Richmond Palladium (Daily), 17 February 1904 — Page 1
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BOUSIRS METING
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OF THE SOUTH SIDE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION.
NEW SOUTH END BRIDGE
Discussed and the Matter of New Factories Taken Up and Considered.
The south end bridge matter was brought up at the meeting of the South Side Impi'ovenient association last night. This matter is not proceeding in as lively and stirring a manner, nor with as keen enthusiasm as it did at first, so the members last night decid
ed to get to work and aro;ise more interest among the residents of the south end and the eouneilmen. City Engineer Weber has sent away for several plans of a bridge such as the new one would probably be and has prepared some himself. C. X. Wilson, general manager of the Columbus, Greensburg & Richmon Traction company, who was here some time ago, looked over the plans and ideas of the bridge and was pleased with them and approved them highly. The C f J. & 11. will not prepare any plans or specifications for their bridge until they have some idea of the cost, material to be used and kind of bridge to be erected, on account of the costliness of such plans. One thing besides the cost that is important is the kind of bridge. The residents ' of the south side, to a man. are in favor of a good cement bridge and, furthermore, will have no bridge but a cement one, if such a kind can, by any possibility,
be gotten. On account or tne unwillingness of the C, G. & R. to prepare plans before they, know something about the bridge, the council, in a body, and the South Side Improvement association, in a body, will go before the county commissioners in a week or so to ask the comimssioners to make their appropriation for the bridge. The whole affair, in fact, lies now in the hands of the county commissioners, and they will be the one sto determine all about the bridge. Their appropriation, which it is hoped will be a large one, will have a great deal to do with the cost of the bridge, etc. Speculation is rife as to to the amount of the appropriation on account of the results of it. Nearly all the citizens of Richmond are in favor of a fine cement bridge, one
that will withstand the attacks of the weather and one that will, as well, be an ornament to Richmond in general and the south side in particular. The citizens realize the need of such a bridge and foresee the benefits to be derived from it. Thus all hope and expect that the county commissioners will see fit to make a sufficient large appropriation as to get Richmond a fine and much needed bridge.
The surveyors of the proposed route of the C, G. & R. Traction company are surveying the' route now and will be here about the 2Gth or 27th of this month, as the route will be completely surveyed by that time. The proposed audience of council, the South Side Improvement association and the county commissioners will take place at that time, in order that all sides of the matter may be presented.
the lead of Otho H. Williams, is do- J ing good Avork.
The washing machine factory that
was to come here from Honey Creek,
Ind., has not materialized. They ask a large building, with nominal rent and the privilege of buying at cost price at the expiration of five years. But this factory only employs fifteen men, and so the South Side Improvement association will endeavor to get them here without putting up a factor building. Furthermore, there is some hesitation on the part of members of the South Side Improvement association about bringing such a
small factory here, as not enough men could get emplojment to pay for the trouble taken in bringing the factory
here. The South bide Improvement association do not want to get any factory just because it is a factory, alid do not want to bring all the lit
tle ones here. What they want is to
get good, solid companies, the larger
the better, such as will gain Rich- j
mond the name of a manufacturing town and the little ones are not Avant-
ed, as they do not furnish anything to the city. HfflAFAlLY TAKE LEAVE
MMCIPAL 1PB0YEMENT
MEETING AT THE COMMERCIAL CLUB ROOMS LAST NIGHT TO
ORGANIZE A LEAGUE
Committee Appointed to Suggest
Plans For Permanent Organization.
RICHMOND
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HOUSE
THE OLD PHILLIPS TO BE REMODELED IN MODERN FASHION.
AND MADE UP TO DATE
THE FIRE.
The fire department Avas called this
morning about 6:30 to north G street,
between fourteenth and fifteenth
streets, wbere a house owned by Mr. Dickinson Avas ablaze. The fire was
small and Avas quickly gotten under
control. The damage Avas slight, only a small hole being burned in the roof.
COL FRY SHOT BY BURGLAR. (By Associated Press.) Guyandotte, W. Va., Feb. 17. A.
F. Fry, aged SO years, proprietor of
the National hotel, Avas fatally shot
by a burglar last night.
In Every Particular Fire Proof Cur
tain and Other Protection Added.
