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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-03-12
Young Man Who Murdered
John Cook at Muncie Be-
lieved to Have Had a Grim
inal Record Locally.
RICHMOND POLICE DO
NOT KNOW ABOUT HIM
Murderer's Mother in-LaW In
sists He Served All Last
Summer in Wayne County
Jai-The Crime.

Ernest Campbell, the man who
murdered John Cook at Muncie Tues
day night is reported in the dispatches
TO have served time in the Jail at this
city. The police and sheriff doubt
the assertion. The records at the city
court and county Jail fail to show the
name OF Ernest Campbell. The name
OF IT. s." Campbell appears on the
city court record. 1t is not known
whether the initials were assumed or
not. Nor is it known. whether Camp
bell may not have given false name
when in this city and been prosecut.
ed under an alias.
Report From winchester.
Telephone inquiry WIS made by
The Palladium at Winchester this
morning and it was claimed there is
no doubt but that Campbell was in
JAN in this city last summer. It was
declared the man had admitted the
fact. The Muncie police said Camp
bell never had been in trouble before
but the mother-in-lhw OF the man he
shot IL authority 1br the statement he
was confined in q local prison.
Cooks tragic death occurred at the
homo Of Campbell's grandmother,
Mrs. Sarah Campbell. in Muncie. after
IN alteration between the two men,
following an unexpected visit by the
murdered man. Mrs. Cook and Camp
bell had been staying at the grand
mothers home as man and wife.
Hints = Conspiracy.
The father OF the dead man intimat-
% to Coroner Cecil yesterday that
he believed there had been 4 conspir-
acy between Campbell and his sons
wife to put Cook out OF the way in
order that they might live together
with no fear OF being separated.
After firing the shots at Cook,
Campbell escaped and was missing for
about ten hours. He was found by
Sheriff Stafford Perdius and Detective
Coons and Guffigan at the home Of a
friend, Mrs. Mary Bright, residing
about eight miles southwest of Mum
Gle. The Bright home is near Cross
roads, on the Middletown pike. Camp
bell was seen by residents of the vi.
entity. and they Informed the police.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-03-12

make 1t impossible for the republicans
to carry their districts aI the next eaec-
ton. The National Coffee and Tea
associations wrote To the committee
that tax on coffee or tea would be
unjust to the consumer. detrimental to
trade, irritating to the masses. and,
finally would fail TO produce any ma
terial revenue to the government for
nearly two years to come
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-03-12
Roosevelt Announces That He
viii Not Allow Any Cor
respondents to Accompany
Him on Trip.
STORIES OF THE fever
FAIL TO LESSEN ARDOR
The Predictions of Professors
That He Win Die Of Snake
Bite or Be Eaten by Lions
Don't Terrify.

Oyster Bay, L. l., March 12.-Theo-
dore Roosevelt threw off the mantle
OF silence which he has worn per-
sistently since his arrival at Saga
more Hill. and talked yesterday about
his African shooting trip.
Il have just received a telegram
from a press agency asking me II
would permit a representative to &C.
company me on my African trip he
said. You may say for me that I
shall not permit this in any circum-
stances. Il cannot prevent the news
papers sending representatives on
the steamship which will take me to
Naples or on the vessel which will
convey me to or near Nairobi. Brit
ish East Africa, but after that shall
have something to say"
What preventive measures will
you take?'' was asked.
Wants No Followers.
Il won't commit myself. said Mr.
Roosevelt, laughing, but shall do
all In my power to prevent the outfit,
ting Of any caravan that designs to
follow my expedition into the jungle.
I have been informed that one press
agency expects to outfit a caravan
with q view to following my party.
and this other news concern which
has just wired me has similar plans.
II 1t is true shall do my utmost to
foil the attempt. Ishall welcome all
newspaper men as fellow passengers
until I reach my starting point in Az
RIGA. Then all friendship ceases un-
til return from the Jungle"
do YOU expect to survive your
trip. Mr.. ROOSEVELT" was a jocular
question put TO the former President.
No Fear OF Fever.
"Come and see me during the fall
of 1910 and then shall answer you, -
he replied. IF these professors who
take such a warm interest in my trip
and my chances of contracting and
surviving miasmatic fevers in the Al
rican jungle. knew how little their
views affected me they might not ut
ter them. have been in bad places
before and know how to take care
VI Any CCu. OCOAuGS, 0uO lcI5AtOSy IN
Africa am going to visit is as safe
to traverse as are the marches in the
South. l am accustomed to facing
dangers and the fear of fever is pure
ly Imaginary. l served my Appren-
ticeshfp on the western plains and a
little iaunt in Africa win be merely
Ia diversion"
Silent About Oil.
He was asked what he thought OF
the abandonment OF the Standard Oil
prosecution in Chicago. and q percep-
tible frown crept into his face.
I have decided opinions upon the
subject he answered, but circum-
stances force me to remain quiet.
Therefore you must excuse me-"
The citizens Of Oyster Bay have ar
ranged to give the ex-presfdent and
Mrs Roosevelt q public reception in
the town hall tomorrow evening from
$50 to 1890. The guests are re.
stricted to residents Of the VILLAGE.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-03-12

