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State Historical plattemoatb r ournai. VOL. XXXIII. PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 1914. HO. ROE CONVICTED OF MURDER III 'r SECOND DEGREE Man Who Slew Glen Richardson on November 28th Faces a Term in Penitentiary r SENTENCE IS DEFERRED Will Probably Receive from Ten Years to Life Not Much Inter est Shown by Public in Case JURY OUT BUT A SHORT TIME From Tuady'a Dally. The trial of Joseph Roe, charged with the murder of (llenn Richardson on November 28, was opened yesterday in the district court before Judge Beg ley, and the most of the morn ing and a part of the afternoon was passed in the examination of the jurors, and at about 2:25 the jury was secured and sworn in by Clerk of the Court Robert son. The men selected to try the case were: John Wehrbein, J. C. Peterson. J. C. Lemon, A. G. Reed, John Fowler, George Perry, James Alloway, Levi Walradt, Roy Howard, Theo. Davis, Wil liam Coatman, John H. Albert. Immediately after the securing of the jury the court took an ad journment for a few . minutes and then the attorneys made the statements to the court'. Coun ty Attorney Taylor stated that the state would produce wit nesses who were present in the bunk car at the time the trouble between Richardson and Roe started and that Oscar Olander would testify to the fact that he was awakened by the fight be tween the men and by the men falling on his bed, and he awak ened to find Richardson on top of the defendant, Roe, and that neither of the men had a weapon at this time. Olander would show by his testimony that when he left the car to call Harris, the section foreman, that Richard son was at the west end of the car, near his bed, and that de fendant was starting toward him. Mr. Harris would prove by hi? testimony that when he entered the car he saw Roe on the floor astride Richardson, with a large knife in his hand and he was cursing at Richardson, who was lying on the floor of the car wounded. Attorney A. L. Tidd, for the defense, stated they would prove that Richardson and his client, Roe, had been warm friends for all the time they had been to gether; that they had worked to gether and slept together in the same bed in the bunk car since the time they were working for the Missouri Pacific on the sec tion; that they and Olander had drove to Avoca on the afternoon of the trouble and purchased two quarts and a pint of whisky and had drank a part of this be fore going to the car, and that Harris, the section boss, residing near the bunk car, had come out there and warned the men not to get drunk. That the fight had continued from the time it had started until Richardson had re ceived the injuries that resulted in his death. That the defendant had been badly "beaten by Rich ardson and had several cuts and bruises about the face and body from the blows of Richardson. Oscar Olander was the first witness called to the stand by the state, and in response to the questioning of the county at torney, he stated he was 23 years of age and resided at Weeping Water and was working on the section for the Missouri Pacific at that place, lie was acquaint ed with Roe, having- met him for the first time on November 10. They lived in the bunk car situated on the right-of-way of the Missouri Pacific, some three and a half miles west of Ne- hawka and about live miles east of Weeping Water. He stated there were two beds in the car, one on the east and one on the west end of the car, and that he occupied one and Richardson and Roe the other one. The door or entrance to the car was on the south side and the door on the north was closed by having heavy paper put over it to keep out the cold; two tables were in the car upon which to prepare food, one being used by him and one by the other two men. He kept his knives in a drawer in his table, while the other two men had theirs in a box fastened upon ttie wall. They had left for Avuca at about 5 o'clock and the trip had taken two hours and a half; while there they had purchased some whisky. He had considerable to drink, but did not consider himself drunk, as he knew what he was doing. The men were talking when he went to sleep, and he was awakened by their falling on his bed some time later. He got up and start ed to get Harris. Roe had start ed toward Richardson as he went out of the door to get Harris. He had not returned with Harris to the car. Was present when Dr. Humrate arrived to look after the injured man. He was shown the knife found under the bunk car the next day and identified it as looking like one he had seen in the box used by Roe and Richard son. He stated-he did not think Roe was as drunk as Richardson. Attorney Tidd cross-examined the witness, asking him how long he had been working on the sec tion and he replied since Oetober G. He had worked before at Seattle, Washington, before com ing to this county, and had worked there about nine months; before he had been over different parts of Washington and Oregon, but had