Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 31, Number 73, 26 March 1906 — Page 1

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9sfy I filter V ICHMOND PAIXABIIJM VOL. XXXI. NO, 73. Richmond, Ind., March 26,J906. Single Copies Two Cents. gov. pattisoii i A LARGE SALE OF STAMPS WILL APPEAL TO A HIGHER COURT DO HOT CREDIT REPORT REID CHIMES ARE BEST III COUNTRY THE MINES WILL CLOSE IS ON AUTHORITY OF MINE SUPER IS LABELED A WILD STORY INTENDENT SUCH REPORT CIRCULATED. LOCAL OFFICE HAS RECORD

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OFFICIAL BULLETINS ISSUED FROM SICK ROOM VERY ENCOURAGING.

PUBLIC IS INTERESTED Ghurches of Columbus Offer Prayer and Thousands of Telegrams of 8ympathy Received. Publishers' Pressl Columbus, O., March 25. Steady Improvement is the genera tenor ot the official buletlns Issued Sunday concerning the condition of Governor John M. Pattlson. ' For forty-eight hours the governor has been gaining much needed strength and It was with Ill-concealed Joy that Secretary Houck announced tonight to the watchers in the executfve chamber that the governor bad spent a comfortable day and that his condition was more encouraging than at any time dnrlug the past four days. He said the governor had eaten three meals, that his mind was clear and that he conversed with members of the family as long as the physician would permit. , If he can carry himself over tonight without any unfavorable complications, he may ward off what now seems the inevitable. Public interest in Governor Paulson's condition is remarkable. Today In all the churches of the capita city and in many others throughout the State, prayers were offered for his recovery. The Ohio colony in Washington received buTetlngs al day by telegraph and telephone' and hundreds of private telegrams from all parts of the county poured in during the day. The legislature . stands ready, when the. signal is given, to suspend business land adjourn in order that he may be removed from environments that are,. far from satisfactory to himself or his physician. EYES ON INDIANAPOLIS LOCAL COAL MEN WAITING They Hope That the Strike Conferences Will Terminate Favorably Opinion of n L. Mather on the Situation. Richmond coal dealers are anxiously awaiting the outcome of the miners and operators conference in Indianapolis, and any bit of news received on the strike situation is eagerly read. Although they claim that the strike woud not affect them, as prices would go up enough to cover their loss, it would compjlicate matters a great deal and most of the retall men hope that n settlement will pe affected. D. L. Mather, a prominent dealer Bald yesterday that ho thinks there will be a backing down on both sides before the conference Is over. Ilo thinks that many of the small mine nt the present wage scale, as they are losing money in their business. Sale Tuesday Afternoon. TPalUdlum Sperlal l Centerville, Ind., March 23. The pale of household goods belonging to the estate of Mrs. Rahama Williams, deceased, which was advertised to take place last Tuesday, was postponed, on account of the inclement weather and will be held Tuesday afternoon, at the family residence on East Main street. PALLADIUM OFFICE MOVED.The strenous undertaking of moving a newspaper "office has been experienced by the Palladlum during the past forty-eight hours, during which time the place of publication has been transferred from 922 Main street to the Masonic Temple, North Ninth and A streets. The usual troubles encountered in a move of this kind were experienced. and to add to the woe came the unexpected dlfflcujtles la the way of broken machinery which interfered seriously with the initial Issue from the new office. It will require several days for the Palladium's plant to be runnlng as it should but before the expiration of the week It is exVcted that the Improvements long under. way ' will be re'd in the paper that will be i to the Palladium readers.

Gaar, Scott 4. Company Makes a Purchase of Thirty-Five Thousand Four Cent Stamps at One Time. PostOffice Clerks are Swamped,

