Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 31, Number 88, 14 April 1906 — Page 4

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RICHMOND DAILY

Palladium Printing Co., Publishers. Masonic Building, North flth and A Streets. f Entered at Richmond Postofflce aa second class matter. Weekly Established 1831. Dally Established 1876. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. By Mall in Advance. rjaily, one year 13.00.. 1.50 .75 .25 Daily, six montns Dally, three months, ... Dully, one month, BY CARRIER, 7 CENTS A WEEK Persons wlsking to take the PALLADIUM by carrier may order by iostal r telephone cither 'phone No. 21. When delivery is irregular kindly L rnako complaint. The PALLADIUM will le found at the following places: Palladium Office. Westcott Hotel. Arlington Hotel, j Union News Company Depot. ! Gates' Cigar Store, West Main. The 'Empire Clear Store. TWO CENTS AT ALL PLACES OF 8ALE. SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 190G. ATTACKS ON ROOSEVELT. Since President Roosevelt began hisH fight for reform, he has been made the object of many bitter attacks. It Is a matter of congratulation, however, that .none of the attacks have Ftettn on his personal character. His private life is like an open book, into .which anyone may look and find nothling unworthy of the man. The pur ity of hl life is one of hla greatest assets. Most , of the attacks which vhly,'ii.tjvtii . IhvvUhI figalstj, the President have been treacherous ia the extreme. At the outset efforts' were made in a . legitimate way to .weaken the effect of his advice on national affairs, by trying to prove that his policy was unwise. But after the Various "special interests" found that their efforts to shake public- confidence in President Roosevelt were unavailing on this score, they turned to methods which noue but dishonest men would use. For instance President Roouevelt declared himself for the Hepburn rate bill.. Amendments iwere proposed by railroad senators providing for the Insertion of a judicial review proposition. Several Etenators held a conference with the President about this uaniendment, and fit was given to the press of the nation that Roosevelt had declared himself Lfavorable to the measure. This fact -was heralded throughout the nation as a back down on the part of the President to the corporation interests. It now transpires that President Roosevelt did not back down and acpcemt the amendment. On the con trary he is as Arm ns ever for a rate Vblll which is a rate bill, and not a meaningless measure passed simply to allay the clamor of the people for a aquare deal from the railroads. The people are behind the President today as strongly as they have been In the past, and the power given to him thereby is a force which the railroads are trying in vain to reckon with. GOMPER'S NEW WATCHWORD. ; President Gompers of the American I Federation of Ibor, has created a f new watchword. According to Presi dent Gompers the unionists hereafter will "whenever the opportunity affords secure the election of Intelligent, hon est, earnest trade unionists with clear, unblemished, paid up union cards in their possession." There is but one , objection to President Gompers' plan, j If unionists be elected to congress as aa the representatives of tho unions, his plan !a bad, for it injects the old fault of "special interests" into poli- ? tics again. And the whole country is j up in arms against "special interests" i If on the contrary, however, unionist j members of congress should go thereas the representatives of all their constituents, there is no objection. For a unionist is as frood as any other mail, and probably in more cases than one would be a bettor representative than some of the men now in conegress.. The watchword of the corpor-J

-niiai similar to tne new of Resident Gompers. The "ons say, "At every opportunUe the Section of Intelligent, (to the corporations), earnest tionlsts with clear, unblemlsh-

