Richmond Palladium (Daily), 3 February 1906 — Page 1

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RICHMOND,' INDIANA, SATURDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 3, 1906. SINGLE COPIES ii'OiiXTS.

SflLSEd GIVEN FOURTH PLACE

IN STATE ORATORICAL CON,TEST AT INDIANAPOLIS ': LAST NIGHT. DEPAUW VOII THE CONTEST Two Thousand Were in Attendance And Honors Were Hard . ..'. v. Fought Tor. Paul Smith , of De Pauw won the state oratorical contest held in Tomlinson Hall tonight. His subject was "Democracy, The Social Evolution." E. F. O'Flinn, of Notre Dame, won second with " Savonarola," Miss Georgia Lewis of Franklin was third with "Public Ownership of Public Utilities." Laurence 13. Sinelser, representing Earlharn was given fourth place. He spoke on "John - PauJ Jones." II, S. Edwards speakihg on "The New ' Industrial South'' got fifth, J. S. Burns, of Hanover on "Aspirations and Ideals" came sixth and F. J. Powers of Butler was last with "The Real Emancipator." t It was one of the best contests ever held hi this state.' There were two thousand in attendance and an impartial listener could not pick the winner with any certainty. Smelser of Earlharn' was strong in his1" delivery but fell down on his manuscript. He ".'got third place on delivery and fifth , place in thought. It was here that his supporters had thought he would be the, strongest. The contest .was such that he was particularly fortunate H get fourth. . . " The judges ori thought were : J. F. McCohniell, L. D. Sears and Frank D. Loekwood. The judges on delivery were John W. Kern, W. W. Parsons anil. Judge Robie. " ' The markings follow with the places given each college: t .. Judges on Thought. Judges McConnell Sears Lockwood, De Pauw ..90 (1) 90 (3) 97 (1) Notre Dame 89 (2) 97 (1) 96 (2) Franklin ...SSr(3) 70 7) 85 (4) Earlharn ...87 (4) 95 (2) 90 (3) Wabash .-..85 (5) 85 (4) 76 (6) Butler ..... S3 (6) 75 (6) 80 (5) Hanover ...83 (6) 80 (5) 70 (7) " Judges on Delivery. ' Judges Kern. Parson Robie DePauw ...85 (3) 94 (1) 83 (3) Notre Dame 88 (2) 87 (5) 87 (1) Franklin ...90 (1) 92 (2) 85 (2) Earlharn ...80 (5) 90 (4)- 79.(5) Wabash . . .82 (4) 92 (2) 80 (4) Butler 75 (0) S5 (G) 77 (7) Hanover K. . .75 (6) 91 (3) 7S. (6) Total Number of Points. De Pauw 12, Notre Dame 13. f Tranklin 19, Earlharn 24, Wabash 25. ; . - - ' . . Hanover 33, Butler 36. Smelser's oration in full was as follows: ' . . The American revolution Was the (Continued on Page Three.) REV. VESTHAFER' RETURNS FROM REVIVAL MEETINGS While Away He Converted Fortyj Two to Christianity. j The Rev. E. B. Westhafer has returned home .from Ogden where he 'conducted revival meetings for two Veeks. Over fifty conversions to the hurch were made, 42 uniting with ,he Methodists and the remainder 'vith other branches. The Rv. Mr. jTsthafer will go to Windsor next Monday to assist in revival work at hat place. ATTENDED LEWIS FUNERAL. 1 Mrs. Raymond Robinson Friday attended the funeral of her mother frs. Elizabeth A. Lewis, of Smith- ' )eld, Ohio, who died on Monday from ne,umonia. Mrs. Lewis was one of vie pioneers of Ohio and was, ; a rominent member of the Friends hurch.

