Richmond Palladium (Daily), 21 March 1904 — Page 1

THE WEATHER. For Indiana: Showers tonight and Tuesday; warmer tonight. Palladium job printing is tip-to-date and at reasonable prices. Come in and get prices. ONE CENT A COPY. WEEKLY ESTABLISHED 1881. DAILY ESTABLISHED 1876. RICHMOND DAILY PALLADIUM, MONDAY, MARCH 21, 1904. POLO SITUATION I RICRIOi 'S A LECTURE TO BE GIVEN COURT RESUMES TOTED ABA1IT

FEEGER

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AT THE MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE STATE ASSOCIATION.

DEPAUW AND EARLHAM Did Not Vote Full Context of the Meeting Article From Earlham on the Subject. Luther M. Feeger, of this city, because of his refusal to modify his oration, "Gustavus Adolphus," has I been disqualified to represent Indiana in the interstate contest to be held at Notre Dame on May 4. This action is the result of the meeting held at Indianapolis Saturday. This decision was reached by the executive board of the State Oratorical association after it had been in session at the Denison hotel, Indianapolis from 11 o'clock Saturday morning until 8 o'clock' that night, with only a short. recess for lunch at 2 o'clock. The colleges voting affirmatively on the decision were Butler, Franklin, Hanover, Notre Dame and Wabash. Earlham and I)e Pauw did not vote. The statements to which objection was taken by Notre Dame are alleged by the representatives of the lioman Catholic institution to be contrary to the facts of history and derogatory to the Roman Catholic church. As the oration will be delivered under the dome of the Catholic institution, with the speaker a guest of the school, the representative of NotreJDame was instructed to ask the State Oratorical society's executive board to request the Earlham speaker to change his oration in such a manner as to strike out the objectionable phrases, otherwise the Catholic institution would feel forced to withdraw from its membership in the state society. The resolution adopted by the board was moved by Paul C. Snyder, Hanover's representative, and seconded by Thomas I). Lyons, Notre Dame's representative. It holds that it is the decision of the board "that Mr. Feeger be disqualified to represent Indiana at the interstate contest unless he agrees by March 20 to modify statements which the oratorical board .considers discourteous to Notre Dame, and which the board holds would not affect the effectiveness of the oration. "Provided, however, that Mr. Feeger be allowed to submit the speech without change to the judges on manuscript, but to make the changes for delivery. The statements to be modified to be selected and indicated by the executive board, and a copy of the oration marked and sent to Mr. Feeger. ' ' It was finally decided that, should Feeger refuse to speak on the terms of the board Indiana must be. without a representative at the interstate contest. From this decision of the board there is no appeal and there is absolutely no prospect of a reconsideration. The members of the executive board of the State Oratorical association, which met at the Denison Saturday are A. Van Nuys, of Wabash, president: John S. Van Sint, of De Pauw, secretary; Cloyd Goodnight, of Butler; Mark IT. Miller, of Franklin; Paul Snyder, of Hanover; Clyde Kennedy, of Earlham, and Thomas D. Lyons, of Notre Dame. AD. The following statement in regard to the interstate oratorical contest was handed in this morning by Prof. W. N. Trueblood: "The origin of the squabble resulting in the action taken by the state board last Saturday emanated in the stand taken by the Notre Dame scholastic several weeks ago when it stated that the oration was historically inaccurate and held up Catholicism in a wrong light. President Kelly thereupon wrote Father Morrissey, of Notre Dame, whether or not the oration could be . delivered there,- on. the occasion of the interstate contest. The

