Richmond Palladium (Daily), 8 February 1900 — Page 1

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Louisville Agreement Is Still Without Taylor's Signature. THE FUNERAL CEREMONIES A Frankfort er the Ukte liowrnor ttoebRl Thousand Vlewnd the Iludy While I.fliijr In Htt mt t Capitnl Motel London Leg-iHl.t Holds Ani. , . .-mii ion. Frankfort, Kjr., Feb. 8. So far the situation In the controversy over the governorship of Kentucky is concerned, there is practically no change Got. Taylor has not yet affixed his slg nature to the Iulsrllle agreement aud, although the general opinion la that he will ultimately do so, the prob abilities are that he will not sign It until tomorrow. If then. Got. Taylor himself refused absolutely to make any statement In regard to his proba ble action In the matter and declined to receive any callers except his Iega advisers. It was announced yesterday that some action mixht be expect ed after a conference between Got Taylor and Jude Yot. Attorney Fair Jelgh. ex-liov. ISradley and W. C. P. Breckinridge. The last three named. however, did not arrive In Frankfort during the day, and iov. Taylor seut telegrams to Gov. Itradley, Augustus K. WHscn, Jude Itarr and Attorney Falrh-igh. asking them to come to Frankfort for a conference last night. Mr. Wilson was the only one to arrive, and he. In company with Judge Yost aud 5eii. Itauh'l Lindsay, called on me governor and immediately weut Into a conference with him. The repeal of the Cocbel law Is the one thing most desired by Gov. Tay lor. and as the hingiiage of the Louis Ville agreement Is coiiMhlered by him altogether too vague as regards this matter, it Is considered possible that changes may le made in the way of making the dauxe more specific I be fore lior. Taylcr nlUxes his signature to the agreement. This of course, would involve .urther delav, as it would neccNsitate a further conference between the Ucpublicau and lHtmocrutic Icndrre who were instrumental In drawing up the agreement at UmlsvlUe. Action of this kind, in deed, was Intimated by a prominent Republican yesterday, although nothing, either In confirmation or denial, could Ih procured at the executive offices. GOKIiKIS VVS IIUAL Services Over the Itend Statesman at Frankfort. t raukroit, ivy.. Feb. 8. The re-1 mains of Gov. William Goebel were brought bacn to Frankfort yesterday from t 'u v tlWTtSer cit ruuui iu tu west wing of thi -'Capital' hotel. There they remained until noou today, when the relative and immediate friends took a last look at the waxen features, aud the lid of the casket was screwed down for the last time. The funeral services commenced at noon In the parlors of the Capital hotel. The services proper were preceded by a short procession In the streets of the towu. The procession was headed by a platoon of iMdU-e. the city council, city officials, the grand marshal aud his aides, followed by a band of music, secret societies, citizens on foot, aud the honorary pall bearers In the order named. Then came the hearse with the aetlvt? itjr II tx-arers walking by Its side, these were followed by the relatives, members and officers of the legisla ture, officers of state Judges and of ficers of courts and friends In car riages. In the order named. Following these caine citizens on horseback. The services at the hotel consisted of prayer by Or: Mann, a solo by Mrs. Jessie B. Caldwell and prayer by lr. 9chuddt. In the cemetery the services opened with music by a quartette, followed by prayer b Khler W. Stanley, a solo bv Mrs. Jessie B. Caldwell, addresses by Dr. T. X. Arnold. Dr. Schmidt, Elder W. Stanley and J. C. S. Blackburn. "America", was then sung by a quartette and short talks were made by Gov. Beckham and others. This -was followed by a quartette singing "Softly l4iy 111m Down to Best." The remains were then placed In a vault. to remain until a suitable site can be elected for burial. Notwithstanding It rained almost Incessantly at least 4.000 people yesterday afternoon filed past the dead leader's bier to take a last look at his face. Last evening many workmen and their wives came to the hotel and Tlewed the remains. The floral offerings were magnifi cent. Nearly every county In the state eent flowers, and the big room was one mass of roses, lilies and sinilax Ranged along the wall were scores f floral pieces, some of them extremely beautiful, while around the bier were piled great masses of flower. The floral pievs form Fleming. Jessa mine. Campbell. lexington and Shel by counties were especially bcaurifnt. There was no excitement whatever In the city. Adjt. Gen. Collier this morning gave orders that all the soldiers le withdrawn frni the city to the eapitol grounds. This was done to avoid any l:-rii;loii wi'.h the pres ence of t' " strtre tnvps mi ;!.t l:ave on Cor. C-v,c!" friends. Kvn the provost trnard was withdrawn whl!e all nrtwes i" e: . s:!s:oisde, uot evea the enimn '-:' rr jergeanta Wing a! lowed to pa the gates of the eapitol grounds to piH-ure uvoded supplies for their men. These orders will remain 1b force until tomorrow. LOMDOX LKGISLATCHE llenibers Incited Over Humors Thai Tavtor Has Backed Pow. Loudon. Ky, Feb. S. The para mount question in London Is what will le the onicome of the London ses sion of the Kentucky legislature. Since yeterdav rumors have circular ed persisu-ntly that Gov. Taylor had signed the conference agreement and that the legislature would be recalled from here. The legislators declared themselves firm in the belief that th rumors were false. The citlxens of LonAoa discussed th mattee p .rrvnrs.