A meeting for the organization of ;.i municipal improvement league in Richmond Avas held at the. rooms of the Commercial club last evening raid largely attended. In order to enable those present to get together defi.n',3ly, Mr. Frank Reeves, secretary of the Commercial club, moved that a temporary chairman be 3P2xiiiro:T. Mr. Wissler, of the park board at once moved that Mrs. F. M. Johnston be made chairman, Mr. T. A. Mott,
OF THEIR DISTINGUISHED superintendent of the rmblic schools.
A M. y seconding. Mr. Mott immediately moved thereafter that Mr. lieironi-
mus, principal of the Garfield school building, be made secretary for the evening, which was at once seconded. Things Avere thus put into immediate
MRS. HANNAPREFERRED jshape. Mrs. Johnston asked for a I general expression of opinion with j reference to this movement and called
on Mr. Wissler for remarks to this effect. Mr. Wissler responded at some.
THEIR DISTINGUISHED DEAD IN THE SENATE CHAMBER.
Not to See Him Dead Services Over the Remains Floral Tributes, Etc.
length, the matter contained in his speech being a resume of a preAious
The old Phillips opera, house is to be remodeled and redecorated. Manager Murray is completing pjans for a general change in the appearance of the4 playhouse that in times past Avas thej scene of many a notable gather
ing. hen the contemplated changes are made the old theater Avill appear as pretty as a girl at sixteen, and, like many at that age, Avill change its name. The neAV Phillips theater will have the same foundation and be -surrounded by the same Avails ,all of Avhich are solid, never having been injured by fire or accident,- and the old theater ends right there. The seating arrangement Avill be changed and a new fire curtain Avill be added, a standpipe erected as a precaution against fire and another exit -will be made. The box office Aill
be removed from its present location, cloak rooms A-ill be fitted up, and the
iwnoie interior redecorated Avitn tne
best touches of the painter's brush. The use of gns, other tha n .as a reserve for contingencies. Avill be dis-
FEED HOUSE BURNED (By Associated Press.) Peoria, 111., Feb. 17. The feed
house of the Great Western distillery was burned today. Loss .$ 75,000.
PERISHED IN FLAMES. (By Associated Press.) Youngstown, O., Feb. 17. Mrs. Lottie Garwood perished in the flames at her house ast night triyng
jto rescue her child. The house took
fire from natural gas.
UNION
FROM SEAT
OF MB
A STORM CAME IN GOOD PLAY FOR THE RUSSIANS
editorial in the San-Telegram. Mrs. j eon;nue(1 an(1 the llouse be wit,ej
Johnston then called on Dr. Bowers. ) for electric lighting throughoutWhen
of the city council, who Avas present, ; tiic work Js completed Richmond Avill
The residents of the south side, to a man, are in favor of this bridge, and great interest is shown concerning it, as'its erection will materially effect the suth side, bringing it and southwest Richmond together. The stock of , the reincorporated South Side Improvement association is selling rapidly. Tli capital stock has been increased from ? 0,000 to $100,000. Many of th best and most conservative business men of the city are buying the stock. The South Side Improvement association, under
(Bv Associated Press.)
Washington, ireb. 1. ine room i
Avhere the body of the late Senator
Hanna laA- is banked with floral
tributes. During the morning a number of friends called to A'iew the remains. Upon the lapel of his coat Avas the insignia of the Loyal Legion, and the casket was draped with the American flag, which is a funeral tribute of that organization sent by the Ohio Commandery, of Avhich Senator Ilanna Avas a member. Shortly after 10 o'clock the family took leave and the -casket Avas closed. Mrs. Ilanna said she preferred not to see hira dead. At 11:15 o'clock the capitol police and mounted police es
corted the remains to the senate chamber, Avhere, in the presence of the President and cabinet, members
of the supreme court, diplomatic body, both houses of congress and the
galleries filled, simple religious ceremonies Avere observed. Chaplain Condon, of the house, offered prayer. In the senate Chaplain E. Fj. Hale made an address. After Chaplain Hale's prayer and folloAving his address, the Gridiron quartet, from the press gallery, sang "Nearer My God to Thee." The services closed Avith benediction. Both houses adjourned as a mark of re- !
speet.
RESPECT TO HAfflA
Mine Operators Will Cease Labor Friday Noon.
