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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-09-11
Murderer of Ida GriSWoId Has
Lost Twenty Pounds Since
Committing Crime.
NO SYMPATHY FROM PUBLIC
YET PETITION FOR RIFE WILL
LIKELY GET MANY SIGNERS BE.
CAUSE EATON PEOPLE OPPOSE
CAPITAL PUNISHMENT.

Eaton, O., Sept. Hilary Rife,
murderer of Mrs Ida Gilmore Girls
void, who was last week convicted
of murder in the first degree and SEN
fenced by Judge Elan Fisher to be
electrocuted on the night of Wednes-
day, January 10, was taken to the
Ohio penitentiary this morning by
Sheriff William S. Boner Sheriff Bon
er and the convicted man made all
preparations for leaving Friday after
noon and departed from Eaton this
morning at 5:4S ON Dayton & West
ern traction car At Dayton they took
limited car on the Columbus divis-
ion and arrived at their destination
about o'clock Sheriff Boner re-
turned this afternoon. During the
week Rife was visited by his relatives
and the parting with the condemned
man was touching. Rife will be plac-
ed in the annex, and kept there till
the night of his death. unless some
interference is made by Governor Har-
mon.
Rife, who has for the most part re-
manned silent concerning himself and
his crime, is visibly affected by the
realization of the predicament he is
In and his physical and mental condi-
ton shows as much. He has lost per-
haps twenty pounds in weight
since his arrest last July. Often he
has had to have the services of a
physician to minister to him because
OF extreme nervousness.
There will in all probability be put
in circulation petition seeking sigma
lures next week. the PRAYER of which
will be plea to Governor Harmon
to commute the mans sentence to life
imprisonment. Diligent inquiry among
residents Of Eaton and Preble county
develops the fact that such a paper
would be pretty freely signed, not be
cause of any desire to excuse the man
from responsibility for his atrocious
crime, but by reason of the fact taat
a great majority of the people, here
abouts do not look favorably upon the
idea of capital punishment
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-09-11
.tNClNEMAN :. INJURED
E. /. Decker and Fireman Fur
man Escape in Wreck
In East End Yards.
THREE CARS ROLLED OVER

An engine and three box cars were
wrecked last evening in the Pennsyl-
vania east end yards by side swiping a
cut of cars. The damage done was
very slight and the wreckage was
cleaned up today. Engineer e. l..
Decker. and fireman Furman who were
on the engine at the time. we're fort.-
nate in escaping with slight injuries,
Mr.. Furman sprained wrist and mi
nor bruises. The cars rolled on til .;r
side and partially down an embank-
ment
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-09-11
GEO. YOUNG RESIGNS
Resignation of the Sanitary
Inspector Is Said to Have
Been Called For.
USE OF LIQUOR THE CAUSE

At the request Of Mayor Schillinger.
George Young rendered his resignation
to the board Of works as sanitary in
spector of the city of Richmond. yes
terday, to take effect Immediately. The
mayor demanded Young's resignation
in view of the fact that he was unable
to leave liquor alone. His successor
has not yet been appointed. Oscar
Paddock is acting as inspector for the
present.
Young denies that his resignation
was demanded. He states that he re-
signed because he had something bet
ter in view, but would not state what
1t was. Young has been sanitary in
epector for three years. from the time
the present administration went into
effect.
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Admits Before Going That He
Had Stolen About SIS from
His Mothers Purse.
HAD A GOOD TIME IN CITY
HAD A PLEASING WAY, AND Be.
CAME VERY POPULAR WITH
THE POLICE PHOTOGRAPHS
TAKEN eY OFFICER LITTLE.