ei. f of faitfcfui service to the cor:,s Ui-their possession." The wl JorJs are very similar when it f considering them on a basis clal'' renrt-Kpntatinn E REPUBLICAN TICKET. Jff-re were any "doubting ThomucHore the Republican State convet'f a8aembled at Indianapolis this wf.yhey have been set aright since ttf fievements of that convention. Jly.has the strongest ticket in t.lfcen placed befoi-e the voters oftfa but a platform that squarely tf 8 every question uppermost in th I nds of the people has been adc.f1- There was no attempt to sidf' an i8sue; no effort to deceive thilk and file of the voters by a nipf ords that sifted down would notaN it the duty of the Republican pajtr do those things which the pokl want done- I la a stralght-frdcle-8houlder platform, strikingly in "Wia8t with declarations the Democi Party in Indiana has been in thetom f presenting to the voters everflwo years. Every reform measure1 Indiana now has on its statute Wka is there through the direct aged of the Republican party. The addifial safeguards thrown about thete government by the platform of a Republican 'convention this WCenake It absolutely certain that .meat es will prevail at the next session the General Assembly which willjrry out to the letter the proiuisesilodied In the platform of the parfi The unanimous endorsement Ipf tlHepublican press throughout Indiaufand the utter inability of the Dea ratic tditors to pick a real flaw in tl work of the convention indicate iao itrongly than anything else that e Republican party's victory next il will be as sweeping as the leadi anticipate. There can be no real sue in Indiana this fall. The best e Democrats can hope of doing is ti lodel .their platform after .that of t Republicans and by this pressure ey cannot create an issue, nor can succeed to the point of bringing tes to the banner of the opposith. Indiana has long since foimji resting place, in 4 the permanentTJ oilcan column and it- cannot pu be eMiken therefrom by the party which dlana. Thomas ! Taggart leads in InJuMa Daniel W. Comstock renominatedUo the appellate bench is a source! of gratification to his friends at hoae and in every other section of thState. The contest for the exalted tosition was naturally heated, for thi ambition of many of Indiana's brightest lawyers to reach the Appellate aid Supreme Court, is laudable. That fudge Comstock should again be chdhen as his party's nominee is a testimonial of his achievement and his getiulne worth. E OF THE PEOPLE IS THE CITY OF RICHMOND EASY? Editor Palladium. The 'late lamented Dr. Lowes made the statement that the City of Richmond Was $asy. and the present rejresentjtive of the same concern. Mr. Withetby, says that his company should not be held responsible for the errors of its predecessors, hence It is to be inferred that the present Light.Heat & Power Co. is a very libera? corporation, and "loves fair PlayH Letfua make a little examinatiou of a few items that should be generally kaown to the public. The items are at follows: There are in Richmond ,000 small light users, oulslde of tho city coutract for street lighting. Of these 4.000 light users. 2.000, in rould numbers, are taking electric light. ,500 take from the City Light Plant. land about 500 take from the Lightjlleat & Power Co. The 500 who are taking from the Light. Heat Poer Co. are probably doing it for the reason that the Light, Heat & Power4 Co. Is making a lower price than the City, and there is not one of thee consumers but does not understand that if the Municipal Plant was not present, he would be paying a higher price than the City is charg ing, therefore, the Municipal nam must-be responsible for the low price that tbe Light. Heat & Power Co. is furnishing electric light to its 500 consumers. Again if there are 1000 small light users and 2.000 of them are accounted for by their presence on the books of the two Electric Light Companies, then the natural conclusion ia that the other 2.000 users are taking sas from the Light. Heat & Power Co. In other words the Liht, Heat & Power Co. is furnishlng light to praiiuiu.i patrons at the present time. The 2.000 patron who have not yet wired their

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houses are unable to get electric light, therefore, this most liberal spirited corporation charges them $1.20 net cash per thousand for gas, and at the same time sells its 500 patrons to whom it furnishes nice, clean electric light, the same quanlty of light, and a better quality of light on a bases of less than 90c a thousand when compared with gas. In other words, the 2,000 users of gas, where the Light, Heat & Power Co. have exclusive control, are mulct to about the following extent: namely, It is a Tair estimate that these 2,000 gas users are taking an average of $1.00 worth of gas per family per month, or in round numbers $2,000 worth of gas per month, or annually $24,000 worth of gas. It is a certain proposition that they are being charged fully 25 per cent more for this gas than they would be for eloctric light, and this is being done by the 'liberal" Light, Heat & Power Co. because it has control of the situation.

In other words, In this one Item alone, it is charging their patrons a higher rate annually by $C,000 than it is charging its electric light patrons. To this add a depreciation account In each of these families of 50o petmonth, or $6 annually, account of dirty gas on wall papers, draperies and general house furnishings, and you have a net sum of $6 jer family on 2.000 families, or a net total of $12,000. These" two items, one of excess charge for gas and tht other of depreciation on account of quality makes the net sum that the 2,000 gas users are paying for the rpivilege of allowing the Light, Heat & Power Co. monopoly, about $18,000 annually. This alone would pay 6 per cent on the entire money invested in the Municipal Plant, and yet Mr. Witherby says that the sins of his predecessors should not be charged up against the present management of the Light, Heat & Power Co., and we ar inclined to the opinion thatt Mr. Witherby, still has an idea that the people of Richmond are easy. The writer however, don't believe the story that the people are easy when they have their eyes opened. Citizen. Editor Palladium. Is the Palladium biased or unwilling for any cause to grant a "square deal"? I notice that the.communications published thus far concerning the proposal to sell the municipal light plant, are all from those who are opposed to Buch a sale, and they all present arguments which seem conclusive; but "there are two sides to every question". Even though this were not commonly accepted as a fact, the action of the Mayor and council should constitute proof that the question is not as one-sided as it appears in the Palladium. Then why not give space to some of the advo cates or the sale to present that side of the question?' The people generally want to be enlightened, because they want to do the thing which will be te their own interest and right towari their neighbors. Th men occupying positions of confidence and trust, must certainly have some reasons greater and weightier than the doubtful statement that the plant, for want of a little adjustment possibly of rates may be losing the city a few dollars a year though saving immensely greater amounts in cost of lighting. If this be a sufficient reason for the sale let the people of Richmond decide it so, and then let the proposition be broadened by a proposal that the U. S. Government sell to a corporation, the business of carrying malls on account of known deficit annually incurred. Will the Palladium be kind enough to give space for what ever reasons may exist that will appeal In the least to reason or conscience? INTERESTED CITIZEN. Ill SOCIETY'S REALM WEDDING OF MISS PAULINE GENN WILL TAKE PLACE AT HER HOME MONDAY, APRIL 30. Miss Elsie Shafer and Mr. Harold Pence Were Married Thursday at the Home of Bride Young People Will Make Home in Pittsburg Announcement of the Engagement of Mr. Ben Bertel and Miss Mabel Huff is Made. The marriage of Miss Pauline Genn and Dr. E. J. Dykeman of Willshire, O.. will take place at the home of the bride. 20 North Twentieth street, Monday, April 30. They will make their home at Willshire, O. Miss Genn is -a well known and popular young woman, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Genn. The Athenae Literary Society was entertained yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. A. M. Smyser, North Fifteenth street. Mrs. Elmer Smith read an excellent paper on "Ben Hur" and Miss Margaret Wickett read a sketch of the life of Lew Wallace, the great Indiana author. The discussion of the paper on "Ben Hur" was led by Mrs. Eliza Hlatt. The last meeting of the society will be held in two weeks at the home of Mrs Laura Dickinson, East Main street. The Wayne County Audubon Society will hold a meeting next Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Arthur

