Richmond Palladium (Daily), 17 February 1906 — Page 1

PALJLABMJM WEEKLY F8TLI 1S3I : ' DAI1.V ESTABLi II BP ,87 RICHMOND. INDIANA, SATURDAY. MORNING, FEBRUARY 17, 1906. SINGLE COPIES CENTS. WEDDING Tlffi : PLACE AT NOON ANDERSON WON THE GAME SOMEONE TRYING TO ME TROUBLE ELECTS OFFICERS : FOR COMING YEAR WILL PLAY DEPAUW TONIGHT HEW INSANE AT CHURCH REVIVAL RICHMOND AGAIN DEFEATED IN BASKET BALL. QUAKERS AND METHODISTS TO MEET SECOND TIME. ALICE ROOSEVELT TO BECOME WIFE OF CONGRESSMAN LONGWORTH. Pinal Score Was 17 to 13 Visitors F. GUSTIN 'S NAME FORGED TO A NOTE RECEIVED BY CONTRACTOR. STATE AUDUBON SOCIETY CLOSED ITS CONVENTION LAST NIGHT. A Change Has Been Made in LineupAllen and Wilson go to Guards. J. PETTICORD'S BROKEN VOW NOT TO ATTEND CHURCH RESULTS SERIOUSLY. Lead Scoring Throughout the Contest.

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WHOLE NATION INTERESTED

Ceremony to Take Place in the Historic East Room of the - White House.

Washington, D. C, Feb. ' 16.-tNo social event in the history of this country has ever attracted as much interest in all sections of the country and among all classes of the population, as the wedding of Alice Roosevelt, eldest daughter of President Roosevelt, to Congressman Nicholas Longworth, of Ohio,, -which takes place at high noon in the East room of the White House. The populari. ty of Miss Roosevelt's father, coupled with the undeniable fact that all the world loves a lover, particularly if that lover is the daughter of tbe chief executive of the country and has endeared herself by her naturalness and Democratic ways, has made the wedding of Miss Roosevelt a national event in the full sense of the word. The wedding comes quite near being 'considered' an international event, and, to some extent, has assumed' that character, although President Roosevelt, with true Democratic spirit, tried his best to prevent it. There was a time when Francis Folsom, who became the wife of President Cleveland, while the latter was in ofTice, was' the' most popular woman in the country, but her popularity and the interest taken in the great event of her life, were as nothing compared with the universal and sympathetic interest taken everywhere in Alice Roosevelt's wedding. The Last Preparations. For many weeks the preparations for the joyful event at the White House have been going on, and, during the last few days an incredible amount of work has been done in the line of decorating the various rooms and arranging matters for the reception of the large number of invited guests. But, after all, a great , deal remained to be done the last few hours preceding j.he. ceremony. From early. morning there, was. 'feverish activity in all , parts of ft;h vWhite House: -.TheMlorist's aruf teWators put the finishing touches upoj.1. their work today. Servants arranged furniture, removing the traces of-the activity of the decorators and florists and gave every part of the Executive Mansion, a last overhauling and cleaning. ' In the kitchen and pantry the cooks and caterers were busy preparing the loads of refreshments which were to be served at . the wedding luncheon and in instructing the small army of waiters in regard to their duties during the affair. Express and delivery Avagons arrived in rapid succession, unloading 'supplies, wedding presents and express packages, messengers arrived with letters and packages, others left in haste to attend to some belated errand, loads of mail matter were delivered and turned over to the secretaries and clerks to be looked over and sifted out. The beginning of the ceremony is set for high noon, but the first carriages with guests will begin to arrive shortly after eleven o'clock, and when the noon hour approaches, . there will be an uninterrupted line of carriages depositing their occupants at the hospitable door of the White House. It had beent intended to limit the number of guests who were to be present at the wedding, in the East room to 850 but it is safe to say that this number will be exceeded by several hnndred. Notwithstanding their generous proportion. the East rvra, the large main corridor and the adjoining rooms nre to be filled to their capacity by the time the ceremony begins. It will be . a -brilliant assemblage whit ' will fill tbe mag(Continned on Page Two.)