not worked steady for any., length ?.ufUW-PAXQyejn.. ber 28 he had quit work at 5 o'clock and left with his com panions for Avoca. without wait ing for supper; there were three of them in the party Richard son, Roe and himself; while at Avoca he and Richardson had a number of drinks of whisky and beer at the saloon where they purchased the liquor to take back with them. Roe had drank at the hand-car when they had returned there with the liquor. The two men, on the return to the bunk car. had gone into the car first, and then assisted him partially into the car, as he wanted to lav down on the ground outside of the bunk car: he had gone to sleep at once and did not see how much of the liquor the other two men had drank, but they had a quart of whisky for use themselves. Both of these men had apparently been good friends up to this time. The stovepipe on the stove used for the purpose of cooking had been knocked down by the men in their light in the car. He had been awakened bv the men fall ing on his bed, and had then got ten up and gone after the section bos to secure his assistance; he did not know whether the knife was on the table or in the box on the wall; as he left the car Rich ardson had gone over to his bed and Roe was in the center of the car starting for him. In reply to questions by the defense the witness stated that they had all purchased groceries together, and that Richardson had bought the knife. He did not see Harris take the knife away from Roe, nor did he know who had hid it under the car. Roe had remained in the car after the trouble and slept until the arrival of the sheriff to place him under arrest. He had thrown the empty whisky bottles out of the car the next morning. Olander stated in his re-direct examination that he had saw the holes made in Richardson's overalls by the knife. Dr. J. B. Hungate, who was called from Weeping Water by Harris and Olander to look after the injured man, described his condition as he found him and how the injuries were located, as well as the statement made by Roe to him at the time. Harris, the' section boss, in charge of the gang in which both Richardson and Roe were work ing, stated that he came to the (Continued on Page 3) ' "THE VIRGINIAN" A SPLENDID PLAY LAST EVENING Fair Sized Audience Witness the Performance at the Par mele Last Evening. From 'TVednesduy's raily. To the lovers of the western style of drama, portraying life in the 'great west in early days, the performance of "The Virginian" last evening was certainly a treat in the manner in which the company presented it at the Pur mele theater,- and the gripping interest of the play held the at tention of the audience from the start until the finish of the drama. The scene of the play is laid in the range country of Wyoming in the early eighties, and the story tells of a love of the young eastern school teacher for the dashing cowboy, known as "the Virginian," it is given in a most pleasing manner, with plenty of comedy to relieve the heavier and what at times are very tragic situations in the play. . As the school teacher. Mulie Wood, Miss Emma Lewis was very winsome, and her charming appearance went a long ways to ward making the production as pleasing as it was. Mr. James Devereaux as "the Virginian" was excellent and showed a splendid stage presence, and he gave great strength to the char acter around which the main ac IrorfiTf "the play-Tva laid. Miss! Irene Martelle as Mrs. llewi'o. and Eugene Yarnell as Mr. Ilewie, were very clever and furnished' the audience with many a hearty laugh at their comedy, which, while most pleasing, was not overdrawn. As Homey Wiggins. Harry Hale deserves more than passing comment, as he was un doubtedly one of the best actors in the rompany and his con tributions toward the comedy of the play was excellent and his appearance on the stage was sure to bring forth much amuse ment and he displayed much of the spirit of the old, whole-souled cow-puncher, now almost a thine: of the past. There was universal satisfac tion expressed over the play by all who attended and everyone felt that "The Virginia" had been all that the management had claimed for it, a clean and pleasing production. PLATTSMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT ELECTS OFFICERS FOR YEAR From Wednesday's Daily. The Plattsmouth volunteer fire department last evening held a special meeting at the city hall to elect the officers for the ensuing year. There was a very lively and friendly contest over the office of chief of the fire depart ment, there being quite a number of candidates, and there was keen interest taken in the election, which finally resulted in the se lection of A. F. Braum for that position. The - ollicers chosen for the ensuing years were as follows: President, William Grebe; vice president Geo. Har asky; secretary, J. C. Brittain; treasurer, Harry Kruger; -chief, A. F. Braum; assistant chief, Gus Carlson. The officers of the dif ferent hose carts will be select ed at the meeting on next Tues day evening. Fop Sale. Good iGO-acre farm, 3 V miles southeast of Greenwood, Neb.; 125 acres in winter wheat, 30 acres meadow. Also good 1C0 acre farm 1H miles west of Greenwood, Neb.; 70 acres in winter wheat,' 12 acres alfalfa. Call on or write, A.' D. Welton, or Farmers State Bank, Greenwood, Neb. ' " v ' Entertained at Home of Mrs. Cole From 'Wednesday's Daily. