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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-11-12
Harry Benning, Bridegroom of
Two Weeks Ends Life
With Acid.
OBJECTIONS TO WEDDING.
PARENTS OPPOSITION THOUGHT
ONE OF PROBABLE CAUSES OF
RASH AcT-WiFE NEAR Hus-
BAND AT TIME.

Harry Benning. we'll known
weeks. killed himself last evening in
the presence of his bride. who was for
merly Miss Viola Bridgeford, by swal-
lowing nearly half pint of carbolic
acid. Mrs. Benning states that her
husband gave no explanation for his
rash deed. Friends of the young
man were dumbfounded when told of
his suicide, and they state they had
no idea he had ever contemplated
taking his life.
Benning killed himself In his rooms
over 912Ia Main street, at $50
o'clock. An hour before taking the
acid he was seen in Main street es-
tablishment playing cards with some
friends, laughing and talking as
though his only thoughts were gay
ones. People who were well ac-
quainted with young Benning, who
was only 23 years of age, are able to
throw but little light on the mystery
surrounding his death Some are OF
the opinion that he was despondent
because some members of his family
were very much opposed to his mar
riage. Others say he probably killed
himself because he was jealous OF his
wife. This latter theory is borne out
by the statement made last night by
Mrs. Benning TO a man who was call
ed into the apartment, that her hus-
band had locked her In the rooms
when he went out early in the even
ing.
Ed Christman, whose room adjoins
the rooms occupied by the Bennings,
states that last evening shortly after
0 O'Clock as he was entering his room
he met Benning in the hallway. He
states Benning made some laughing
remark and went down stairs About
fifteen minutes later, ne says, he
heard Benning enter his room. In
just a few minutes he heard Mrs. Ben
ming scream. then she came to Christ
mans room and told him to come at
once to her husbands assistance
Christman states that as soon as he
had partly dressed himself he went To
Benning's room and found the young
fellow standing by the door, his face
SCARED by acid burns and his eyes
rolling in agony. Harry has taken
something" Mrs. Benning said. The
smell of the acid and pint bottle of
the deadly drug. which had almost
been drained. told Christman the sto-
ry. He states he mixed some eggs
and milk and tried to induce Benning
to drink it but he only shook his head
and motioned Christman away from
him with his hands. Benning then
reeled over on a bed and In a few
minutes expired in terrible agony
Benning's marriage to Miss Bridge
ford two weeks ago was almost as
great a surprise TO his friends as his
suicide. Another well known young
man had been very attentive to Miss
Bridgeford, and II was not known
that Benning was a suitor for her
hand. Harry Benning was the son
/ of John Benning, 12S South Tenth
street. who is engaged in the livery
business. Young Benning was
member of the blacksmithing firm of
| Benning & Goldrich The funeral
will be Saturday afternoon at the
/ home of his parents, and will be pri-
vate. Friends may call Friday aft
ernoon and evening
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-11-12
GIRL is KILLED.
Caught Between Street Car and
Auto.

Green Bay, Wis, Nov. 12.-EIsie
Dutton, aged 20, was killed in an au-
tomobile accident, being pinned be-
tween street car and the automobile.
Ross Handy, chauffeur, had two ribs
broken and was badly cut about the
face, head and hands. The street car
struck the automobile broadside,
showing it to the curbing, and Miss
Dutton was hurled between the
wreck.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-11-12
MAGISTRATE SENTENCED.

Marion, Ind. Nov. 12.-Elijah Har-
rell. aged "a, magistrate. was con-
victed of criminal assault on a twelve
year-old girl and sentenced to from 2
to q years in the penitentiary. Har-
rell admitted the crime, but pleaded
insanity.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-11-12

