEK
THE REV. J. w. KAPP OF ClNCiN-
MATT, FORMERLY OF THIS CITY
WILL PREACH NEXT SUNDAY
MORNING.

The dedicatory services of the re-
modelled Sunday School and social
rooms of the First English Lutheran
church, will begin next Sunday and
gram for the week IS elaborate and a
fitting one for the beautiful new
rooms which will be thrown open
to the public for the first time. Some
of the best speakers in the Lutheran
church have been secured. On Sun
day morning the Rev. j. W. Kapp, d.
D., of Cincinnati, will deliver the ad-
dress
At the evening service, Pres. c. G.
Heckert, d. d., of Wittenberg Col
lege, will speak. The subject of his
address has not been announced.
Rev. E. G. Howard pastor of the
church will dedicate the new rooms
Sunday morning.
On each evening of the following
week special services will be held at
the church. Meetings will be held un-
der the auspices of the men. women
and the Sunday school. On Thurs
day night the meeting will be held
for the families of the church, while
on Friday night a personal consecra-
ton service will be held.
On Sunday morning, January -,
the Holy Communion service will be
held. In the afternoon Mrs. NJ. J.
Baldwin, superintendent of the Ele-
mentary Grades Department, of the
State Sunday School Association, and
the Rev. u. G. Humphreys, Superin-
tendent of the State Anti-Saloon
League will address the Sunday
School Mass Meeting.
The Rev. Mr.. Humphreys will also
deliver a sermon Sunday evening.
The program in full follows:
Sunday Morning. 9 O'clock.
Sunday school, Lee B. Nusbaum
Special addresses by Rev. J. w.
Continued on Page Two)
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-04
HEAVY RAIN AT vINcENNEs.
Farmers Preparing to Move Live
Stock out of Danger.

Vincennes, Ind, Jan. 3, fSpl)--The
Wabash river last night rose one
foot, and the Government gauge at
noon today shows me- k of ten feet
and one tenth. At teen feet the
river leaves its banks, and at eighteen
begins to do damage. A heavy rain
fell all night, and was still falling at
noon All the small streams in this
section are filled, and several are out
of their banks. Reports from above
are that the river is rising rapidly.
and farmers ae closely watching the
waters and are preparing to move
their live stock
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-04
MeSSrS. Kirkman and RatIiff
See Quiet Time Ahead
In Legislature.
POSSIBLE APPOINTMENTS
WAYNE COUNTY MAY LOSE ONE
OF THE PLUMS SHE HAS BEEN
ACCUSTOMED TO GETTING, Ac-
CORDlNG TO Mr.. RATLIFF.

Walter S. Ratliff, representative of
the Indiana State Legislature from
this county, is of the opinion that the
| coming session will be very quiet and
tame compared with years past. He
will himself present no new bills and
is of the opinion that few will come
up to excite much interest. There
have been a number of measures
drawn up, and some of them presented
for his consideration, but none of
much moment. Some of them, he
says, are very foolish. From the farm
er's viewpoint especially, he thinks
the session will be uninteresting, as
he has now everything he wants ex-
cept, perhaps, more stringent game
laws. There will be several bills
come up relative to municipal law,
however.
According to Mr.. Ratliff the three
bills of most Importance and, in fact.
the only ones of Importance, will be
thC lNo-1SlI halfway ldTG Dill, hl2n
license and the management of the
County and State funds in the hands of
officials. These win occupy the prin-
ciple places in the attention of the leg
islators and will probably cause much
debating toward the close of the ses-
sion
Mr.. Ratliff will perhaps have the
of a clerk or door-keeper
from this county, this had been an
until recently when he
heard from pretty reliable sources
that Wayne county had been favored
SO much in the past that the privilege
would be denied its representative
this year, and given TO some counties
which have been less favored. How
ever, he thinks he will probably have
one appointment.
Senator Kirkman will present no
bills during the coming session, and
IS of the opinion that there will not
be much doing of great interest. He
will probably have the appointment of
I clerk or door-keeper from this
county.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-04
STATES VIOLENT DEATHS.

The total number of violent deaths
in the State in the last year was 1871.
according to figures just compiled by
Dr. j. y. Hurry, secretary of the State
Board of Health, of this number, 81
were murders. 2s7 suicides and 1883
accidents.
The largest number of deaths by
violence occurred in the month of
July, 20S in all. 1SS of which were ac-
cidents, or more accidental deaths
than during any other month Fifteen
murders last September was the larg-
est number of murders in any one
month, and June's record of thirty-fve
suicides heads the monthly suicide
Jist.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-04
CHARGES AGAINST MAYOR
.. c. Anderson. of Huntington, Ac-
cused of Drinking Intoxicants-
A DisgruntIed Policeman.

