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FAIRBANKS

HILL BE CHOICE POR VICE PRESIDENT BY ACCLAMATION. STAMPEDE TO INDIANIAN

race prejudice will be asked by the National Negro v Suffrage League which has held a session here with one hundred' delegates forty-five of whom are delegates to the National Republican convention f James H. Hayes, Virginia; J. R. Clifford, West Va.; James E. Dixeiy Rhode Island, were appointed a committee to wait upon the committee on resolutions of the National Republican convention, with above suggestion for insertion in the platform.

Divorce Suit Filed. A. C. Lindemuth filed the complaint of Frances E. Strayer vs. Hiram Strayer for divorce.

Meeting of Indiana Delegates at Which Fairbanks Makes Statement.

(Special to the Palladium.)

Chicago, 111., June 21. Every In dianian is wearing a Fairbanks but

ton today. The pressure yesterday was too great, and it looks now as if Senator Fairbanks would be nominated by acclamation. The Indiana delegates had a meeting yesterday, f which was called to order by State Chairman Goodrich. Congressman Hemenway was the first to speak. He said frankly that he had been opposed from the first to Senator Fairbanks 's nomination. ' "I would give $1,000 out of my own packet this minute if I eeuld prevent it," he asserted, "but the matter has gone too far to be headed off. ''Senator Fairbanks is going to be k nominated whether Indiana wants

him on the ticket or not. "It seems to be that the only statement that we can make to the delegates is that he is in no sense a candidate, but that, if the nomination comes to him as the absolutely unanimous voice of his party, neither he nor any other man is big enough to decline it." Then Senator Fairbanks made a long statement, while the delegates listened intently. The vice presidential nomination was first suggested to him. he said, a vear aro. Since

then the pressure has been great. He was asked early, he said, te say whether he would be a candidate and his first reply was sent to the Republicans of the Ohio district in which he was born To them he had stated that he was not a candidate and that instructions for him were not desired. He stated that he has received numerous letters since then, but that he has never, either publicly or privately, changed his expression. He proceeded to explain why he could not state that he would accept or would not accept the nomination. To say that he would accept would not be wise when the nomination had not

Marriage Licenses. A license has been issued to William Roy Craig and Nettie Thompson.

Republican Convention Is Called To Order

IN THE CHICAGO COLISEUM AT 12:16 TODAY BY HON. HENRY C, PAYNE

HON. ELIHU C. ROOT TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN

Who Addressed the Convention at Length Prayer by Rev. Timothy Frost Proceedings in Detail.

PHYSICAL TRAINING. Mr. P. J. Pitts, teacher of scientific physical training, is now in the city and will endeavor to organize a cless. He was here a few years ago. He trains in boxing, club swinging, deep breathing and dumb-bell exercise. - PABKllPENlS MUST BE CLOSE

MAYOR ZIMMERMAN SAID THE BUDGET MUST BE SMALL.

OR IT WOULD BE CUT

The Mayor is Making a Hard Fight for Economy in All LinesGood Thing.

Mayor Zimmerman talked "straight from the shoulder" last evening when the matter of the increase for park improvement came up. The proposition was to raise the city taxes one cent per hundred dollars valuation for the purpose of improving the parks. The report was adverse to the proposition and so the parks

will not be impioved as much as they would had the proposition been accepted. Mayor Zimmerman is making a hard fight for economy, in every line possible, as the good results of the economy are seen in the annual report of the city treasurer, and will try to get the present council to adopt the same policy. He has fought

(By Associated Press.) Chicago, 111., June 21. The Republican convention met at noon today in the Coliseum and organized. Nominations will not be reached until the third day. There was a suggestion of rain in the air, with a cool breeze from the northwest, but within the weather was hot. There are five acres of seats under the arched roof of the Coliseum, and it began to fill by half past ten. Old convention goers regard the Coliseum as the best

but the doorkeeper did not recognize him and( followed him to get his ticket. Speaker Cannon's arrival evoked enthusiasm from both floor and gallery. A. few minutes before 12 the entrance of Henry C. Payne and Elihu Root was greeted warmly. They went to 'the platform. At 12:16 the convention was called to order and the entire convention rose during prayer. - Prayer by Rev. Frost. The following invocation -was of-

proportioned and arranged convention,, fered by Rev. P. T. Frost, pastor of

hall in the United States. The out- the lirst Methodist -piscopal church

side walls are of stone. It cost $S5,- of Evanston, III

000. Back of the seats behind the

chairman was a colossal portrait of the Late Senator Hanna on canvas,

twenty by seventeen feet. Portraits of the president with flags about them were placed at regular intervals about

the amphitheater. At 11:30 Senator Allison entered among the first delegates and received an ovation. Senator Dollivar came after Allison and he too was applauded. ExSecretary Root, and Senator Fairbanks, were cheered on entering. Chauncey Depew was also cheered,