Thirty-five thousand four cent stamps at one purchase. That is the record of the Richmond postoffice and It was made during the past week by Gaar, Scott & Co., which is now sending out its 1906 catalogues to every country on used. The catalouge8 are inclosed in envelopes, each bearing a four cent stamp to Insure delivery in the United State and its possessions and carrying extra postage to countries outside. The cost of stamps for this issue of catalogues will be In the neighborhood of $2,000, the purchase of the past week reaching $1,400. The force of clerks in the Richmond office is handling the Gaar Scott avalanche of mail matter with all speed possible but coming In addition to the daily accumulation, the task is proving a big one and extra service is required. Charge of Laundry. Charles Jackson, who left two months ago to take charge of a laundry which he owns at Shelbyville, Ind., is so well pleased with his new place that he has decided to locate there permanently. His household goods have been moved from his residence, No. 2204 E street, and Mrs. Jackson will leave this week for her new home. Mr. Jackson was formerly employed at the "Wayne Works. WILL MAKE PLANS EARLY IN APRIL Improvement Association Is to Begin Arrangements for"" Beallview Adition. MANY FACTORIES COMING ALREADY A NUMBER OF COMPANIES HAVE WRITTEN HERE ASKING FOR INDUCEMENTS THEY WILL BE ENCOURAGED. Early in April a meeting of the South Side Improvement Association will be held, and definite plans laid for the new Beallview addition, the stock of which ha been subscribed by Richmond people. During the past month, enough stock has been sold to clinch the bargain, and over $1,000 worth besides has been taken up. There still remains about $9,000 In stock to be disposed .of but no troubje is expected, as there is plenty of time in which the canvassers can work. Several large factories have written to the Association asking what inducements are held out to plants wishing to locate here. Nothing has been done with these letters to date, but at the meeting, it is expected that they will be taken up and replies sent to ,the promoters of the schemes. It is the intention of the association to deed to any prospective , factory a first, class site along the tracks of the C. C. & L. Rr. REFUSE MEDICAL MAIL Postmaster General Cortelyou Takes Drastic Measures In Handling Alleged Medical Offices. Publishers' I'rssJ Washington, March 25. Orders have just been issued by Postmaster GeneraJ Cortelyou instructing the postmasters at New York and Brook lyn to refuse to admit to the mails the advertisements of some fifty two illegal "medical offices" loctaed in those cities, and also to refuse to de liver mail matter received addressed to the fictitious jmd assumed names under which those conductiug these concerns hide their ideutity. For some time past, ihe department has had inspectors v,-orklr.; in New York, gathering th -necessary evidence to close the mails to these pretended "offices." The thoroughness of the Inspectors work has lxea gratifying to the department in tiat results that have been obtained. If. la believed that practically All t ho criminal concerns of - this icharact" in these cities have been covered. I . , . .

William Eagen Gets But $400 Damages and Is Dissatisfied With Verdict.

JURY WAS OUT 24 HOURS PLAINTIFF HAD ASKED FOR $7,000 AMOUNT HE RECEIVED DIDN'T COVER DOCTOR BILLS AND LOSS OF WAGES. After deliberating twenty-four hours the jury in the damage suit of William Eagen vs. Milo Gentry, brought out a verdict late Saturday afternoon, giving the plaintiff $400. The court spectators and lawyers thought for a time that no verdict would be reached, and it was evident that the jury had a stormy session in its last case. The amount of damages awarded i Eagen is not satisfactory to the plaintiff, it is understood, and his attorneys will appeal the case. Eagen sued for $7,000, for personal injuries, which he received on account of ihe alleged negligence of the defendant. It was the opinion of the attorneys for the, defense that if the defendant was liable for any amount at all, it should be an amount sufficient to cove,p the doctor bill and any loss of "'wages which the plaintiff incured on account of the accident. Attorneys Study and Johnson were for the plaintiff and Attorney Jobn,.F. Robbins for the defense. A SPECIAL CONCLAVE. Richmond Comandery Knights Templar, special conclave this evening ,7:30 for confering the order of tt Temple and Malta. All Sir Knight? in the city desired to be present. PEACE IS NOW III SIGHT Reliable Report Has it That Germany and France Will Sign . Treaty In 43 Hours. I Publishers' Press London, March ZC. The Algeclras correspondent of the Dondon Daily Mail states that after a conference between the German delegates on Sunday, it was decided that if France makes concessions regarding the question of customs control Germany will withdraw her demand for an extra share in the state bank and the work of the conference will come to an end with the signing of a treaty satisfactory to all concerned within forty eight hours. Postmaster Recovering. jralla.litun Special. J Centerville, Ind., March 25. Miss Effie Smith, the efficient deputy postmaster is recovering from a siege of grip and expects soon to resume her official duties. Miss Florence Kersey Is temporarily,, serving at tvpostoffice. . -

It is Generally Admitted that the I. & E. Has Been Sold, But Not to Pennsylvania System as Was Reported Saturday.

The report that the Pennsylvania lines has secured control of the Indianapolis & Eastern and the Richmond Street & Interurban Is regarded as the wildest sort of fabrication by local railroad and traction officials, who say they never heard of such a move. It is said that the- report was sent out from a Pennsylvania brokerage office, but there is nothing to show that this is true. It has been known " for several weeks that the I. & E. and the R.. S. & I. have been absorbed by a large corporation, along with many other interurban lines in the middle west, and that the D. & W. refused to sell to the concern. It Is possible that the Pennsylvania railroad was the corporation back of that move, but the idea is scouted by the local officials. A CONSUMER'S PLEA. WILL TAKE UP THE RATE BILL SENATE WILL CONSIDER HEPBURN RAILROAD MEASURE DURING COMING WEEK. HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS Unusual Interest Centers in Senate ; r.nmmittM on Privilenes and Election for Smoot Case. Publishers' Press Washington, March 25. The coming week in Congress will be largely confined in the Senate to the discusi sion of the railroad rate question and in the house to the consideration of appropriation , bills. Unusual interest wil center In the Senate Committee on privileges and elections, for testimony In behalf of Senator Feed Smoot, of Utah, will be heard.- The members of the committee hope to be able to take up in two weHis the question as to the report it will make upon the right of Senator Smwh. to retain his seatThere hWe been no announcement of rates splches to be delivered, but -Mr. Enot Pennsylvania, Mr. Foster of tana and Mr. Bacon, of Georgia mtj reparing to enter the debate-on tt - ' te Question. Z - "stigation will- con-

They Arrived in City Yesterday and Will Be Placed in Church at Once.