SAMUEL M'CALL,

Chairman of House Special Committte, Who Died in Alabama on Sunday. latter answered negatively and Mr. Kanaley, of Notre Dame, vice-president of the interstate association, presented two plans in writing to Mr. Feeger. In substance they were, either change the oration for delivery, or assume the responsibility of holding the contest at Richmond. The latter alternative was considered and accepted and a bond of $500 was sent as a guarantee. Mr. Kanaley sent a letter before the bond arrived stating that he believed the contest could be held successfully at Richmond, showing that he actually meant the proposition as a final one. "Before the bond reached him, however, a letter was received here stating that it was not an absolute fact that the contest could come to Richmond and this was shortly followed by another one calling off all negotiations. Why Mr. Kanaley recalled the contest after granting it to Richmond has not been explained. "The solution of the question rested in this change which Notre Dame at first agreed to and later on refused. At the meeting Saturday the historical accuracy was wavered and the board requested Mr. Feeger to make changes in the delivery merely out of courtesy to Notre Dame. In view of the fact that these changes meant practically a retraction of conviction and that Notre Dame had refused a change of holding the contest either at Indianapolis or at Richmond, the easiest way out of the difficulty, Mr. Feeger stood by the oration. "In this he was strengthened by Mr. Kanaley 's open avowal that antiCatholic speech, even if historically correct, could not be delivered at Notre Dame, and also that Mr. Kanaley would not vouch for the personal safety of an orator making such an oration. This seemed to be an infraction on the right of free speech. Mr. Kanaley according to the interstate constitution has the right of locating the contest and could have given it to Richmond without consulting the interstate board." Buys 320 Acjes of Good Land in Arkansas. Mr. William T. Walker, who left last Tuesday for Arkansas, intent on purchasing land, returned home yes terday and he informs the Palladium that while there he purchased 320 acres of the best prairie and timber land to be found there, paying $25 an acre for it. Mr. Walker intends to go back there and build a comfortable house and barn and take a Wayne county man with him who will run the farm. A Richmond man will also build the improvements. The property is situated about three miles from Stuttgart and three miles from Goldman, the county seat, both good, to-date, progressive towns. The land is situated on White river, and produces as good crops as any land in Wayne county. Mr. Walker says the people are intelligent and sociable, and he is thoroughly satisfied in every way. They also raise as fine crops of potatoes, oats and corn as can be raised anywhere, samples of which Mr. Walker brought home with him. Dead at His Home in Greenfield Indiana. Greenfield, Ind., March 21.--Judge David S. Gooding is dead, aged 80 years. He was a; United States marshal and was appointed by President Johnson. . .- i:, . ...

RICHMOND

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IN THIS CITY BY THE INDIANAPOLIS NEWS' CAR-TOONIST.

i i . i . RICHMOND SHETCH CLUB Responsible for His Coming Talk to be Ulnstrated With OffHand Sketches. Mr. Bowers ,the clever illustrator and cartoonist of the Indianapolis News, has been engaged by the Richmond Sketch club to deliver a lecture that will no doubt be highly interesing and instructive to those who are interested in art in anyway. Mr. Bowers has a lecture that he delivers, dealing with his methods of work and illustrating in general. It is understood he is a pleasant speaker and will illustrate his talk with some off hand sketches, one of which at least, will be of some well known citizen of Richmond. It will require a small sum to pay the expense of Mr. Bowers' lecture and the Sketch club will find it necessary on this occasion to charge an admission fee of twentyfive cents. No trouble is anticipated in selling a large number of tickets. Definite arrangements have not yet been made for a hall in which to have the lecture delivered. The Sketch club also has other plans laid that will be of much benefit and which will mature in due time. VETERAN HOTEL MAN DEAD. Chillicothe, O., March 21. " Uncle' ' Jacob Warner, the veteran hotel propi-ietor of this city, is in a serious condition from a stroke of paralysis. ON THE VATEBS AND IT RETURNS AFTER MANY DAYS. CHARLES KIENZLE Gets Notice of a Nice Balance Due Him From the Fatherland. "The mills of the gods grind slow ly." In 1846 Charles Kienzle, now of Greensfork, this county, father of Al bert and Dr. F. W. Kienzle, well known here, made up his mind to leave Germany for America. That he might be free from his military obligations to the German government his father deposited $1,000 with the government to hire a substitute. Of this amount only $700 was expended. Only recently he was located by the German consul at Cincinnati, and, upon proof of identity, which he is now making, the remainder of this original $1,000 will be sent to him in the form of a draft from the Father land. Mr. Kienzle is well known to the Palladium, and it is a pleasure to hear of this lucky turn of the wheel of fortune. Mr. Kienzle was for many years one of the stalwart Re publicans of Switzerland county. He moved to this county only a few years ago to be near his sons, who had located at Greensfork, one of whom, Albert, is a prosperous merchant and another, F. W is a leading physician

BREAD OWN

at that Pv vVUniy--

THE JURY AFTER BEING OUT SINCE SATURDAY, RETURNED THIS MORNING.