"Almighty God, Our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come., We thank three for thy goodness to the people of this lanl. Our sins have been many, but thy mercies have been

great. Thou hast poured out thy gift without, measure. The opening years of a new. century have been freighted with wealth for hand and mind and heart. Best of all though art giving thyself in a perpetual offering of thy life for:the life of men. We do not f : (Continued on Page Five.)

and gutter on South Twelfth between Main and E streets, was signed by twenty-six residents as presented. It was referred to the Board of Public Improvements. A remonstrnace was filed against the erection of a sidewalk from West First to West Third, on the north side of Main street. A petition for grading, bouldering Liberty avenue was presented. " Mather Bros, and Shera & Starr were awarded contrasts for coal for public buildings. Winifrede $3.05; Carbondale, $2.60. An ordinance fixing the salaries of public officials was passed, salaries remain the same as for the - last year. Bids for the reconstruction of the

crematory were not satisfactory and the clerk was ordered to readvertise. It seems as though no contractors want the job. The Water Works company said

that the six inch extension on Sheri-

dan street was completed June 3.

C. C. & L. BOAB

REFUSES TO PAY

SUNDAY SCHOOL CONTENTION

been tendered to him and the action hard against all extravagant expen-

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of the convention was veiled in uncertainty. To say that he would not accept would be equally unwise, because circumstances might arise under y-s which he would feel obliged to take the nomination. "I have attended all Republican national conventions since 1876," he continued, "and at no one of them did any man make an active campaign for the vice presidential nomination.

To do so would place the candidate in a false position, and probably injure his state." The senator said that he still maintains the position from which he has newr varied, and that he does not intend to change it in the least. It has been a very embarassing matter to him from the start, he adds. "I eonsider the position of vice president an exalted and dignified

one, but it is not one tor wmcn a United States senator with five years of service before him need scramble for." Then he thanked the delegation for

its kindly interest in him, expressed his pleasure at meeting the members and at the opportunity to express his opinion, so far as he has any opint ion on the subject.

NEGROES

Adopa a Plank for Insertion in Republican Platform. (By Associated Press.) Chicago, June 21. The adoption of a plank declaring the Republican party opposed to all forms of disfranchisement founded on caste and

ditures and the park improvement is something that can easily be put off until the city is in a better financial condition, or when there are not so many improvements that are more badly needed than those in parks. He said that the park commissioners, in making out their budget of expenses must make it as small as posisble and must cut it down to t4ie

bones, or council and himself would try a little cutting. The .mayor talked in a convincing manner and when the committees meet a week from tonight, the budget of the park commissioners in the way of improvements will be as small as possible, or will be made so then. The mayor said that the commissioners must stay within a reasonable limit of the appropriation.

SUDDSET FIBE

An Entire Square Practically Destroyed. (By Associated Press.)

Sandusky, O., June 21. Fire today practically destroyed the entire square in the business portion of the city. Among the buildings destroyed was the plant of A. Booth & Co., fish dealers. Total loss $100,009, partly insured.

OPENED THIS AFTERNOON IN FRIENDD' CHURCH

THE PROGRAM FINE

And the Talks Were InterestingDelegates in Large Numbers Arrived Today.

JUNE MEETING CITY COUNCIL

SEVERAL MINOR MATTERS ARE BEFORE THAT BODY

BIDS FOR CREMATORY

Were Unsatisfactory Contracts for Coal Awarded to Mather Bros, and Shera & Starr.

FOR THE ELECTRIC LIGHTS AT RAILROAD CROSSINGS

BILL WAS RETURNED

Bradford Said That Lights Had Always Been Furnished and That Road Was Not Liable.

Quite a little fracas is on between 1

the electric light plant and the C. C. & L., and it promises to be a hotly contested affair on both sides. For some time past the electric light company has been thinking that the C. C. & L. should pay for the lights at the railroad crossings. A bill was made out and sent to President Bradford, but he refused to pay it and denied the liability of the road on the bill in question His stand was that the C. C. & L. had never been required to furnish light at its crossings,

Iff PHILLIPS

TO SHINE SOON ZOLLER & CRAIGHEAD BEGAN" WIRING FOR ELECTRICITY. LIST OF ATTRACTIONS

Will Be of the Very Best to Be Had Manager Murray Very Busy Much Business Added,

Manager Murray is one of the businest men in the city just at present, having the duty of superintend

ing the theater work added to his reg

ular business, but he enjoys this and is looking forward with pleasing anticipations to the time when he will not be ashamed, to invite the Richmond public to the New Phillips and will be able to show the people a modern play house in every respect, and ne that will be safe and comfortable. The contract for the wiring of the house has just been let to Zoller & Craighead and they began the work yesterday. The house will be wired for electricity throughout and it will be uswd not only for lighting purposes, but for all the other purposes in stage craft for which it is suitable. The elimination of gas will go a long way toward making the place

proof against fire. The decorating which will be-ain July 1, will be in the hands of the well known firm, the William Eckart Company, interior decorators, of Chicago. The auditorium is to be deeorated in gold with trimmings of gold and ivory tints. The stage openings will be artistically relieved witii ornamentation and floral decoration. Tke

entrance to the theater will be in rich green. The whole will make a harmonious combination at once pleasing " to the eye and betokening the skill of the decorator. The Eckart company is one of the best known in the United States and the fact that it has taken the contract is sufficient evidence that the work will be well done. Electric signs will be put up to announce tlfe attractions at the house. Electric fans will make possible attractions during the heated season, and as before noted, a handsome as-

