davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-17
ASK IMPROVEMENTS
ON INDIANA ROADS
State Railway Commission
Demands Sanitary Cars
and Stations.

Complaints which have been regis
tered by interurban and steam railway
travellers as to the chilly and sanitary
conditions of the coaches and stations,
will likely bear fruit, inasmuch as the
Indiana railroad commission has taken
up the question and ordered inspectors
for violations of this character.
In discussing the complaints, w. J.
Wood, chairman of the committee,
said, The law clearly states that rail-
road stations be we'll lighted and we'll
heated. I am afraid this requisition OF
the law is ignored at great many sta
tions in this state. am coming to the
conclusion that our inspection force
has been so busily engaged with mat
ters affecting the danger of railroad
operation that it has not given suffici-
ent attention to the matter of the
comfort of passengers"
Discomfort caused by the under
heated or overheated condition of the
passenger coaches should be reported
to the commission. Chairman Wood
declares. He authorizes the inspectors
to order the companies to carry ther-
mometers on each car and to see that
the temperature of the coach is COM
Portable. Mr. Wood says that now.
since the commission has been able
to institute reforms looking to the SAT.
ETY. of travellers on the Indiana roads.
it is up to the commission to see that
the people travel in a way restful,
healthful and satisfactory to them.
Dirty cars and depots are an annoy
ance to the travelling public and the
commission will attempt to remedy
such conditions wherever they may ex-
iSt
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-17
A PEACE MEETING.

LAWRENCE, Mass, Jan. 17.-Dud-
ley Holman, secretary to Governor
Foss returned here today after a con-
ference with his chief and is confident
that he can arrange peace meeting
between the strikers and the mill-own.
ePs.
Pickets met what few employees
planned to return to work today at
their homes before the mills opened
and prevailed upon them not to re-
turn to work. They distributed a cir
cular throughout the mill district call
ing upon the strikers to stand firm and
declaring they would win.
The only sign OF trouble occurred at
the Short Street bridge where a band
OF strikers was dispersed by the mill
tia. The circular issued today reads:
THE striking textile workers who
have suffered untold exploitation and
outrages, have reached the limit of hui
man endurance. We submit to the
world our grievance and reasons for
revolt. Our wages have been gradu-
ally reduced and the machines have
been speeded up SO that to keep pace
with them we have to strain to the
limit of endurance. Taking advantage
of the law passed to shorten the cruel
ly long working day Of the women
and children, the mill-owners reduced
our wages an average of five per cent.
Our enemies are trying to blind the
real issue by calling us foreigners and
rioters. Workers. remember, an injury
to one is an injury to all. Strike all
together; stick together, on to vic
tory
Sharpshooters stationed in the tow
ers of each mill were on guard all
night. Searchlights played over the
streets and the regular watchmen were
armed with rifles.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-17
Mrs. Roebuck, Formerly OF
Fountain City, Alleges Her
Parent and Her Uncle
Murdered a Woman.
ClRCLEVILLE, OHIO
STIRRED BY CHARGE
Three Arrests Have Been
Made and Another Muir
der Suspected-Conscience
Prompted the Woman.
palladium Specially

FOUNTAIN CITY. Ind. Jan. IL
Alonzo Roebuck, former G. r. & l. sta
ton agent here. today confirmed press
dispatches from Circleville. Ohio. that
his wife. Luella Roebuck. had made IA
ward Mckinley. her uncle, David Nc
kinley and Henry Hagelgans in the
murder of Hagelgans sister. Miss
Fannie. on March 5. 1909.
Last fall, Roebuck declared to a Pal
ladium representative. his wife con-
fessed to him of her suspicious as to
her fathers connection with the MUIR
der. He said the suspicious OF his wife
SO preyed on her mind that she would
wake up In the night and yell Let me
Out" He said she finally explained
to him her father had kept her lock-
ed in the house following the murder.
Went to Miami, Ohio.
After leaving Fountain City and TAX
ing charge of the c. & o. station at Mi
ami. Ohio. about two and half
months ago, Roebuck said his wife 8
mental condition kept growing worse
ind worse and she confided with him
that II she ever returned to her faith
er's home she would confess her
knowledge as to the crime. His wife
went to her home week ago last
Tuesday. he said.
ROebuck, though cognizant of the
murder at the time Of it's commission
explained that he had never suspect
ed his father-in-law. He and his wife,
who was a cousin OF the late Presi-
dent Mckinley, were married year
akter II occurred He was working at
Orient, Ohio, when married. Roebuck
resigned the station agency here about
three months ago and went to Miami.
Conditions there caused him to resign
short time ago and when his wife
returned to Ohio, he came back to
Fountain City.
His wife's mental condition caused
much discussion when the Roebuck's g
resided here. She would often be TAX
en- with fits Of screaming, arousing
the neighborhood. Roebuck said she
finally explained to him she was
afraid she was losing her mind with
tho awful knowledge Of the crime
weighing upon her. The change of To-
cation to Miami Ohio. did not seem to
benefit her. as Roebuck said the at
tacks were even more pronounced
there.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-17
A WILSON BOOM
National News Association