PLAYED LIKE AN ORGAN MR REID MADE THE CHURCH A PERSONAL GIFT OF CHIMESIT IS THOUGHT THAT THEY COST OVER $15,000. The chimes for the new Reid Memorial church arrived yesterday and work will begin today on setting them in place. The chimes are the special gift of Mr. D. G. Reid and their cost Is not included in the amount he originally intended to expend on the building. When the church is finished, there will be no better chimes in any church in the country, according to those who have seen tne description. They were manufactured at the factory of the Memeely Bell Co., of Troy O., New York, and cost Mr. Reid over $15,000. There are nine large bells, operated by electricity, and are struck at will by the musician on a keyboard similar to that of a pine-organ. The chimes will be located in the large room in the top of the tower and the keyboard wil be below. No one in this city has any knowledge of how to play the chimes, and for that reason the Memeey Bell Co., will send an instructor here to train some one. " Residents of North A street need not fear that thei; early morning slumbers will be disturbed by the music of the new ct-'mos in - v church tower. There wilj be no clock in the tower and the chimes will not be used excepting on Sunday and before week day services. FIRE AT YOUNGSTOWN 0. Enterprise Boiler Plant Burned Down Causing Loss of $55,000 150 Men Thrown Out of Work. Publishers' PressJ Youngstown, O. March 25. Fire this morning completejy destroped the Enterprise Boiler Company's Tlant, throwing 150 men out of work and causing a loss of $55,000 to the company. For a time it threatened to destroy the enormous plants in the city's manufacturing districts, including the Republic Iron and Steel Company, Lloyd Booth and William Todd Company. Defective electric light wires caused the fire. WON A $10. PRIZE. Miss Lncile Pierson, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pierson of Dayton, and formerly of this city took the $10 In gold prize at the pure food show ren by the grocers of Dayton for : b the prettiest . baby at the show'

Mineworksrc Ssn en the Streets Say

They Think a Strike Wil ie Declared Irs May. I Publishers' Press , Scrantou, Pa.. March 25. -A ru mor spread about this city today aiparently on the word of a mine su perintendent, that unless an agree ment is reached with the miners before April 1, the mines win be shut down on April 2, in v:ew of the fact that a strike Is now expected to be declared not later than the first of May. General Superintendent Phillips of the Lackawana Company as well as other coal superintendents were seen on the subject. Mr. Phillips denied that such a thing was to occur and the others declared that they knew nothing about the story. Mine workers seen on the streets today and asked whether or not they thought a strike would be called, answered that they did. The older men are against it. but they are greatly outnumbered by younger men and foreigners. Wm. Stonebraker is III. Pa'.laO.iu in Special. Hagerstown, Ind., March 25. Mr. William Stonebraker, an old and time honored resident of this community, who has been sick the greater part of the winter, is no better. There is small hopes that he will recover. WEATHER INDICATIONS. Showers Monday, wanner in north portion; Tuesday showers, followed by fair in the -afternoon. ROOSEVELT MAY BE CALLED PRESIDENT IT IS SAID COULD RE STORE PEACE BETWEEN OPERATORS AND MINERS. RAILROADS TAKE A' p Their RepreAefittitlves Are In Indi'"ahapolis Bolstering Up Courage of Those Who Are Opposing Robbins. Publishers' PressJ Indianapolis, March 25. Nothing whatever was accompjished todpy in the struggle for a settlement or dissolution of the meetings of the miners and operators which have been on now for a solid week. Indications tonight are that the meetings will adjourn not later than Thursday and that in some way a settlement Is going to be made. , How this will be done is h?rd to tell. It may be made through further intervention by President Roosevelt. Certain it is that both operators and miners have expected intervention ere this. A strike commission similar to the anthracite commission of three years ago would be welcome by the miners and by the operators too, if the latter could be assured that an award could last five or six years. May Ask Extension. There was a well-founded rumor tonight that the miners would ask the anthracite operators for an extension of sixty days in the present award so that the first of April would not bring suspension in mining in anthracite districts. The most positive assertion made tcday is that the railroads are putting up every effort to break the miners union. They will try, too, until they do It, so a prominent railroad official said today. He came to snend the day talking with his friends among the operators and to Twister up their courage against Rcbbins, who represents the steel corporation. CONNOR IN CALIFORNIA. Richmond Man li Doing Well With His Painting in the Far WestMaking Coast Scenes. .51. T. Nordyke recently received a letter from Albert Connor, formerly of Wayne County, who is in Los Angeles. California, sketching and painting. 5Ir. Connor is a brother of the late Charles Connor, who was one of the "RichmonS group' ot trusts. In the letter Mr. Connor tells of his success In the far west. He has been .working on scenes in the Grand Conon and finds that . western views are popular everywhere. Sketches '.of scenes alonjr ifce coast nave also met wun sncces