as a probable first sergeant. his
friends have rallied to his support.
The number of these friends attests
his popularity, which is with all
grades of citizens. Other republican
members of the force have support
fers, who would be anxious to see them
named rs sergeant.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-03-12
FREE LUMBER NO
MD STATES THE
FOREST EXPERT
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tain changes In the recommendations
made by the select committee
I'VE cannot too emphnttcalfy state
that the recDmment1at8ons o( the select
committee fill us with ALARM" Gays
Mr.. Hastings, and we believe II
adopted would inevitably be injurious
to our industry. to the country, and ul-
tin,ately to the consumer
Oppose Tax on Coffee.
committee the mcst concern and which
hos been the most difficult to deter
mane IL the plan to tAx coffee. Some
republican members declare that the
taxing Of the breakfast table would
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-03-12
CUSTODIAN CASE
RECALLS STORMY
SESSION OF 1895
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this company, SO it will not be mus
tered into the service. The appropri-
alton. by the legislature for the Nat
ional Guard was placed at $4,000. 1t
costs $4,000 day to run the state en-
campment.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-03-12
WIN THREE STRAIGHT
MarkIeys Had No Trouble
Last Evening Defeat
ing the HaroIds.
DOCTOR VERSUS DOCTOR
Y. M. c. A. LEAGUE STANDING.

In the bowling contest between the
Markleys and the Harolds last even
ing at the Y. NJ. c. A. alleys, the Mark
leys took three straight games. The
individual and total scores were as
follows:
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-03-12

Gold Medal Flour is cheapest--it's best
too-more loaves to the sack. EUPHKNIA.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-03-12
Meant Melt Anyhow.

Young man"-it wnA her father who
spoke you've hsen IeAlling On Maria
pretty reSular. haven't yosY
ssYes, mr."
Every Sunday nis e to ysanr'
sYas. air"
well, want to kupw WHIST yosr n
tentions are.'s
why. Or. my inte43ions aFo honor-
1hls ut ss4eee. niae HonDD Js1r-
nj
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-03-12

A man ceases to be girls ideal the
day he marries some one else, whereas
IL he marries herself It takes rather
lOngef.-Puck.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-03-12
IN Y. N. c. A. Basket Bah
League the New Workers.
Trim the indians.
GAME WAS HARD FOUGHT
LEAGUE STANDING.

