THE ROANOKE TIMES. VOL. XXXVI---NO. 127. ROANOKE, SATURDAY.
NOVEMBER 26, 1904. PRICE THREE CENTS JUDGE SWAYNE INVESTIGATION Many Witnesses Testify Before House Judiciary Committee at Washington. WHAT THE JURIST SPENT AT HOTELS Lawyer Travels Over Route Taken by Judge to Find Out What Actual Cost Was--Hundreds Spent For Champagne. Washington, Nov. F.
Hardwick, a hotel man of Fort Worth, was the first in the Judge Swayne He testified that Judge Swayne was at his hotel for a day and three-quarters, for which he paid $6.25. E. T. Davis, of Pensacola, testifled as to the expense of traveling from Pensacola to Fort Worth, New Orleans, Birmingham, and other southern points. On cross-examination Mr.
Davis said he was employed by the prosecution as counsel and made the trips to ascertain the cost of traveling over the same routes taken by Judge Swayne. Mr. Davis states that he went in the case because he had clients whose litigation he thought would be prejudiced by trial in Judge Swayne's court. Mr. Higgins sought to have the names of these clients stated, but the prosecution objected on the ground that these men were afraid to have their names known to Judge Swayne.
The committee sustained the objection. S. E. Mellhenny, of Dallas, connected with the hotel where Judge Swayne stopped for forty days, testified that the total amount paid by Swayne was $125, which included everything. He said that Judge Swayne had a special rate at the hotel of from $2.50 to $3 per day.
John M. Calhoun, of Marianna, was called by the defense and denied the testimony of Ellis F. Davis, relative to the settlement of the contempt proceedings against Charles Hasking. Davis had testified that Calhoun had come to him and told him that the contempt proceedings against Haskins could be settled for $500. Calhoun denied that he had ever approached Davis, but said that Davis come to him and asked if the could be cadid settled.
Calhoun also said he never talked with Judge Swayne about the Haskins case except in the presence of Haskin's attorney. Ellis F. Davis was recalled and contradicted Calhoun's testimony. He also told about his work at Tallahassee, where he went with one O'Neal to work with members of the legislature to secure the passage of a resolution requesting the impeachment of Judge Swayne. During the sixteen to teen days he was there O'Neal spent $200 or $300 for champagne for members of the legislature.
Robert J. Boone, of Marianna, contradicted the testimony of Davis regarding a conversation which occurred about Davis' trip to Washington. James N. Richardson, also of Marianna, who was connected in the capacity of an agent of Recelver Calhoun, with the Haskins case, fied regarding the Haskins book. He said that Charles D.
Haskins took the books away from him and assaulted him, knocking him senseless. Charles T. Davis, who was in porsession, of the property of Haskins for a time, testified regarding the custody of the property. W. H.
Haskins, the principal in the bankruptey, proceedings the in Swayne's regarding assault by his son Richardson, who was in possession of the Haskins books. The committee adjourned until tomorrow. Shot Rival and Herself. Birmingham, Nov. John Kyser late this afternoon shot and mortally wounded Miss Nellie Edwards at her home in Woodlawn, a suburb of Birmingham, and while on a street car, returning to the city, shot and instantly killed herself.
Both Mrs. Kyser and Miss Edwards are well known. It is said that Mrs. Kyser was jealous of her husband, who, it is alleged, was formerly engaged to Miss Edwards. Fire Near Pulaski.
hotel buildings at Springs, Pulaski, Nov. -The about a mile west of town, were totally destroyed by fire this evening. The fire originated by a spark from the kitchen flue. The property belongs to Strudwick and Johnson, the proprietors of Maple Shade Inn, and they will rebuild at once. The loss was $1,500, with $1,000 insurance.
During the progress of the fire a little girl named Chinault was badly Injured by being struck on the head with a piece of lumber. Aged Man Killed. Covington, Nov. J. Blankenship, an aged white man of Oak Hill, seventeen miles west of Covington, was shot and killed by J.