MADISON, Wis. Jan. 17.-At con-
steps will be taken looking to the for
maticn of a thorough State organiza-
ton to work in the interest of the
Woodrow Wilson boom for the Demo
cratic presidential nomination. 1t is
proposed to organize in every con-
gressional district with a view to cap
turing the delegations to the national
convention at Baltimore. The chief
promoter of the movement is John A.
Aylward OF this city. for many years
a prominent Democratic leader in Wis
consin and former candidate for the
governOrShip.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-17
Vessels in Harbor Blew Their
Whistles and Vast Crowds
Cheer Cardinal Farley on
His Arrival.
NON-SECTARIAN is
GOTHAM RECEPTION
IL Am Glad to Be Home with
My People Once More"
Was Simple Reply of the
Prelate to Churchmen.
National News Association


NEW YORK, Jan. 17-Regardless of
religious belief all New York joined
today in a magnificent greeting to His
Eminence, Cardinal Farley, upon his
return from Rome, where he received
the red hat. From the time the steam
ship Berlin left quarantine until she
arrived at the North German Lloyd's
tion of shrieking, whistles and waving
flags marked her progress.
Cardinal Farley was in the best of
health and showed his joy in getting
back among the members of his dio-
cese. The new cardinal wore a scarlet
skull cap, and other portions of his at
tire were the colors of the cardinalate.
The greeting between the prelate and
the members of his church was most
ception committee and others who
greeted the cardinal wore the cardi-
nails colors. The Berlin. the steamer
on which the cardinal came to New
York, was gorgeously decorated in
purple and Papal flags. Immediately
on her arrival at quarantine the crew
had started to dress the ship and a
long pennant was stretched from stem
to stern.
Il am glad to be home and with my
people once more" was the cardinals
simple reply to the welcoming speech
of the reception committee which
greeted him when the steamer dock
ed.
At the conclusion of the welcoming
ceremony Oh board the Berlin the re-
ception committee and guests, togeth-
er with Cardinal Farley, gathered in
the main saloon where luncheon was
served at IL O'Clock AT the conclu-
sion of the luncheon the cardinal
boarded a boat and went to the Bat
terry, where he stepped ashore at
1890 o'clocmk. A great thong was
waiting him. Cries of "long live the
cardinal" rent the air. 1t was with diff
Aculty that path was cleared through
the crowd to the cardinals waiting
victoria. BY the time the procession
started 100000 persons lined the
streets, leading to st. Paul's cathedral
American flags were waved as the
prelate passed.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-17
ACCUSES HER FATHER.

ClRCLEVILLE. O., Jan. 17.-Be
cause Of the guilty conscience OF wo-
man. three men. all prominent farm
ers. are held by the police of Pickaway
county. charged with the murder Of
Fannie Hageigans, q wealthy recluse,
who was found dead at her home near
Morgan's Station on March 5. 1909.
The woman il Mrs. Luella Roebuck
who furnished the information to the
Columbus police which had to do with
the arrest Of her father. Edward Nc.
Kinley. her uncle. David Mckinley.
and Henry Hagelgans. a brother Of
the victim.
Following his arrest. Hagelgans is
said to have confessed to Prosecuting
Attorney, c. A. Leist OF Pickaway
county that he paid the Mckinley
brothers to kill his sister to whose es-
tate he was the only heir. He is also
said to have told the prosecutor that
the missing farm hand, Frank Koltz,
who was believed to have committed
the murder. was also murdered and
his body hidden In the woods. Search
was made to find the bones, which
20 far has been unavailing.
To Call Grand Jury.
The McKinleys and Hagelgans are
being held In the county jail and tho
grand jury will be recalled to investi.
gate the case.
After he was locked up. Hagelgans,
Sheriff Thomas Il. Bell. says. made
some admissions regarding the disap
pearance of Koltz, which it was said.
would strengthen the states case.
Sheriff Bell said that the move which
led to the arrest was begun after Mrs
Luella Roebuck. who is a daughter OF
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-17
DISAGREEMENT OVER
THE PENSION BILLS
(National News Association

