Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 31, Number 125, 28 May 1906 — Page 1

rrp" MC MOM) PAIXABIIJM VOL. XXXI. NO, 125. Richmond, Indiana, Monday Morning, May 28, 1906. Single Copies, Two Cents. J HEW SYSTEM CONDITION IS SERIOUS MAY FESTIVAL IS TO OPEII TONIGHT RICHMOND FACES VERjll)$y WEEK RELATIVES AT BEDSIDE Michael Dunn Has Grown so Steadily Worse for Past Few Days That it Is Feared he Cannot Survive Has Stomach Trouble. Success is Practically Assured for Richmond's Greatest Musical Event. Calendar for the Next Six Days Is as Full as It Generally Gets.

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Method of Caring for Aged and Dependent Ministers May Be Changed. FAVOR-PLAN OF PENSIONS TODAY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY WILL LISTEN TO INTERESTING REPORT FROM BOARD OF FOREIGN MISSIONS.

PROGRAM TODAY. 10:30 a. m. Report on Women's Board. 2:30 p. m. Report of the Semicentennial Commission. 3:30 p. m. Report on Foreign Missions. Evening Public Meeting on Christian Education. To preside, Rev. W. P. White. "The Relation of Christian Education to the Spread of the Gospel," Rev. Charles II. Strong, D. D. "The mprotance of Denominational Schools," Rev. J. Knox Montgomery, D. D.

, That a great majority of the ministers in the United Presbyterian church look with disfavor upon the system now In vogue of giving financial aid to aged and worn out preachers of the gospel has been made mani fest by the discussions that have en at the present session of the General Assembly relative to the report of the committee on Ministerial Relief. Agreeing that it is necessary for the church to give financial assistance to men who have spent years in the service and who find themselves at old age possessed of insufficient means to insure them a comfortable living for their last days, the minister's feel that their should be another way of accomplishing the same result. Under the present system the ministers feel like objects of charity; they are subject to the action of the committee on ministerial relief first and the General Assembly afterwards. The manner in giving, it is asserted, is such as to jvry.wlth it a feeling upon the part of the minister that he actually is begging. 8trong Plea Made. The Rev. John Mc D. Hervey, of Providence, R. I., made one of the most forceful addresses on the subject V' that has been heard at this session of the General Assembly. He declar ed that the United Presbyterian church should take a step In advance of other denominations' and should establish a pension system for Its ministers after they have served a certain period of years. He advocated a, system by which a certain part of the salaries of every minister in the church should go toward the general pension fund, the necessary balance to be appropriated by the General Assembly. "Let the ministers themselves show their heart to be in the right place by giving" said the Rev. Mr. Hervey, "and there will be no trouble In getting others to give." Ministers who have retired because of advancing years are assisted If they are in financial distress, but if they have sufficient means to live fairly comfortably they are not deemed eligible to the good offices of the committee on ministerial relief. Fixed Sum Provided. Under the proposed new system every minister will be entitled to a certain Bum annually after he has served the church a specified number of (Continued on Page Three.)

TEMPERATURE WAS HIGH :Record Shows Last Week to Have Been Nearest Approach to Summer Yet Experienced. Last week was characterized by the highest temperature bo far this sumtner. On Tuesday, the maximum Vvag 89 degrees above lero. The lowest maximum temperature was on Monday, " when the thermometer recorded 72 at the warmest part of the fclay. There was also a drop to 39 decrees that day. On Wednesday, ithere was a slight precipitation, E' mounting to .38 of an Inch. The emperature each day was as follows: Max. r Min.' Sunday 72 39 Monday .....80 42 Tuesday ....89 53 .Wednesday, . . .....S3 62 Thursday ...... .....84 53 Friday .. SS 54 Saturday ,.., 80 64 ON VAUDEVILLE STAGE Miss Florence Reeves, Violinist, to be Heard In all cities In the Great Keith Circuit. Miss Florence Reeves, one of Rlch- , hiond's best known and most talented young women. Is to enter vaudeville for a brief period at least. As a Violinist Miss Reeves has gained more than local fame and she has been enVaged to make a tour of the great ClXeith vaudeville circuit which lnclufTfdes the finest vaudeville theaters In the largest cities In the country.