A. Scott, a wealthy bachelor farmer of that community. Blankenship rents land from Scott and it is reported that the two men have had difficulties recontly over matters pertaining to the division of Blankenship's crop. Williard Gets Electric Line. Richmond, Nov.
the donation of $25,000, Lieutenant Governor Willard has secured an electrie line from Washington to Fairfax C. where he lives. The extension from Falls church to Fairfax was opened today. ON THE TURF. Good Racing a Benning- -Nashville and New Orleans.
Benning, D. Nov. favories finished among the winners at the Benning course today. Preen, an 8 to 1 shot, in a bold bid at the finish of the fifth race, beat out the heavily played favorite, Oxford, by three-quarters of a length and equalled the track record of 1:15 2-5. The high weight handicap for 2-year-olds went to Dazzle, who won from Alforten in a driving finish.
First Race--High weight handicap; 2-year-olds and upward; six furlongs. Dazzle, 5 to 1, won; Alforten, to 1 second; Mamie Worth, 16 to 5, third. Time, 1:15 1-5. Second Race--For all ages which had not won more than one race in 1904; one mile. Out of Reach, 10 to 1, won; Race King, 2 to 5, second; Weirdsome, 20 to 1, third.
Time, 1:43. wiThin non-winners since November and upone mile and forty yards. Ascension. 1 to 2, James 12 to 1, second; Irish Witch, 4 to 1, third. Time, 1:45.
Fourth Race--For 3-year-olds which had not won $1,050 in 1904; one mile and seventy yards. Canteen, 3 to 1, won; Hippocrates, 4 to 1, second; Green Crest, 7 to 5, third. Time, 1:48. Fifth Race -Two-year-olds, nonwinners of more than two races; six furlongs. Preen, 8 to 1, won; Oxford, 4 to 5, second; Santa Catalina, 1, Time, Race--Selling; 1:14 2-5.
2-year-olds and upward, non-winners during the meeting; seven furlongs. King Pepper, 7 to 5, won; Bob Murphy, 10 to 1, second; Delphie, 8 to 1, third. Time, 1:29. Nashville, Nov. hard-fought finishes added vigor to the sport at Cumberland Park today, but the talent was out of line.
Only one favorite. Clyde got the money, defeat of Korea in the second race proving an especially hard blow to form players. Five horses fell in a bunch on the back stretch in the fifth race, Jockey Baird having two ribs broken and was possibly hurt internally. Lannon suffered a broken collar bone, while his head was badly shaken up. First Race--Six furlongs.
Begeres, 8 to 1, won; Good 2, second; Curoscat, 6 to 1, third. Time, longs. Whirlpool, 7 to 1, won; Korea, Second Race--Five and furhalf 4 to 5, second; Lamplight, 8 to 1, third. Time, Third Race--Maiden steeplechase, short course. Bank Holiday, 9 to 2.
won; Russell Sage, 11 to 5. second; the Pride of Surrey, 7 to 1, third. Time, Fourth Race--Five furlongs. The Glem, 4 to 5, won; McIlvain, 6 to 1, second; Dameron, even, third. Time.
Fifth Race--Five and one-half furlongs. Imp. Clyde, 5 to 2, won; Hoytage, 9 to 2, second; R. Q. Smith, 20 to 1, third.
Time, 1:10. Sixth Race--One mile. Water Tower, 7 to 1, won; Benvolio, 7 to 1, second: Lida Lieb, 3 to 1, third. Time, New Orleans, Nov. fared badly today, Minosa Bernard being the only ones to finish first.
Summaries: First Race--Six furlongs. Mimosa 7 to 2, won; Miss Betty, 9 to 1, second; Allista, 15 to 1, third. Time, 1:14. Second Race-One-half mile. Saladin, to 2, won; Hannibal, 16 to 1, second: Pawtucket, 7 to 1, third.
