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C3 TT" u WEEKLY ESTABLISHED 1881. DAILY ESTABLISHES U 1878. RICHMOND DAILY PALLADIUM, MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 1904. ONE CENT A COPY.

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AT THE CLAYPOOL NEXT THURSDAY AT INDIANAPOLIS. C. VT. STEVENS PRES. Regular Program for the Two Days' Meeting Several Good Papers "Will be Read. Following is the program of the meeting of the Republican Editorial association, to be held in Indianapolis at the Claypool, January 21 and 22.: Thursday, Jan. 21, 6 :30 p. m. Reception in the parlors of the Claypool. 8:00 p. m. Annual banquet, President Charles W. Stivers, of the Liberty Herald, toastmaster. -Toasts.: "Our Party Policy and Duty, it Senator Albert J. Beveridge. ' ' Important Measures Before Congress," Representative James E. Watson. "Issues of the Impending Campaign," Hon. Charles E. Henry, of the Indianapolis Journal. "Future Excursions," J. B. Whitehead, of the Amerian Press association. Friday, Jan. 22. Business sessions, palm room of the Claypool. President's annual address. Appointment of committees. Report of standing committees. Discussion of Charles L. Henry's address, "The Issues of the Campaign," by S. X. Cragun, of the Leb anon Patriot. "The True Mission of the Party Press." William II. Sanders, of the Marion Chronicle. Discussion by M. C. Garber, of the Madison Courier. "Advertising Successful, Artistic, Profitable." Luther D. Braden, of the Greensburg Standard. Discussion by W. B. Maddoeks, of the Bloomfield News. "Systematic Business Methods." R. S. Truitt, of the Noblesville Ledg: er. Discussion by A. W. Howard, of the Spencer Journal. Query Box. "Knotty Publishing Problems." Answers by the association members. Election of officers. . In the afternoon a theater party will be given at one of the Indianapolis houses for the women of the association. COURT HOD Items of Interest From the Various Offices. L. C. Abbott has filed the suit of Magdalena Steidel vs. John D. Steidel, for divorce. A. M. Gardner has filed the suit of the Modes Fashion & Pattern company vs. L. M. Jones, on account. Robbins & Starr have filed with the clerk of the court the complaint of Henry Lennard vs. John Lennard, Peter Lennard, Caroline Long, Frank T. Lorg, Eva Rady, Dennis A. Rady, Anna Hiller and John H. Roling, exeutor of the last will of Peter Lennard, deceased. The suit is on partition. Marriage Licenses. John II. Jackson and Mary Edna Hoggatt, of Centerville. Baily P. Baldwin . and Sarah Shores. Omar Hodge and Florence Yates. E. E. RETURNED TO WORK. Chicago, Jan. IS. Thirty-five hundred "employes of Illinois Steel Co., South Chicago, returned to work today accepting a reduction of wages from 10 to 2S per cent. DON'T FORGET SPIERING QUARTET TUESDAY NIGHT.

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Have a Big Time at Hagerstown. About thirty-five Odd Fellows of this city went to Hagerstown Saturday night to help initiate a class of brethren at that thriving town. There were eighteen candidates and the work was put on by the Metropolitan staff! of Indianapolis. A banquet wasserved by the Daughters of Rebekah, and it was 2 a. m. before the affair ended. Dancing followed the banquet. I S SCIENCE THE THEME OP REV. NORTON AT THE GENNETT THEATER YESTERDAY. A GOOD ATTENDANCE Discourse That Pleased All Concise Report of the Sermon. A good sized, intelligent audience attended the lecture of Carol Norton, of New York, at the Gennett theater yesterday afternoon. The people gave him the closest attention for an hour and a half, as he talked of Christian Science in choice language and explained its fundamental doctrines in a most masterful manner. There is no doubt that many who have heretofore considered it only in a superficial way left with greatly enlarged views of its faith and doctrines. He claimed to preach the gospel of righteousness and health, and declared that Christian Science is a plea for common sense in religion. The central thought of his discourse was that the world has drifted away from the clearly marked doctrines nd. steadfast faith of primz.e Christianitv and we have not laid ldupon the teachings and promises Christ made to his disciples. He proved clearly from the Scriptures that God is not only for the moral and spiritual side of our life, but is also for the physical well being of all his children, that Jesus promised his followers the power to do even greater works than he did in healing the sick and casting out devils. He said that Christianity had lost , its birthright simply for want of faith; but claimed that the doctrines of Christian Science were calculated to bring "the world back to the simplicity and strength of primitive Christianity. He held Jesus up as the great demonstrator who came to restore the race to its temporarily- lost dominion. He said that the Master came waging war against the . old Adamic conditions, and that today the great problem of life is how to regain our rightful inheritance. Mr. Norton has been engaged in this work for about fifteen years, and he says Christian Science is standing the test, and thousands have come out of the orthodox churches to be members of Bible Christianity. DAITOlTClOL Panic Among 400 Pupils, all Of Whom Escaped, Except a Crippled Girl. Dayton, O., Jan. IS. The Allen school building had the interior burned out today by fire originating in the basement. A panic resulted among the 400 pupils. All escaped in safety except Edna Baum, first grade, a cripple, who was thrown down and trampled. She is fatally hurt. A man in the basement is believed to be burned to death.