Anderson High School defeated Richmond High School last night in a fast game of basket ball by a score of 17 to 13 at the Garfield Gymnasium. In the first half Richmond showed good team work but did not seem able to locate the goal. The half ended with a score of 9 to 6 in favor of Anderson. Near the end of the second half Richmond put up the

best game of the evening. The line up was as follows: Richmond Anderson. Eggemeyer . . . forward ... .Larmore Carroll ...... forward ..... .Gustin Guyer center Cookson Cain ....... .guard ....II. Schuyler Brown guard ....R. Schuyler Referee Prof. Douglas of Anderson. Umpire Prof. Torrence of Richmond. ' Time of halves 20 minutes. The game was witnessed 'bygone "of the largest crowds ever in 4heGym. The boys after paying expenses will have some money left for thetrea ury. , ' ' GEO. THOMPSON DIED SUDDENLY HEART OF DECEASED AFFECTED WHILE AT WORK ON HIS FARM. DEATH GAME VERY SUDDENLY Lived Near Williamsburg on Farm Formerly Owned by Abner Clawson -Wife and Children. George Thompson, aged about 50 years, Avho resides on a fami near Williamsburg, died suddenly yesterday noon of neuralgia of the heart, attacks of which he has been subject to for some time past. Mr. Thompson arose yesterday morning apparently feeling in the best of health. While at work on his farm about 10 o'clock he was suddenly seized with a severe attack of the malady and had to be supported to the house by members of his family. Dr. Helms of Williamsburg was summoned and he administered treatments until about 11:45 when Mr. Thompson rallied. It was then thought that he would recover from the attack but a few minutes later he suffered a relapse and died. Mr. Thompson had only lived near Williamsburg since last fall when he bought his farm from Abner Clawson. He moved there from Union City. Mr. Thompson is a native of Wayne County having formerly resided on a farm south of this city. Later he purchased a 4 farm east of Fountain City which he eventually traded for a farm west of Fountain City. Mr. Thompson is survived by his wife and three children, Howard Thompson of Fountain City, Mrs. Clarence Voren and a young son who resided with his parents. WEATHER INDICATIONS. Temperature. February 16, 1905. Morning Noon Night ... .-2 . . . IS February 16, 1906. Morning Noon $ ..... ...... Night . 8 so . . . . a Forecast for Richmond and vicinity: Fair with slowly rising temperature. . . .

EMPLOYERS WILL STAND PATh

They Say the Present Wage Scale Must Stand Carpenters Strike " May Result. There seems to be a crisis approaching in the relations between contractors and carpenters is this city, and it is likely that a general strike of carpenters will be declared in the early summer, in case matters are not peacefully settled. It is thought that there is an effort being made to bring about a wage war between the contractors and the carpenters, and both sides are waiting to see what will be done by the other. At a meeting of the carpenters, it was said that contractors are going

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THE NATION'S BRIDE AND THE EAST ROOM OF THE WHITE HOUSE WHERE THE CEREMONY. WILL TAKE PLACE TODAY.

to lower the scale of wages, and are to pay carpenters but 25 cents an hour, instead of 30c. The contractors deny that they have any organization and say that no -meeting has been held within the past year, at which. any question as to carpenters' pay . could be settled. They say that in case the carpenters make greater demands upon them, however,' they will stand together to protect their interests. , . Recently a prominent contractor received a note, signed by a carpenter, F. Gustin, who is instrumental in starting the new union, in which the carpenters of the city expressed a desire to meet with the contractors and come to an understanding. The contractor who received the note is especially set against Union men and will not employ them. He sent the note back to Gustin, who declared that he had not written it, and also stated that the r.ote was a rank forgery, probably written by someone who is anxious to make troub Mr. Gostin has offered a rewrrd for the apprehension of the person who was guilty of forging hi name, and is anxious to square matters with the contractors.

LEGISLATION RECOMMENDED

Society Wants All Birds of Prey Protected With but Two ExceptionsThanks Extended. At the executive sesson of the Indiana Audubon Society held yesterday afternoon, a resolution was passed recommending legislative protection of all birds of prey, excepting two species of hawks that prey upon many of the song and beneficial birds native to this part of the country. At the next session of the legislature an earnest effort will be made by the society to have, a law to this effect passed., A resolution Was also passed thanking the people of Richmond and ' Xl. 1. - 1 it.. tT fi J. me iiifinuers oi me v ayne vouniy Audubon Society for the cordial rerection extended to the members of the Indiana Audubon Society. The thanks of the Society were also extended to the Richmond High School Orchestra and the Ladies Chorus for the excellent music rendered at all the sessions. i Following the adoption of these resolutions the election of officers took place. The following were chosen: President Amos W. Butler, Indianapolis. First Vice President Prof. D. W. Dennis. -Second Vice President H. B. Wilson, Greenfield. Third Vice President Mrs. L. R. Tayldr, Rushville. Treasurer E. H. Sillery, of Indianapolis. - Financial Secretary C. E. Newlin, Indianapolis. Corresponding Secretary G. , S. Cottman,. Irvington. Seereary Miss Florence A. Howe, Indianapolis. The following were chosen to serve

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The Earlham basket ball team leaves for. Greencastle this morning where it plays DePauw tonight. A change has been made in the line up of the team, and hereafter Bond and Xewlin will play forwards while Capt. Allen and "Wilson have been shifted to guards. It is thought by Coach Wilson that this will strengthen the line up. The men as they will line up tonight are Wilson and Allen guards, Bond and Nawlin forwards and Chambers center. Those who will accompany the team as substitutes are Newson, Genn and Reagen.