Time. :48 3-5. Third Race--One mile. Fox Mead, 3 to won; Rian, 2 to 1, second; Captain' Gaston, 12 to 1, third. Time 1:41 3-5.
Fourth Race--Seven furlongs; handicap. Dick Bernard, 4 to 5, won; Mayor Johnson, 3 to 1, second: Au Revoir, 6 to 5. third. Time, 1:26 4-5. Fifth Race--Six furlongs.
Janetta, to 1, won: Green Gown, 10 to 1, second: Lady Ellison, 4 to 1. third. Time, 1:14. Sixth Race One mile. Lampoon, 40 to 1.
won: Cardinal Wolsey, 8 to 1, second: Burning Glass, 4 to 1, third. Time, 1:41 2-5. JIMMY MICHAEL DEAD. Great Bicycle Rider Dies While Crossing Atlantic to New York. New York, Nov.
Michnoted Welsh middle-distance bicycle rider, died suddenly last Monmorning on board the French line steamship Lasavoie, from congestion of the brain. Michael was coming to the United States to race again and he was accompanied by a number of long-distance riders who are to enter the six-day contest to be held here in December. Michael complained of being ill on Sunday, saying to the ship's doctor that he was suffering very severe headache, and nausea. He told the doctor his illness was due, he thought, to the after effects of a severe fall he received in Berlin two years ago. Dr.
Maire attended the bicycle rider faithfully during the remainder of that day, and by night had succeeded in relieving him of the pain. He retired early and did not complain of feeling ill. About 3 o'clock Monday morning, his company, Jeane Gougoltz, the French bicyclist, heard Michael struggling violently in his stateroom. Dr. Maire, who was at once called, pronounced Michael's condition to be dangerous.
He was in violent delirium o'clock in the morning, and an hour later died. Dr. Maire said that his death was caused by congestion of the brain, undoubtedly to a blood clot. The first news of Michael's death was a wireless telegram to P. T.
Powers, manager of the six-day race, received from Gougoltz. Michael was matched to race Bobby Walthour for the world's middle distance paced championship in a 15-mile bicycle December: Madison Square Garden on Murderer Escapes From Jail. Swainsboro, Nov. of the biggest jail deliveries in the history of Emanuel county occurred last night. Ed.
Spivey, for murder, already under a life sentence and held pending a new trial: W. E. Deloach, for ing and swindling; Bob Patterson, for cheating, escaped some time between sundown and 7 o'clock. STEPHEN PUTNEY HAS BEEN FOUND Son of Richmond Millionaire, Lost in St. Louis, Returns to His People.
SAYS WAS DRUGGED AND CARRIED AWAY When Regained Senses Was in Kansas City -Enlisted in Army. Jewels Missing -But Little Money Left. St. Louis, Nov. Putney, the son of a wealthy Richmond, shoe manufacturer, who disappeared nine days ago while visiting the fine arts building at the world's fair, returned today to the Hamilton hotel, where his brother, Langhorne Putney, is stopping, in company of a friend of the family who had been sent to Kansas City to get the boy.
Young Putney, for whom the police and his relatives have been searching since the day after his disappearance, was in Kansas City all the time, stopping at 623 Walnut street, it is stated. His family refused to discuss Stephen's return, saying that his explanation of his absence was satisfactory and that they desired no more publicity of the affair. Young Putney, when he so suddenly disappeared, had with him jewels valued at more than but had less than $100 in money. story that $1,000, young Putney was kidnapped is discredited by the police. Later in the day the state of silence adherred to ever since the young man's disappearance was broken by Langhorne Putney who said they were going to Jefferson barracks to see what could be done about getting Stephen Putney discharged from the army.
According to the statement made by him Stephen enlisted in the army at Kansas City, his size enabling him to pass as of the required age without any difficulty. He was sent from Kansas City to Jefferson barracks according to Langhorne Putney and on Wednesday was recognized from published of him. It was this officer Langhorne Putney said who had accompanied him to the hotel. Langhorne Putney thought as Stephen was only 16 years of age there would be no difficulty about getting him discharged from the army. The brother of the youth further that Stephen had been drugged and abducted by three men with whom he had taken a drink.