Charles, Earlhara Place. An excellent program has been arranged. - fr A number of showers and receptions will be given Miss Pauline Genn whose marriage takes place April CO. Next Thursday she will be entertained by Miss Marjorle Peanell aud Saturday next Mrs. Ellis Palmer will

give a shower in her honor. The Miss- j es Elsie Beeler and Bessie Thompson will entertain for Miss Genn week af- j ter next. 5r 'A $5" Thursday evening Miss Elsie Shafer and Mr. Harold Pence of Pittsburg were married at the home of the bride, 50 South Sixteenth street. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. N. Nelson of the Grace M. E. church in the presence of the immediate families of the young people. Promptly at 6 o'clock Miss Shafer and Mr. Pence, unattended, walked into the parlor of the home and there, under a canopy of wedding bells, were made man and wife. After the ceremony a bridal dinner was served in the tliuing room by Mrs. Katherine Moelk. After the dinner many young people .friends of the bride and groom, called and spent a merry time until a late hour. The hor.se was beautifully decorated with wedding bells and carnations Every guest was presented with a favor. Mr. and Mrs. Pence will leave Sunday night for Pittsburg where they will make their future home. Mias Shafer is th? daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Shafer and is a pretty and extremely popular young woman. Mr. Pence is employed in the office of the second vice president of the Pennsylvania liaes and is well known in this city. f- w KMr. and Mrs. Charles Huff of Martinsville. Ind., have announced th engagement of their (laughter, Miss Mabel Laselle, to Mr. Bernard Clamor Bart el of this city. Miss Huff was for four years a student at Earlham College and it was while a student there that she met Mr. liartel. Miss Huff is the daughter of a prominent merchant In Martinsville and is a beautiful and popular young woman. Mr. Battel is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Adam II. Battel and a member of the firm of Adam H. Battel & Company wholesale notions. .v. it Next season the Aftermath Club will take up the study of French Art and an interesting program has been arranged. The following is a list of the officers and members of the club. President Mrs. W. N. Trueblood. Vice President Mrs. N. C. Hc-iron-imus. Secretary Miss Peninah Moorman. Treasurer Mrs. W. F. Hlatt. The members are Mesdames Henry Allen, Wilbern K. Bradbury, Frank M. Clark, Harry F. Dalbey, D. R." Ellabarger, T. J. Ferguson, W. J. Hlatt, Gertrude T. Hill, N. C. Heironimus, W. S. Hiser, Clayton B. Hunt. N. H. Hutton .Walter J. Hutton, M. F. Johnston, Henry Jones, Anna Kaminsky, T. A. Mott, Mary Sutton, Francis W. Stephens, William N. Trueblood and W. O. WIsiler. Misses Peninah Moorman, Estehr Perry, Mary A. Wilcox and Emile Windle. " " Next Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock a novel whist party will be held at the Country Club. Each lady who attends is asked to select her own partner if possible. The Howell system will be introduced. Many of the Easter gifts this year are arranged in egg-shaped boxes, which are decorated with many fancy pictures and tied with bright colored ribbons. For the diamond ring or the stud there are tiny eggs, and for the necklaces larger sized eggs ranging in size, all the way up to the big eggs that will hold children's toys, handsome china dishes and any one of a thousand articles that have value as an Easter gift. One of the favors for a party is the egg-shaped box filled with candy. Tha egg boxes are ofttimes outwordly embellished with a tiny yellow chich or a little bunny, and sometimes the fluffy ball or yellow that Is like a chicken has a nest pocketbook, and a needle case or some other practical gift. There are more novelties this year than ever in the way of pretty Easter articles for the table, dishes with pictures of chickens, rabbits and birds on them, and even glassware is embellished with designs appropriate to the season and one may choose gold or colors at pleasure. There are spring flower effects in the way of cards, and there are miniature chicken coops, with a family of tiny yellow chicks within, that are to be place markers of favors. One of the dantlest of name cards has two or three little yellow and white chicks embossed in one corner. Cards with a flower decoration have a tiny chick fastened to the corner. There is saemingly no end to the prettes. One may spend any amount on Easter equipment, from 1 cent for a fluffy little yellow chick, to a thousand dollars for a diamond ring to be hidden in a fancy egg. The soothing spray of Ely's Liquid Cream Balm, used in an atomizer, is an unspeakable relief to sufferers from Catarrh. Some of them describe it as a God-send, and no wonder. The thick, foul discharge is dislodged and the patient breathes freely, perhaps for the first time in weeks. Liquid Cream Balm contains all the healing purifying elements of the solid form, and it never fails to cure. Sold by all druggists for TGc. including spraying tube, or mailed by Ely Bros., 56 Warren Street, New York, ' . '