The majorit It is strongly Itepnb-

llcan and they IwltevA tbat Got. Taykr should hold out firmly against i making any f-omt'Kiort. Tb lutwkni of wir h honiw of the lejfiltiir wit bripf arid th rain kept way most of the Mftacon. A er-gwant-at-aruis was elected In each brant-h. and In the house a doorkeeper and four tmtr- we clio-n aud au adjournment wan taken. FRANKFORT. Taylor Still Considering Compromise PropositionImmense Demonstration at Goebel's Funeral-Some Democratic Members of the Legislature Afraid to Attend Frankfort, Ky., February 8. Governor Taylor is still considering j the Louisville agreement. He can not say when he will decide. Democratic members of the legislature are coming' to the funeral, having been assured of. freedom from arrest, o,., , ., , ,. . ; , , ; Crowds began entennjr Frankfort early to attend the funeral. liy 10 a. m. the lobby at the Cauitoi noiei was jammed so it was al most impossible to get through. The number of floral pieces was prodigi ous, lhe tost must run into thousands of dollars. Lorisvii.LE. Ky.. February 8. Rumors of the probable arrest of enough Democ rats to make a quorum u lAiuuuu ixiu.M.-ti LH'niocraiie mem bers of the legislature to abandon their purpose to attend the funeral. BLIZZARD COMING, Ituslness Paralvzed and Traffic Obstructed by Cold and Snow Storms in tne Northwest. Minneapolis, Minn., February 8. -A severe snow and wind storrn with cold weather has paralyzed business and delayed trains. OMAHA, IV'b., February 8. The storm here now is a blizzard. Street traffic is obstructed. Indianapolis, Ind., February 8. a lerrinc wiuu storm swept over western Indiana and eastern Illinois a . - " early this morning. Telegraph wires are down in several localities. The storm passed down to Evausville. DtNVKK, Col., February 8. The temperature in Colorado today is from zero to ten below. Storm Strikes St. Louis. St. Lolis, Mo., February 8. A severe storm swept the city early to1 . . . - nil uay. iirs. ausau inomoson was killed by coming in contact with a live wire. Much property was dam aged. HIF MII"X Br Tornado at Collinsvllle, 111. fine Residences Reduced to Splinters. Collins ville, 111., February 8. Nine persons were seriously hurt in tornado at o a.m. lhere was much damage to property. Three tine residences were reduced to spliners. Coal miners