Langhorne declares that after the drink Stephen lost, nothing consciousness until he and remembered more found himself in a strange city. Stephen was told he was in Kansas City, Langhorne says. He had no money and knew no one to whom he could appeal for help. He was ashamed to notify his family of what had happened, and, disconsolate, wandered about until he saw a poster calling for army recruits. He decided to enlist in the United States army and went to the recruiting office.
Putney's brother was overjoyed when the young man reached the hotel today and at once notified other members of the family who are at Richmond, of his return. Langhorne says Stephen met three men who was in the fine arts building at the world's fair after having separated for a moment from his sisterin-law, Mrs. Langhorne H. Putney, whose purse containing jewelry valued at more than $1,000 and about $30 was in the young man's care. He also had about $25 of his own money.
At the headquarters of Colonel Anderson in command at Jefferson barracks, it was stated today that nothing was known of the supposed enlistment of young Stephen Putney in Kansas City. It was also stated that to commanding officer's knowledge the boy had not been received there. Kansas City, Nov. police today stated that Stephen Putney, enlisted at the United States recruiting station in this city on last Monday, giving his age as 21 years. He was assigned to the artillery service and requested that he be stationed at St.
Louis. He left for Jefferson barracks near St. Louis on Tuesday. R. N.
Williams and R. T. Hanco*ck, a cousin and a friend of Putney's who were in Kansas City conducting the search for him, started for St. Louis late today, upon receipt. of a telegram announcing that he had returned there.
Sighted Abandoned Steamer. Mayport, Nov. Flosset of the schooner John na, from New York, reports that in lat. 30.40; long. 77.20.
sighted the American barkentine Elmiranda, waterlogged, deserted, and lumber floating around her. He boarded the barkentine and not deeming her worth tempting to save, set fire to the vessel, as she was a menace to navigation. The sailed dangerous, from Jacksonville Nov. 4 for Trinidad. Her captain and crew were taken off by the British steamer Horsa, and Ianded at Hamilton, Bermuda, Nov.
17. Her cargo consisted of 371,000 feet of lumber. Wife Sees Husband Killed. Richmond, Nov. Jeff.
Wright, a leading citizen of Gloverston, was shot and killed today at Cummins Island by James Eliver. The killing was in the presence Wright. Wright had reproved Oliver for shooting towards his house. The murderer was arrested. HOLD- UP AT PULASKI.
Two Men Robbed in the Street by Negroes. Pulaski, Nov. most open and bare-faced robbery that over occurred in our community took place here Wednesday night. Two negroes, one black and one yellow, named, respectively, Fisher Pearman, of Dinwiddie county, and Jesse Bolden, of Lynchburg, late of Greenville, N. held up and robbed Harvey Dalton and Ballard Dalton, hands on the roalroad, on the between the section, Hotel Pulaski and the depot, about 9 took from the two $6.45 o'clock Wednesday robbers nightitonse money and a new overalls jacket.
Then, as if in the community, the felons came up-town to a restaurant and purchased some soft drinks and snacks with the money they had just stolen. One of the parties robbed engaged the attention of A. T. Bones, the deputy sergeant of the town. Mr.
Bones was armed at the time only with a "billy." The man who spoke to him was at first in doubt the parties, but as they started to leave the restaurant he said: "That's them." Mr. Bones tsereupon started towards the negroes and told them he would arrest them, pulling out his "billy" as he went towards them. The negroes thought the officer had a pistol, and just ducked their heads and drew pistols and commenced to fire at him. They turned up the street. by the Presbyterian church, running, and shooting as they ran.
Various parties joined in the pursuit, and there was a regular fusillade of shots. The negroes, however, made good their escape to the mountains, having fired during their flight some fifteen shots. Early yesterday morning they were apprehended by Robert Wolff, a white man who guards the tunnel on the railroad some four miles west of town. He and a colored man named Dan Grub, also a railroad employee, brought them to town yesterday. They were examined by the mayor and sent on to the grand jury.