George Moses. the year old run.
away from Charlestown. w. Va. was
returned to his home this morning at
the request of his father. In response
to q telegram sent to the boys homo
last evening by superintendent OF Po-
lice Staubach, q message was received
from Moses A. Moses, the lads father.
to put the boy I'm charge Of the con.
ductor and send him home immediate.
ly.
Little George finally confessed that
he had stolen large sum OF money
from his mother. he didn't know how
much. It is presumed that 1t was in
the neighborhood Of $75. however. ~
the youngster was very lavish and had
about $35 on his arrival here. When
asked why he ran away from home the
lads big brown eyes filled with tears
and between sobs he replied that his
father got drunk and his mother fire.
Quently whipped him. He stated that
day morning. and that he didn't know
where he was going. Il Just got on
the train and went" explained George.
"Charlestown is q bum town. Its full
of saloons and wanted to get away"
Nevertheless the lad seemed glad Of
the fact that he was going home in
spite Of the good tanning he said he
was sure to get on his arrival.
Enjoyed Himself Here.
George appeared to enjoy himself
greatly during his visit in this city.
Superintendent Staubach took him to
all of the moving picture shows last
evening and the boy made . big hit
with all the policemen who declare
that they have never seen his equal.
Mort Little took two photographs Of
him, this morning. In q big police he'll
met which he insisted on wearing all
the time and billy mace" almost as
large as the youngster himself. The
boy spent $27 at Jones hardware store
for articles which chanced to please
his boyish fancy. but they were all
returned and the money forwarded to
the lads father.
Before leaving. this morning, George
shook hands with all the policemen 1t
headquarters and told them ito be
sure and tell all the other boys good
bye for him."
Hes a second e. H. Hartman"
said Chief Staubach and that boy can
take care of himself anywhere"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-09-11
A BATTLtSH|P GRAY
City Ambulance Comes From
Paint and Repair Shop.

The city ambulance is out OF the
repair shop where 1t has been for the
past five weeks receiving a general
overhauling, and is now ready for use.
It has been painted battleship gray
and new rubber tires have been put
on During the time the ambulance
was being repaired the patrol has
been doing double service and the Of
ficials have been greatly Handicapped
In answering emergency calls, and IT.
tending - tho injured
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-09-11
BOYS JUMP ON CARS

The police have received numerous
complaints recently about boys jump
ing on street cars On the hill on North
Fifth street and worrying the con-
ductor and mooprman considerably by
their reckless maneuveTB- In several
cases boys have narrowly escaped be-
ing seriously injured, it Is said, and
the company asserts that 1t should
not be held responsible In case Of ac-
unless tho pr1ctice is discontinued
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-09-11
WEDDING
George Fagin and Miss Hor-
mel Quietly Married.

Cambridge City. Ind. Sept IL
George Monroe FAgin and Miss Elva
Maud Horned were quietly married
Wednesday at the home Of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George HORNED
near this city. Rev. T. Fl. Kuhn Of
Richmond. performed the ceremony.
After short wedding "Trip they win
go TO housekeeping On farm near
JackDonbuE.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-09-11
COURSE OF LECTURES
Ladies' Auxiliary of Y. m. C. A.
Arrange Winter Program.

The lecture course to be given under
the auspices Of the ladies auxiliary Ut
the Y. NJ. G. A this winter, will be
planned at q meeting OF the auxiliary
next Monday afternoon. The lecture
course numbers will be given in the
gymnasium Of the Y. NJ C. A. this year
instead of the Coliseum. Officers for
the ensuing year will also be elected at
the meeting Of the auxiliary Monday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-09-11
MORE CHEERS FOR COOK.

WONI OV66U0 TOH OO0N'
Christiansand, Sept. 11.-Dr. Freder-
lex A Cook, American actic explorer
was given an enthusiastic reception by
city authorities and the public on his
arrival this morning. The water
front was thronged with people who
cheered vociferously. DIR. Cook ex-
pressed appreciation of the kindly hos
pitality and the confidence with which
Denmark received him and his claim
to discovery OF the north pole. He
will sail today on the steamer Oscar II
Tor New York.
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! lAmerican aws Seryicol

(Amer1can cWs Service)
New York, Sept. 11.-Commander
Peary Is now charged with appropriate
Ing to his own use furs and other arti-
cles belonging to DR.. Cook and also
letters sent by DR.. Cook to Mrs. Cook
IN Brooklyn, by Rudolph Francke, who
The letters which had been intrusted
to Francke, by Cook, disclosed the
doctors plans and progress toward the
pole. When Francke became disabled
and left DR.. Cook for home he met the
Peary expedition on the way back and
spent several days on the Roosevelt.
Francke has sworn that DIR. Cook
letters were not only read, but changed
by some one on the Roosevelt.
An affidavit against Commander
Peary has also been made by Joseph
White. who was q member Of Peary's
own party. Such charges against q
man OF Commander Peary's character
seem Incredible. but they show the bit
terness Of the fight begun by Peary's
attack on Cook recently. The affida-
Wits are now in the hands Of John r.
Bradley. who financed the Cook expe-
dition.
Want to Question Whitney.
Both White and Francke were charg-
ed by Bradley not to report the con-
tents Of their affidavits but their pur-
port was ascertained today. It is
understood that the objetE in with
holding this Is not that DIR. Cooks ap-
proval Is wished, buN because his
friends wish to question Harry Whit
ney regarding his reasons for leaving
Peary's ship in mid-sea for a slow-go-
ing schooner.
All the reported actions of Whitney
afford a mystery to DIR. Cooks friends
and they believe his story will go a
long way toward clearing up the rival
claims Of the explorers.
Rudolph Francke and Joseph White
returned with Ralph Johnson, one of
Peary's sailors, upon the supply ship
Eric. They are living in retirement
In the city, by the advice of DR.. Cook )
friends.
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TO MAKE SPECIAL REPORT,