expected that the sparks will fly be-
fore the fight is ended.
Laws to be Repealed.
While the senatorship is the main
topic of conversation among the legis-
lators and others in the democratic
party Just now, there are some who
are paying attention to other things
that the legislature will be expected
to do.
One of the very first bills that will
be introduced in the house will be one
to repeal the law forbiding Sunday
base ball. Represe ntative Thomas l..
Brolley, of Jennings county, who in
troduced such bill at the last session
and got it through the house only to
meet death in the senate. is here lin
ing things up for the bill again at the
next session. He said last night that
he will Introduce the bill early in the
session and that he expects to see it
enacted into law.
1t is almost cinch that the demo-
Gratis will repeal the Metropolitan po-
lice law. This has been their hobby
for years and now that they have a
majority in the house and there are
believe the law should be repealed
they will certainly try to carry their
idea into effect at the earliest possi-
BILE moment. They came mighty near
to repeating the law at the last ses-
sion. In fact the bill passed both
houses and went to Governor Hanly
for signature. But he vetoed and sent
1t back to the house The supporters
Of the bill had everything set to pass
1t over the governors veto and would
have done so. had not Speaker Branch
adjourned the house sine die before
the democrats could get recognition
to move its passage.
1t is likely also that the present
board Of state tax commissioners will
order to get rid Of the republican
members. Then new commission of
some kind will be created so that
democrats may be appointed as its
members.
An effort will probably be made to
amend the local option law so as to
make it apply to townships and city
wards instead of to counties THIS
was the declaration in the democratic
platform and theer is every reason to
believe that the platform will be fol
lowed. or course, this bill will have
the active opposition of the Anti-Sa-
loon league and many others, but
without j. Frank Hanly in the gov
ernor's chair to use the big stick and
make people do things the way he
wishes them done, regardless of what
the people think about it, they will be
at disadvantage and 1t is not likely
that they can prevent the change be-
ing made In the law.
1t is possible that a bill will be in
troduced to create a public utilities
commission that will replace the pres.
ent railroad commission. The new
commission would have jurisdiction
over railroads, interurbans, gas, cleo
trio, water and street car companies
and all other public utilities This
would give the democrats some more
new jobs to fill
There are number of other things
that the democrats will do or try to
do at the coming session, but these
seem to be the ones that are most
talked of right now. The prospect is
for a lively session with the demo
Gratis in each others wool most of the
time.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-11-12
POWDER EXPLODES
AS TRAIN PASSES
Thirty Passengers on Kansas
City Southern Injured
This Morning.
FLEE IN NIGHT CLOTHES.
PASSENGERS ON TWENTIETH
CENTURY LIMITED GROW WILD
WITH EXCITEMENT WHEN
PULLMAN CARS LEAVE RAILS.

Kansas City. Nov. 12.-Thirty pas
sengers. on Kansas City Southern
train were injured, several seriously,
this morning when powder mill To-
Gated at Holmes Park, twelve miles
south of here. exploded as the train
was passing it. Several houses col
lapsed and one ann was killed.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-11-12
QUEEN Ill WANTS
HER CROWN LANDS
Former Hawaiian Queen to
Visit Washington.

Honolulu. Nov. 12.-Ex-Queen LII
iuokalani has determined to go to
Washington, d. c., to urge the recog-
milton of her claims to the lands in the
Hawaiian group which formerly were
AID by the crowA
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-11-12
THE WEATHER PROPHET.
lNDIANA-Fair Thursday and FRIDAY:
fresh north winds.

oHio-Fair Thursday night and Fri
day; Iiaht TO fresh west winds.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-11
WILL CONTEST GOES
OVER UNTIL MONDAY
MANY CLAIM TO KNOW OF
DOCUMENT
Letters Written by Man on Trla. Al
Ieced to Show He Had knowl-
edge of Important
Paper

Only two hours Of the session OF
Judge Conrey's court were taken up
yesterday in the trial of C. w. Beard,
charged with perjury in connection
with the contested will Of Sarah john
son, three years ago.
Attorney T. M. Stewart, who repre-
scented c.. H. Noll, administrator of the
estate on behalf of eastern heirs, was
the principal witness, Identifying a
number of letters said to have been
written by Beard in which admissions
that he had seen a will were made.
C. H. Noll also testified, saying he
had received information concerning
the will from Attorney Ladd, and he
believed the information was given him
in the hope that 1t would be laid be-
fore Judge Gibbs who then presided
in the probate court, but with whom
Ladd was on unfriendly terms.
Noll says he made a complete inves-
tigation and discovered will had been
made, the records of which he found In
the office OF M. c. Hester, who. how
ever, had completely forgotten the cir
cumstance. Mr.. Hester will be on the
stand Monday, to which day the trial
was continued.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-11
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
PLANS BALBOA EXCURSION