SEVERAL WITNESSES Examined Today For the Defense and Cross-Examined by the Prosecution. The Bertram case was called in court this morning after a rest since Saturday noon. It was 9:30 before the jury filed in. They were dismissed on Saturday. The first witness for the defense was John O'Melia, ;of Centerville. Mr. O'Melia, for some time, was a business partner of the Bertrams. His testimony disclosed nothing very startling. He said Bertram's actions toward his stepdaughter were always those of a man who loved his child. He was examined direct by Henry U. Johnson and cross-examined by Wm. A. Bond. The next witness vas Mr. Frank Penny. He stated he was acquainted with the family and had observed nothing of an improper nature. Mr. Johnson conducted the direct examination. Mr;. Seymour, of Centerville, who worked for the Bertrams, was next called. He took his meals with the family and had occasion for observation, but never noticed any unbecoming conduct on the part of father or daughter. Study conducted the direct and Comstock the crossexamination. Ida- Bertram, of near Milton, a sister of Mr. Bertram, next took the witness stand. She was at one time a member of the Bertram household, and gave a history of the family relations. Nothing startling was brought out in the testimony. oibk r WERE IN EVIDENCE IN MAYOR ZIMMERMAN'S COURT AND TWO PLAIN DRUNKS All Were Fined George Elmore and George Moon. Police court was the scene this morning of some business. George Elmore was arrested for carrying a dirk knife. He had no particular need of it, but was just carrying it, possibly for a tooth pick. The mayor thought the matter over and fined him $5 and costs. Somebody put a razor in George Moon's pocket without his knowledge, and he did not like it a bit. He was arrested, and, this morning, paid $1 and costs for having it on his person. . There were two plain drunks. MONTHLY MEETIH& Of High School Many Important Matters Taken Up. The Richmond High School Athletic association held its monthly meeting this noon and many important matters were up for consideration. Levi Peacock, the new track coach, made a short speech to the athletes. A subscription list was started to raise money to lift" the1 association oat of debt. It was-decided to join the association ef the fiik,, schools in