cabins sunered much damage. Among the injured are Otto Oderhole, Sophia Fix, New ton Alderson, lheodore Lawrence, Frank Kobart, sou and daughter. and John Marquette. Kentucky Legislature Ad journed. Lonpon, Ky., February 8. Both the house and senate adjourned shortly after 1 o clock, lhe mem bers refused to say what had taken place at the secret meeting. Lawton's Remains in Wash ington. Washington, I). C, February 8. The train bearing the body of Gen Law ton arrived today. The remains were taken to the church of the Covenent where thev will rest till the fu neral at Arlington tomorrow. MARKETS Prevailing Prices For drain. Cattle and Provision oit Feb. T. Imliitnan lis tJrain ami Livestock. Wheat-WajniD, 70c; N.v 2 red, easier St 6S2. . . Coru IMiil: . - anxei. ji. tt--litl: N. 2 mixm. -4VjC "sttle Pnll t ;5,T.V.i.Vs5. H.t S''lr at 4.i"ia4... Sl' VVewier t J.Oi.j4.i". Laiubti Weaker lit S4.5o;1.UUl hlcaeo liraio nn-l Provisions. Wftvat May ienetl, 0"Sc: closed, 6S& (Vrn-Jwr "I'eli'-ii. .vwj.r; ciosou, ixu. July tenel. :4': elosetl. a-lso. tHt May rx,nei. iji;; cionea, ..lu.n.v.) vlfU: t'loseil. ort- teneti, vn-ri. .i.-i I,. I. n.v.-nl. S 1.16: rlte1. Sll.lt Lrntl Jlav tientfu. t.i: raw, o.ij ft.lv ..rteneri tL 1 . ! tttHeU. SO.. u w Slav openeu. ..;".'; ciwoi, u.ufc Julv ooeu'etl. T..ST; oletl. St-0-i A Uwtintr en niarKei " ui-ni. wv , it. SIVje; ot, ilVe: pork, SUMX: larU. H. rib. Cincinnati tiritin and Livestock. Wheat Ftriu; No. 2 rtM, 73Hf. Corn liUl: Ni. 2 mixed. 3M"c. Osts Wuiet ; No. " uuxtnl. .c Cattle Weak at sa.r.Y:!.Y Jlt Kit- at 4.1."t4Tj. r limits Lttwer t j.t4.S5. 4 Ixuisville t.rain and Cattle. Wheat No. 2 red and longberry, T2s t'trt No. - whtte. Stti-. Oatt No. - wtvite. UJx-. Cattle Slow at 'J-7riTi.2n. Ilotfs Stea'.T at ..." "HtSaX SUeep Kiruj at So.t4.7o. Lamlvs firm at itilwl I" icaffo livetock. Cattle Ste It at H(v-Liiw - at 4 t4.sJ1. Sbeei Stro - f at 4.?.i.vrt. LatuUs Steiidy at So.uOaO.fO. New York LltesUKJk. lattte-s-f n St $4 456.71, Uotrs Fin at S5.i'u5.4o. , Shei Ste. ly at $4 t-V5. Lambs Steady at iT.T3. Toleil lrii-WhMt-HMw; N- H rasa, TJHe. Corn Higher: Nt. Oats lMi; Ntk. - nitie.1. ia.. mixed. 4c Today's Quotations Chicago, 111., February Wheat 61." Gum 311. Oats 8. Toledo. Ohio, February 8. Wheat 71. ; Chicago, Ills., Februarys. Cattl steady, beeves $4.00, $t.10. Hogs