Huntington, Ind, Jan. s, tSplO-
Charges have been filed with City
Clerk ]. c. Bieber. against Mayor ID.
c. Anderson. for the consideration OF
the Huntington Common Council at
its meeting Tuesday evening. The
Mayor is charged with public intoxi-
cation, December %, - and "a. fol-
lowing a trip. to Washington, ID. c..
on political mission, returning by
way of Indianapolis. where he met
with old friends. The charges are
filed by Amos Kline. an ex-policeman.
who was discharged from city SER
rice few months ago,
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-04
HEAVY RAINS IN PERRY.

Cannelton, Ind, Jan. 3. fSpI)-The
volume of rainfall yesterday was
something extraordinary, and the
lower part of the city was flooded.
Casselberry creek. which divides the
First ward from the rest of the city.
overflowed its banks and all streets
crossing it were under water for sew
eral hours The rainfall was general
throughout Perry county, and all
streams were greatly swollen. while
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-04

Z. NJ. Haas and wife haev returned
from LaSalle, H., where they at
tended the wedding of their son
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-04

Miss Anna Belle Wheeler of Mavs-
vile. KY, is the guest Of Mrs Albert
Gayle of North 18th street.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-04

Continued on Page Two.)
, 1907-07-27
NOTED FIELD WORKER
WILL VISIT LARAMIE.

The announcement has been made
that Rev. w. C. Merritt, field worker
of the International Sunday School as,
sociation, will make a five weeks tour
of Wyoming, visiting every county and
holding conventions in twenty-one
places. Mr.. Merritt comes under the
auspices Of the Wyoming State Sunday
School association, whose endeavor is
to help improve the quality of the Sun.
day schools and thereby increase their
efficiency. The conventions are but a
IA to this end. In Albany county,
Mr.. Merritt will visit Rock River, hold
ing meetings in the evening of August
s and will be in Laramie on the after
oon and evening of August 8. All
are most cordially invited to attend
these meetings.
, 1907-07-27

t~eristic stoicism to Judge Woods
charge. and after the jury retired he
went back to his cell with a confident
smile. Before he left the court room
his gray-haired mother rushed up and
kissed him.
Jury May Report Any Time.
The jury may report at any time,
day or night. Murder in the first de-
gree would be punishable with death;
in the second degree, ten years to life
Imprisonment; m~anslaughter, one to
ten years.
Retire for Luncheon.
After celebrating an hour and four
teen minutes, the jury retired at 1918
p. m. for luncheon. The jury remained
at luncheon only twenty-five minutes
and resumed its deliberations at 1910.
, 1907-07-27
Station AGENT Sends Word.

Lewis Tyvold, cashier at the Union
Pacific freight depot here, this morn
ing received a letter from B. Z. Reddy,
formerly a resident of this city, where
he acted as check clerk in the freight
office, dated at Eddyville, Neb., where
Mr.. Reddy has been station agent for
several months. He sends regards to
all his Laramie friends, accompanied
by the word that Mrs. Reddy and the
baby are doing nicely. Mr.. Reddy has
a good position. most all day work,
except when I have to stay up until
5:35 a. m, waiting for yesterdays
trains" Eddyville is on a branch road
in Nebraska, the station being the
center of a large dairy business, thou
sands of cans of cream being handled
by express.
, 1907-07-27
NEW DEPARTMENT
AT THE STATE FAIR.

Mrs. Harriet l.. Shiek of Wheatland,
president of the Wyoming State Fed
Grafton of Women's Clubs and superin-
tendent of the arts and crafts depart
ment of the state fair at Douglas, ad'
vises ladies of this city that the man
agement of the state fair has opened
the department, and she asks that the
women of this county take hold OF the
matter and make a fine exhibit. h
department includes all sorts of sew
ing, knitting, craft work, typography
and kindred arts, ana a large number
Of premiums have been offered to
tempt competition. Mrs. Shiek Will
furnish all the information needed from
her home at Wheatland.
, 1907-07-27
QUESTION ABOUT INDICTMENTS
IN NUMBER OF CASES IN
SAN FRANCISCO MORAL
WAVE MATTER.
Lawyers for Some Of the Accused Men
Argue That Old Grand Jury Was
DOING Business After New Panel
Had Been Drawn and FiIed-Some
of the Prominent Men of That City
Who Will Be Affected by Decision.

