Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 31, Number 109, 9 May 1906 — Page 1

MONB F AIJL ABITJM H VtL. XXXI. NO, 109. . Richmond, Indiana, Wednesday, May 9, 1906. Single Copies, Two Cents. NEW PARIS HAS MURDER MEEK WILL CHANGE DATE SUITS' REPORT IS MADE PUBLIC PYTHIAHS GATHER AT VETERANS MAKE PROTEST Demccratlc District Convention Will Not be Held on Decoration DayChairman Has Already Fixed Time of Gathering to May 31. Chairman of Isthmian Canal Tells of Work Being Done and What Is Needed.

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Corner Stone of New Grand Lodge Building Laid With Fine Ceremonies. CITY A MASS OF FLAGS

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SUICIDE

ilsaac Mackey, Aged Farmer, Hacks Brother So Terribly With a Hatchet that He Will Die, Then Takes a Fatal Dose of Poison.

QUARRELED OVER A FARM Two Brothers Could Not Agree About a Small Piece of Land and Had Arranged To Leave Difficulties to Board of Arbitration. THE DEED OF A MANIAC 'EVIDENCE SHOWS THAT ISAAC MACKEY HAD PLANNED THE DOUBLE TRAGEDY FOR HE ATTACKED HIS BROTHER WHILE HE SLEPT AND HAD THE POISON READY TO END HIS OWN LIFE ARE WELL KNOWN. New Paris and vicinity are In the highest pitch of excitement on account of the horrible tragedy that was enacted yesterday morning at Brinley'8 Station, about three miles north of that place. - The crime of Isaac Mackey, one of two aged brothers who lived together on a small farm ,1s one of the most terrible that has ever been committed In that community nnd the cltsens are aroused by the details of ther desperate deed. Tsaac Mackey, nearly seventy years si, went Into the room of his brother David, ten years older than he, and with a hatchet, Inflicted wounds on the head of his brother which will cause death. Isaac then swallowed a quantity of poison and last evening died from Its effects. Both of the principals In the terrible deed are well - known to the residents of Treble and Darko Counties and were members of prominent sacret orders. Quarrel of Long Standing. The quarrel of the brothers has been of long standing, and although it has been known for years that they Indulged In wordy combats, It was' never (thought that one would do the other violence.- Monday it was decided between them to arrange for a com(mittee to arbitrate and settle their troubles. Each man chose a friend 'to act In his Interests and the two men chosen decided upon a third party. This board was to meet and hear the differences existing In the relations between the brothers, and endeavor to settle the trouble. The question was the ownership of the ' small farm upon which they lived and " also who should have charge of the money which they possessed jointly. A Scene of Blood . Tuesday was to have been the first day of the meeting and just before noon, the committee went to the home to find the brothers both in one room, unconscious, with Isaac, the younger, on the floor, lying In the ' .blood of his brother, David, who was stretched out on the bed, with his head hanging over the side. The men summoned physicians who responded at once. Doctors Lynes and Devlngton of New Paris, went to the scene and worked for hours with the two men, but the poison had done Its work well, and Isaac, the fratricide, could not stay death to face the law. David was found to be In a terrible condition. He had been struck four times with the sharp edge of the hatchet, every time on the skull. The bone was crushed and it was found necessary for the surgeons to remove parts of the brain. It is not expected that David will lite long, as his age and feeble condition are against him. Last night he was resting easier, but no hope for his recovery is entertained. Was All Arranged. A terrible feature of the tragedy is the fact that it ns all arranged beforehand, end Isaac, who committed tho act, had probably been planning for days how he would kill his brother and then end his own life. Every detail was perfect. He had a sharp jiew hatchet, and went Into his brother's room probably when David was asleep. , There he struck his deadly blows and Immediately swallowed the poison which he had on hand for the purpose. The men who came to the house found a note in a conspicuous place, which gave directions in regard to the disposal of his own txA Vind that of hl3 brother. In the ncuTfie said th&t the neighbors would v47nd a new suit of clothes in a certain drawer In a bureau and in these Iclothes Isaac wished to be dressed when he was burled. With a few mln- ( Continued on Page Three.)