Michael Dunn, superintendent of motive power of the southwest system, P. C. C. & St. L. Railroad who is a former Richmond man, is seriously ill at his home in Columbus, O. Mr. Dunn for some time past has been suffering from stomach trouble and during the past few days complications of such a serious nature set in that a consultation of physicians was held yesterday afternoon. M. J. Qulgley of this city, a brother-in-law of Mr. Dunn, stated last evening that he expected to learn the result of this consultation today. Mr. Dunn is one of the most prominent officials of the P. C. C. & St. L. Railroad and he has risen to his present position from "the ranks." Mr. Dunn began his railroad career as an oil boy at the local round house. From that position he was advanced to round house foreman. He left Richmond about twenty years ago, going to Cincinnati where he was foreman of the round house In that city. Later he was promoted to road forman of engines. After serving in that capacity for a few years he was made foreman of the Dennison. O., shops, being promoted from that position to the one he now fills. While a resident of Richmond Mr. Dunn served for several years as a member of the city council. He is well known here and frequently comes to Richmond to visit his sisters, Mrs. Quigley and Miss Sarah Dunn, both of whom are now with him at Columbus.

PURE FOOD ID L House and Senate Will Battle With These Important Matters this Week. BUYING CANAL SUPPLIES REPUBLICAN LEADERS ARE SAID TO BE IN FAVOR OF PURCHASING THEM IN ANY AND ALL MARKETS. Publishers' Press Washington, D. C. May 27. The railway rate bill having safely gone to conference, where It is expected to remain till near the end of the session, and the free alcohol bill having passed the Senate, pure food becomes by common consent the paramount issue in the House, and the canal question in the Senate. There has been a great deal of inquiry within the last few days as to the outlook for pure food legislation. It is said that despite reports to the contrary the House management has given assurance that a rule will be brought In shortly for the consideration of the pure food measure, and that it is to be put through at this session. Three Appropriation Bills. . The House has but three appropriation bills to dispose of the diplomatic and consular, which is now under consideration; the sundry civil, which has been reported from committee, and the general deficiency not yet ready. The Senate will most likely pass the postofflce and the naval appropriation bills the coming week. Tomorrow the conference report of the Indian appropriation bill will be called up, and probably the resolution giving the President discretion to purchase canal supplies and machinery abroad, when American bids are considered to be exhorbitant. The Republican senators consider that the adoption of the resolution will correct many evils which may be threatened. Democratic senators hold that the high prices are due to the tariff and that there should be revision. They expect to say so In a number of speeches. The minority report on the sea level canal .bill will be presented Tuesday. PREPARING FOR SUMMER G. R. & I. Looking Forward to Big Michigan Business Changes in the Schedule. The Grand Rapids & Indiana has not yet announced the schedule of the through trains that will later be put on for the summer season. The outlook for brisk business is said to be very flattering. Each year sees an Increase in the number of pleasure seekers who spend apart of the summer in Northern Michigan and the G. R. & I. carries the bulk of these people.