WASHINGTON, u. c.. Jan. 17-Civ-
II service employees. including the men
who draw pay from Uncle Sam for
their work in the post Offices, custom
houses and other branches of the Gov
ernment service throughout the coun-
try. are flocking into Washington to
attend meeting of the National Civic
Service Retirement Association, which
is working to secure retirement pen
sions for civil service employees. The
meeting promises to be a stormy one.
While all the members of the associa-
tion are of one mind so far as the de-
sire for pensions goes. they are of
widely divers views in regard to the
style Of pension system that should be
adopted. Two systems are proposed in
the bills now pending in Congress.
That known as the Hammill bill pro.
vides for straight pensions" paid out
Of the Federal treasury. while the Aus
tin bill provides pensions with contrib
utory funds from the employees to
which the Government will contribute
a small percentage. The younger ele-
ment of the employees favors straight
pensions" paid out Of the Federal
treasury. while the Austin bill pro-
vides for pensions with contributory
funds from the employees to which the
Government will contribute a small
percentage. The younger element of
the employees favors straight Fereral
pensions" for the reason that the time
when they would benefit is far distant
and in the meantime. under the con-
tributory scheme, they would be oblig-
ed to give up a part of their salaries
for many years in aid of the older en-
ployes who would become eligible to
retirement. The older employees natur-
ally are willing to support the. system
Of contributory pensions as they would
be the first to benefit and also for the
reason that Congress is much more
likely to adopt a measure providing
for such a system than it is to pass the
bill calling for straight Federal pen
siOns. .-s-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-17
FROM
EFFECTS OFWRECK

o. E. Weaver. 2O6 North Ninteenth
street, and D. H. Saxton are recover
ing from injuries received in a wreck
near Collinsville. O.. Sunday morning.
when the Pennsylvania freight train,
of which Mr.. Weaver is conductor,
jumped the tracks and rolled down an
embankment. Mr.. Weaver and his flag
man, Mr.. Saxton, were not seriously
injured although they we're bruised
considerably.
The wreck was caused by a broken
rail. Five freight cars and the caboose
were thrown from the tracks.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-17
R|0T|NG RESUMED
BY THE STRIKERS
Sharp Clashes Between Mill
Workers and Troops
at Lawrence.
(National News Association)

LAWRENCE( Mass, Jan. 17.-Riot-
ing broke out again today in the mill
strike here, and sharp clashes occur
red between the troops and strikers.
At the point of the bayonet two bands
of strikers were dispersed. 1t was
feared that some of the men grown
desperate by lack Of work in the bit
ter winter weather might fire on the
soldiers, but the men, following the
pore pacific of their leaders, offered
no armed resistance.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-17
A DAMAGE SUIT

1t was anticipated that the jury in
the case of Adam Howard against
Charles Bond. trustee OF Clay town
ship, who petitioned for the opening
of a road through Mr.. Howard's farm.
would return a verdict to Judge Fox
of the circuit court either late today
or tomorrow. Howard demands $1101
damages. He was offered $45 by the
viewers.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-17
TO TRY: CONVICT
(National News Association,

(Sational News AssoeiatioE1
GUTHRIE, Okla. Jan. 1.-THE
case of Charles Maust, who is alleged
to be Ben Cravens. a notorious outlaw,
who terrorized Oklahoma some years
ago, was called for trial today While
in the Missouri state prison last sum-
mer Maust was identified as Cravens
and was brought here to stand trial
for the murder of Assistant Postmas-
ter Alvin Bateman at Red Rock In
1901. =
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-17
BOZWORTH ESTATE