Mrs. Elizabeth Bair. church clerk.
returned yesterday from Michigan and
will present her report Of the Ind
lana Universalist convention Sunday
at 10:30 a. m. II Is important that all
friends Of the church be present.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-09-11
BUFFkiN OPERATED ON.

/. Roy Bunkin Of this city who has
been working In Chicago for several
weeks, was operated on yesterday in
= hospital at Chicago. for appendicitis.
He Is In q serious condition according
to word received by friends and rela-
tives.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-09-11

In Japan ofncial reports show that
ninety-eight boys and ninety-three
girls OF every one hundred Of school
40 attend school.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-09-11
Such Message Is Sent by Mar
conf Wireless to the Ameri-
can News Service at New
York City by Peary.
!THEFT OF COOK LETTERS
CHARGED AGAINST PEARY
Affidavit Setting Forth Facts
Prepared by One Of Peary's
Own Crew. Bitterness of
Rivalry Shown.

Battle Harbor, Via Marconi Wire.
less, Cape Ray, Newfoundland-To
American News Service, New York:
do not credit Cooks alleged discov-
cry Of the North Pole. Peary.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-09-11
OPENING MILTON SCHOOLS S

Milton. Ind, Sept 11.-PU(. c. II.
to look after the interest Of the publSo
schools here. ol which he - superb
tendent The schools open Nonday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-09-11
SCHOOL REUNION.

The Whitewater school reunion Of
both students Who are enrolled IT the
present time and also the formed stu
dents was held at Graves Grove. near
whitewater today. An interesting pro-
gram was given. Dinner was served
IN the grove.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-09-11
RICHMOND WANOERER
H. [. Boyd Grows String Bean
Three Feet Long.

H. L Boyd. of 1877 School street, this
morning exhibited q number of string
beans at the Palladium office. an q
them measuring two feet In length
Mr.. Boyd grows the beans in this city
any says he has grown them three
feet in length. He calls the bean the
Richmond WaDdeFer.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-09-11
PEARY IS DELAYED.

st. Johns N. F., Sept. 11.-Steamer
Roosevelt, with Peary on board will
leave Battle Harbor tonight for Sgd
ney. It was delayed owing to dis
abled machinery.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-09-11
BOOSTS GARY TRIP
Unique Notices Sent Out to
Members Of Commercial
Club by Secretary.
MEETING MONDAY NIGHT

Tho following announcements have
been mailed to members Of the Com
mercaal Club by Secretary p. n.
Haas. announcing the public meeting
next Monday evening:
We'ro ON
Monday evening. osptemoee -
The RIchmond Commercial club
The vacation season 10 over and
it's now time to get busy. - there -
plenty to do waiting for . doer.
Are You With Us3
The first meeting of the tail win BE-
held Monday evening at the Club
rooms. We win have no special
speaker. but We Will have lots to talk
shout. The committee On Fire Prutec-
ton will have some interesting and
important things to discuss and 10
need your help and adv1ce. There win
be plenty of other things to keep -
busy for IN evening.
Ho! For oaryl
Next week. 10th and 18th. win b
the State Conveution of FederAted
Commercial Clubs. Az this h our
own baby. we must not neglect It
Gary makes . splendid wet nurDe. she
uses Lake Michigan for . basin. and
on the evening Of the 18th WA give II
q bath and feed It The banquet vim
be given On the Theodore Roosevelt.
the largest passenger boat on the
lakes. Cary says she Wishes TO show
that she knows how TO do things and
do them right" You win want 10 eee
the city that has been built In les
than three years: the plant of The In
diana Steel Company. . marvel in tie
manufacturing world.
Yen. you can 30.
Please report to the Secretary Mon
day evening II you desire to 90. Tho
number 10 not limited. the more The
mefF1ef."
z. II. HAAS, Secretary.
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New York, Sept. 10.-The above
telegram was received today from
Commander Peary
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-09-11
Replies to the Criticism Made
OF Him by the Ministers
Which Appeared in Yester-
days Palladium.
SAYS THESE MINISTER'S
SHOULD BROADEN OUT
Unless the Pastors Get More
Entertaining, Councilman
Says the People win De-
mand Sunday Theaters.