strong $4.bd, f.ij

ADVANCE

Of the British on Lady smith Checked For the Time. BULLER'S ESTIMATED LOSS For Threat Days K1htln Is Hundred sad Fifty Hold aa Important Position on Molen Brift Seems to Bo a General MoTtmant For Combined Attacks. Sfjearman's Camp, Fab. 7. Gen. Boiler co mm :n cad the advance for the relief of Ladysmlth Monday. The , naval guns opened at T o'clock La the morning and a feint attack was made La front of our position. Three battalons advanced toward the Brakfonteln with six batteries. At 11 o'clock the . . i ewcib uyuea wim aruuerr lire uu I . ... . . . . Mnl 8evr n11 ng the British mfantry. who retired an hour later. Meanwhile a Tlgorons attack was made on the extreme tight, where the engineers expeditiously constructed a position. Several pieces of cannon, hidden among tue trees on Zwarts kop bombarded- heavily. The British lnfantry advanced and the Boers were entirely surprised. At 4 o'clock a high hill, a continuation of the Brakfonteln, had been faken. The operations were excellently planned. The name of the hill taken la Krantz Kloof. The bombardment of the Boer position was resumed this morning. The Boers Vorked a disappearing cannon . on tha from high Doorm Kloof range, right of the captureu hill, but the English shells exploded its magazine and the gun was put out of action until late In the day. 5Iusketry fire was Intermittent until the afternoon, when the Boers made a determined effort to retake the hill. Reinforcements rushed up cheering, the Boers were repulsed and the British advanced along the ridge. Ixmdon, Feb. S. A special dispatch from Spearman's cauip, dated Feb. 7, says: "Our further advance is at the moment prevented, as the Boers enfilade us from their positions onSplon kop and Doorm kloof. Our casualties, although estimated at 250, are trifling, considering the great Import ance of the movement Just conclud ed." day, Fcb. 0. Further reports of yes terday's fighting at the Upper Tugela river show that the British lost heav ily at Pout drift, hut took an Import ant position on a small kopje on the Molen drift side. Four Boers were killed. The British loss is unknown. They are atill In possession of tha kopje ami the big guns have ceased firlns. CiK.N KHALi MOVKMKNT By the British Is Apparently Taking Place in South Africa. London, Feb. 8. The British col umns are pulling lueiuneives m motion iu all parts of the South African war field. A combined attack upon the Boers appears to be iu progress. Gen. Buller has gained a footing on the plateau north of the Tugela, after two days of hard tight Ing. On the, far western border Lord Methueu has boguu a turning movement against the Boer right, while Gen. MaclKmald threatens the Boer flank, tnus relieving the pressure on Lord Methuen's front. Lord IiolKrts, who, according to an informant In close touch with the war office, is In the middle of the theater of war, has begun the march on Bloemfontein. The Boers have taken the initiative against Gen. tiatacre, attacking two of his positions at Sterkstrooui. It really looks as though the geueral forward movement, so long talked of. were in progresa. Gen. Bnller s third attempt at relieving Ladysmlth absorbs attention. Telegrams from 100 and 2U words from a dozen correspondents have been passed by the censor who has apparently redated messages written Monday or Tuesday to Wednesday at 6 p. m- From theso it Is clear that Gon. Buller, up to Tuesday evening. had taken one hill, had repulsed a Boer counter attack and was holding tha position against an enfilading fire from Spion kop and Doorm Kloof. His losses, as maintained by one cor respondent, are 250. The onlv telegrams from Boer sources assert tnat one or en. bui ler attempts to seize ae fords failed, but they admit that he has lodged forces on one kopje. Lignt on Gen. Ruller's operations ceases here, the war office not contributin:; any information. GAINK.LV THKIIi POINT British Keynrt Victory at Brakfon teiii-Kucm juff,Tl Seeraly. London. Feb. S. The Daily Tele graph's correspondent at Spearman's camp, in s dispatch dated Monday night, say: "Under the personal di rection of Gen- Buller the attack on tha Boer positions was began this morning by nearly the whole of eur batteries T2 guns shelling the ridges where the enemy have their trenches and redoubts on the Brakfonteln and the low crest facing Potgeiter's drift. "The enemy suffered severely. Sev eral hills were smoking like volcanoes from the effects of the bombardment. which set on fire their stores and the grass. While the third pontoon bridge was being constructed under fire near Skiet drift the 11th brigade made demonstration against the Brakfon teln ridge, marching across the mead ows, with the support of seven bat: teries of artillery. "At 11 o'clock the enemy opened 1