A surprise was sprung in the Y. NJ.
G. A. basketball league Wednesday
night. when Cornell defeated Carlisle.
Carlisle has been touted rs one OF the
strongest teams In the league and had
been looked upon to win the game.
Cornell did not have enough OF the
regular players to I'LL the team and
upon consent Of Carlisle's captain re-
cruits we're taken from outside the
league. The recruits proved = sur
prise In their strength and won the
game with the aid Of the three regl-
lars. The first half was pretty ex-
hihition. The second half was much
slower and scoring was less frequent.
Brunson and Allison appeared in stel-
lar roles for their respective teams.
Summary:
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-03-12

Goals from F,ield-Thomas. Ander-
son, Cain, Brunson 8. Allison 5. Kauff-
man 2, Meyers 8. Rodefeld. Goals
from Foul Brunson 2. Allison. Fouls
Haas, Thomas, Allison. zirkle. Ref
eree-vail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-02
RRITISH GOVERNMENT TO
APPEAL TO THE PEOPLE In
FIGHT WITH THE Lords

Der, kind and weight of the artlcles
of equipment to be carried. Inc
board has before it samples or the
field equipment used by the foot SOL
dier in foreign armies, and all pa
pers and recommendations relating
to the subject on file in the war de-
partment. and all officers have been
invited TO submit ideas germane to
it's work directly to the board. More
over, the board is considering large
variety of experimental equipments
the material. shops, and workmen at
the Rock Island arsenal having been
placed at it's disposition for the al
teration or manufacture Of expert
mental articles of equipment, and
battalion of the 10th infantry desig-
mated to test by actual use such ex-
perimental equipment as the board
may deem worthy of consideration.
This is the first time a systematic
attempt has been made to secure
proper infantry equipment, and It is
believed to be one of the most i'm
portant steps for the improvement
of the infantry that has been taken
in recent years. AS every possible
facility has been provided to enable
the board to arrive at a sound and
practical conclusion on all the prob
lens relating to the subject, it is
expected that the work OF the board
will result in the adoption of su
perior equipments for the infantry"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-02

tailed bill Of particulars, leaving no
ground fer uncertainty as to the causes
which led up TO the breaking of diplo-
matte relations. He states with posi-
tiveness that President Zelaya has kept
Central America in turmoil in viola
ton of the convention of 1897 and that
his course is repugnant to republican
institutions. 1t is the purpose of the
United States to hold Zelaya person
ally accountable for the loss of Ameri-
can life and property The frank state
ment is made that this government
Will take such steps as seem desirable
for the protection Of its interests.
May Stay Hero.
An unusual feature of the affair is
that Mr. Rodriguez is granted permis-
sion to remain in the United States at
his pleasure in his unofficial capacity
and that the representative here of the
provisional government will be given
unofficial recognition by the state de-
partment
Divested of all diplomatic verbiage
and expressed in simple language, the
United States, for reasons deemed am
pie. is determined that the influence
of ZeIaya in Nicaragua shall be broken.
To Strengthen Insurgents.
While Secretary Knox may have act
ed hastily in issuing an ultimatum and
is in no position 10 back it up, every
thing that can be done under interna-
tional law and practice to strengthen
the insurgents will be done. The eX-
ecution of Grace and Cannon, two
Americans, by the government forces
has thoroughly incensed the admins
tration here, and Zelaya's personality
and despOtic ambition, and the danger
that unless curbed he will keep the
Central American states in constant
turmoil, all have combined to produce
the present situation.
Congress will be in session Monday.
Whether it will shortly be called upon
by the president to declare war against
Nicaragua depends upon developments.
If the encourag cement this government
is able to give the Estrada party is
sufficient to result in the overthrow of
Zelaya the end desired will be accom-
pliShed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-02
Dec. 2 In American History.

1136-General Richard Montgomery.
IriSh-American patriot. born; kill
ed at the storming of Quebec 1115.
1S23-The Monroe doctrine promulgat-
ed in President Monroe's message.
1S59-John Brown of Osawatomie, lead
er of the Harpers Ferry slave
liberating expedition. executed at
Charleston, Va; born 1900
1904-SIrs. George Henry Gilbert, the
oldest actress on the American
stage, died; born 1921.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-02