Palladium Ppeclal.l Greenfield. Ind., May 8. The selection of May 30,. Memorial Dfy, by the Democrats of the Sixth district as the day for the congressional convention, has caused a storm of protest from the veterans of the civil war, and some of the Republican papers of the district have taken the matter up for political effect. While in this city yesterday, Sylvester Meek, the district chairman, said It had not occurred to him Xf. he had selected Decoration Day and he did not realize it until his attention was called to the matter a few day3 ago. He said the date would be changed and an announcement made T,'ithin a few days. It might be added to the above dispatch from Greenfield that Chairman Meek already has acceded to the demands of the veterans and has set the date for May 31.

'S REPORT IS NOT GIVEN OUT Some Additions to be Made and Committee Withholds ' it for the Present. KNOWN TO BE FAVORABLE ADVOCATES OF MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP SEE REASONS TO EXPECT THE RETENTION OF THE LIGHT PLANT. .Yesterday pornhig when the Joint committee, composed of members from the city council, the Commercial Club and the South Side Improvement Association met at the city hall with the Board of Works for the purpose of listening to the reports relative to the municipal light plant inves tlgation, the report of Prof. C. W. Matthews, of Purdue University was first submitted. This appears in full in another place In this issue. The great scope covered by Prof. Matthews, and his clear and concise manner of explaining the details of his investigation were favorably commented upon and the report as a whole was deemed one which in a most decided way, favored the retention of the plant, provided certain improvements are made, which will give the capacity necessary to cope with the rapidly growing business. McMahan's Report Withheld. The report of E. G. McMahan. the expert accountant whose duty was to examine Into the financial condition of the light plant, was also submitted but as there are to be some additions made this week, the document was withheld from the public until after thelnext meeting of the committee which will be held Friday evening. MrJ McMahan's report, however, is kniwn to be favorable, as was stated in (the Palladium yesterday morning. Th belief prevails that the commitI . . i i . a. i - e iee win, auer iun consideration oi th report of both the expert accountant and the expert engineer, decide unanimously that the city would not be justified in disposing of the plant. Without attempting to anticipate what the report of the special commltteewlll be, however, it can be stated on the best of authority that when Mr. McMahan's report Is made public it will show an extremely satisfactory condition of affairs to exist. The report will show, it is r-sserted, that the light plant has not been a losing proposition but to the contrary it has shown a profit earning capacity. To Address Red Men. The Rev. J. O. Campbell, of the Fifth Street M .E. church will address the members of the Osceola and Hokendauqua Tribes of Red Men at the church Monday morning. Parrish and Alford Named A meeting of the directors of the Parrish-Alford Fence Company of Knlghtstown was held Manday and W .N. Parrish and W .H. ord. of this city, were named directors. The company was formerly located in this city, but moved to Knlghtstown about a year ago. Their entire output Is now being shipped to the Sears, Roebuck Co., of Chicago. 20,000 New Freight Cars. ,The Pennsylvania Lines have ordered 20,000 steel freight cars, for delivery during 1907. The cost of these cars will run close to $23,000,000. They will add greatly to the efficiency of the freight department of the hoad. Steel is rapidly displacing wood in the construction of first class cars, both passenger and freight