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A SPECIAL TRAIN WILL BE RUN ON THE PAN HANDLE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THOSE WHO WISH TO ATTEND. The discouraging outlook presented to the managers of the May Festival the early part of last week has changed to a considerable degree and the statement was made yesterday that the indications for the success of the big musical event were flattering. The appeal made to the people of Richmond through the local papers had the effect of increasing the sale of tickets and Saturday a large number were disposed of. There are still, however, a considerable number of tickets yet to be disposed of before the festival will be a financial success and the managers of the affair urge everyone who has not yet purchased tickets to do so at the earliest opportunity. The Centennial May Festival will be the most pretentious musical event ever held in Richmond or in this part of the country and many people from neighboring towns and cities will attend. Rates of one and a third fare per round trip will be given by the steam roads entering the city and low rates will be offered by the interurban lines. For the accommodation of the people who attend from Hagerstown, Greensfork and other places on the Chicago division of the Pan Handle, a special train will leave both nights of the festival after the concerts are over. Many Eaton people have signified their intentions of attending the festival and a party of twelve Indianapolis people will also attend. BIG NIGHT FOR DRUIDS. Richmond Grove to Have Forty-Seven Candidates at the Session to be Held Tonight. Tonight Richmond Grove of Druids will have a class of forty-seven candidates for the first degree. This is the largest class that the Druids have ever had in Richmond. A big turn out of members is expected. Before the end of June the ' Druids will be in their new hall on West Main street. SECRETARY SHAW BUSY Head of Treasury Department Hal Speaking Dates For Many Days In June. Publishers' Press Washington, May 27. Secretary of the Treasury Shaw left today for Winchester, Va., where on Tuesday he will address the graduating class of Wesleyan University. June 4, he will address the Republican state convention at Sioux Falls, S. D., June 7th he will address the Sunday school Union, at Brooklyn, N. Y. June 13, the Syracuse University, June 15, the Credit Men's Association of the United States at Baltimore, June 18, National League of Republican Clubs at Philadelphia. WEATHER INDICATIONS. Indiana Fair Monday, cooler In south and central portions; Tuesday fair, fresh north winds. Ohio Fair Monday and Tuesday; fresh north winds. PROGRAM FOR

, THIS EVENING. Soloists: .Mrs. Minnie Fish Griffin, Mr. Glenn Half, Mr. Herbert Witherspoon and Mr. Bruno Steindel. Vorspeil, "Die Meistersinger" Wagner Aria from "Eugen Oneigni Tschaiskowsky Largo, from "New World" Symphony Dvorak Solos for Cello: a Lento Chopin b Sernade , Raff c Tarantelle Popper Symphonic Poem, Les Preludes Liszt Intermission. "The Crusaders" Gade Chorus. Soloists and Orchestra, under direction of Mr. Will Earhart

TUESDAY AFTERNOON, Solists: Miss Grace Munson, Mr. Louis Elbel. v Symphony No. 5. C minor Beethoven Allegro con brio. Andante con moto. . Allegro-allegro. Aria, "Ah! Rendimi" Rossi Miss Munson. Intermission. Concerto for Piano. B flat minor. ...... Tschaikowsky Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso. Allegro con spirito Andantonio semplice. Allegro con fuoco. Mr. Elbel. Spanish Rhapsody . ...Chabrier

TUESDAY EVENING, Soloists: .Mrs. Minnie Fish Griffin, Miss Grace Munson, Mr. Glenn Hall and Mr. Herbert Witherspoon. "The Last Judgment"; Spahr Choru3, Soloists and "Orchestra, under direction of Mr. Will Earhart. ' Intermission. Overture. "Carnival". .t ......Dvorak Madrigal " - P- Florida Mr. Herbert Witherspoon. " Suite, Peer Gynt" Grieg Morning. Ase's Death. Anitra's Dance. In the Hall Vof the Mountain King, Overture. "Tannhauser" ........ .......Wagner

NO WONDER WATSON SATISFIED THAT STATE'S SAFE Talk of Republican Dissension Is All Moonshine, Says the Congressman. PARTY GETTING TOGETHER SIXTH DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE HEARD FAVORABLE COMMENT ON THE RATE BILL CRYSTALIZED PRINCIPLE. Palladium Special. Washington, May 27. Louis Ludlow says: Representative Watson, after spending nearly three weeks In Indiana has brought back to his Republican colleagues, a glowing tale as to Republican prospects in the Hoosier state. "There has been a great deal of talk," said he, "about Republican dissension and Democratic opportunities in Indiana, but I want to say that all such talk is moonshine. Republicans are not dissatisfied. They are getting together, as Republicans usually do, in solid phalanx to march on the enerny, and when they get through marching there won't be a grease spot left of the enemy. "Everywhere I went in Indiana," he added, "I heard a note of favorable comment and approval of the action of congress in passing the rate bill. The people are immensely pleased with the legislation that has been accomplished on this question. While the bill may not be perfect the important thing Is that a principle has been crystalized into law." MAY FESTIVAL.