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TRACTION CO. CONTRACTS MADE SATURDAY WITH JEUP & MOORE, ENGINEERS. ADOLPH SCHLEISCHER Appointed Chief Engineer, Who Will Also be Supervising Engineer of Construction. Last Saturday at the meeting of the Columbus, Greensburg & Richmond Traction company, held in Indianapolis, a contract was made with Jeup & Moore, engineers of the following electric roads to do the engineering of the company: Indianapolis & Eastern Railway company, Greenfield to Dublin, Ind., and New Castle, Ind. Indianapolis, Danville & Rockville Railway company. New Albany, Paoli & French Lick Valley Traction company. The Madisonville Traction company, Louisville, Ky. The French Lick & West Baden Railway company. The survey will be started within ten days, beginning at Columbus, and going east. Within ninety days they will be in possession of all the maps and profiles, estimates and plans, at which time the letting of contracts for actual construction will be taken up. As we stated Saturday the capital of the company has been authorized increased from $1,000,000 to $2,500,000, while the financial condition is all that could be asked for. It is very evident this road means business, for we have the assurance that no unnecessary delays will be tolerated. It is said, and we believe it to be a fact, that this company has done more work since the 15th of September, the day on which the first work was done, than any other company in the state has accomplished in a year. This speaks well for the excellent management of Mr. C. N. Wilson, who is nothing if he is not the very embodyment of ambition and energy. The Engineer. An official announcement was given out Saturday night, saying that Adolph Schleischer had been appointed chief civil engineer of the company. He will, also be the . supervising engineer of construction and who will accompany the surveying corps under the management of Jeup & Moore. So it will be seen at a glance that the new company means business, and Richmond will do well to use her offorts to assist the company in every way. II MOVE Councilman Neal Will Ask Fora PavilionCharles S. Neal, councilman from the sixth ward, will introduce a mo tion in council tonight asking the city of Richmond and the three traction companies centering here to erect in Glen Miller a pavilion for chautauqua and other like purposes to be under the supervision of the city of Richmond, and the railroad companies to have no interest in the concern, only from the standpoint of a test of en4 Tl. o and should be encouraged. Mr. Neal's move in this matter is commendable. UNITED WORKERS CONVENTION Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 18. The fifteenth annual convention of the United Mine Workers of America began a ten days session here today with a thousand delegates present. It will be followed by a court conference of operators and miners at which the wage schedule for the ensuing year is fixed. i DON'T FORGET SPIELING QUARTET TUESDAY NIGHT.

BRAKEL1AK

KILLED WHILE UNLOADING COAL AT EASTHAVEN LAST SATURDAY-FELL 30 FEET Into a Pit Brought to St. Stephen's Hospital Where He Died Last Night. Mr. J. E. Boyle, of Greensboro, Henry County, freight brakeman on the Pennsylvania, met with a very serious accident Saturday evening while unloading coal at Eastern Indiana Hospital for the Insane. In some way or other he was precipitated thirty feet into a pit. He was taken to St. Stephen's hospital where it was found he was suffering from concussion of the brain. The physician was called and found that little could be ddne for the unfortunate man and he died at about 10 :30 last night. Undertaker Downing took charge of the remains, wnicn were snipped to nis home at Greensboro this morning at 10:30, where his parents reside. The deceased was a young man about thirty years of age and unmarried, and lived with his parents. INCREASE Fgr Letter Carriers and Rural . Route Men Asked For Washington ,Jan. 16. Postmaster General Payne has forwarded the following letter to Chairman Overstreet of the House committee on postoffice and post roads: "Under date of Jan. 31, 1902, the following executive order was issued by the President: 'All officers and employes of the United States of every description, serving in or under any of the executive departments, and whether so serving in or out of Washington, are hereby forbidden, either directly or indirectly, individually or through associations, to solicit an increase of pay or to influence or attempt to influence in their own interest any other legislation whatever, either before congress or its committees, or in any way save through the heads of the departments in or under which they serve, on pen alty ot dismissal from the erovernment service.' "In compliance with this order the representatives of the letter' carriers, the rural free delivery carriers and the postoffice clerks have filed with the department statements giving their reasons, respectively, why an in crease in their compensation should be made. "I have the honor to transmit here with those statements and to commend them to the consideration of your committee and the Congress. I believe it would be proper for your committee to grant a public hearing to the representatives of the parties referred to and would request that you designate a time when such hearing may take place." I The Association Had a Good Meeting This Morning. The Ministerial association met this morning at South Eighth Street Friends' church. There was a good attendance. Rev. E. O. Ellis read the paper of the meeting. It was a review of James Denny 's book on the Death of Christ. The paper was generally discussed, nearly every minister taking part. A committee of three was appointed, consisting of Revs. Marble,' Leader and Shirey, to consult with City Superintendent of Sunday-schools Mr. Ed. Ilurnpe, in regard to forming a city organization of Sunday-schools.