St. Paul, Dec. with the impOr-
tation of strike breakers and pressing
into service of other employees Of the
railroads affected by the switchmen's S
strike began their first real work to-
day in trying to restore normal traf-
fee conditions. Local warehouses
were open today and the roads ac-
cepted limited freight shipments to
points in Dakota and Montana.
Little Improvement Seen.
Despite these efforts there was no
noticeable Improvement in business
conditions this morning. All the
-four mills except one of the smaller
ones, were stopped, throwing 5000
mon e++-ef -e+aploym eut.-~ft is STATE
ed the mill men alone will lose S75,-
600 a week in wages while the mill
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-02
TO REORCANIzE
THE U. S. ARMY
Step Urged by Secretary OF
War Dickinson in His An
nual Report.
TELLS OF WORK DONE HERE
Mentions Board That Is at Rock
Island Arsenal 30 Select Better
Equipment.

Washington, Dee. "A cOmpTe-
hensive reorganization of the army
is tho II PEiReiPai rCcOnrnTTnuarfCiT IN
the annual report of Secretary of
War Dickinson for the fiscal year
ending June 80, 1909. made public
last night. More officers, closer CO.
operation with the militia and a gen.
eral readjustment of the locations of
the various army posts are some of
the reforms urged upon congress.
The secretary made public his es-
Inmates to congress for the coming
fiscal year. amounting to 95,325,-
399. or about sS,OOO.OOO less than
was appropriated for the present fis-
cal year.
In October it was found that the
regular army numbered 1.Sf0 men.
with 4.209 officers. making a total
force of 76,049, a net increase dur
ing the year of 3.421. The figures
do not include the 3,4S5 men of the
hospital corps.
AcrOnRutics Important.
Attention is called to the growing
Importance of military aeronautics,
to the vast improvements in the
SDebu anu Stltl dl tlllNltHCg VI the
Zeppelin type of the dirigible bal
loon and of the aeroplane, particu-
larly to the work of the Wright
brothers in sustaining long flights
at height of 400 feet. The great
flight of the Zeppelin II in Germany,
with a stay in the air of from -
to Sc hours, and a journey of over
900 miles, is mentioned especially.
After speaking of the air conquest
of the British channel, and of the
flight up the Hudson from Governors
island to Grants tomb and return,
Secretary Dickinson refers to the
uses to which the dirigible or the
aeroplane could be put in war.
Among these would be the spying
out of harbors and defenses, dispatch
work, the checking of an enemy's
reconnaissance on land or sea, the
directing of artillery fire and draw
ing fire, the destruction of an en-
emy's aerial fleet, the destruction Of
railroads and other communications.
the raiding of the industries Of the
enemy, night attacks, and oversee
raids.
Tests for Omcers.
The report advocates more stren-
uous physical tests. President RoOse-
welt inaugurated an annual test to
determine the physical fitness of Of
ficers. compelling them to ride 80
miles in three days or to walk so
miles within the same time. This,
in tho opinion of Secretary Dickinson.
should be changed so as to compel
officers to undertake a certain
amount of prescribed exercise each
week, the amount to be certified by
the commanding officers in their
reports.
Tells of LocnI Board.
With respect to the work of the
board on infantry equipment, which
met at Rock Island arsenal, the re-
port says:
"a board consisting of five infan-
try officers and the commanding Of
ficer of Rock Island arsenal was con-
vened at Rock Island arsenal April
2S. 1909, for the purpose of con-
the question of the equip
ment and load for the infantry sol
dier. and to decide upon the num-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-02
RAILROADS Begin Fight
AGAINST THE STRIKERS
May Result in Suffering.

ing concerns will lose S700,0O0 a
day.
May Result in Suffering.
According to reports received from
throughout the strike zone the gen
eral effect Of the walkout, so far has
been one of Inconvenience. but a con-
tinuatiOn of present conditions will
soon result in hardship and even suf-
fering Reports were circulated this
morning to the effect the entire
brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
would be called cut in the affected
territory. bat these reports could not
be traced to an authentic source.
other Roads Not Helping.
St Paul, Dec. 2-It was authori a
tizsly denied TO-DAY FfstSLhe American
-Bailwayk association is assisting the
railroad affected by the strike
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-02
DAVIS PETITIONS
FOR REINSTATEMENT