THE OLD MAN IS OFF HIS FEET

BIG DOINGS FOR EDITORS GOVERNORS AND SENATORS Vice President Fairbanks Will Give Reception at Their Indianapolis Home Tour of Indiana to Follow Program Given Out. I Palladium Special. , Indianapolis, Ind., May 27. The program for the National Editorial association, which will be held in Indianapolis, June 12 to 15. has been given out. Governor Edward W. Hoch of Kansas, and Governor John A. Johnson, of Minnesota, and Senator Beveridge and Hemenway, of Indiana will be among the speakers. Vice President and Mrs. Charles W. Fairbanks will give a reception to the editors at their home in this city. At the conclusion of the convention the editors will leave for a tour through Indiana, the Great Lakes region and Canada. Over 250 members of the association have reserved Pullman accommodations for the trip. Denver, Ashville, Milwaukee and Asbury Park have asked for the privilege of entertaining the next convention. marshal : is assaulted Custodian of Peace at Centerville Laid Unconscious by Two Men He Tried to Arrest. Palladium gpeclal. Centerville, Ind., May 27. While attempting to arrest two men, who are employed on the stock farm of Lawrence Commons, at an early hour this morning, Town Marshal George Moore was viciously assaulted by one of the men. He was knocked insensible with a blow from a blunt weapon and did not recover consciousness until about 8 o'clock this morning. Sheriff Smith was notified and he succeeded in arresting the two men a short time after Moore was assaulted. The assault created quite a sensation in Centerville. Mrs. Howe's Birthday. Publishers' PressJ Boston, May 27. Ms. Julia Ward Howe, was 87 years old today and her birthday was celebrated in her horr( on Beason street by a family of devoted children. Flowers were sent to her in commemoration of the event by many organizations of which she is a member. Old friends and neighbors paid homage to her as if she were a queen. Bomb Throwing in Russia. Publishers' Press ' Tiflis, Russia, May 27. In an attempt to assassinate the governorgeneral of the province . of Tiflis, an unknown man threw a bomb at at him, but only succeeded in wounding a Cossack. Enraged at his failure, he threw another bomb which failed to explode. The chief of polioe then drew a revolver and shot the would-be-assassin dead. The Pope Exhausted. Publishers' Press Rome, Italy, May, 28. His Holiness the Pope, became greatly exhausted unday after going through the beatification ceremony. He was immediately ordered to his bed.

THESE DAYS!

FESTIVITIES MAY BE GIVEN AGAIN People Ask To Have the May Day Program at Earlham College Repeated. CELEBRATION A SUCCESS IF GIVEN AGAIN, THE AFFAIR WILL BE HELD THURSDAY NIGHT UNDER ELECTRIC LIGHT NICE SUM WAS CLEARED. The celebration of Maj Day at Earlham Saturday afternoon was one of the prettiest events ever held at the college. It was so successful that at the request of many town people, the committee in charge of the affair will have a meeting this morning to consider repeating the program. If this is done, the festivities will be given Thursday night under the electric light. The campus will be brilliant ly lighted and the scene will be height ened in color by large fires. The col lege authorities have been asked to give it at night in order that many shop and business men with their f&m ilies, may attend. The celebration Saturday at Earl ham was perhaps more elaborate than any other similar event ever attempt ed by a Western college. It cer talnly was one of the bright spots in Earlham's history. There were over twelve hundred persons in attendnce many of whom were alumni of the in stitution. One Round of Pleasure. From the time the long procession of My Day revelers left their starting point at the west end of Earlham Hall and slowly wended their way around Lindley Hall to the green in front of the dormitory, till the clown auctioneered the cakes, the event ws one great round of pleasure. This pro cession of all the characters taking part in the event, was a quarter of a mile long, and the costumes which were worn made a very pretty picture as they slowly made their way to the scene of the festivities. The costumes of Miss Pearl Rineheardt, the queen, and her attendants, and those of Miss Edna Jones, the gypsy queen, and her band of followers, were especially gorgeous. The Music Was a Feature. The music of the day was exceedingly well rendered. The chorus which sang "Choosing the Queen" rivaled anything which has been sung in the city for some time. The work of Miss Marie Kauffman as soloist was a feature. To say that any one of the long list of events on the program was better than the other would be doing an injustice to each of the others. They were all exceptionally fine and the spectators were more than pleased with the festivities. The day was a success from the financial point of view, $300 being clered during the afternoon, all of which will be turned over to the benefit of the Carnegie Library fund. To Exchange Pulpits. The Rev. T. H. Kuhn, of the Christian church, will exchange pulpits with the Rev. James Burkhardt, of Connersville, next Sundy. On Sundy evening. Children's Day will be observed at the Christian ohurch,