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WAYNE COUNTY'S BADLY WANTED DESPERADO WITH HIS PARTNER HARRY -. HARRIS IN CLUTCHES OF THE LAW AT SAN FRANCISCO. SHERIFF SMITH NOTIFIED County Commissioner May be Ask ed to Vote a Special Appropriation For Purpose of Oef raying Expenses Connected with Bringing Locke to Trial In This City Career cf Locke Filled With 3'g Robberies and Daring Escapes, From Officer. "Sheriff Richard Smith, Richmond, Ind. "Harris and John A. Lock arrested i Both admit identity. Send for th' Notify ajl parties concerned. JOHN F. DINEN. . . f Chief of Police, San Francisco, Calf." , The above telegram was received yesterday morning by Sheriff S'-Mth who at once notified Chief of PcMce Jesse Bailey, This brings into ..he toils one of the most desperate and notorious criminals, John Locke, in . the history- ofWayne County. 1 ast night Smith and Bailey were to of the happiest men ln the' city. y Prosecutor Jessup will prepare extradltion papers and ft is hoped that T - - t ... . ...... . LrocKe wjii oe neinnu tne bars or tlv county jail within the next two wnjf Just what will be done With Hj Is not known. This i CountyAhas case against him anL it Is pro! ' that he will be turnedlpver to th' thoritles acUng for yiho BIjr A '; Railroadman ht Is baflJr wan that tonipa ny forj k -Mattoonin JSfstLoMC hls jXtkl in this city will bj tV y-s r ft An it mub: iiwit jyiia ivittct-y who resiqes , near Ijiagerstown. Ixx:ke s home, j Many other charges could be placed ( against Locke but the local authorlties feel that they have the strongest case against him on the hog stealing charge., : :''''':::V;.;:i':l"" Bailey's Good Work. The story of tho capture of Harris and Locke reads like a chapter torn v from an "Old Sleuth" or a "Nick Car ter" weekly. From the day the des peradoes made their escape at Ihe point of their shot guns from Bailey, who was then a deputy sheriff, and his posse, the littje police ctyef has been untiring in his efforts to effect" a capture. About the first of March . Bailey, learned that Locke and bis family and Harris weie In San Fran- -cisco. and he discovered the exact place theywere located. He wrote to . the chief of police in San Francisco : on March 9 but received ho response to his .letter until yesterday, when the telegram announcing the arrest of the two men was received. - Story cf Capture, 4 ' The clrcumstanciB leading up vto the capture of Lockeis best told in Supt. Bailey's own words: "After our unsuccessful attempt to -arrest Locke and: his-coi'sln Harry Harris on March 19, 1905, the two men went to Oscar Brown's supar -camp 2 miles north of Hagerstown and spent the. night there. I am not . certain but I think" that the follow- tlng night was spent In one of, th buildings at the -Hagerstown fair' grounds. About March 21 I think that Locke and Harris went to Chi cago. I begun to work on the case atj once and I learned that a few dayr 1 - t - . 1. (i x . ....uf T rf' utioie - nit j itiifiuiJi ui autk -' was made a wagon oad of goo left Hagerstown and had Millville, from which poln been shipped to the Tran tal Shipping Company at . cnicus with orders 'to have It re-shipped to Mrs. Mary Sive. Seattle. Wash. ' Clever Sluth Work. I learned that 'Sive was the maiden name of Iocke's mother so rof suspicions were aroused and ; ou March 23 I went to Chicago as I thought Locke might be there to look after the goods. My suspicions wer correct as Locke had been there but left the day. before my arrival- The Pig Four was notified of the rhipment of goods, which they headed off and confiscated. These goods included property ttolen from Big Four cars amounting to $1,600. "The treasurer of ; the shipping company showed me the correspondence he had regarding the shipment j of these goods and I found a letter written by 'Locke. While In Chicago Lock went under the name of 'C. Kl Crabirea Goes to SL Louis. "After a lapse of several weeks I agaiyTfcated Ixcke at St. Louis an notfard the SL Ixjuls autnonu ' Johli evidently got wise, to what w Continued , to Fage Three. 1 , ,

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