Springfield. ILL.,, Dec. "A peti-
ton for the reinstatement of Sheriff
Davis Of Alexander county was today
submitted TO Governor Deneen on an
agreed statement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-02
TEX RICHARD
LANDS FIGHT
FOR BIG PURSE

New York, Dec. 2-The worlds
championship fight between Jeffries
and Johnson will be held in San
Francisco before the club organized
by 'Tex" Richard of Ely, New. and
Jack Gleason, probably July 4 next.
The accepted bid is a purse of s1O1-
600 and the contestants to take
&c 2-3 per cent of the moving pic
ture receipts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-02
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

Sun sets 4:29, rises T:03; moon rises
9:J6 p. M; noon today planet Venus at
greatest eastern elongation from the
sun, II degrees IS minutes, driving al
most straight toward the earth at 1900
miles a minute, but Immediately be
gins to curve about the sun on the
nearer side; 1 a. m. planet Mercury in
superior conjunction with the sun.
passing from west to east on the far
ther side
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-02
BUTzER TO CAPTAIN ILLINI
Guard Chosen TO Lead FcotraII Elcy.
en- Next Fail.

Champaign, H.. Dec. 2.-Du;zer. the
star Illinois guard. was elected cap.
tain OF the 1870 varsity last night vt
the annual football dinner.
Tho board Of athletic control award
ed is football emblems to these nca.
bers Of the varsity squad-Baum. Rich
ards. Seller Hull, Twist. Dutzer.
Syringe. Anderson. Eerrst 20. Mount
JOY. Ro5eTts. Gum. Mer-lnan. Liocga.
McClCary. Dallcn5ach Oliver aaI
Brown Elmer +. Blnkesley os the
junior class was chosen student foot
ball manager without opposition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-02
RoScbcry Defends Acts.
GIRLS BODY FOUND
ON TENEMENT ROOE

New York. Dec. 2.-The body of
I-year-old Lottie McHninger who
disappeared Monday was found or
the roof of a tenement house. She
had been shockingly mistrcated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-02
PREACHER BURNED
Georgia Mob Kills Negro Man
of Cloth for Shooting an
Auto Driver.
MACHINE SCARED MULES
Given Chance To Pray, but Not to
Make Statement-Victim Is
Expected to Die.

Cochran, Ga. Dec. John Harvard
a negro preacher. who shot and fatally
injured VIII D. Booth two miles from
this place late yesterday afternoon,
was captured by a mob of enraged cit
liens five miles from here at 10 O'Clock
last night and burned at stake, more
-thaR.a CARLOAD of light wood, it is said.
5efng heaped about the body.
Booth is a we'll known business man
Of Hawkinsville, Ga, and was enroute
70 Cochran in an automobile when the
shooting occurred. He drove up be
hind Harvard, who was in front of him
in a wagon Harvard charged that
Booths machine frightened his mules.
He drew a pistol, after a few words,
and fired on Booth, three shots taking
effect. Booth returned the fire, and
it was learned after the negro was cap
tured that he was slightly wounded in
two places. He was found in a barn
three miles from the place where the
shooting occurred.
Booth Expected To Die.
Booth was brought TO this place i'm
mediately after the shooting. Physi-
clans last night said that there was
little hope of his recovery. He has a
wife and several children.
Officers from Hawkinsville in auto
mobiles. taking bloOdhounds with them,
went Immediately to the scene of the
shooting, bat a party of citizens bent
on vengeance was ahead of them and
tracked the negro on horseback to his
hiding place. He showed fight. bur
suffered so severely from the effects of
his injuries that he could offer little
resistance He admitted the shooting
and justified his action by the fact that
Booths automobile frightened his
mules.
Harvard was given an opportunity TO
pray, after which he was securely
bound with chains to an improvised
stake. The fuel was piled high above
his head and the torch applied. The
roaring of the flames prevented any
statement he might have made from
being heard.