JOHN WALDEN FINED. John Walden was tried in police court yesterday for keeping company with Mattie Fdawrds and fined $10 and costs. FIRE AT DAVIS HOME. A small fire at the home of George Davis, 411 South Ninth street, was extinguished by the fire department yesterday with'but a small loss. TRIES TO TAKE HIS OWN LIFE CALVIN MEYERS SHOOTS HIMSELF ABOVE THE HEART , WITH A REVOLVER. FAMILY TROUBLES THE CAUSE Was Found Lying in a Pool of Blood By Mail Carrier Overhiser He May Die. (Palladium Special.) Milton, Ind., Feb. 17. Up to 11:30 this evening Calvin Meyers, who shot himself at an early hour this morning Avas still alive but no hopes are entertained by the attending physicians and the members of his- family for his recovery. It is expected that he will die before sun rise. Calvin Meyers is a wealthy farmer residing 7 miles south of this place and was found lying in a pool of blood in the barn lot at the rear of his home about 9 o'clock this morning, by Corwin Overhiser, a rural mail carrier. Meyers shot himself with a revolver, the bullet entering his body just above the heart. When Overhiser found Meyers he was conscious and on being asked the motive of his act he responded "f amity troubles." Besides his wife Meyers' son and daughter-in-law make their home with him. Mrs. Calvin Meyers has been in Indianapolis since last Tuesday and Mr. and Mrs. J. Meyers spent last night at the home of relatives near Milton. Mrs. Calvin Meyers returned from Indianapolis at noon today. Yesterday afternoon Mr. Meyers, who remains in a conscious condition realized that his end was near and he requested those at his bedside to summon a minister. WRECKING CREW CALLED OUT. The Pan-Handle wrecking crew was called . out at 2 o'clock this morning by a wreck on the Richmond Division at New River Junction, south of Richmond. The particulars of the wreck could no; be learned up to the time of going to press. The History Class will meet this afternoon - with Mrs. Thebe Steven3 Root, 1017 North A street.

FATHER MET SAME FATE

Son Had Remained Away From Church For Twenty Five Years Now a Raving Maniac. " 1 (Palladium Special.) Boonville, Ind., February 1G. Upon the breaking of a vow never to attend any kind of a church service, because of the insanity of his father incident upon a revival service, at Ditney Hill, Jeremiah Petticord attended a revival at the same church and within a week has been taken to Evansville to the insane asylum. At the same church twenty-five years ago Frank Petticord, his father, during the excitement of the services, completely lost his mind and became so violently insane that he was sent to' an Indianapolis asylum. At that time the son Jeremiah resolved in his bitterness that a religious service would, never have the advantage of-his presence, it being now thought that he had a presentiment that the same fate was in store for him. His ' friends and relatives pleaded with hjm in vain and until the services last week he has kept his vow. The religious Avave which has swept the community since the coming of the last evangelist caught Jeremiah Petticord in its sweep and a few nights ago, to the surprise of his relatives he announced his in-' tention of attending the services. After a half hour of service he began to act strangely and was thought to be insane. When he left the building a few hours later he was a raving maniac. ' He was 38 years old and unmarried and is thought to have become insane through the constant brooding over his father's fate and the thought that he was destined to follow in his foot steps. ADMINISTRATOR APPOINTED. Samuel W. Gaar Named to Take Charge of the Estate of Late Mrs. Agnes Gaar. Samuel W. Gaar j-esterday fined petition in the circuit court for letters of administration on the estate of the late Mrs. Agnes Gaar. The petition was granted b.y Judge Fox. Mr. Gaar filed his qualifications together with his bond in the sum of $80,000. John B. Dougan and Clem A. Gaar are his sureties. GIVEN A WATCH AND FOB. Walter Lawson Quits Richmond Casket Co. and is Remembered by; His Fellow Workmen. The employees of the Richmond Casket Company presented Walter H. Lawson with a gold watch and fob last night. Mr. Lawson has left the Casket company where he has been employed for the past seven year3, to go on the road for Watt & Keller Casket company. SKIN OF LARGE BATTLER. The skin of a rattle snake which" .was killed by the 11 year old son of Frank W. Drake of Malabar, Florida, is now being exhibited in the window of Cnrme's shoe" store. Mr. Drake and family ' formerly lived here. ;

LAST NIGHT'S POLO. Anderson 5j Kbkomo 4, at Anderson. , Marion S ; Champaign 3, at - Cham pai?n, Hi. .....

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