Richmond Palladium (Daily), 13 May 1904 — Page 1

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GIAHT RIVAL TO BELL TELEPHONE IS FORMING IN THE MIDDLE UNITED STATES TO ! CONNECT THE EAST AND THE WEST Richmond Will Probably Aid the Independent Lines Dayton-Indi-: anapblis Line Proposed.

Within the next three months, or at least by the end of summer, there will be formed in the West an independent telephone company, which will be backed by several large concerns, notably the Standard Oil Co., and whose lines as they are projected now will extend from the Atlantic to the Pacific. The company will be the only rival of the Bell Telephone Co. and its constituent lines in telephone service. A party of Pittsbivrg men who are interested in Pittsburg telephone companies are going over the proposed route looking up the prospects for the success of such a line. They, as they said, are planning to do for the independent telephone companies what was done for the the railroads some years ago, to make it possible to talk a long distance without changing lines and currents. Nearly every city of any consequence has a system of independent telephone companies which are able to compete with the Bell company locally. Representatives of nearly every local independent company have been at work on this plan for a year or more and when the present tour of capitalists is over Ihe final steps will be taken toward the merger. Richmond has a Bell Co. and an independent company and Richmond will figure in this proposed merger, being an excellent Avay point on routes from Dayton to Indianapolis and from Chicago to Cincinnati. There has not been much done as to the Chicago-Cincinnati line, but it is expected that this route will be gone over. But in regard to the DaytonIndianapolis independent line it looks as though this will go through regardless of the proposed merger. Dr. Davis Says There is None About Richmond. Most people about here are under the impression that the water at Glen Miller and that in the other springs, in and around this city, has medicinal properties. In speaking with Dr. T. H. Davis yesterday on the subject, he said: There is no medicinal properties found in the springs at Glen Miller. The water is pure and wholesome and contains considerable iron. As to the Reid springs, I don't know where that water comes from unless it be from the Rocky Mountains. It is decidedly different from any water found here. It is soft pure water and very healthful to drink, but it is certainly a distinct type in itself. Cheap Quality Being Sold About the City by Peddlers. Market Master Mashmeyer complains th-it parties from Dayton, Indianapolis and elsewhere are coming here and selling a cheap quality of fish. They buy at a low rate and can sell cheaper than the merchants who handle fish here can. They peddle the fish about town and sell considerable. Our regular dealers are thus deprived of the business that rightfully belongs to them.

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THE GILLESPIE TBIAL I COURT HARVEY M'MULLEN MADE A LENGTHY STATEMENT TO THE JURY. GJVES STATE'S VIEW Mrs. Gillespie the First WitnessBroke Down During Recital of Story.

Rising Sun, Ind., May 13. Harvey McMullen made a lengthy statement to the jury of the state's view of the case against James Gillespie, and others for the murder of Elizabeth Gillespie. He said the state had no direct evidence of murder, but relied on circumstantial proof. He told in detail the strainel relations in the Gillespie family and es pecially the feeling against Eliza beth by James on account of her receiving property of her mother and because of her telling stories of his scandalous conduct. He referred to the strange conduct of the defendant on the night of the murder and (Continued on fifth page.) DEMOCRATIC DELEGATES The Delegates and Alternates From Sixth District. The district delegates and alternates to the national convention and the Presidential electors and contingent electors, as approved by the Democratic State Convention are: Delegates Morgan L. Meyers, Decatur. U. S. Jackson, Hancock. Alternates Dan Petro, Wayne County. J. II. Doyle, Shelby. Elector F. A. Balser, Henry County. Contingent Elector Frank J. Macke, Wayne County. ILL'S REPUBLICANS Speaker Cannon Calls the Convention to Order Through Megaphone. (By Associated Press.) Springfield, 111., May 13. Speaker Cannon called the Republican state convention to order through a Mega phone, announcing that unless order was observed they would adjourn to the hall of representatives and admit none but delegates and the press. Delegates at large were chosen as follows: Senators Cullom and Hopkins, Speaker Cannon and Governor Yates. The candidates for governor are Frank O. Lowden, Chas. S. Deneen, P. F. Hamin, Vesparian Warner, Richard Yates and L. Y. Sherman. Springfield, 111., May 13. First ballott Yates 507 2-3; Lowden 354 2-3; Dennen 386 2-3; Hamlin 121; Warner 45; Sherman 87. Second ballot no choice. LUKE RARY DEAD Last evening Luke D. S. Raby, one of the oldest citizens of Dublin, died of senile debility, aged sixty-eight years. He was a veteran of the civil war, having enlisted with company I, sixty-third Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and served for three years. He came to Wayne county from the Carolina in the fifties and has been a resident of Dublin ever since. The widow and two children survive.