William H. Bartel. merchant. coun.
Gilman from the Fourth ward and can
didate for reelection. defends his po-
sition in regard to the opening Of five
cent theaters on Sunday afternoons.
and incidentally says no mild things
about what the churches arc coming to
unless they take . moro liberal view OF
things. His communication to this
paper is very interesting In ~ much
rs Mr.. Bartel himself 10 q church men,
Der. but criticises some Of the methods
OF the church.
0artel's communloatlon.
His communication IL ~ follows:
ITO the Editor of.the Palladium:
In reply to the certain interviews
III quoted correctly with certain min
listers in regard to having clean shows
on exhibition here On Sunday after
moons. will Say that II some Of those
ministers will get more liberal ideas
on all questions. moro people viii a.
tend church.
Makes . Prediction.
And will make this prediction.
that unless they do get moro liberal
ideaA that in'five years the people win
demand the theatre and shows for sun
day evening - well - Sunday after.
moons.
In regard to the money side Of the
idea I have found In my chuSch work
that 1t takes money to run . church
a. well - . municipal hight plant and
both ought to have money to work
with. Very respectfully,
''WM. H RARTEI. R"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-25
A DISTINGUISHED PARTY.
South Carolina People Closing 9
Pleasant SOj0urn In South Florida.

Tampa IL gratihed today by the
presence OF a group Of prominent
south Carolina gentlemen who wind
up q stay Of some duration in this
section by resting and refreshing for
= day here preparatory ~ taking
train for home tonight. They hail
from Sumter. the hourishing county
seat OF Sumter county and include
Col. Thos. Wilson. president Of the
Northwest and South Carolina Rail-
way Company; DR.. J. A. Mood, j. L.
Irby and C. G.. Rowland. the latter
being president of the Farmers
Bank and Trust Company Of, Sum-
ter. Col. Wilson has been a very
large holder Of land in Florida, much
OF which he has sold, however, in
cluding the larger portion of the
timber land now owned by the Ari-
peka Saw Mill Company.
1t must not be imagined, however.
that Col. Wilson has run out of Flor
Ida real estate, as he still retains
enough In Hillsborough county ia
make the average man rich, as well
as an extensive tract in Osceola
county and numerous small parcels
scattered all about where 1t looked
good to him a few years ago.
The party has just concluded q
hunting trip Of some weeks in the
tributary vicinity of Kissimmee. on
which they had most delightful and
perfectly satisfactory time. They
leave for home tonight in the best OF
humor with themselves and doubl,
In love with south Florida.-Tampa
Fla, Daily Times, Dec. II
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-25
COCHRAN TO SUCCEED HIMSELF
District Attorneys Name Sent Il,
Senate for Confirmation.

Washington. Dec. 2O.-Presiden,
Taft today sent the name of Ernest
l.. Cochran, of Anderson, to the SEN
ate for confirmation to succeed him.
self as district attorney for South
Carolina. Mr.. Cochran has held the
position about four years, having
succeeded John G. Capers and &C.
cording to the Interpretation given
his reappointment today, has per.
formed his duties satisfactorily to the
administration. It is impossible to
learn yet whether or not there will
be fight on Mr.. Cochran, both Sen.
ators Tillman and Smith having gone
home some time ago. and no one
mere being authorized to speak fol
them. 1t Ia believed, however. tina,
unless there are charges against Mr.
Cochran which have not yet come tc
light fight will not be attempted.
AS the senate stands adjourned to-
morrow until January 4, nothing O.
public nature can be done in tn.
meanwhile.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-25
IF WOMEN ONLY KNEW.
What Heap Of Happiness 1t Would
Bring to Sumter Homes.