FUNERAL OF MRS. GAAR

WILL TAKE PLACE ON SUNDAY The Rev. Madison Swadener Will OfficiateNames of Pallbearers. " The funeral of .the late Mrs. Agnes Gaar will .take place on' Sunday afternoon "at her residence northwest of the city. ;Rev. Madison Swadener will officiate. The pallbearers will be the Messrs. Will H. , Campbell, George" R. Williams, Frank Land, Harry Land, Jonas Gaar and Earl Gaar. Friends may call at, any time Saturady. The interment will be in Earlharn cemetery. The time set for the funeral has been announced incorrectly. Itwill take-place on Sunday instead of Saturday afternoon. HISTORY OF RICHMOND. . A mimber of Richmond men, under Prof. Walter S. Davis, are compiling a history of the city of Richmond which will be published in connection with the Centennial next September. The work will be complete and comprehensive and all events which have been marked -in the course of Richmond's progress will be recorded. DAMAGE SUIT , BROUGHT HERE FROM THE RANDOLPH COUNTY ' COURT-EDWARD SEMANS , ASKS $5,000 DAMAGES. KICKED, STONED AND SHOT By Saloon Keeper Irvin So Plaintiff Alleges Civil Action Also t v. Pending. The case of Edward M. Semans versus Dock F. Irvin for $5,000 damages will be tried in the Wayne Circuit court, being brought here on a change of venue from the Randolph circuit court where the case was filed last June. .V. - Semans is ', a resident ; of Jay County and the ;venue to the Wayne circuit court was made on the plea of the defendant . who is a saloon keeper in Winchester, that the people of Randolph County Were prejudiced against him. Nichols, Goodrich & Bales1 of Winchester are attorneys for Seamans and Engle, Caldwell & Parry of Winchester are attorneys for the defendant. In the complaint Semans alleges that on the evening of May 29, 1905, he was assaulted by Irvjn in the rear of the latter's saloon and that he was kicked in the side, beaten with stones on the face, and body and shot in the leg and ankle with a revolver. Irvin has filed a demurrer to the complaint claiming that the statement of facts was not sufficient, to constitute a cause for action. The defendant further states that Semans first assaulted him with his fists and a revolver and that he acted as he did in self defense. Semans, besides bringing civil actin jagainst . Irvin in the "Randolph circuit court, has brought criminal action against him in the Jay circuit court, which case is now pending. Irvin was examined before a notary public in Winchester last December but refused to answer any questions on the grounds that it would be liable to incriminate him in the case pending in the Jay Circuit court. WEATHER INDICATIONS. Temperature. February 2, 1905. Morning Noon Night . . .... .11 ..... 1 .....4 February 2, 1906. Morning ............ . 10 XT . ro Night .12 Forecast for Richmond and vicinity: Partly cloudy with rising temperature. Light to fresh north to northeast' winds. VI ;

HOPE TO SECURE THE COLISEUM

FOR SOME OF THE MEETINGS DURING FRIENDS PEACE , CONFERENCE. DR. BENJAMIN F. TRUEBLOOD Has Agreed To Speak- Others of International Fame Are Also . To Come. Arrangements are being made for the Friends' Peace Conference, which is to be held in this city early in April, under the auspices of the Earlharn College Faculty. , . ' Correspondence is on between Prof. Elbert Russell and several prominent men, which it is hoped, will result in bringing to Richmond speakers of international' fame, as well as representatives of many of the colleges and universities of the country. :- The date for the Conference has not yet been definitely set, but it will be known soon. The committee in charge is waiting, for replies to invitations-extended to great speakers,

THAT FORCED WEDDING ON THE FRONTIER.

Uncle Sam: "Do you tako Mi New Mexico: "Not Uncle Sami "And do you Charley Arizona: "I'll die and the date will be in accordance with the wishes of those who are to be brought here to take part in the Conference. '''" ' - A definite answer has been secured from only one speaker, Dr. Benjamin F. Trueblood, of Boston, Secretary of the American Peace Association. Favorable replies are expected daily from three other men of international reputations in matters pertaining to peace and conciliation between nations.. ; . . The majority of the meetings of the Conference, which will extend over three days, will be held at Earlharn, but it is hoped to have some gatherings in the Coliseum and permit the residents of the city to listen to some of the most prominent peace advocates in the world. In addition to these men, it is hoped to have a large number of colleges and universities represented. - PENSION BILLS Introduced Into Congress For Richmond People by Watson. Representative ; Watson of the Sixth District, has introduced pension bills for the following Richmond residents: Thomas . McClain, 169 Bridge Ave.; Daniel Bennett, 127 North Third street and Edward Price 48 North Fifth street.

FIRE RAGES AT INDIANAPOLIS

FLAMES THREATEN DESTRUC- - s TION OF ENTIRE WHOLE- : SALE DISTRICT. FIREMEN ARE HANDICAPPED By the bursting of a Watermain Which Causes Delay $100,000 Loss. ! (Palladium Special.) Indianapolis, February 3. A fire broke out shortly after 11 o'clock in the National Specialty building, corner of Georgia and Illinois streets. Up to 1 :30 this morning the fire still rages and the firemen seem to be powerless to control it. It is estimated that the loss now amounts to over $100,000. The Havens and Geddes building and the large department store of Deligs and Co., are threatened with destruction as the conflagration is in the district where the terrible " $1,000,000 fire" occured some time ago! In this district there are a large number of very old and inflammable this man" on your life!" take this woman" first!" Chicago Inter Ocean. buildings which will act as feeders to the flames, i . ' Shortly after the outbreak of the fire one of the large water mains bursted which caused the firemen a delay of several minutes. When the break had been repaired the flames had gained such a headway that the department . was severely handicap-' ped. At this hour (1:30) the firemen are devoting their energies to the work of saving the buildings which are in the path of the flames. Should the conflagration spread throughout the district 'the loss .will run up close to the $1,000,000 mark. CITY COUNCIL WILL HOT HAVE SESSION TILL FEB. 19 Nomination Monday Interferes With . Meeting Set for That Night. The city council will convene Monday evening but r will at once adjourn owing to the fact that Monday evening is election night. The next meeting of the body will be Monday evening, . February 19. The Fifth Ward remonstrance against the .saloons in that ward will be brought .up at that session.. " : .