There were several minor matters up before the council at its session last night. The session was not very long nor exceptionally busy, the report of the city treasurer for the 3Tear being the most important item. Nothing was done concerning the tax ferret matter nor the Fifth ward petition to have the ward declared a temperance one. A transcript of the appointment of J. F. Davenport, Jes-

DIED IN GERMANY. Mr. William Duning received word today that his sister, Mrs. Caroline Kleine Dingwerth of Osnabrueck, Germany, died on June 6, aged about 55 years. She was also,-a sister of Henry Duning of this city,,:

The morning trains today were all packed to overflowing with delegates to the state Sunday School Convention, which opened this afternoon.

It is estimated that there are fifteen hundred delegates and visitors in the city. The task of providing for them has not been a small nor easy one, but at last, it is thought that sufficient rooms, etc., have been secured so

that the prophecy of the Indianapolis se Brooke, David Hawkins, A. A.

Sun that the delegates had better j Curme and W. K. Young as city corntake hammocks to sleep in will not missioners for the next y,ear was be fulfilled. The hotels are well filled read. and at noon today the restaurants one ! m and all did a land office business Councilman Crowell called attenfrom eleven to two. The entertain- J tion to the bad condition of the sidement and reception committee was out walk on the west side of North First 1.. l i i . ,1 a i : il, I ctrppf

eany ai me ucpuis gicvuug uie uew arrivals and giving them directions as to where to go. Pages were in great demand and made a good deal of money by piloting groups of delegates to their quarters. The East Main Street Friends' church is beautifully decorated with flowers and bunting. The stages are

effectively draped and the visitors received a very favorable impression of what Richmond provides for delegates and of its willingness to receive them. As to the homes. There are still not enough homes, especially for delegates w?ho are not yet here, and these must be secured. Only a few people have responded to the calls and definite steps must be taken.

but that they had always been lighted bestos curtain will be put in

A petition to extend the water main on Southwest Third from its present terminus to the corporation limits was presented.

The city treasurer's report for May wa sread. Balance, June 1 $33,597.58 Receipts 17,573.63

without an agreement or arrangement with the C. C. & L. Therefore, the C. C. & L. would not pay the bills. The ground was thoroughly gone over by council and the interested parties and, it being the only way out of the difficulty, the committee was advised to negotiate some arrangement under which the railroad com

pany would either be obliged to pay for the lights at the crossings or to furnish adequate lights of its own. His Honor, Mayor Zimmerman, said that he thought the road should pay for lights. At any rate, the city would not longer furnish them gratis. It is probable that some satisfcatory arrangement can be made whereby the C. C. & L. will pay a fair price for the lights.

WAR NOTES. (By Associated Press.) St. "Petersburg:, June 21. No heavy fighting, only skirmishing, at ITai Cheng, says General Staff. The Russian loss at Vafangow is now placed at from 4,000 to 6,500.

Mr. Murray does not care to say

much about attractions at this time, but he has plans on foot that will secure for the New Phillips some shows that will be eagerly sought for by the Richmond theater goers. He has made arrangements with some of the leading New York booking agents that will secure a number of the best attractions on the road and in addition he will get the best run of the

popular priced attractions. Later in

July Mr. Murray expects to go to

New York to do some personal book

ing and he assures his prospective patrons that he will be able to "deliver the goods.' '

Mr. Murray is especially pleased

with the large number of kindly expressions that have been made him since he undertook the renovating and modernizing of the Phillips. Many

business men and others have en

couraged him in the work and he thus

feels that there is "already a. kindly

feeling toward the New Phillips that

assures it a liberal patronage.

CONVENT

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ON NOTES

Councilman Engelbert called at

tention to the bad gutter at North A i

and Ninth streets, reconstructed.

Desired it to be

Councilman Drifmeyer called attention to the unsanitary condition of the slaughter houses. . .

! (Continued T on fourth page.) A petition to make; a cement curb

Things Transpiring Outside of Regular Business. (By Associated Press.) Chicago, June 21. Senator Lodge has appointed Senator Spooner and J. W. Blythe, of Iowa, a sub committee to draft a platform. Chicago, June 21. An invitation to visit the St. Louis World's Fair as guests of the management will be

extended, to the' delegates o the con

ventioriand newspaper men.' - 'bill.

DAMAGES

Not Allowed

in the Boyse Affair.

Farm

The committee of council which had in charge the bill for damages on the Boyse farm, reported that the bill should not be allowed. The claim stated that owing to the unfinished condition of south- fifth street the water from the sewers was backing up on the farm, filling the ravines, aad causing a very disagreeable smell. The debris also washed back and filled np the farm. After the investigation the

committee reported, not to, allow the