San Francisco, Cal, Juy 27.-Wheth
err or not the indictments returned by
the present grand jury are valid, and
whether that body had any legal ex
istence since February, 1907, were
seriously questioned in a decision
handed down yesterday by Judge
Carroll Cook of the superior court
and the supreme court will be asked
to decide the matter.
Raised on Demurrer.
Attorneys for the men indicted de,
INJURED to the indictments, arguing
that as the present grand jury was
continued in service after the new
panel had been drawn and filed, the
term of service of the old body had
expired.
Some of the Beneficiaries.
Some of those indicted who will be
set free by a favorable decision from
the supreme court are A. X. Wet
weller, 7. v. Halsey, Louis Glass. Pat.
rick Calhoun, William M. Abbott,
Thornwall Mullaly, Tiery L.. Ford, G.
H. Ubsen, w. l. Brobeck, Joseph E,
Green, E. J.. Desabla, F. G. Drum and
John Martin.
, 1907-07-27
REAL ESTATE SALES
RY WARRANTY DEED.

The following sales by warranty
were reported today, the deeds being
filed in the county clerks Office: Au-
gust G. Kluver to Samuel Moore, lots
l, 2 and 3, section "a, and lots /, 2, 3
and 4, section 90, township IL, range
70, $500; w. H. Holiday company to
Lovejoy Novelty works, lots 4 and 8,
block 218, Laramie, S. and other con-
siderations.
, 1907-07-27
Big Order From Colorado.

Manager Jacobus of the rolling mills
is now filling a large order for tie
plates from one of the roads of the
Colorado division, the bar mill having
been at work all week on the order.
There is a tremendous rush for bolts
of various sizes, and the manager is
casting about for a practical mar to
have entire charge of the bolt room,
when a day and night shift will be
operated. Seven cars of scrap iron
arrived for the mill this morning,
scrap coming almost daily now.
, 1907-07-27
FOR
BETTER JOB
LARAMIE ENGINEER RECOMMEND
ED FOR TRAVELLING ON THE
WYOMING DIVISIONS.
Ed Gilman Likely to Get Place Vacat
ed by w. ]. Stewart When Latter
Became District Foreman at North
PIatte-Rolling Mills Supplying
Tie Plates in Colorado.

Ed Gilman, an engineer on the Wyo-
ming division at this place, has been
recommended for appointment as trav-
cling engineer on the eastern and east
middle districts of the division, from
Laramie to North Platte, and there is
every reason to believe that the ap-
pointment will be made. Mr.. Gilman
came to this city from the Burlington
and Missouri in July, 1900, and has
been here since, residing with his
family on Fremont street, between
Third and Fourth. The appointment
will NEAR a considerable promotion
for Mr.. Gilman, at which his friends
rejoice.
, 1907-07-27
A PETTus DYING.
Venerable Statesman Of Alabama I'm
conscious for Several Hours,

New York, July 27.-A telegram
from Hot Springs, N. c., received here
today, states that United States Sena,
tor Edmnd w. Pettus of Alabama is
dying. He became unconscious at the
breakfast table yesterday and has since
remained unconscious. Physicians
pronounce his case hopeless and say
the end may come at any moment.
, 1907-07-27
DOCkW0RKERS TO
REMAIN ON STRIKE
COMPANY REFUSES TO TREAT
WITH MEN AS UNION AND LAT
TER WILL NOT RETURN.
Offer of Old Scale and Open Shop
Presented by Mayor of Duluth,
Without ResuIt-First of East
River Tunnels to Be Opened in
October or Early in November.

Duluth, Mimi, July 27.-All hope OF
the immediate settlement of the dock.
workers strike here appears to be at
an end. At the meeting of the strik'
ers today, Mayor Cullum read the an.
swer of the United States Steel cor.
poration officials to the communica-
ton of the strikers.
Will Continue Strike.
The company refuses to treat with
the men as q union and asks them to
go back to work at the old scale OF
wages and on the open shop" plan
The men voted to remain on strike.
, 1907-07-27
M'KETcHNIE INTERMENT
IN CITY CEMETERY

The remains of Mrs. Catherine Nc.
Ketchnie, hose death occurred at the
home of her son, Archie Mcketchnie,
tewnty miles east of this city, were in
tered in the city cemetery here this
afternoon, the body arriving from the
country shortly before noon. A mum
Der of friends accompanied the re-
mains to town, there being no services
here.
, 1907-07-27
MAUDE FEALY MARRIED,
Becomes Wife Of Dramatic Critic O
Denver Republican.

Denver, July 27.-It as announced
today that Maude Fealy, the actress.
was secretly married in this city July
18th to Hugo l.. Sherwin, son of Amy
Sherwin, of English grand opera fame.
who is the dramatic critic of the Den,
Yer Republican.