WILL REORGANIZE

HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSN. Fred Gennett, President of 1905 Class Behind Movement. An effort is being made fo reorganize the High School Alumni Association and Fred Gennett, president of the class of 1905, is consulting- with several of the alumni of former years who are in favor of a reorganization. There has not been a, meeting of the old. Alumni Association for over three years and it seems that all interest in it has dropped. It is expected that the new association, which will probably be organized within a few weeks, will be more of a success. REV. HILL HAS RETURNED. The Rev. G. H. Hill has returned from Wabash, where he attended-the annual meeting of the presiding elders of the Northern Indiana Conference of the Methodist church. Theese meetings are always held a few weeks in advance of the annual conference, for the discussion of important matters and the changes in pastorates, t ; RAISING MONEY FOR DOOR OF HOPE SUPERINTENDENT GRAY IN CITY IN INTEREST OF STATE HOME. FOR UNFORTUNATE WOMEN Later Will Ask Wayne County Commissioners For Support Meeting With Much Success. An attempt is being made by- Mrs. G. Gray, District Superintendent of the Indiana Door of Hope, la home for girls and women, in Indianapolis, to interest people of this county in the home and to enlist; their services and aid in the bettering of the institution. , ' ''. v -'o 'V;: ' Mrs. Gray has been here for a week and has presented her plan to several of the prominent residents of the city. The home, which is for the purpose of helping fallen and unfortunate women and map out for them lives of purity and usefulness, is now being supported by 12 of the 92 counties of the - state. Recently the home was incorporated and now an effort is being made to interest ; every county in the state and have the institution supported by all the counties, working together. Mrs. Gray later intends to present thecase to the County Commissioners asking them to c donate a certan amount for the maintenance of the Home. The reason she is not now petitioning the Commissioners- is that other charitable work is before htem which she does not wish to interfere with. 'As soon as .this has been attended to, she will present her case. Each county is being asked for a yearly contribution of $400, or a per diem of 25 cents for each per son at the home, from that particular county. : u ARRANGE POLO GAME Elks and Entre Nous Teams to Contest on Coliseum Floor. v - y The members of the Elks Lodge and of the Entre Nous club are arranging for a game of polo. The material is being whipped into shape and a championship game is expected when the rivals clash on the polo floor. The date for the contest has not yet been set. POLO LAST NIGHT. Logansport 4; Ft. Wayne 3. Lafayette 7; Marion 2. Anderson 7;Danville L '

WAR ON SCHOOL BOOK COMBINE

NOW BEING WAGED BY EDITOR J. B. DIGNAM OF THIS CITY. PUBLISHERS ALONE PROFIT Claims That Instead of Frequent Book Changes There Should be Some "Firing" of Teachers. i Through the pages of Dignam's magazine, Editor J. B. Dignam Js waging a relentless battle against the School Book trust and the methods of frequenting - changing books, which is so often practiced by school boards and trustees. In the February issue of his magazine, Mr. Dignam publishes letters from people, all over the state who have written to him commending his action in what is termed "downright steal. ' ' Mr. Dignam has been on this crusade against the publishers of school books for three month3 and wide spread attention has been given to his efforts to bring about a change. . In speaking of his work along this line, Mr. Digilam said that he is not making an t attempt ' to have f laws psssed governing th e changes " . in school books, but tht , he' took the affair up because people have become tired of the incessant changes which are taking place in school books. He describes the : system used by the publishers in, their efforts to have the kind of books, changed as f ol-. lows : Au agent comes" to a teacher and after various visits, succeeds in convincing him that the pupils would learn better if his particular ; kind pupils are not" leamingmnch on account of the teachers own ignorance of the correct methods of instruction." The teachers immediately: try to persuade the principal ; or head master that a change in books is beneficial. THe head master takes the matter before the trustees and this , body of men, too often more fit for farming than teaching; feels that the ; best should be had for .tbeir - community, and instead of, changing .the teachers, new t school books are bought at an outlay of several thousands of dollars. The publisher is the only gainer. , Mr. Dignam says . that he has been asked to deliver, lectures on the subject, but he is too busy at present on . his magazine. His agitation of the largex proportions and it is all he can attend to to personally answer the many letters he has received from people all over the state, asking what can be done to change the present system. He has arranged a plan whereby the people of a community sign a petition to present to the new members, of the school board, asking them when in office not to vote for a change in the books. This system, he thinks, is the only way the change can be brought about short of legislation. ORGANIZATION TO CONTROL DRUG STORES OF COUNTRY Richmond Druggists Claim They Axe Not Affected By It. An organization for the control of all desirable drug stores in the middle west has been formed ih New York, and Richmond was mentioned as a eity which would be affected by the combine. When asked about the matter, local druggets said that they had heard nothing of the proposed combine. . WEEKLY PRIZE. The PALLADIUM wants the news, and will pay one dollar (f 1.00) for the best piece of local news mailed, 'phoned, or delirered EXCLUSIVELY to this office on or before February 7 Get busy and earn the dollar.

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