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BOI'S EXCBSE

For Loss of Last Saturday's , Game. When the reason is understood for the loss of Saturday's polo game there is some excuse for it. It was noticed that Geo. Bone did not play in his usual form, but it was only until this morning that the reason was made known. His wife presented him with a bouncing boy and all are doing well. MRS. DILL DEA OF AFTER AN ILLNESS OF ONLY A FEW WEEKS PASSES AWAY. AT A SANITARIUM Near Attica, Ind. Remains Arrived Here at 4 O'clock This Afternoon. Mrs. Laura Henley Dill, who for some little time has been in a 'sanitarium near Attica, Ind., died there last evening of peritonitis. The remains arrived this afternoon at 4 o'clock, and were taken to 314 north tenth street, the home of M. H. Dill, Mrs.- Dill was about thirty-six years of age, and a sister of M. C. Henley. She has lived in thi seity all her life, where she was well known. The news of her death came as a surprise, although it was known that the nature of her malady was very serious. THE RIGHT OF NIGHTS WILL BE THE MRS. SUE HARRINGTON FURBECK, CONTRALTO, AND THE SPIERING QUAFTET RECITAL At the Gennett Theater Tomorrow Night The Society Hit of the Season. The Musical club will give its annual artists' recital at the Gennett theater tomorrow night, when the Spiering 'quartet will make its second appearance in this city. That they will be greeted writh a packed house is a foregone conclusion; for it is not likely that anyone who heard them play last June will miss this opportunity of hearing music which is both educational and inspiring. The assisting artist, Mrs. Sue Harrington Furbeck, made a decided hit at the Muneie May festival, last spring, and will add attractiveness to an already strong program. THE FESTIVAL CHORUS. Excellent work is now being done by the Festival chorus in its rehearsals, and the attendance is good. The membership has reached 250. and all applications for admission must now be submitted to the director. The next rehearsal wrill be held Thursday evening, January 21, instead of Tuesday, on account of a musical pngram to be given at the Gennett theater that evening. DON'T FORGET SPIERING QUARTET TUESDAY NIGHT.

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SEND WORDS BY LIGHTNING

TO CARRY FIFTY WORDS A SECOND NOT A DREAM AT ALL Inventor Delany Has Astounded the Experts by His Claims, But Has His Apparatus About Complete to Prove Them. Philadelphia, Jan. 10. Sending and receiving three thousand words a minute over a telegraph wire is an easy trick, according to 'Patrick B. Delany, inventor of the Rapid Automatic Telegraph System. It isn't a dream, for he performed the feat, or rather the implements did, just to show what could be done. The present rate of handling commercial business over telegraph wires is something like fifteen words a minute. "Press," or newspaper matter, usually sent by a cleverly devised code that condenses whole sentences into three or four letters, cannot now be handled with greater rapidity than an average of 2,500 words an hour. The fastest operator in the country sent 3,000 words in a single hour in a trial for record, but eyen he does not claim it could be kept up beyond one hour. The sending apparatus of the Delany system is a box-like device into which a tape of paper is reeled, and which cuts tiny round holes in the paper in response to pressure on keys arranged like those on a typewriter. The symbols thus made, by a plan of double dots and the spacing of the perforations, form a Morse alphabet in holes. As these holes pass under a delicate pair of electric "brushes" they open and break the current, wThieh causes the communication, just as the hand of an operator on a key opens and closes the circuit for short and long periods which make the dots and dashes forming the Morse code. Receiving is accomplished in any one of three ways. The first is intended to be the most practical for the rapid system. It is the recording of the message in written "Morse," the same as is used at present on the Wheatstone method. As the interruptions of the current occur, they affect two little steel fingers or prongs that rest upon a chemically prepared tape fed into the receiver. Between them is a needle or stylus, which discolors the chemical solution on the tape and marks it with the dots and dashes of "Morse." These dots and dashes, transcribed into letters and figures in the hands of experts, are delivered as the actual messages, or the stripes of holes can be taken to another sender and forwarded to a branch office. If so desired, the same yards of holes can be placed on a sending apparatus and ticked off as slowly as required into the ear of a receiver who isn't bothered w ith a stress of business in the same clicks that spell out words to an odinary operator by the present method, only with perfect precision instead of the unsteadiness which is absolutely unavoided by human agen cy. It is the ultimate design of Inventor Delany to make of his system a "telepost" by which correspondence will be conducted with the swiftness of lightning, so that whole letters may be forwarded to distant points and answers received within a few minutes. That this can be accomplished he is entirely sanguine, and that the rate of such communication will be brought to a very low figure he argues from the tremendously increased capacity for handling business on the same equipment as now exists. Hodge Yates. Mr. Omar Hodge and Miss Florence Yates were married Saturday evening at S:30 at their newly furnished home, on north D street. The ceremony was performed by Rev. M. E. Nethercut.