Another shake is the manner in
which the Los Angeles chamber of COM
meree announces it's next glad hand ex-
cursion, No. los, to Balboa bay, leaving
Los Angeles Thursday, April 16, and
including visit to East Newport, Long
Beach and Balboa bay on the Pacific
Electric cars, with reception and dane
ing at the bay fishing and bathing, and
view of the Long Beach decorations for
the reception of the big feet.
G. E. williams, president of the Pa
cific Coast Exhibit and Publicity COM
pany presented to Secretary Frank
Virgins of the Los Angeles charmber
of commerce yesterday a plan to send
an exhibit from this city to the Phila-
delphia enterprise.
"a new promotion enterprise to boom
the Pacific coast, which is handled by
eastern men not knowing the coast at
ALL does not appeal to me- said Secre-
tary Virgins. "And we have an ex-
hibit at Atlantic City, just near there,
anyway"
President williams is most enthusi-
astic over the enterprise, and says that
an exhibit there will advertise this
coast well in the east.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-11
FORMER CORONER WILL
BE SENTENCED MONDAY

With lips tightly drawn and counte-
nance indicative of a mind filled with
a realization of the seriousness OF his
position, DIR. r. S. Lanterman. former
coroner of Los Angeles county, ap-
peared before Judge Conrey of the SUI
perior court yesterday to hear sem
tence pronounced.
The court room was crowded at the
time, many of the former coroner's
friends being present. but as he made
his way through the gathering he
stared directly before him and an
swered none of the greetings extended
him.
At the request of Judge J. w. Nc
Kinley, one of Lanterman's counsel,
the time for sentence was continued
until Monday at 10 o'clock. the delay
being asked, 1t is said. in order to give
the attorneys time in which to pre-
pare a motion for new trial.
In the event that this meets with
failure 1t is believed an application for
probation will be made.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-11
NEW TELESCOPE
WORLDS BIGGEST
MONSTER BEING ERECTED ON
MOUNT WILSON
GREAT ASTRONOMER IN CHARGE
OF WORK
Construction of instrument Has Been
Under Way for Three Years.
Lens Sixty Inches In
Diameter

One of the greatest scientific inven-
tions of modern years consisting of the
largest telescope In the world is to be
erected on the summit of Mt. Wilson.
The work is to be in charge of Prof
G. w. Richey, one of the greatest as
tronomers of the age. The lens of this
wonderful instrument is sixty inches In
diameter. The polishing of the lens
was completed about three weeks ago
and is now securely packed in cotton to
preserve 1t from scratches.
The construction Of the instrument
has been under way for about three
years, under the direct supervision OF
Prof. Richey, who has condensed all the
scientific principles. evolved first in the
early part of the seventeenth century
by Jean Picard and later by Romer and
Calico, into this wonderful mechan-
ism.
The professor intends to use automo-
bile trucks to convey the framework tc
the summit of the mountain. If al
goes we'll the instrument will be totally
completed within six weeks.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-11
DROWNING THEORY
MAY BE WRONG
MISSING NEVADAN SUFFERED
FROM FALL
Relatives Cling to Belief That Plum
mer May Have Wandered Away
In Fit of Temporary
Alteration

Relatives of missing J.. w. Plummer
the Nevada rancher who is supposed
to have fallen off the steamer Santa
Rosa coming from San Diego to Los
Angeles, now recall that some years
ago he was thrown off a horse
Whether he could have received IN
Jury to the head which might have
manifested itself at this late day is a
subject of inquiry with them as a
possible clew for his strange absence
The only proof that he lost his life
while a passenger is that he was seen
getting aboard, but no one yet reached
remembers seeing Plummer disembark
His drowning, therefore, is only a
suspicion.
b. l.. Plummer of Reno, an uncle,
has dropped mining business to come
to Los Angeles and San Diego in the
search and has visited the police, hos
pitfalls, depots and other points where
traces could be had of the missing
Young man, whose parents at Mineral
Hill. New, are nearly distracted by
his absence.
No tidings have been received since
February %, when he engaged room
21 on the steamer, which he shared
with j. Lotus and S. A. Ferris. Mr..
Plummer, ST., is now seeking these
two men to see If he can get a clew
from them.
The missing man had bank account
at home and carried his check book
with him, but no drafts have been
made on these resources. 1t is sup
posed that he had but little money
with him.
He had many friends here, as he
usually spent his winters in Los An
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-11
CLAIMS SUIT WAS FILED
TO BRIGHTEN COL 0NlSTS
Cases Against Men Charged with llle-
gal Registration Are Laid Over
Until Four Days After
Election