REV. D. J. McMULLEN, Who will deliver Sermon to Knights of Columbus, Sunday

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TO BE HERE AS THE GUEST OF THE REV. J. F. MATTINGLY TO ATTEND THE K. C. INITIATION Will Also Address the Knights at 10:30 Mass Public Reception Monday. It will be glad news to the Catholies and Protestants of Richmond to know that the Rev. D. J. McMullen, iormerly the pastor ot bt. Mary's church will be here on Sunday to attend the Knights of Columbus initiation, and while here will be the guest of the Rev. J. F. Mattingly. The Knights of Columbus will attend mass at 10:30 and Father McMullen will deliver the sermon. He is also on the evening program. Rev Father Mattingly wishes the Palladium to announce that a public reception will be given for Father McMullen all day Monday at the parsonage, to which "all his friends in Richmond are invited. The Children Had an Morning. Outing This The children of Hibberd school, taught by Misses Trueblood and Test were taken along the river this morning and went as far as Fleecydale, They study formations, rocks, etc. The trip was greatly enjoyed.

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RICHMOND'S GREATEST MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY.

Through the courtesy of the officials, a Palladium representative was permitted to pass through the immense plant of Gaar, Scott & Co., yesterday afternoon. One has no conception of its vastness without going through the various departments, all of which are equipped with the latest mechanical devices, most of which robs labor of its hardships in each and every department visited we found the men very busy, each one at his special line of work. We noticed men in several depart ments who hive spent their lives since boyhood in the employ of Gaar, &eott & Co. They know no other shop, and they don't want to know any other, for the old " Spring Foundry" is good enough for them. Through the courtesy of Mr. William Kuhlman, who is one of the fixtures of this institution, we were shown through the various depart

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' LEAVES HIS HOME AND MOUNT ING A BICYCLE RIDES AWAY FOUND MILES AWAY Arrives at His Brother's Home Nine jf Miles Away, Exhausted. Special to Palladium: ' Muncie, Ind., May 13.-While in a llelirious condition from typhoid fever, G. W. Patterson, 616 east Charles street, yesterday about noon quietly stole from his home, taking woman's bicycle, and started out for a ride. As soon as his family missed him they notified the police who were unable to locate him in the city. Telephone messages were sent out to nearby towns and about 5 o'clock last night word was received irom a Drotuer in uaKvine ,nine miles south, that Mr. Patterson had arrived there in an exhausted state, and was being cared for. No word has been received today as to his condition. A physician from here went to Oakville this morning to bring him back. Mr. Patterson is a teacher in the Garfield school buildinjr. AN EARLHAMITE Richmond boj . and especially Earlham graduates, are being much sought after these days. Prof. W. C. Dennis has been chosen assistant professor in the law department at Leland Stanford University. ments and had the intricacies of thi work explained. It is indeed a study, and would be an excellent place fr students to visit to gain a knowledge of how machinery is made. The moulding department is surely a place of interest. We were in this place just in time to see them pouring off. The heat is intense and the molten metal looks good enough to drink, poring out like thick molasos. Brass melting is very interesting, an" as carried on in this factory is most exciting to observe, saying nothing of the knowledge derived. Henry Crivel was the foreman in the mou'ding room for over thirty years and we were told that when the metal was being poured off he would wet his fingers and thrust it into the ne;al as a test. The shop is very busy now, and while they are not shiping a great deal at present, they don't anticipat . a very great falling off in business.

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SCAFFOLD FELL And Two Men Were Hurled to the Ground Ben Mattis Badly Hurt.