Circuit court is now in session. There will be a special grand jury empaneled to indict the negroes, and they will be at once tried. We have an excellent gallows here, and there is no doubt they will both swing for their outrageous crime. Commission Resumes Session. Washington, Nov.
merchant marine commission, composed of five representatives of each house of congress, resumed its session today. The navy department was represented by Secretary Morton, Captain Usher, Captain Alfred T. Mahan, retired; Rear Admiral Stephen B. Luce, retired, and Rear Admiral P. F.
Harrington, commandant of the navy yard at Norfolk. Representing the postoflice department was W. S. Shallenberger, second assistant postmaster general. Representative Parker of New Jersey, spoke briefly, contending that in order to get a to sea, better wages must be offered and that there should be a graded service with promotion.
Secretary Morton followed. His view of the relation of the government to the merchant marine in the foreign trade was that it simply was a question of competition. It will be necessary, he declared, to in some way recognize the malcontracts, the subsidies, the bonuses and the premiums of Germany, England and other countries. The American owners of going craft and the American sailor, he must, be given equality in all respects, if they are not to be handicapped by foreign competition. Admiral Luce favored subsidies as a means of building up the merchant marine.
Captain Mahan said that American shipping should be encouraged to come into existence and to compete with the carrying trade of the world. He suggested that one way to form the neucleus of a large, trained naval service, would be to develop the foreign shipping trade and after that to reserve it to American seamen. Rear Admiral Harrington favored the building of steel ships and said that the laws of the United States should be changed so as to permit the merchants of this country to run American ships as cheaply as foreign owners can run them. Just controlling principle in the composition and construction of the American navy is determined by constitution of foreign fleets, just so in commercial rivalry this country, must abandon methods which failed. Captain Usher, speaking for the bureau of navigation of the navy, said that the navy department was not disposed to suggest any plan which looked to the encouragement of the merchant marine through subsidies for speed, mileage or mail carrying vessels, but was disposed to favor naval premiums upon ships to be built and which fulfill certain naval requirements.
Eugene T. Chamberlain, commissioner of navigation, said that the imposition of discriminating duties would be liable to result disastrously to the trade of this country through retaliatory action by the countries affected. Mr. Chamberlain said he favored the granting of subsidies as a proposition of national defense. Mr.
Shallenberger did not believe a mail service act alone would benefit than a limited portion of the American shipping. There must be some legislative action which will give to this country, the selection of at least one line steamers worlach of the principal ports of the Freicht Train Struck Trolley Car. Cleveland, Nov. 25. -A passenger train on the Pennsylvania railroad between this city and Pittsburg crashinto a trolley car at Bedford, today.
The trolley car was well filled with passengers and two of them are probably fatally hurt. Fourteen other passengers are less seriously injured. The passenger train was running at a speed of fifty miles an hour, it struck the trolley almost in the center and carried a portion of the car a quarter of a mile. A number of the passengers in the trolley car were thrown some distance as the result of the collision. The fatally injured are: Paul K.
Waterloo, secretary of the Guy and Ralph Gray Lumber Company, Cleveland, skull fractured and internal August D. Richard, Akron, ribs and spine hurt, internally Injured. KILLED UNCLE WITH OWN GUN J. S. Murray Shot to Death by His Nephew, W.
R. Murray, at Durham, C. BOTH PROPRIETORS OF MUSIC STORES Business Rivalry Led to Tragedy. The Uncle Fired Several Shots at Nephew, Wounding His Young Son. Charlotte, N.
Nov. a result of business rivalry, W. R. Murray this morning shot and killed his uncle, J. S.
Murray, at Durham, N. C. The shooting took place in front of the store of the dead man, on Main street; in the business section of the city. Both men had been running music. stores and were well known business men.