Hard to do housework with an ach-
ing bask.
Brings you hours Of misery at leis-
ure or at work.
If women only knew the CAUSE
thar
Backache pains come from sick
kidneys,
'Twould save much needless woe,
Doan's Kidney Pills cure sick kid
neys.
Sumter people endorse this:
Mrs. M. M. Mulkey, IL r. Liberty
ST., sumter. S. c., says: During tho
past two years 1 have had a great
deal OF trobule with my kidneys. The
secretiOns from these organs were
very irregular in passage, highly COL
ored and contained sediment Ny
head ached severely, I had dull, nag
ging backaches, could not rest we'll
and In the morning was devoid of
energy or ambition. I used only two
boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills, pro-
cured at China's drug store and my
back became stronger, the headaches
vanished and my kidneys were re-
stored to normal condition. I have
gained several pounds in weight and
am improving in every way. Doan's
Kidney Pills gave me much relief and
l consider them to be the best remedy
l ever tried for kidney trouble"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other. No. IL.
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weather permits.
Happy Christmas to the Editor.

Wisacky. Dec. 22.-The farm
work has ended for 1909, and farm
ers are having a resting spell and
preparing for the holidays, most of
them have secured laborers for the
New Year.
We are having very cold weather
and a number Of the neighbors have
butchered some very large hogs.
Mr.. Foxworth. who has been
farming for Mr.. Roland Hearon,
moved this week to Lumber, to en-
gage in other business.
I. Mr. Thomas will move to st.
Charles to farm another year.
Mr.. Clifton Ledingham has re-
turned from CARNEY, where he went
to visit his brother. Mr.. Legett Nc
Intyre. during his stay here he made
some very pleasant calls to relatives
and friends who were students at
Limestone College. and greatly en-
joyed the reception given him.
Miss Miller who has been teaching
the Ivanhoe school will return to
her home in North Carolina to
spend the holidays. t
Miss Sallie Ledingham and her
neice. Miss Kathrene Shirer, will
leave tomorrow for st. stephens. to
spAud a uyht1o vz,txt, Hnr .t.xe, A..
DR.. Shirer.
Miss Maude Williams. Of Win
throp College. and a number from
the Confederate Home, In Charles
ton. will return this to spend Xmas
with loved ones.
The friends Of Mr.. William Nc
Leod are very sorry to hear Of his
extreme illness. ti
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-12-25

Max, South Carolina. Dec. 22.-
The students from different col
leges and schools. of this community
came home this week.
A large crowd Of young folks en-.
joyed social party at Mr.. j. L.
Moore's last night.
Miss Mollie Sapouch. teacher al
Norwoods, left for her home in
spartanburg. this morning.
Mr.. Henry Tomlinson went &c
Sumter on business last Tuesday.
The weather is, delightfully."- cold
and fair.
Several members of Bethel met a,
the home Of Rev. b. X. Truluck las,
Tuesday afternoon and spent a while
very pleasantly, they carried mater.
ial packages az tokens Of love ant
esteem, others whose business de-
tanned them. sent notes Of love ant
greetings with their donations.
Rev. =. d. Smith and family, O.
Washington. came down recently
Mrs. Smith and children stopped witt
her parents. Mrs. T. p. Driggers, Rev
Smith has gone to Florida. where hi
family will join him later.
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was received, asking him to instruct
the sheriff to hold Herbert until re-
QUESTION papers could be forwarded.
These papers, however. had already
been sent to the Tennessee chief ex-
ecutive.
Sheriff Coleman, having once be-
fore been mistreated by Tennessee
officials in these Seminole cases, was
quite outspoken yesterday in his
comments upon the measure Of
courtesy extended in that State to
the officials Of other States.
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SPECIAL TERM ORDERED.
Negro Charged With Attempted Az.
sault In Williamsburg to be Tried.

Gov. Ansel has ordered a special
term of court for williamsburg
county to be held commencing on the
second Monday in January, to try
John Rose, a negro who was arrest
ed two weeks ago on the charge of
an attempted criminal assault upon
young white girl. Judge Thos. s.
sease Of spartanburg was named to
preside at the special term.
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Estimates Ginning to December 13
At 1892 ,222 aBles.

Washington, Dec. 20.-The census
bureau reports 9,362,222 bales Of
cotton ginned from the growth of
1903 to December 13. This compares
with 11,900,565 bales for 1908.
The proportion of the crop ginned
to December 13, 1909, is sO.9 per
cent. of the crop on the same day of
1908. Round bales included this
year are 139,967, compared with
215,05S for 1908; sea island S5,1S4
bales for 1909, S0,31S in 1908. The
number of bales of cotton ginned
from the growth Of 1909 by States
compared with the corresponding
date Of 1903 fOlows.