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ivvm stison tii;. Tin was a faftiejl by a rar;iln musketry nr siimicr liehaved admirably v r. a s t- i tis 1 upon iarade. I ue ns'mnnsrmi tou having Jfs clTect the real iuiack upon er i-ir vi .n it:ivered at i oc; The iMirham light infantry ca KrantA tne key of the I$ ridg -s. while Gen. llildyard's bri assaJed the higher ridges. The erul and his troops are bivouac upon the held of battle. In the guage of Boudoir bulletins. 'Mo and child are doing welL Our lo axe trifling." BRITISH LOSSES In Tuesday's Battle asdvi By Gen. Duller. IjONKox. Ky., February 8. G liuller cables that the approxima British casu;lties up to the noon Tuesday at Iiotgieter's Drift were ficers 2 killtHlv 15 wounded, non-coi missioned officers and men 216 kill and wounded. , TO THE U. S. COURT!

GOTernor Tavlor's Attorneyliall a good-sized school audience Aitotiul it Itcstrain He 1111 kntheriHl to hear the orations of the

' tuckv State Oflices. i

Cincinnati, O., Februarys. EJearnest emulation for the honor of Governor W. O. Bradley and W. llrenresentintr the High School of

Mackey, attorne3-s for Governor Ta Richmond iu the State High School lor aud other Kentucky state ottieertfGratorieal contest to be held iu this appeared before Judge W. II. Taft ticity on the evening of April 13, at

t he united States circuit court anitho Gennett theatre.

had a hearing in chambers. Thei

presented a petition for a restraitilgtratious of a comparatively mild ing order against Beckham andtvoe. the five contestants tiled uion

others. Judge Taft directed thatihe stage and were greeted with aicopies be sent to the defendants withmhiuse as thev came. Isaac Wilson,

I notice that the application would bdjiresident of the school, announced I heard here in the United Statesjbe object of the contest in a brief