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Presbyterian church were de lightfully entertained at th:1 home of Mrs. W. T. Cole by Mes dames P. E. HufTner and Cole yesterday afternoon, this being their regular meeting. - There were forty ladies in attendance, who spent a most enjoyable aft ernoon, and declare Mesdaines Ruffiier and Orde excellent enter tainers. Trip regular business session was held, after which the ladies indulged in a pleasant social time. Dainty refresh ments were served. Doing Fineln Canada. We are in receipt of a com munication from Mr. and Mrs. W. II. Stokes, who are located at Calaary. Alberta, Canada, in which they state they cannot get along without the good old home paper and enclose subscription money. They also state they are having fine weather, good health, had a big crop last summer and wish all their Cass county friends a happy and prosperous New Year. Mr. and Mrs. Stokes for merly reside! on a farm near Mynard and have a host of friends in this vicinity, who will be pleased to learn that they are g"tting along so nicely. FUNERAL OF IS. A. J. GRABILL YESTERDAY From Wednesday's D.i!v. Yesterday afternoon at 1 :30 the funeral of the late Mrs. Al- cinda Jane Crabill was held from -the AzLe.. home an i -lucre was a large number of the old friends present to pay their last sad tributes to "Mother" Crabill, as she was affectionately known among her large circle of friends, and there were many aching hearts as they saw the form of the one who had known and loved them all these years laid to her final rest. The services at the home were conducted by Rev. F. M. Druliner of the Methodist church, who spoke briefly from the text. "Abide With Us for It Is Toward Evening." and his re marks were given in his usual able manner and brought to the sorrowing family and friends much comfort in their hour of grief. A choir composed of Mesdames E. H. Wescott, Man Morgan and Miss Leona Brady sang very sweetly a number of the old and well loved hymns during the course of the service, and at the close the casket was borne to its resting place in beautiful Oak Hill cemetery by the pall-bearers. Messrs. E. C. Hill. C.'C. Wescott. G. L. Farley. R. B. Hayes, D. C. York and Rob ert Gibson. The passing of Mrs. Crabill has been a severe blow to all of her friends here, but in her life, now called into the hands of the Maker, they can find a worthy example of Christian faith and strength, and her memory will be a blessed one to her children in the vears to come. ALBERT SEIDLER DIES AT HOME AT BENTONVILLE. ARK. This morning a message was received by Mrs. John Weyrich announcing the death of her brother, Albert Seidler, at Ren tonville, Arkansas. Mr. Seidler has been very sick for some time and his death was not unexpected by his relatives. Mrs. Weyrich and daughter returned from there a few months ago, where they were called when he first became ill. The funeral of the departed gentleman will be held at South Omaha about Friday, and he will be buried beside the body of his father, who is inter red at that place. E. J. Weyrich was a passenger for South Oma ha this morning, where he will make" arrangements for the fun eral there. The Journal ads pay. J. W. GAMBLE HAS HIGH HOIIOfl PAIDJO ABILITY Has Been Eelcted President of the Standard Chemical Company. The many friend- here of former Superintendent of Schools J. W. Gamble will be plea-ed to learn that this gentleman has received a piuch desered recog nition from the stockholders of the Standard Chemical com pany by being elected president of the company in succession to the late F. E. Sanborn. Mr. Gamble will be found a splendid executive head for this corpora tion and the stockholders may feel gratified that they have se cured sueli an able man to look after their interests. The World Herald has the following to -ay in regard to the matter: John W. Gamble, who has been elected president of the Standard Chemical company to succeed the late F. E. Sanborn, began business life when a lad of 12, selling a patent cleve to Ne braska farmers. Then he went through the High school at Gret na. In time he graduated at the state normal school at Peru. "I want to rub elbows with the world and study human nature at short range," he said. He travel ed all over the west into mining camps and remote communities, finally reaching Seattle when it was overrun with people from or to the Klondike and seeking work. He managed to get next to the manager of a department store. who gave him a stunt of selling an overstock of straw hats late in the summer. Mr. Gamble put the hats outside on tables and dis posed of them, then