(By Associated Press.) Indianapolis, Feb. 17.An order has been issued from the headquarters of the United Mine Workers requesting all members, as a mark of respect of the late Senator Ilanna and in appreciation of his many services to the organization, to cease work at noon
on Friday, the day of the funeral. Frankfort, Ky., Feb. 17. The senate adjourned today out of respect to the memory of Senator Ilanna. The Ladies Aid society of the First English Lutheran church will meet tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the church.
Dr. Stephenson, of the park board, and seAeral . others, who expressed opinions Avhich Avere a repetition of Avhat has appeared in the city papers with regard to this subject and also Mr. Albert Kelsey's recent lecture here, so that a detailed account would be of no particular moment at this time. Others who spoke in a general Avay were Mr. Gurney Hill, Mr. O'Neal, councilman from the fifth ward, ReA II. II. Hadley and Prof. Sackett, all of whose remarks were extremely pertinent and of much interest, Mr. O'Neal making the interesting announcement that all of Richmond west of west fifth street would shortly be added to the city under favorable conditions. Mr.
Frank ReeA-es brought out plans made
by City Engineer Weber for the construction of a pavilion at the Glen and spoke at some length concerning the latter, seA-eral other people present expressing themselA-es with regard to the erection of this building. Mr. Wissler then moved that a committee be appointed to suggest plans for permanent organization and nomination of officers, Mr. Mott seconding this motion. Mr. Wissler further suggested that the temporary chairman appoint this committee. Mrs. Johnston then appointed Mr. Wissler chairman ; Dr. Bowers t o represent the city council; Mr. Reecs for the Commercial club; Prof.
Sackett for Earlham; Mrs. W. F. Iliatt to represent the Aftermath club; Mrs. Walter Hutton to represent the Tourists, and Mrs. Doan to
represent the Atheanea, a litearv society of the South Eight Street Friends' church. Mr. Wissler then moA-ed that Mrs. Johnston's name be added to this committee, Mr. Mott seconding ibis motion. This -committee of eight Avill meet and make plans and nominate officers as above stated, calling a meeting of those interested to hear a report. The meeting then adjourned. dollaTIIat
be able to point with pride to one of the handsomest, most comfortable and safe theaters in the state. The new house Avill be popular from the fact that it is on Main street and all interurban and other cars pass the door, thus making it very conA'enient to attend the theater and have all the comforts A'ouchsafed by any Avellregulated theater. These contemplated changes will be made early in the summer and the Phillips theater will be ready for a grand opening in September. LAlllAJW . In Price Along the Right of Way of
the C, G. & R. Columbus, Ind., Feb. 17. An ex
ample of the way in which interurban roads are bringing the price of real estate up Avas shoAvn in this county last Saturday, Avhen forty-six acres of land belonging to the estate of the late Ferdinand Deitrich sold for $1,-
354. Six years ago the same land sold for $060, and, Avith no improvements on it, the price has more than doubled. The land is on the right-of-way of the Columbus, Greensburg
& Richmond Traction company, and all real estate in the county which is near the line has taken a decided jump.
AT PORT ARTHUR
Fifteen Thousand Troops Embarking on Transports Russian Warship Torpedoed.
NATIONAL
ALLOWED CLAIM
ON THE CITIZENS BANK OF MILTON FOR LITTLE OVER TWO THOUSAND
OTHER COURTJNEWS
Suit of Eeeson vs. North on Notes
Demand $700.00 Marriage Licenses.
Robbins & Starr and John L. Rupe have filed the suit of OliAer II. Beeson, as assignee of Elijah E. Kessler, vs. John North. On note. Demand .$700.00. '
MB-. BOmiASTER
And Wife Entertain at Their Country Home. Mr. and Mrs. Milton BoAvermaster delightfully entertained a number of friends Monday eA-ening at their beautiful country home, east of German toAvn. Cards and other games furnished the evening's entertainment. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. John Beard, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Bert sch-, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reiser, Mr. and Mrs. John Kepler, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Sourbeer, Misses Lizzie Boughner. Edith Bertseh, Blanche Soiirbeer, Messrs.. Paul Kepler, Harvey Bertseh and Curtis Reiser. After
The Champion Roller Mills reports j refreshments, which consisted of
j cider and apples, the guests departed
at a late hour, rssured that Mr. and Mrs. Bowermaster Ave re royar enter-entertainers.