That the suit recently instituted in
the superior court by w. r. McCon-
nell of Ocean Park against officers OF
the Abbot Kinney company and about
$50 men employed by that company was
filed for the purpose of creating fears
In the minds of the alleged colonists
and causing them to refrain from vot-
ing, was the statement made by Judge
John D. Pope yesterday.
The matter came up on demurrer In
Judge Conrey's court yesterday, and on
request of Judge Pope was continued
until Friday next. four days after the
date for the election in connection with
which the suit was filed. Judge Pope
says his action was taken at the In
stance of Victor f. Watkins, attorney
for the plaintiff. Mcconnell, on &C
count of inability to be present.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-11
MOTHER IS REFUSED
CUSTODY OF CHILD
LITTLE MARGARET NAMES
SENT TO HOME
Controversy Among Women Nearly
Leads to Blows When Charac-
ter of Mrs. Perry is
Assailed

Little Margaret Names, who was shot
by her mothers jealous lover in San
Pedro several weeks ago and who was
later taken to San Francisco by her
parent in direct violation OF an order
issued by Judge Wilbur, yesterday APP
peared in the juvenile court to learn
whether she must remain with her
mother or be placed in the keeping of
some other person.
large number of women from San
Pedro were present to hear the pro-
ceedings and to give testimony for and
against the mothers prayer that she
be allowed to keep her daughter, but
after an investigation Judge Wilbur
decided to send the child back to the
children's home, where she has been
living since she was brought from San
Francisco. She will remain at the in
stitution until her health, which had
been shattered by the effects of the
shooting, is completely restored, when
she will be placed In the care of Mrs.
A. Percy of San Pedro, the court stat
ing this action should not be considered
as rejecting upon the child's mother.
Folio yinE the decision OF the court O
large number Of women gathered in
two separate groups in the corridor and
lOE IL llllit II was CAPOSlSd u PhJsiSoA
encounter between the factions would
result The trouble began when one
woman made a statement not at all
creditable 20 Mrs. Percy's reputation.
and this was overheard by a friend Of
the latter, who acted as messenger and
carried the words to the opposition.
From this group a large woman
emerged and strobe across the hallway
to the domain of the enemy. who
said Mrs. Percy is no good?" she de-
manded, and when he guilty one was
pointed out she incontinently fled. The
remark had not reached the ears of
Mrs. Percy when the crowd left the
courthouse, and for the sake of peace
and quiet there existed a strong hope
that 1t never would.
Amid 1t all :. little girl stood crying.
Buffeted b.. circumstances not of her
own creation, she could only sob. She
hardly understood what it all meant,
but she realized that another tragedy
in her young life was being enacted.
Lovingly she clasped a doll to her
breast and the toy gave no response.
It's silence was in strong contrast with
the troublesome voices about her, and
she loved 1t because 1t knew how TO
sympathize with her in her grief.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-11
NOTED SINGING EVANGELIST
ARRIVES IN LOS ANGELES

p. P. Bilhorn, formerly Baseball
Evangelist Billy Sundays vocal SOLO
list. arrived in Los Angeles from Seattle
yesterday and will address a mems
meeting at the First Congregational
church, Ninth and Hope streets, tOmor-
row afternoon at $3.50 o'clock, on "A
Mixed UP Family"
Bilhorn is the author of several fam
Gus hymns, which he composes while
riding on the train, writing his music
by figures. He has invented a wonder
full folding organ which he will use to
accompany himself Sunday afternoon.
He was the only American singer in
vited to the worlds Christian Endeavor
convention, going there with John Will
lis Baer, now president of Occidental,
and of whom he is a warm friend.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-11

PHYSICAL WRECK
IS DEPUTY SAGE
DOCTOR SAYS PRISON MAY
KILL HIM
SENTENCE SUSPENDED UNTIL
MONDAY
Former County Official Appears In
Court In Great Mental Anguish.
Attorneys Ask for Pro-
baton