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DECISION BY CONGRESS

HE DECLARES THAT THE TYPE OF CANAL TO BE BUILT SHOULD E DECIDED ON AT AN EARLY DATE. Publishers' Press Washington, May 8. Secretary of War Taft tonight made public the special report of T. P. Shonts, chairman of the Isthmian canal coixUiiission which is designed to show the present conditions on the Isthmus In dealing with the affair in Panama up to April 17 last. According to Mr. Shonts the gravest need at the present time is an immediate decision by congress as to the type of canal to be constructed. Ho declares that until this subject Is finally settled the diversion channels contemplated, and the improvements at La Boa cannot be begun nor can orders for needed machinery and appliances be given. First Work Reviewed. Mr. Shonts reviews the work of preparation already accomplished states that the former scarcity of water has been overcome and that there is now a sufficiency of that commodity for all purposes; Insists that tlie health conditions on the Isthmus are now entirely satisfactory, quarantine regulations having wiped out nearly all of the yellow fever; states that there are now not only ample quarters completed for the existing force but that a reserve space to accommodate 3,000 additional laborers ha3 been completed; the food question has been solved so that "wholesome and nourishing meats" are now being furnished at a cost of ten cents each and even at that figure a small marginal balance in favor of the commission is left, and declares that the new terminal, yard and track facilities have been built and improved so that former congestion Is no longer manifest. Law and Order Continues. As an instance of the work that is being done Mr. Shonts calls attention to the fact that during the month of March there was removed from Culebra cut 40,000 cubic yards of material and there was an average of ten and seven-tenths steam shovels working. By July, he says, there will be forty shovels Installed and working. The cost of the work in March was 53 1-2 cents per cubic yard. Law and order, he says, continues to be maintained to a degree that would be remarkable under any conditions, and is especially so when the character of the population of the zone is considered with its vast army of 23,000 employes gathered from all parts of the world. . Many Denied Admission. Publishers' Press Washington, May 8. Statistics gathered by the bureau of immigration show that from April 1 to May 5, 659 applicants for admission to this country were turned back. Boards of inquiry were convinced they were brought over by pre-arrangement. Most of this number were Greeks and Bulgarians. The number is the largest denied admission for many months. SENTENCE IS SUSPENDED MEADE PUNISHMENT ENDS Noted Swindler Who Formed "People's Packing Company" to Fight the Beef Trust Gets Off With Three Months' Term in Workhouse. Publisher Press Pittsburg, Pa., May 8. In the United States Circuit Court today, Judge Joseph Buffington suspended sentence on C. Albert Meade, alias C. Ogden Harris, of Chicago, who pleaded guilty to a charge of using the mails to defraud. Meade under the name of Harris organized the "Peoples Packing Company" of Chicago, and advertised broadcast that his concern was to fight the beef trust and would furnish meats and other supplies to individuals direct at prices about forty percent below the trusts. Meade secured a considerable sum of money before theauthorities got wind of his scheme and placed him under arrest. He was sentenced to three month3 in the workhouse in the courts and on his release was turned over to the United States postal authorities. An indictment was found against Meade for defrauding Mrs. J. W. Barnhart, of 508 Sixth Ave., Altoona, Pa. Meade victims were principally from the small western Pennsylvania and Ohio towns. Several Chicago business men and the A minister of Meade's church In that city appeared as character witnesses for him but the suspension of sentence was granted on account of the prisoner's previous the swindle.

As the summer approaches you begin to hear about the summer girl and the bathing girl, the tennis girl and all that; but it's very little you hear about the girl that can cook a good meal.

TEARS STOOD IN MITCHELL'S EYES Miners' Leader Unable to Restrain His Emotions at Scranton Convention. LAUDED BY REV. CURRAN IN CLOSING SPEECH MITCHELL SAYS THAT HE FEELS THE MINERS HAVE MADE CONSIDERABLE ADVANCEMENT. Publishers' Press? Scranton, Pa., May 8. The district convention of the United Mine Workers' of America adjourned at 4:25 o'clock this afternoon after an open session that was crowded with features. The convention decided that the men return to work on Thursday morning and that the company men report for duty tomorrow morning so that they will have the mines ready for resumption. An e&ort was made , to put resumption over until Monday next but it met with the sternest pos- ; sible opposition and a motion to that : effect was tabled overwhelmingly. Resolutions Adopted. Two resolutions were adopted denouncing the state constabulary and demanding that the act under which it was appointed be repealed. A reso lution v was adopted advocating the i 1 . ! e , tVs. lntriol n f urn Xx-Vi rt are favorable to the union. It transpired this afternoon that during the morning session after Father Curran had made such an eloquent speech lauding John Mitchell that Mr. Mitchell broke down and that tears stood in his eyes. He was unable to resume the gavel for several minutes. Notable Speeches Made. Two notable speeches were made before the convention adjourned in the afternoon. One was by District President Nichols in which he cited some unprinted facts about the conference with the operators in New York on Monday. He said that the operators at that session, at the request of Mr. Mitchell, gave permission to have union men collect dues on company property; and also consented to the union posting notices of union meetings on company property. These points are regarded as important concessions in the routine work of the union. Address Was a Farewell. President Mitchell's address was in the nature of a farewell. He spoke eloquently and with considerable suppressed emotion that was evident to (Continued to Page Three.) Inspected the Bridges. County Auditor Hanes, County ! Treasurer Myrick and two of the County Commissioners, Dynes and Wiley, spent yesterday inspecting the t bridges of the northern part of the county. They drove over many miles of roads and took notes on the condition of the various county bridges. The party took dinner with Asa Pitts, in Fountain City. Commissioner Clark, of Economy, was IH and could. vot attend yesterday's meeting.