being given a place in the store. When he left it five months later he was head of the hardware depart ment, with fourteen clerks under him. Feeling that he had wandered far enough, Mr. Gamble came br.ck home, graduated at the Uni versity of Nebraska, and wa superintendent of schols at Plattsmouth. Then he went back into business, first as western sales manager for the Standard Exhibits company of New York. At the death of T. C. Havens Mr. Gamble bought his stock in the Standard Stock Food company, now the Standard Chemical, and became its secretary, then vice president. Mr. Gamble is. be sides, a director of the Omaha Manufacturers' association, of the Traveler's Protective as sociation, secretary and treasur er of the Omaha division of the National Sales - Managers" as sociation, and member of the educational committee of the Commercial club. He is regard ed as one of the conservative young business men. He has written considerably upon advertising and says: "Any success I have ever made in life has come from working hard and being honest." Besides electing Mr. Gamble president, the Standard company has chosen E. E. Bruce, treasurer and C. A. Ilager," director. Children Have Chlckenpox. From TuesflaVB Dai it. The children of Mrs. Sullivan, the lady having charge of the work around the Coates' block, have caught the chickenpox in some manner and two of them are confined to their room with the affliction. There was much excitement created at first in that section of the city over the report that it was smallpox from which they were suffering, but a careful examination from the physician revealed the fact that it was only chickenpox. Mrs. W. J. Freeman of Iowa City, Iowa, who has been here for the holidays visitinsr-at the home of her mother, Mrs. Bar bara Bookmeyer, departed this morning for her home. Surely Some Big Sign. The front of the Fuii-er !) partment store is being ad :-!;!! this afternoon by a Ian.- -!-:: some forty-four feet long ar-dj twelve feet high. ad r t i-mg th ereat public sa!e th;ti will J.. held of the large f'o.ooo r(o, k oi this store. The work of th- l( was i one by M 1'. M. Rhodab.-ek and II. L. Robert- f Mis-ouri Valley. Iowa, two ex pert artists, and tli.-ir w.-rk ha proed ino-t pba-ii:-' t Mr. Fanger, and pfoes a si-'n tha; ean be -een f..r a long di-tanc-. The -foe will be rlo-e.J ,,i.ir. row' in order to make aT.it.-"'--ments for the tug -ale that will be opened in full b!a-t -:i n t Salurdav morning. Miss Dorothy Britt Operated On. This morning at Claik-'Ti h"--pital in Omaha. Mi-- I.t'oth Britt was operated on for ;ip-pendiciti-. and at la-! i-p.-rt-was recoeriug r:i'eiy from th-- effects of the operation. Mi" Britt lias I n -uiTerir.g f-r -..m- time from this complain!, an 1 ii was deerm-d nece--ary lh.it in order to a (lord lo-r relief an operation would be n c.-s-a"y. Her friend- here will be d. Ii-hf.-d to learn that -he j !!:::. a! 'n -o nicely. Her mother. Mr-. Annie BnM. accompanied he" to the ho-pital t remain th-re un til the patient r-t"'-r- from th-- -perat i n. SLANDER CASE DECIDED III FAVOR OF DEFENDANT The -lander ca-e of Fred War ner s. Charles Feter, wh.eh wa Jiled some months ago f. trial at this term of district court, wa called jesterday, and in anticipa tion of cnjoiag a rare and r-fy ca-e. there was a large rep resentation of the male p pulia tion of the city pre-. :.t at t.V court room when tt.e case wa--tarted. but it was o.i apparer.; that thre wa- not -oir.g t- t much to the ca-e as far a the plaintiff wa- Concerned, a sev eral wit:.e--es were railed m succe-siou who show.-I cl-arny that there wa? r.ot mv.ch founda tion f t the M.it as far as th establishing of the pla:nti:T"- was concerned, a- the wr.:;. ; t:,.-. - , te-tifyir.g were called by th- ; j v h ti wa and the weak::.-- of tr.e.r c.t j r; . n- was very nj parent. Mr. Wagner was place. or; th stand, and then a livs ;! ; d-i.n th chewjr.c match was indulge j inwh . !. w. ; ;. between the oppo-ir.g conn-.d. which the court wa- compelled ; quell. The ruling of the co as to the admi--lon of te-tim .nyland by the plaintiff to impeach tlonr witnesses was that effect ';.! - ly cut off all chance of propinrmg the ca-e, as they ha-1 1 n a 1 1 v f a i I 1 to connect Mr. Fet.-r with certain reports cor,-.rning Mr. Wagn-r whi' h cau-e.J the -int. Th attorney for Mr. W.1.1; secured a tie niinu!'-" re. e- 1 : 1 1 oriler to di-cus the case -i; ti ti.-j client, and afier ttie a--e:nblrr. stated that they ,ad started !h case in good faith of the -!n'ej ment- of certain witness, -s. wo had sworn differently wh- n ..i oh.-r ,. - w 1- ! - ' '"' y -o" ' the stand, and a-ked that the'th.- -n. ..w dr:f : -h .'-ca-e be di-nu-.-d by the cot;rt.h' J fr.-ro ti- '-r : .. . '.. h 1 The defen-e .bj.-ite. to ttie dl- t he gn.-.'- .; : 1 .. - : . g 'I mi--al of the ra- and iT-ite l j J.... a! : f r. i." a i '.- that a verdict be rend-red by th.- !.-?; -r w I .h: !. jury f..r the defendant. 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