court of appeals on Monday next. BY POPULAR 'VOTE Minoi'iiy Ilfirt on Bill Changing MihIp nt' lO'eetmjr Senator. I Washington. Feb. S. A minority report luis Itccu nuide to the house on the hill for election of senators by the people. It concurs with the principle of the bill, but urjifs direct elections without awaiting legislative approval for a change'of system, as proposed by the majority. The reort states that there Is a widespread public demand for the election of senators, in part impelled by a "sense of righteous Indignation aroused by accusations of alleged methods sometimes employed by gentlemen whose ambitions lead them to seek a seat in the United States senate." Under such circumstances Messrs. Rucker and Zeigler, who sign the re port, say the time has come when th of being purchasable. NURSERY MEN Seeking legislation at Washington on San Jose Scale. Washington. Feb. 8. The nursery stock interests of the country have been represented here of late in an effort to secure legislation against the spread of the San Jose scale and other parasite which infest plants, buds, fruits and nursery stock in general. After conferences between them and the agricultural department and the house committee on agriculture tie latter lndv yesterday reported a bill providing a system of government in spection of such stock coming rrora abroad and also that of American growth when intended for intestate shipment. FRANCOIS FELL! Armless Artist, Who Painted With His Krrt, Is Iead. Brussels. Feb. 8. Charles Francois Fein, an armless artist, is dead. In his 0th year, lie painted with his feet. and copied hundreds of the best mas terpieces. Many spociuieus of his work are now in America. While working, he held his palette with his left great toe and manipulated his brush with his ritrht fit, and with great skill. lie always shaved him self. He had written a tragedy. Sugar Itetlnerics Closing lown. Philadelphia. Feb. 8. Under orders from the ortichds of the American Sugar Refilling company, the Spreckels refinery here hn closed, throwing out of employment l.ono men. It was also announced at McCahan's refinery. which is a rival of the American Su gar Ketinmg company, tnat tne plant will be temporarily closed within a few days. Nearly 2.ooo men are em ployed at this place. JK Ir. I4vd OisnatisHed. Berlin. Feb. S. Ir. Ieyds leaves Berlin very much dissatisfied b-eause of the refusal of Kmperor William to receive him. Ins chagrin not being sensiblv mitigated by an invitation to dinner from Ilerr Von WedeL minis ter of the royal household. lie now expects to go to St. Petersburg when the weather moderates. Favors Kepeal of Horton I .aw. Albanv, Feb. $. Ky a vote of 9 to 3 the assembly committee lias decid ed to report favorably the bill of Morton K. Lewis which provides for the entire repeal of the so-called Horton prizefight law. The bill is amended so as to make It take effect .ept. 1 l&OO. Treasurr Statemfnt. Washington. Feb. S. The statement of the condition of the treasury shows: Available cash balance. 4 J3.2t:V. gold reserve. $-Io. 1-1 .!3. NclYS NOTES Tb reroa.n? f Maj. John A. L?aB wprv bnri.d t "uptown. .. yesterday ftThf inrse tlih;nz finn t.f Mdm-. Eml & Co.. R.vs; iu- has f.ii!-J. Liabilities are f4ri0.; a".. unknown. The war druarmeiit aumitiiim that th total tambt-r s-f tnwf-s in the Iiilipin-s Is 03.i-"d. Infc:-1.iij tiifrs sjl nit-u. Dowt pr-ss of China, it Is a ii nooncl. iU Ji;:fe? oo attempt to fornuliy depose th KB'-.ror, as she had plaimeo. Two switch w,i'inrs collided on the ViscotMin Central ' road at Kranfclia park. In juring lour twihiu(?a. two of tht-m f tally. . Plentv oT turkevs, chickens, etc, at Geo. Sccwegman's meat market. r 5-4t

THE CLOSEST AND BEST COXTEST

Eyer Held in the High School Hall Five Orations That Would Hare Done Abundant Credit to Any College Contest, Well-DeliTered "Charles Sumner" the Winning Oration Two Seniors, Two Juniors and a Sopho more do Valiant Battle For Privilege of Representing Richmond High School in State Contest, April 13. It is all over they know now. At i:30 last night the hearts- of a fairsized and model audienceat ice tiign school hall were divided mto hve groups of various sizes. Before 10 o'clock there was one united senti ment of lovaltv toward the winner of the contest. Among the most --- j loyal and most sincere of the consratulations extended freely toward the winner were those of the other four contestants, theunsue no, ?t Lin t true that thev were unsucessful. Thev all succeeded, but the viuner out-succeeded them all. Lust evening at the High school