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' PRESIDENT ELIOT, Of Harvard, Who Celebrated His Seventieth Birthday Anniversary Sunday. Indiana, which comprises all the larger schools. The entertainment for the benefit of the Athletic association was announced, and the hearty co-operation of the boys was solicited. Track meets will probably be with Dayton, Piqua, Greenville, Marion, Kokomo, Anderson, Sheridan, Ind., and Walnut Hills high school, Cincinnati. GREAT REVIVAL. Two very large audiences heard Evangelist T. J. Legg at the Christian church yesterday. In the evening both the auditorium and Sundayschool room were crowded. "The Basis of Christian Civilization" and "Excuses" were his subjects yesterdaj Mr. Legg's style is peculiar to himself simple and direct, appealing always to the reason, rather than the emotions, with a keen mother wit running through it all. Relying on no sensational methods, he nevertheless succeeds in profoundly moving his audiences, as well as riveting their attentions. Five confessed their faith in Christ at yesterday's services. Tonight several of these will be baptized. "The Great Commission" will be Mr. Legg's subject this evening at 7:30. NO OPPOSITION TO AMERICANS. (By Associated Press.) Manila," March 21. The Datto Hassen, who wounded Major H. L. Scott in Jolo last November in an engagement, has been killed by pursuing troops. All other Hattos aided in finding Hassen. There is now no opposition to American rule on Jolo island. CHINESE CRUISERS AT CHEE FOO. (By Associated Press.) Chee Foo, March 21. Four Chinese cruisers have arrived here. It is understood they will go to New Chwang as soon as the ice is cleared from that port. COLLEGE DEBT Will All be Paid by April 1 Allen Jay's Tonr. Out of a total indebtedness of $27,000, Allen Jay, of Earlham, who is now and has been for the past six weeks at Guilford college, North Carolina, has raised $23,000 of that amount. He will return about April 1, when he expects to have the entire amount. REVIVAL MEETINGS. Yesterday was a busy day with Evangelist Reed at the First Methodist church. He preached with telling effect to J three large audiences at 10:30 a. m., 2:30 p. m. and 7:30 p. m. He held a stirring evangelistic service in the Sunday-school. Altogether there were twenty-eight conversions during the day and many members of the church advanced to a higher plane of spiritual life. The day will long be remembered by the church. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Cline and Mr. H. H. Dean, of Bluffton spent the day in the meetings and were valuable helpers. Mr. Cline is one of the prominent business men of northern Indiana and a member of the last general conference. Mr. Deam is the conference president of the Epworth League. He lead the Epworth League services last night and greatly helped with the music, during the day.Preaching this evening at 7:30 by Evangelist Reed. Miss Nellie Bruce of Farmland left this" morning, for Piqua after1 ri short sit,with, herfvsistr, Miss1 Florence Bruce, of south-B street.".

MANAGER HENLEY DOES NOT CARE TO BE IMPOSED ON

LEGAL ADVICE AWAITED Whether Richmond Has Any Western League Games or Not Depends on Results. There were all sorts of polo rumors about the city Saturday and Sunday, and it was a difficult matter to determine the truth. Manager Henley asid thi morning that the Richmond Athletic association would have to be treated fairly in the polo matter or else there would be no more Western league games here. this morning that the Richmond Athof directors of the Western league on last Thursday, giving the contested game to Marion, put our people on their metal, and thy determined to test the validity of the affair, and therefore secured the best corporation lawyer to be had anywhere to render an opinion as to whether the Western league is liable in the premises. The advice of counsel is eagerly sought after and the outcome is anxiously awaited. An opinion will likely be had this evening or tomorrow. Polo ads. were taken out of all the papers while the matter is in a state of probation. It looks as if "the matter could be settled amicably and the sport continued. However, Manager Henley means business and will stand for no bulldozing. AN EMBECILE. (By Associated Press.) Cincinnati, O., March 21. Agnes Massing, a servant in the Bowdle family, which was poisoned by breakfast food Saturday morning, has become utterly imbecile since her arrest, having had repeated and violent epileptic convulsions. Just after recovering fro mone fit she said, in answer to questions, that she put poison in the food. But afterward denied she had said it. The police are satisfied that she is mentally irresponsible, and that she should be sent to Gallipolis hospital for epileptics. To a Telegraph Pole in Montgomery, Texas. (Bv Associated Press.) Houston, Tex., March 21. John Maynard, a negro, was found hanging to a telegraph pole at Montgomery Station, one hundred miles from Houston, today. Maynard had confessed that he was one of the party that robbed the Bohemian laborers and killed one of them. STORY CANNOT BE CONFIRMED (By Associated Press.) St. Petersburg, March 21. No official telegrams announcing collisions between troops have been received and the government has nothing to confirm the story of the capture of eighteen hundred Japanese troops on Yalu river. COST OF RICHMOND'S FEDERAL BUILDING. ' The plans for Richmond's government building which are now on file in the Richmond postoffice do not call for a structure that will cost all of the appropriation made for it. The appropriation was $S0,000 and after paying for the amount theie remains $G5,000. The building for which plans have been drawn should not cost half of that amount. This is the statement of a builder i,n Richmond. He stated further that a building the size of the one provided for in the plans could be., built -of Bedford stone, and . have , a , tile roof for $65,000. t The :buidiog is U Hamilton News. ; . ' '

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