FRISCO; OBJECT LESSON METCALF HAS RETURNED Personal Representative of the President to Stricken District Says Architects and Builders Can Learn Many Lessons. Publishers' Press Washington, May 8. Secretary Metcalf of the Department of Commerce and Labor, returned to Washington today from San Frfancisco. After greeting the President and the other members of the cabinet who were at today's meeting he was driven to his home. Late this afternoon e was at his office. "Business must be resumed in San Francisco before the city can be rebuilt," said he. "The latter will surely be accomplished in time. The destruction of the city should be made an object lesson to architects and builders throughout the country. Gran Ite melted under the intense heat; marble was worse. "The relief committer is composed of the best men in San Francisco and I say nothing but praise for them, the city and state officials, and the army and navy. Not a complaint did I hear. The Chinese interpreter said to me that his countrymen had better quarters furnished them than they had before the catastrophe.' PEACE HEWS CIRCULATED MINERS FIGHT BREAKERS Thirty Policemen Rush to Scene of Difficulties at Scranton and Prevent Serious Trouble Women Take Hand in the Fight. Publishers' Press Scranton, Pa., May 8. WTiile the news that the miners are to return to work Thursday was being circulated about the city thi3 afternoon an incipient riot broke out at the Bellevue colliery of the Delaware. Lackawanna and Western Company, and idle mine workers beat and seriously injured two strike breakers. Thirty policemen of the local force, in charge of Superintendent Day, were rushed to the scene and prevented a serious conflict. Six miners were arrested and will be fined. The police dispersed the crowd upon their arrival, for it was feared the members would storm with stones the passing trains filled with Imports. The police were stationed around the breaker all night to prevent another outbreak. The trouble started early in the afternoon while two of the strike breakers were going to work. A party of women and a gang of idle miners set upon them and drove them to their homes. One of the men took out his revolver and fired at the women, missing them, however. WEATHER INDICATIONS. Indiana Fair and warmer Wednesday and Thursday. Ohio Fair and colder Wednesday and Thursday; brisk northwest winds.

CULLOM USHERS IN AMENDMENT

Senator Allison Sick and Unable to Present His Rate Bill Compromise. HAS SIX PROPOSITIONS IT IS STATED THAT ALL THE MAJORITY MEMBERS ARE SATISFIED WITH MEASURE EXCEPT SENATOR LA FOLLETTE. .Publishers' Press Washington, May 8. Acting for Mr. Allison who is ill, Mr. Cullom introduced in the Senate this afternoon the Judicial review provision to the railroa drate bill that was finally accepted last night as a compromise measure by the conflicting republican interests. It is understood that it is satisfactory to all the majority members except. Mr. La Follette. The Allison amendment ' comprised six propositions: Frst, the words, "fairly remunerative," in section four of the bill be stricken out. Second, the words, "in its judgment" in the same section are retained. Third, jurisdiction is Invested in the United States Circuit courts to hear and determine suits against the commission. Fourth, no preliminary injunction or interlocutory order is to be granted without a hearing and notices. Fifth, the application for prelimina ry injunction of interlocutory decree is to be heard by three judges. Sixth, a direct appeal from the Inter locutory order or decree to lie only to the Supreme Court of .the United States. EVIDENCE IS FINISHED Today the Attorney In the Case of Clifford vs. the City Will Argue Verdict Soon. The evidence In the Clifford Tax case, which is being tried at Greenfield this week, was finished yesterday and the attorneys will spend today arguing the case before the jury. It is expected that the case will be submitted to the jury this, afternoon and a verdict returned late today or early tomorrow. Several city officials went from here yesterday to testify. Death of Gen. Home. Publishers' Press Knoxville, Tenn., May 8. General John F. Home, commander of the Tennessee division . of the United Confederate Veterans, and a wellknown whoiensle merchanc of this city is dead t his home heie Great Need of Laborers. Many of the factories or Richmond are advertising for men, day laborers and shop mechanics, and it is said that never before has the demand for labor been so great in this city. The street forces is busy and this takes about forty men from the "available timber."