Ella NJ Boxworth. widow OF the late
John Bozworth. inherits all of the
property Of the decedent who died on
January 4, according to the will filed
in the circuit court. She is named
executIix
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-17
HIoH SCHOOL oesERvAroRy.

dt0H SCHOOI OBSERVATORY.
Highest temperature in last -
hours. IS at noon today; lowest tenn.
perature In last "a hours, IL at 8 D. m.
Tuesday. Temperature at 1880 p. m.
Tuesday. Temperature a. 1880 y. m.
today. &c. Barometer. so. falling. Di-
rection anI velocity Of wind, south.
west
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-17
THE WEATHER

AND locAl-Unssttled, prob.
ably snow or rain tonight and
Thursday; probably colder Thurs.
day.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-17

Continued on Page Six)
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-01-17

(Continped On PsDs 0gAtl
The Lamar register., 1912-08-14

turned to the door. To say that he
was amazed when he found 1t locked
would have most inadeQuately de-
scribed his emotions. Breathing deep,
he fell back step or two. and then
with all the vigor he could muster
launched himself at the door. But 1t
resisted him.
Its bolted on the other sidel" he
muttered, the full measure of Peg
loe's perfidy revealing itself to his
mind. He was aghast. 1t was q plot
to discredit him. Pegloe's hospitality
had been inspired by his enemy. for
Pegloe was Fentress' tenant.
Again he attacked the door; he be-
lieved 1t might be possible to force 1t
from its hinges, but Pegloe had done
his work too well for that, and at
last, spent and breathless. the Judge
dropped down on the edge of his Led
to consider the situation. He was
without clothes and he was q pris-
oner, yet his mind rose splendidly to
meet the difficulties that beset him.
His greatest activities were reserved
The Lamar register., 1912-08-14

and Ware still believed that the fires
Hicks had kindled had served his des-
perate need.
When the first long shadows stole
out from the edge Of the woods Fen
was directed toward the distant cor
ner Of the field. where he knew his
friend must first appear.
why are we waiting, sir?" he de-
manded, his tone cold and formal.
Something has occurred to detain
Price," answered Mahaffy.
The colonel and Ware exchanged
looks. Again they spoke together.
while Mahany watched the road. Ten
minutes slipped by in this manner,
and once more Fentress addressed
Mahaffy.
DO you know what could have de-
tanned him?" he inquired. the ghost
OF a smile curling his thin lips.
II DON'T" said Mahaffy. and relapsed
into a moody and anxious silence. He
held dueling in very proper abhor-
renee. and only his feeling of intense
but never-declared loyalty to his
friend had brought him there.
Another interval OF waiting sue
ceeded.
Il have about reached the end OF
my patience: shall wait just ten
minutes longer" said Fentress, and
drew out his watch.
Something has happened" began
Mahf ny.
Il have kept my engagement; he
should have kept his" Fentress con-
tinued, addressing Ware. II am sor.
The Lamar register., 1912-08-14
CHAPTER XXX.

It had been with no little reluctance
that Solomon Mahany accompanied
Yancy and Cavendish to Belle Plain;
he would have preferred to remain in
Raleigh in attendance upon Judge
judges mental processes. he could fol-
low all the devious workings OF that
magnificent mind: he could fathom
the simply hellish ingenuity he was
capable of putting forth to accom-
plish temporary benefits. Permitting
his thoughts to dwell upon the min
gled strength and weakness which
was SO curiously blended in Slocum
Prices character. he had horrid vi
sions Of that great soul. freed from
the trammels of restraint. confiding
his melancholy history to Mr.. Pegioe
In the hope of bolstering his fallen
credit at the City Tavern.
Always where the judge was con-
cerned he fiuctuated between extremes
OF doubt and confidence. He felt that
under the urgent spur OF occasion his
friend could rise to any emergency,
while q sustained activity made de-
mands which he could not satisfy;
then his efforts were discounted by
his insane desire to realize at once on
his opportunities; in his haste he was
tor ever plucking unripe fruit; and
though he might keep one eye on the
main chance the other was fixed Just
as resolutely on the nearest tavern.
With the great stake which fate
had suddenly introduced into their los
ing game. he wished earnestly to be-
ieve that the Judge would stay quiet
ly in his ONCE and complete the task
he had set himself; that with this on
his hands the promise OF excitement
at Belle Plain would compel his pres
ence there, when he would pass some
what under the restraining influence
which he was determined to exert;
In short. to Solomon, life embraced
Just the one vital consideration.
which was to maintain the Judge in a
state Of sobriety until after his meet
ing with Fentress.
The purple OF twilight was stealing
over the land when he and his two
companions reached Belle Plain. They
learned that Tom Ware had returned
from Memphis, that the bayou had
been dragged but without results. and
that as yet nothing had been heard
from Darlington or the dogs he had
gone for.
Presently Cavendish and Yancy set
an ANross thu AAldA Thax- were 10
The Lamar register., 1912-08-14