W. R. Murray, who did the shooting, is a brother-in-law of I. E. Emerson, of Baltimore, the well known chemist.
Early this morning J. S. Murray was preparing to ship a piano, and he accused a salesman of W. R. Murray of watching and prying into his business for the purpose of trying to thwart the trade.
W. M. Murray heard that his salesman had been so accused and, accompanied by his son, Earle Murray, went to the store of his uncle, which is about half a block from his own place of business. At the door he was met by J. S.
Murray, A short, bitter quarrel followed and J. S. Murray pulled his revolver and began shooting at W. R. and Earle Murray, the three bullets fired all taking Effect on Earle--in the hand, and thigh.
W. R. Murray, a powerful man, closed in on his assailant and, taking the revolver from him, him, the bullet entering just to the right of the breast and ranging upward and to left. severing an artery. The wounded man fell and was taken into his store, where he expired within a few minutes without having spoken.
W. R. Murray was arrested and will remain in custody until 10 o'clock tomorrow, when the coroner's inquest will be held. Nearly every lawyer in Durham has been retained on one side or the other and several out-of-town lawyers have been called in. The affair has caused a sensation in Durham.
Roche Made Ante-Moriem Statement. New York, Nov. Frank shot me; but he was justified. I would have done the same to him." was the ante-mortem statement made to the coroner today by Guy Roche, the gambler who was twice shot on Broadway yesterday and who now lies in a hospital probably fatally wounded. The statement was made in the presence of his alleged assailant, Frank Felton, looked on, unmoved.
After uttering the qualification to the statement that implied self-defense, the dying man added: "Good-bye. Frank, old boy. don blame you," and, holding out his hand, asked his former friend to take it. But Felton appeared not to hear the request, and. without looking in the direction of Roche, was led away for arraignment.
Later in the day he was held without bail. The reason for the shooting has not been made known. Roche could not be induced to talk on this phase of the case, and Felton declared the police had arrested the wrong "Say," he cried, "you many. got me wrong. I never shot that man.
I never carried a gun in my life." The theory of the police is that Felton carried a revolver in the pocket of a light overcoat which they allege he wore at the time shooting, and that the coat, with the revolver, still in the pocket, was carried away by a confederate after the shots had been fired. Football at Philadelphia. Philadelphia, Nov. of enthusiastic football rooters arrived in this city during the day and evening to attend the annual struggle on the gridiron between the West Point and Annapolis cadets at Franklin field tomorrow. Clear and cold weather is predicted, and with the exception of the year when President Roosevelt attended the game, the largest crowd in the history of the annual navy and army contest is expected to be present.
All leading officials of the army and navy who can get away from their duties will see the game, The occasion will be made notable by the presence of Prince Fushimi, cousin to the emperor of Japan. The two football squads arrived early in the day and went out to signal practice on Franklin field in the afternoon, Special trains carrying the cadets from West Point and Annapolis will reach here tomorrow shortly before the game begins, St. Louis, Nov. the arrival of the Carlisle Indian School football team the unsettled questions relative to the great gridiron battle the world's fair stadium tomorrow between the eastern and western Indian schools were quickly disposed of and all ar. rangements were completed tonight by the selection of Billy Connet, of the University of Virginia, as referee, and Dr.
Stauffer, of the University of Pennsylvania, as umpire, Both teams are in fine condition and the coaches are each confident. The presence of President Roosevelt. who, it is announced, will attend the game, has added interest to the contest and it is expected that fully 10,000 persons will be present. THE PRESIDENT'S TRAIN. Mr.
Roosevelt in Good Spirits- Ohioans Give Him a Coon. Indianapolis, Nov. traversing the states of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio and Indiana, President Roosevelt is speeding across the state of Illinois tonight en route to St. Louis, where for two days he and his party will be guests officials of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. The president's trip thus far has been productive of no notable incidents.