Two carpenters were working on a scaffold on the west side of Henry Schell's barn on south thirteenth street yesterday ' afternoon when suddenly the whole scaffolding and support collapsed and the men were precipitated to the ground. Ben Mattis, one of the men, was very badly cut and bruised, having alighted on his shoulder and the other carpenter was thoroughly shaken up and badly scared. The scaffolding was supported by ropes and wooden supports and it all "gave way" at once, the men having no premonition of the fall. They are both better today. PROCLAMATION Signed by the President Opening Up Rosebud Agency. (By Associated Press.) Washington, D. C, May 13.-The President has signed the proclamation opening Rosebud Indian reservation to settlement. It contains 416,000 acres. It will be opened at 9 a. m. August 8. BUSKS MEN Turn Out Tonight and Help the Gocd Cause Along. Every business man in the city who can conveniently do so should attend the meeting at Pythian temple this evening for the purpose of organizing a "Business Men's Association." The committee on constitution and by-laws will be ready to report, and the same will be offered for the consideration of the meeting. That will be the time and place to make remarks. If you have ideas come to meeting and express them. the JACKSOI'S PARK Has Eeen Improved Greatly Horticultural Society Meeting. The Horticultural Society holds an all-day meeting tomorrow at Jackson Park. The Interurban company has i had a force of men at the park working there for the past week and the entire place has been cleaned up and made far moi-e presentable than before. The pavilion has been cleaned up, redecorated and many other improvements have taken place. The pavilion will be open tomorrow. The Interurban company will give excursion rates and all are invited. This is a fine chance to attend the opening of the park. Of R. H. S. Track Team Bloomington. Went to The remnant of a track team went to Bloomington, Ind., this morning to compete tomorrow in the meet of the state high schools. The Richmond team, consisting now of Reller, Schaefer, Manford, Newman, and Hill, while it will not make as good a showing as if Genn were with it,' will endeavor to gain first in the events for which the boys are entered. They anticipate a good time. Colin Schaefer and Will Reller went to Bloomington this morning.

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NUMBER OF DEATHS IN INDIANA DURING THE YEAR 1903. TUBERCULOSIS LEADS As the Cause of Most Deaths Report of the Local Health Officer. The total number of deaths in Indiana for the year 1903 was 33S92, fewer than the number in preceding years. Typhoid fever carried off 1013, 1 1 he number being less than the year before on account ot the harht that has been made against this disease. Diarrhoeal diseases killed 1449; cancer, 1217; diphtheria, 429; scarlet fever, 104; tuberculosis, 4063; pneumonia, 2194; violence, 2439; diabetes, 197; Bright's disease, 1164; brain diseases, 1346; paralysis, 915; heart disease, 2104; stomach troubles, 613; liver diseases, 516; senile debility', 1137; smallpox, 195; hydrophobia 5. City Report. The fifth annual report of the Richmond board of health fox the year ending April 30, 1904, has been made out. It gives the total ni. liber of deaths for that year as 251, a death rate of 15 5-10 per thousand. Of this number 123 were males and 1 128 females. The burliest number of I deaths, not including those under on? year, was between the ages of 70 and j SO and the months in which there was the greatest mortalitv were i j March, May, April, October and j September. Pneumonia and eonsumption caused the greatest number of deaths, the former 22 and the latter 37. One strange fact is that there were absolutely no deatli3 from either diphtheria, measles or scarlet fever. The excess of birth's over deaths for the year ending April 30th was 135. This was a presidential year for sure. John Seaman, the deputy halih officer, reports a larger number of minor nuisances in the way of tooi sanitation, etc., which were all attended to. Mr. Seaman is doing a good work in this way. FERARI BROS. The Carnival Next "Week Request That Business Houses be Decorated. The great Ferari Bros., Carnival will be here next week, coming from Hamilton, Ohio, over the Panhandle. Everj'thing is in readiness for the event and Richmond will be filled with excitement all of next week. It is the wish of the Red Men that the business houses be decorated next week especially for the opening day. Albert L. Copeland to Succeed Rev. Edgar Stranahan. Albert L. Copeland, who has been chaplain of the Plainfield Reform School will shortly resign that position to take the pastorate of the Friends' church at Safeina, Ohio, to succeed the Rev. Edgar Stranahan, who was recently elected to the faculty of Wilmington College. Copeland and Stranahan are both graduates of Earlham. : SAW MILLS DESTROYED. By Associated Press.) Portland, Ore., May 13. An explosion of sawdust in the furnace of the Day Lumber company's mill started a fire which destroyed that mill and two others adjoining. Loss, $250,000. . .

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