Weak and apparently suffering from
great mental anguish, Clyde M. sage
former deputy coroner, appeared IN
Judge Conrey's court yesterday to re-
ceive sentence following his confess
sion that he had rendered false state
ment of travelling expenses to the
county.
Sage was represented by Attorneys
Jarron & Tyrrell, who Immediately
following the reading of the indictment
against Sage presented an appncatlon
for probation, and to prove their con-
tention that Sage is a physical wreck
and that term in the penitentiary
would result in his early oeatn, IT.
George w. Campbell was placed on the
stand to tell the results or his exam
nation of the man. -
Or Campbell testified that Sage is
suffering from tuberculosis and that
his pulse yesterday beat at the rate OF
15O a minute his nervous condition De-
ing aggravated by his unenviable po-
sition.
sage himself took the stand and
told of his early life in a little Mtnne-
sofa town, where he was employed as
secretary for William r. Nelson, pres
ent United States senator from tnat
He said his confession covered the first
offense In a long life of clerical work
and claimed that his detection was the
result of example; that he had been
told 1t was a common practice to rem
der false claims and did not realize ne
was doing wrong until so Informed py
District Attorney Fredericks. Then, ne
said, a list of all unjust claims pre-
sented to the county by him was mace
and full restitution made.
Tell of Reputation
A number of persons, some of them
from Sages old home in Minnesota
and others who were associated with
him when he was employed in the tax
collectors office in this city. gave good
accounts of Sage's reputation for integ-
rity prior to his indictment.
at will continue the sentence until
o'clock Monday" said Judge Conrey.
an the meantime 1 would suggest If
DR.. w. W. Beckett is available that he
examine the defendant. II you cannot
get him let me know and Will Suggest
some other physician
DIR. Beckett Is a specialist In ner-
vous troubles and became specially
prominent as witness In the trlai OF
Estelle Corwell two months ago.
Another charge is pending against
Sage. that of embezzling a diamond
ring from the estate of Olga Miller.
During his testimony as witness In
the trial Of former Coroner Lanterman
Sage practically made confession
that he had taken the ring, but that
he had restored it to the administrator
of the estate. His trial on this charge
is also set for Monday at o'clock.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-11
CITY CLUB Is TO ELECT
HUNsAkER PRESIDENT TO-DAY

The city Club will elect officers at
it's regular weekly luncheon at the
westminster today at noon. The meet
ing will be the annual one and rec
ord-breaking attendance is promised.
The regulfr ticket, headed by w. j.
Hunsaker -or president, nominated two
weeks ago viii be elected without OPP
position.
The address at today's meeting Will
be by Robert NJ Bulla, whose subject
viii be 1.-THE Ethics of Politics..
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-11
SON OF WEALTHY MAN
LIES IN PRISON CELL

Gerald F. Muir, 81 years old. son of
the late John A. Muir, wealthy cap
italist yesterday pleaded not guilty in
Judge Wilbur's court to a charge of
passing a $40 check on March TO- when
he had not sufficient funds in bank to
meet 1t. His trial was set for April
%. Muir has been in the county Jail
since his arrest, being unable to fur
nish $4,000 bonds.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-11
Attorney Sues for Fees

Suit was yesterday filed in the SUI
perior court by Theodore Lamb against
John E. Saul, whose divorce suit
against his wife occupied nearly
months time in the superior court re-
Gently. The sum sued for represents
the fees of Attorney Walter F. Horgan,
who acted for Saul in the divorce ac-
ton, and who turned the account over
to Lamb for collection.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-11
New Dining Room Planned

There is a new dining room being
opened at IA South Spring street that
will probably attract some attention
within a few days.
The proprietor is A. E. Willsher, a
hotel and restaurant man of eighteen
years standing. He is fitting the res
taurant up in a style quite different to
any other In Los Angeles
Falls from Scaffoldlng
John Engman, 1856 West Fiftieth
street, fell twenty-eight feet from a
scaffolding while working on a build
ing at 432 South Hill street The fact
that he grabbed lower scaffolding
while about fifteen feet from the ground
saved him from more serious injuries
He received a general shaking up and
three serious scalp wounds. His in
juries were treated at the receiving
hospital.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-11
CITY VIII File suit

Proceedings in the suit for condem-
nation of property near the courthouse
brought by Los Angeles against the
Means family will begin Tuesday next,
Judge Bordwell of the superior court,
refusing to continue the matter longer:
The county proposes to erect hall of
records on the property.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-11
Asks Tax Refund

Suit against the city of Los Angeles
for the recovery OF $3.50 was yesterday
filed in the superior court by the Wells
Fargo Express company, the money
on It's franchise, which levy, it is
claimed, was illegal.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-11
Fear Timber Fires in North
By Associated Press.

SEATTLE, April 10.-An unusually
dry spring and light snowfall in the
mountains make timber land owners
and loggeIs fear the worst forest fires
since the fire of 1900, when the smoke
overhanging Seattle, Tacoma and
Olympia made night out of day. To-
day a number of prominent timber land
owners organized a forest fire fighting
association, which has been incor-
porated.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-11
THE CITY

Strangers are invited to visit the exhibits
OF California products at the Chamber OF
Commerce building. on Broadway between
First and Second streets, where free infor-
nation will be given on all subjects pertain
ing to this sc -tion.