The feature of the journey from Washington to Indianapolis was the enthusiasm with which the president everywhere was received. Since daylight today every station through which the special train has passed was thronged with people anxious even to catch a glimpse of the president on the steps which were made only at division terminals and at some of them hundreds of people had assembled greet Mr. Roosevelt and to show their kindly feeling for him. The most notable demonstration of the day was given the president at Pittsburg. The station where the train stopped for a few minutes was thronged, but only a fractional part of the crowd was permitted on the platform near the train.
To them the expressed his pleasure at the opportunity afforded him to see them and added: "You may depend upon it I will do all that in me lies to show you that you made no mistake on November 8." Throughout the run of the train through the city President Roosevelt remained on the platform of his car, bowing and waving his hat to the crowds of people assembled at every vantage point along the railroad track. The windows of factories and shoos along the line were filled with faces of eager workmen who cheered and waved hats and hands as the train swept by. A live coon was presented to the president at Denison where the special train stopped for a few minutes. After the president had greeted the people addressing them practically as he had spoken at Pittsburg, and as the train was pulling out of the station a man swung the 'coon' over the railing of the car platform shouted: "Take him, will bring you good luck." When the president laughed and shook his head deprecatingly the man again shouted: "You must take him. I'm a life-long Democrat and I wish you good luck." Attached to the chain around the little animal's neck was a card bearing the inscription: "Compliments Tuscarawas County, Ohio.
Plurality for Roosevelt, for Bryan in 1900, 613. Presented by 0. J. Strope, Denison, 0." The 'coon' will be taken to Washington and placed in the national zoological park. When the train pulled into the station at Columbus the president's car was immediately surrounded by A great crowd.
The president was cheered heartily as he stepped out on the platform. He spoke briefly as follows: "I want to say what a pleasure It is to me to be traveling through your great state and now to be at its capital. I have enjoyed my trip through the state and hope you will pardon my saying it, I enjoyed even more what you did on November 8." (Applause laughter.) and, president briefly addressed an enthusiastic crowd in the station at Richmond, Ind. Speaking of the election he said: "I am the president of all the country, of all Americans of whatever party, and so far as strength is given me I shall try to be a good and decent president for the next four years." As the train drew into the station at Indianapolis tremendous applause greeted President Roosevelt, who stood upon the observation platform bowing to the people who scrambled eagerly for space close to the rear of the train. When the applause had subsided president said among other things: "I have always thought great deal of Indiana and I now have reason to think more of her than ever.
I thank you all for coming out here to see me and I assure you that I appreciate it." "What's the matter with Ohio?" yelled some one in the crowd. "Not a thing," answered President Roosevelt, "and I want to, tell you that there are a lot of other good ones." Leaning over the rail the president said good naturedly: "What's the matter with Missouri?" A deafening cheer greeted the sally. After exchanging a few pleasantries with the people and bidding them good night the president retired. Living for the Church. St.
Petersburg, Nov. Assoclated Press correspondent today saw M. Pobedonostseff, procureur general of the holy synod, who is credited with having informed the emperor, in connection with the presentation of the zemstvos memorial to his majesty, that no middle ground is possible at the present moment. This remarkable man, who has exercised so, much influence in the councils of the empire. is now a mere shadow, almost four score, and his tall, withered form seems bowed beneath the weight of his finely chiseled, dome-like bead.
less, fire still smoulders in the sunken caverns of his gray eyes. An impression of wonderful virility still clings to the ghostlike figure. He today received the correspondent of the Assoclated Press in a kindley manner, but absolutely declined to discuss the zemstvos movement. "I am an old man," he said. "Little time yet remains, but the days and thoughts still granted me are consecrated to church affairs.
The world concerns me no longer." Bishop Randolphs Narrow Escape. Richmond, Nov. attempting to cross the Koanoke river in a small boat yesterday, not far from Boydton, Bishop A. M. Randolph, of the Episcopal Church, was blown down stream and had a narrow escape.