CHARLES E. SHIVELEY SPEAKS, TELLING KNIGHTS THAT THE OCCASION MARKS EPOCH IN K. OF P. HISTORY.

tralladlum Special. Indianapolis, ind., May S. Thousands of Knights of Pythias were in Indianapolis today to participate In the ceremonies attending the laying of the corner stone of the pew Indiana Pythian building, at Pennsylvania street and Massachusetts avenue. Special trains on the steam roads and extra cars on the traction lines, wero arriving all morning, bringing the, Pythian host, with its bands of music flags and banners and bright regalia. Despite the drizzle of rain, tho Grand Lodge officers were confident that a record-breaking crowd would be here for the celebration. Downtown' merchants decorated their places of business with flags and bunting and the streets presented a gala appearance. The new K. of P. building, hardly more than a skeleton as yet, was decorated throughout. Tho massive steel framework was decorated with flags. A gigantic emblem, emblazoned with multi-colored incandescent lights, shone above tho entrance. The speakers' platform, erected at the point of the building, was decked with flags and pictures. Parade in the Afternoon. The celebration proper started this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock with a street parade, participated In by the companies of the Uniform Rank, the officers and members of the subordinate lodges of the State, the Grand and Supreme Lodge officers and all the visiting knights. 'Corner Stone Exercises. The corner stone laying exercises were in charge of George W. Powell, president of the building commission, and the Grand Lodge officers. Governor J. Frank. ...Hanly ..welcomed the Knights to Indianapolis. Following the ceremonies a meeting was held In Tomlinson Hall, where addresses were made by Supremo Chancellor Shlveley, Mayor Charles Bookwalter, Congressman James E. Watson, Btlrritt Hamilton of Battle Creek, Mich., and Grand Chancellor Dunten. The celebration was concluded with another meeting at Tomlinson Hall this evening addressed by Union B. Hunt and Merrill E. Wilson, of this city and various visiting members of the order. Mr. Shlveley's Speech. Charles E. Shlveley, of Richmond, Ind., supreme chancellor of the world, spoke at the afternoon meeting, in Tomlinson Hall ,ln part, as follows: "This day marks an epoch in tho history of the Order of Knights of Pythias, not only in Indiana, but In the supreme domalnf We have just laid the corner stone of the greatest Pythian building ever erected. Indiana today enjoys the greatest membership she ever had, and the supreme domain, with more than 650,000 members, has reached a high water mark in the membership of the order at large. "But not only. In material growth is the order the greatest today that it has ever been in its history; it stands for more today than than it ever did before. There is more force in its influence for good. The welfare of mankind today is better and more strongly supported by reason of the fraternal power and force of our order and kindred societies than ever before. We put more good husbands and fathers in homes, more good men in business places, more good citizens in public offices and more patriotic men in the country than ever before. "Our order is not negative in its make-up and character, but stands for and represents a positive force for all that goes to make better men and better living. We insist that men lead a more simple life that they (Continued on Page- Three.) THE JURY IS IMPANELED FRANK THURMAN'S TRIALNegro Charged With Poisoning His Father-in-law Will Soon Know His Fate Prosecutor Declares That Thurman Has Already Confessed. Palladium Special. Newcastle, Ind., May 'S. A jury has been Impaneled in the tse of Frank Thurman, colored, accused of causing the death of Reuben Bailey, his father-in-law, also colored, by poison, and the examination of witnesses began today, Mrs. Margaret Bailey being the first witness. In his opening statement the prosecutor asserted that Thurman had made statements In the ; jail that he was guilty as charged, and ! the prosecutor insisted that the circumstances warranted a finding of guilty of murder in the first degree.