r..lschool o mtestauts who representeil

Jthree of the High school classes, and twho were to strur'le in honest aud At 8:10. after a few class demon-M-eeeh, concluding with a plea that Lte ladies get from unaer tueir urn icery and that the yelling cease. "THEODORE ROOSEVELT. The first contestant was Miss Jes lie Landwer of the senior class, who (poke earnestly, clearly, with perfect utinciation and graceful gestures pn the subject, "Theodore Kooso relt." The career of Roosevelt was viewed justly, , briefly, anu tti Jpeaker pointed to her subject as au ixaiapleof pure Americanism worthy She emulation of all. The peroration uwHiied up the deeds of Roosevelt jnd contained a prophecy that even frreater things were in store tor im typical American. I "oca COCSTRY." Charles Brown of the sophomore class spoke briefly, strongly and ex tremelv well on "Our Country." ; The somewhat trite subject was handled well, and its treatment won urjahigh ideal of government and showed a most laudable loyalty. 'CHARLES SUMSF.R." WALTER KtHiEMEYEK, The Winner in Last NUrhfs Ora torical Contest. The third sixnvker of the eveningwas Walter Efrremever of the junior class. His subject was "Charles Sumner," aud his handling of the theme, ioth in eonitosition and delivery, was most admirable. He took up the history of this country at fche jtoint where the fugitive slave law was passed, and where Charles aurauer took up the chamjiionship of the slaves. From that txjint the oration of Mr. Et,';enieyer was a cyclone of polished eloquence. His voice was strong, full, and deep, his enuncia tion was clear, his srestures appro priate and natural, his. thought clear, vigorous, lojrical, his peroration beautiful. He was jjiven an enthusiastic reception bv the audience, not for his ersonal popularity, which is "Teat, but on the sheer merit of his oration and his presentation of it. He was immediately picked out as a winner bv a lartre portion of the audience. 1 "A NGLO-S A X OX S L'PREMACY. " ' Joseph Kenney was the next peaker. Mr. Kennev is a member of the senior class, a four-times contes tant. His subject, Anrrlo Saxon Supremacy, ' was one that required a world of the hardest sort of thinking-, and thatthis demand had been' oTandiy fulfilled Mr. Kenney 's ora. tion showed in evervline and period. The thought was strong and courageous, and its expression contained not a singie ambifruous phrase. The delivery was forcible, characterized by a strong, full voice, careful enunciation anl earnestness. The ges tures were few but appropriate, vig orous and comprehensive. The ar rangement of the oration as to cli max was cumulative, artistic, adroit, and carried the audience easily with it. The Anglo-Saxon and the Slav were left standing face to face with a prophecy of battle and of victory for the former. The audience was verv demon strative at the close of his oration and clearly said he was a favorite. "Its between him and Egge meyer," was the whispered comment, though many favored one of the other two candidates for honors. ''ABRAHAM LINCOLN." The final oration was by Arthur Ellis, another junior, on the subject "Abraham Lincoln." The speaker in a good voice and with otherwise good delivery reviewed and eulogized

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S v - ' - 3 V - VV,

the work and character of our first martyred President. The wording and arrangement of the production

were excellent, lie was treated roy ally by the audience, in spite of its impatience for the decision. THE DECISION. The iudires' fiirures were then col lected by Prof. E. P. Trueblood, and while the orchestra played the rankings were counted. The judges on thought were Prof. J. F. Brown of Earlham, Prof. "Warren Bairett of Earlham and Prof. O. L. Kelso of Terre Haute; those on delivery were Prof. Elbert Russell of Earlham. lr. C. S, Bond and the Rev. J. McD. Hervey of the United Presbyterian church. The decision of the judges was read bv President Wilson, and was shown to be Eggemeyer first, Keuney second and Ellis third. The table of rankings is as follows:

1 I I " I j a o v o a. as a at X r 4 b a 1 1 i 6 S 6 o U i s 4 1 1 a 11 2 A 1 i 1 ..a 1 s 3 s a in

Lndwer... Brown F.gffemejer. K""y - Ellis It will be seen from the table that in sum of rankings Ellis and Keuney tied. Counting oer cents., however, Mr. Keuney was several points ahead. The close race was understood at tirst to be between Eggemevcr aud Kenuey, and so it proved to the last. hue Mr. Kennev led his chiel opineut on thought and composition, the brilliant delivery of the latter won the judges and carried the deci sion, lhe audience was much diviaett u its opinion as to who would win. and it is regarded as the closest and best oratorical contest 011 record. The orations of Kenuey aud riremevoV are declared the best ever delivered in the Richmond High school, and the others were so close in pursuit as to cause considerable difference of opinion as to the win ner. It is believed that in the state contest Mr. Eggemeyer will send somebody along at a "lively clip for first place in that event, lhe oration of either first or swjothI in last night's contest ranks up with college orations and either would have .-.tood a good chance of winning the bigger contest. THE ORCHESTRA. The High school orchestra played three numlers last night and played them admirably. 1 his is one 01 the best orchestras ever heard in this city. ONLY 0NE ROOM. The Richmond Odd Fellows Have Need To Better Themselves Right Speedily. Mb 4M the coil tc i u plat u 1 1 est a ment- of a room for Ilichtnond and Wayne county Odd Fellows in the I O. O. F. state home at Greensburg. The matter has been taken up with a good deal of zest and interest, but letter received this morning from the home has redoubled the interest and the efforts of the local "chain gang" on the subject. The message in question states that there is remaining but one room at the home that is not engaged, and if Kichmond I. O. O. F. lodges want a special place to stop when thev In come old aud indigent they will have to take prompt action. It is thought Richmond will have such a room there, as the Odd Fellows of this community areas wideawake and en terprising as those in any other portion of the state. o. B. B. Hicyclc Ittmincss Hoomiii; For this time of season. BICYCLES NOAH HAS SOLD. Who'll Be Next? JUST LOOK AT THESE FOR $40.00 Clevelands Tribunes Ramblers Clippers Imperials STOVES! Base Burners and Heaters 25 per cent. Discount. Soali's Ark Penny Store. TWO MILE RACE 3L4IX ST. RINK. Thursday Evening1, Feb. CHAS. RICE, of Cincinnati, vs. J ESS UP. 8. PMO TUEB. Imkitu 49 I. Trilk St I m Mew. Or K node's T! i 3BS OIU Masic Store

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Th old fabio-ed 'eonserTtiW method of banks make it in ro aible for many people to pet a little wony when they are

Krea y in terd of it. - Oar tneth'jcle are modern.

wit! out the backers' red tape. 11.1.11 Wa loan !arKe or 0111 rttnii of money to people who Bold good, permanent positions and pive thm the rrivilejre t paying it back in small weekly or monthly installments. The fact that a person baa held and i still boMin a responsible position reliable firm ii tha bst kind of videm-e that he is reltab'e htmse t. We trust Mm on the utrength of that Hnnk wdt not do ho. We also lon on hou ehoM pood a and store fiiturea without removal, nr-H on jwrlry. wntchi oto., left in pledge. All busintss is FtrWly confidential.

Open every eveninc. IJtn phone 445 N niriKiNQrM

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Safety Deposit Vault Open from 9 a. 111. to 4 p. 111. Iloxea Tor rent at 25c per niontli or $j.oo per year. Absolute privacy and

security tor valuables aud paper. SAFETY DEPOSIT BUILDING.

Great Atlantic DO VOL' KISOW

COFFEE

Are tlie pcople'tt clioice all over tlie IT. H.f

For sxeeilence of quality they eannot For purity and delieaey of flavor they Drink A. & I. It lend Java

For aroma and strength and delicate flavor It la the host and cheapest

Coffee on the market. Also Ctffee for

10c, I2c, 15c, 18c and 20c. High Grade Coffees at Low Prioes. Sugars sold at Refiners' Prices. The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. 727 MAIN H1KEET, K CIIMOND.

Benj. B. My rick, Nos. 8 and 10 North Seventh Street: Richmond, Ind. Fins Life, Lightning and Accident Insurance.

Agent for Red Star and American Steamship

Lines. Notary Public, Loan and Renting Agency.

Greatest Values . Jn the city

$7.50, $8.50, $10 and $12. We do a sort of banking burin.M

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KICH!tIOTS LOAN CXM

E Cor. 8:h and Main Streets. Koom 4. -tpi iqt r.a & Pacific Tea Co. XII AX A. & P. fee surpassed. are Incomparably dcliolees. and 9Ioclia Co flee, 25c per lb CHILDREN'S Heywood and Wakefield's Celebrated Carriages and Go-Carts. Just receiving them GILBERT T. DUNHAM Fi 27 AIM ST.