He succeeded in getting across after a struggle of two hours, Joe Chocy Knocked Out. Saginaw, Nov Forbes of Chicago, knocked out Chock of Saginaw, in the thirteenth round of a scheduled 15 round bout tonight. MURDERERS PAY THE PENALTY Three Man-Slayers Put to Death on Scaffold in as Many States. NOTORIOUS ROBBER AMONG THE NUMBER Safe Cracker Who Killed Policeman Delivers Long Speech Before Shooting Through Hole to Eternity. Birmingham, Nov.
Duncan, who is said to be one of the most noted safe blowers in the country, was hanged here today for the murder of Policeman Kirkley, in March, 1900. The drop fell shortly before noon. Duncan's neck was broken and he was pronounced dead twelve minutes afterwards. He marched to the scaffold with a firm tread. He made a long speech to the hundreds of persons present, reassuring his innocence.
Duncan made a sarcastic fling at the police declaring that he had been persecuted. The crime he committed occurred on March 27, 1900, when after an assault on the safe of the Standard Oil Company, Policemen Adams and Kirkley arrested two men for the crime. On the way to jail the suspects broke away from the officers, firing on them, killing Kirkley and fatally wounding Adams. Some days later two men were arrested at Anniston, and three at Chattanooga. Among them were Frank Miller and Frank Duncan, both of whom were identified by Adams before he died.
were tried for the murder Adams, Miller getting a death sentence and Duncan a life sentence. Miller was hanged in June, 1901. Duncan later was given 3 death sentence for the murder of Kirkley, but escaped from jail. He was recaptured in Florida a few weeks ago, where he had just robbed a bank. He was brought back here and re-sentenced to death.
Columbus, Nov. Holmes, colored, was hanged here today for murder. He killed John Bell and his 4-year-old son by them to death with an iron bar, motive beating, being robbery. Batesville, Nov. Casby was hanged today for the murder of Sheriff S.
D. Morgan, in this city, September 13, 1903. Casby was almost dead before he reached the gallows, as he was a complete wreck from nervous prostration. Weekly Trade Review. New York, Nov.
G. Dun weekly trade review tomorrow will say: Retail and jobbing trade was retarded by unseasonably mild weather and the interruption of another holiday, but manufacturers extend opera-. tions as confidence is strengthened by the receipt of larger contracts for future delivery, and many inquiries that promise to mature in more tangible. Postponed orders of all kinds are being placed, reports from every prominent industry indicating that idle mills are re-opening and the number of operatives gradually increasing. Cotton spinning makes the slowest progress, but the statistical position steadily improves as stocks of goods diminish and the raw material declines nearer the point at which the mills can operate profitably.
Other textile lines, footwear, and particularly branches of the iron and steel industry are gaining steadily. Some delay is noted in the movement of freight, while railway returns for November thus far show a gain of 6.0 0.0 per cent over last year's gross earnings. Failures this week numbered 205, against 258 last year. Baxter Case Continued. Macon, Nov.
special to the Telegraph says that the case against the citizens at Baxter, who were to be tried this week at McClenny, for killing Deput Sheriff Thrift some time ago, was continued, as there were no witnesses present. W. M. Duncan, father of Jack Duncan, who was killed on the train, did not attend the court, though he was wanted as a witness. After the acquittal of the Altmans at Folkston he lost interets in the case and desired to have nothing more to do with it.
Judge Wills issued attachments against the missing witnesses and efforts will be made to have them on hand in May when the case will be fully investigated. Georgia Baptist Convention. Augusta, Nov. Georgia Baptist convention today the Mercer trustees reported that President Pollock had been granted a year's leave of absence. In his absence, W.
H. Kilpatrick is in charge of the work there. A report that Dr. Pollock had resigned the presidency of Mercer is incorrect. The state of his health Is such that he has expressed to members of the board of trustees doubts as to his ability to serve the college any longer.
If he does resign, resignation will not take effect until June next. this No Hope For Nelan. to the says that Charles Nelan, the New York cartoonist, continues desperately ill there. There is no hope for his recovery, but he is resting well at night and appears to suffer little or no pain..