Wedding... Music was furnished last Spring, for seven of the most prominent weddings in St. Louis by the. TETRAUQ... CONCERT QUARTET L. W. Deuker, Mgr. Phone I6S6

J. H. RUSSELL MA N r KACTT7 KK R Parlor furniture, Davenports, Easy Chairs, Hair Mattresses and Awnings, Window Seats, Hall Seats, Any Odd Pieces. Repair Work a Specialty. A Fine Line of Latest Coverings to Select From. 14 South Seventh St. y nome rnon sso DOMESTIC AND STEAM COAL In large or small quantities. RICHMOND GOAL GO. E. E. Longstreth, Mgr. Ottlce with Union Ice Co , Cor. Wesi Third and Chestnut Sts. Phones Home 941 Bell 10 R. MOTHER AND CHILD. Let the mother take Scott's Emulsion for the two; it never fails to benefit them -both. One can eat for two, but nourishing two is a different thing. It calls for a de gree of internal strength that the average woman lacks. People of luxury are not very strong by habit; 'overworked people are weak in some functions from exhaustion or theirsurroundings. Scott's Enuilsion can be depended j upon to overcome such conditions. It is a wonderful food for a mother and chijd. t -OTT & BOWNE. 400 Peart Street. Nr Stark. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. Wlson & Pohlmeyer, Undertakers, will be found hereafter at their new place of business, No. 15 North 10th St First door North of the Wescott Hotel d3t THE CITY IN BRIEF Take a box of Price's chocolates along with you. Price's are still serving fresh oysters as you like them besi;. Iluss Bleaching Blue is much the best. Insist that your grocer gives you this brand. Refuse imitations. Two of the County Commissioners, Col. Wiley and Elwood Clark, are sick and confined to their homes. The meeting of the commissioners which was planned for this week has been indefinitely postponed. Price's make the best ice cream, seven flavors to select from. Price's have an elegant line of cream Easter eggs, handsomely decorated and good eating. Your signature made in rubber at Bartel's Office Supply Store, 925 Main. Almond paste novelties in candies for Easter at Price's. Easter Post Cards,, and other Easter goods at Bartel's Stationary Store Cream chocolate eggs, decorated cream eggs and cream bird eggs, all good to et, to be had at Price's. Have your spring suit made to fit you. Fine suits $15 and $18. Emmons Tailoring Co. A complete line of 190G Bicycle sundries at Scott & Smith's, 426 Main. 10-5t. Plenty of nice fresh oysters, Standard and Selects, at Price's. ORDER A DOZEN OF OUR SWEET AND JUICY 23 CENT ORANGES WITH YOUR SATURDAY ORDER. THEY ARE FINE. PHONE 292. HADLEY BROS. Office Supplyes at Bartel's Office Supply Store, 925 Main. 12-2t The Minck Brewing Co.'s Bock Beer will be on sale Saturday. Telephone the Richmond Steam Laundry to get your laundry. tf If you would lose that dull old headache. And fee! as lively as a flea, Make haste to your druggist And buy some Rocky Mountain Tea. For sale by A. G. Luken & Co.. Union Ice Co for Ice. courteous treatment from our help guaranteed. Otto Rettlz. Manager.

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