II had other things to think Of. This
must never happen again!" he toll.
himself remorsefully.
He was wideawake now. Doubt
less Pegloe had put him to bed. Well,
that had been thoughtful OF Pegloe-
he would not forget him-the City
Tavern should continue to enjoy his
patronage. 1t would be something for
Pegloe to boast of that Judge Slocum
Price Turberville always made his
place headquarters when in Raleigh.
Feeling that he had already conferred
wealth and distinction on the fortu-
nate Pegloe the Judge thrust bis fat
legs over the side Of his bed and stood
erect. STOPPING he reached for his
clothes. He confidently expected to
ind them on the floor. but his hand
merely swept an uncarpeted waste.
The Judge was profoundly astonished.
Maybe I've got 'em on. don't re-
call taking them oR!" he thought
hopefully. He moved uncertainty in
the direction OF the window, where
the light showed him his own bare ex-
tremities. He reverted to his orig
inal idea that his clothes were scat
tered about the floor.
He was beginning to experience .
great sense OF haste; It was two miles
to Boggs' and Fentress would be there
at sun-up. Finally he abandoned his
quest OF the missing garments and
The Lamar register., 1912-08-14

for what appeared to be only a sea-
son Of despair. He armed himself with
a three-legged stool he had found and
turned once more to the door, but the
stout planks stood firm under his
blows.
Unless I get out Of here in time
I'm ruined mani" thought the judge.
After this Fentress will refuse to
meet mel"
The window next engaged his at
tention. That, too. Pegloe had taken
the precaution to fasten. but a single
savage blow Of the stool shattered
glass and sash and left an empty space
that framed the dawn's red glow. The
judge looked out and shook his head
obviously. II was twelve feet or more
to the ground. a risky drop for a gen.
tleman Of his years and build. The
Judge considered making rope OF his
bedding and lowering himself to the
ground by means OF It; he remem-
bered to have read Of captives in that
interesting French prison. the Bas-
tile, who did this. However, an equal
ly ingenious but much more simple
use for his bedding occurred to him;
1t would form q soft and yielding sub
stance on which to alight. He gath
cred It up into his arms. feather-tick
and all. and pushed 1t through the
window. then he wriggled out across
the ledge, feet first. and lowering him
self to the full length OF his arms.
dropped.
He landed squarely on the rolled-up
bed with a jar that shook him to his
center. Almost gaily he snatched up
a quilt. draping 1t about him after the
manner Of q Roman toga, and thus
lightly habited. started across Mr..
Boggs' and the sun. II would have
served no purpose to have gone home.
since his entire wardrobe. except for
the shirt on his back. was in the tav-
possession. besides he
had not . moment to lose. for the sun
was peeping at him over the horizon.
Unobserved he gained the edge OF
the town and the highroad that led
past Boggs' and stole q fearful glance
over his shoulder. The sun was clear
Of the treetops. he could even feel the
sAAOsOoo oo3s BtoW WaAm DcucalA nlS
feet; and wrapping the quilt closer
about him he broke into q labored run.
Some twenty minutes later Boggs'
came In sight. He experienced a mo-
ment Of doubt-doubtless Fentress
had been there and gone! 1t was a
hideous thought and the Judge
groaned. Then at the other end OF the
meadow near the woods he distin-
guished several men. Fentress and his
friends beyond question. The Judge
laughed aloud. In spite OF everything
he was fseping his engagement, he
was plucking his triumph out OF the
very dregs Of failure. The Judge
threw himself over the fence. a cor
ner Of the quilt caught on one OF the
rails; he turned to release It. and in
that instant two pistol shots rang out
sharply In the morning air.