BIG VARIETY OF EVENTS

WEEK'S PROGRAM INCLUDES FESTIVITIES, CHURCH CONFERENCES, SHOWS, DANCES, MEMORIAL EXERCISES, BASEBALL CALENDAR OF EVENTS IN CITY THIS WEEK. Monday. IT, P. General Assembly. May Festival. SeibeVs Dog and Pony Show. District Meeting, M. E. Stewards. Tuesday. IT. P. General Assembly. May Festival. Memorial Day Program, Bethel. Seibel's Dog and Pony Show. Wednesday. Memorial Day Observances. U. P. General Assembly. Giants Fairview Game. East Haven Pogue, Miller Game. Thursday. May Day Festivities, Earlham. Friday. Numerous Dances. Saturday. Garfield Field Meet. Earlham. City League Ball Games. Earlham Class Banquets. This week there will be "something doing" in Richmond every day and the program of events is extensive and varied, offering everything from a dog and pony show to a general assembly of the United Presbyterian churches. One of the most important events on the program is the Centennial May Festival, which will be the greatest musical event ever held in this city and which will be the magnet for hundreds of people. Richmond acted as hostess to hundreds of out of town people "Jast week, but the old lady, sprightly, despite her hundredth year .will surpass this record. The 300 or more delegates to the U. P. General Assembly 'will continue to enjoy the hospitality of this city until Wednesday and the Selbel Dog and Pony Show, which is in the city today and tomorrow will draw large crowds. A large number will attend the May Festival and still another large out-of-town crowd -will be In the city Wednesday, which Is Decoration Day. Bethel Exercises Tuesday. This 'afternoon the annual district meeting of the stewards of the Methodist Episcopal churches will be held at Grace M. E. church. Tuesday, a Memorial Day program will be observed at Bethel, the speakers including Congressman Watson of this district. A large number of local people wilL attend and the Wayne County Automobile Club will make a run to that pretty little village. Besides the Memorial Day program which will be rendered in this city Wednesday, two good ball games are scheduled. One between the Fairview and Giants teams and the other between the Pogue, Millers and the East Havens of the City League. It is probable that the beautiful May Day festivities held at Earlham Saturday will be repeated Thursday evening by electric light, In which case the big campus will be crowded with people. Saturday the Seniors and Sophomore classes of Earlham will bancuet at the Westcott Hotel and the Junior-Freshmen classes at Cedar Springs Hotel. There will be two games in the City League and the annual Garfield school track and field meet at Reld Field. Throughout the week the two vaudeville houses will present top notch vaudeville bills, f Real Indiana Diamonds. Palladium Special Indianapolis, May 27. A fresh discovery of diamonds has been made in the Morgan county (Ind.) gold fields by Charles H. Miller, who came here to have them examined. He had three which he believes are very valuable. Bombs Kill Three. Publishers Prees Sebastopol, May 28. During a review of the troops Sunday a number of bombs were thrown into the square where the procession was passing. Three persons were killed and many injured. A number of arrests were made. Roosevelt at Tennis. Publishers' Presa Washingtn, D. C, May 27. President Roosevelt plays tennis on the fine court back of the executive offices- in the white house grounds. . For the last fortnight the president has played almost daily, usually preferring this form of exercise in fine weather to walking or riding In the country; as he frequently, does on rainy days.