First Time in Several Years That Wheat Ercught Such a Price.
Hay's Note. St. Petersburg, Feb. 17. It is noAV said Russia Avill adhere in principle to Secretary Hay's note. -regarding the preserving of the Chinese control.
Embarking on Transports. Shanghai, Feb. 17. A cablegram from Nagaski, dated the 15th, says
fifteen thousand troops Avere embarking on transports. Baron De Rosan, late Russian minister to Japan, has arriA-ed at Shanghai. Saved by Storm. Tokio, Feb. 17. A heaA'y storm of wind and siioav spared the Russians at Port Arthur from a desperate torpedo attack on the morning of the 14th. The storm separated the fleet in the night, and only t aao A-essels reached the scene of action. These made an attack and the commander of one of them thinks he succeeded in torpedoing one of the Russian war
ships. A IVllHEME Invented by the C, C. & L. Railroad Company in This City. Shipping pianos in winter-has al-
Avays been a problem difficult of solu
tion. A musical instrument like a piano is always shipped at the risk of being ruined in winter. When loading, if the weather is severe, the pia no will surely be injured. But, if the Aveather is mild, the piano can be loaded Avith not fear of injury it
will have been out in the weather'long enough to become acclimated. The C, C. & L. railroad people have struck upon a plan that will relieve this trouble. . They have dis-coA-ered that refrigerator cars are just the thing for hauling pianos during all kinds of weather, and, all through the zero Aveather we have been having, pianos Avere loaded and shipped in refrigerator cars to all points reached by the C, C & L.
W. C. Converse, attorney, filed the suit of Joseph P. Skinner vs. Mary Skinner, for diAorce. The following marriage licenses were issued : William G. Thompson and Millie J. LeAvis, Centerville. David Hayes and Jesse Rummels, city. Emmett Tice and Ada Barton. Final settlement Avas made by Elmer Pyle in estate John M. Pyle, deceased. The Union National Bank was allowed its claim of over $2000 on the
J defunct Kessler bank at Milton. ! - .
Frank Moore, Avho was indicted by the grand jury, plead guilty in court and was released on a floater. Wm. Townsend plead guilty to assault and battery and was fined $5 and given a sentence of thirty days in jail. RICHAlllTH '
Some Talk About His Nomination For Sheriff. Next day after the nomination we published the ticket that was nominated, and the name of the sheriff was omitted. Some people thought this Avas an error, but they were mistakenj as the name was omitted on
purpose. We were deliberate in the matter, and, after consulting B. B. Myrick, jr., E. M. Haas, John Markley and a few other good Republicans, we were advised to leave it out until after the official count, as it AA-as thought a man AATith no opposition ought to be elected unanimously. But "Dick" insists on the name being put on the ticket, and, as he is sheriff, we concluded to accede to his wishes, and today his name appears in its nroner place.
DAVID JENKS
Aged Citizen Dies at His Home Here.
that they are paying $1 a bushel for wheat. Tip's is the first time in years that wheat has brought a dollar in this market. i
The members of the S A history
class Avill Avrito essays on local topics
this term. The topics assigned Avill
require some study of actual conditions and thus prepare the Avay for better citizenship. Some of the topics assigned are as follows: The City Charter, Council, Fire Department, Revenues and Expenses, Streets, Police Forces, Schools, etc.
David J. Jenks, of No. 1302 Main street, this city, died last night at his residence of cancer. He was born in Berkshire, county, Massachusetts in
1S31, and came to the state of Ohio with his parents when a boy. He has been a resident of this city for nearly half a century. He Avas a carpenter by trade and helped to build Earlham College. He Avas always esteemed for his kindly good nature and his honesty in his dealings. For many years last past he Avas a real estate broker in this city. Besides his Avidoav he leaA-es three children, his son, Elmer, pressman at Coe's printing establishment, Mrs. Marion . Wallace and Mrs. C. W. Merrill, both of this city. Funeral Friday at 2 p. m. from the home. Interment at Earlham. Wliitesell as. Stricklcr, from the Hancock circuit court, Avas tried in appellate court. Leave Avas denied the appellant to file reply brief.