Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 31, Number 160, 5 July 1906 — Page 1

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HOT BE RE-BUILT William Kramer Says His Company Is Not Satisfied With Fire Protection. WEST SIDE IS AROUSED CITIZENS THERE HAVE LONG PLEADED FOR A HOSE HOUSE AND THEY NOW USE TUES DAY'S FIRE AS ARGUMENT. William Kramer In speaking yester day afternoon of the fire disaster to their concern Tuesday night said that It was not Improbable that they Bhould rebuild, owing to the difficulty In getting sufficient fire protection in the future. "In the first placv we have always known that If we ever caught flre it would mean a total loss to our prop erty and In view of this we have made every possible safeguard against fire. What we and the people of West Richmond need, and many of them spoke to me of It. la a hose house on the West Side. We are entl tied to fir o protection as we pay city taxes. It Is too expensive for us to put up another plant without some prospect of flre-protection. The thing that we regret about the flre Is that It will throw about 25 men. who have bee faithful to us, out of employment. Our greatest damage will come to the $20,000 worth of uncut loss which will have to lay for some time before we can make arrangements for their disposal." Delay In Giving Alarm. It seems that there was some an necessary delay Tuesday night In get ting the alarm intt the department The company received the alarm at 11:25 and when they got there, a run of 3 minutes and 4o seconds, the en tire building was byond all possible hope of being saved and attention was turned to protecting the surroun ding property. In the mill was a Wes tern Union alarm and telephone. The watchman at the mill says that he turned in the Western Union Alarm and the offlco denies It. They say that If he had turned in an alram it would have been recorded on a ribbon. The flre was discovered , about ten min utes before an alarm was sent in to headquarters. Damage Between $5,000 and $8,000. The damage to the concern was es timated yesterday as telng between $5,000 and $8,000. This is partially covered by insurance. The people of West Richmond are aroused and will make a strons fight for a hose house. There are a numbe of factories on the West Side that need some protection from flre. It is expected that In a few days a petition for a hose house will go the rounds of those interested in tie West Side and the feeling now indicates that every inhabitant of that district will attach his name to the paper. IMPORTANT QUESTIONS What the Educational Commission Is Called Upon to Consider at Its Session. Three important questions are to be considered by the Indiana Educational Commission that was appointed by Governor Hanly at the suggestion of the Indiana State Teachers' Associa tion. The first will be taxation for BChool purposes; second, teachers' wages, and, third, the prepaVatlon of teachers. This commission was appointed for the purpose of Investigating the changes needed in the school laws of the State to make them more "nearly perfect The commission will then make its report to the Governor who tan send to the next legislature such lecommendations as he may see lit YERN3NSPARKS ARRESTED .0NG EVADED THE POLICE ne of Trio Who Drove Horse to Eaton and Back in an inhuman Man.ner Was Arrested at Glen Miller Yesterday. TVernon Sparks was arrested at the 'len yesterday afternoon charged ?th cruelty to animaSs. Sparks is one ' the Kelly crowd which rented a rse several months ago from een's livery barn ana after a carouIn Eaton drove it back to this y at top speed, leaving the animal thed to a post in the east end. Irks eluded the poiiee up to yestert nfternoon wt ?n :e was observed he Glen and arrested. He will be Ngned this morning. Opening a Success. ncie papers are enthusiastic l:i liaise bestowed upon the beautltuiesrooms opened by the Starr l Company in that city. John M of thla city, formerly in the "usiness on North Eighth street Is harge of the salesroms.

THE WEATHER PROPHET.

INDIANA Fair Thursday and Friday; light north winds. OHIO Partly cloudy Thursday and Friday; warmer Friday in the northwestern portion; light to fresh northeast winds. BALLOON'S WILD FLIGHT Landed on a Housetop and Caused Slight Blaze The Fire Departi rent Had Needless Run. When E. G. Ilibberd sent skyward an Innocent paper balloon yesterday morning in front of his residence at Ninth and North A "street, he was simply providing Fourth of July amusement for his little grandson. Robert Saxton, of Chicago, and he had no way of knowing that the tissue paper device would in a brief few minutes cause so much excitement. The balloon rose majestically, then toppled, by coming In contact with a heavy wind current, and took fire. It descended on the house occupied by Dr. Rusk, 29 North Ninth street and a slight flre resulted. An alarm was turned in from the postoffice corner and three hose companies and the hook and ladder department responded, but the blaze had already been extinguished. Several hundred persons were attracted to the spot by the run of the department. "JAP" CLEMENS MAKES RUN HERE Great Auto Driver Came Over from Indianapolis Yesterday in New Car. WAS GIVING IT A TEST MACHINE OF SEVENTY HORSE POWER AND ATTRACTED MUCH ATTENTION MADE RUN IN 2 HOURS AND 15 MINUTES. "Jap" Clemens, one of the most daring auto drivers In the country was in Richmond yesterday for a short time. He came over from Indi anapolis in a big seventy horse pow er machine which he vas testing for the National Automobile Company of Indianapolis. He made the run from Indianapolis in two hours and fifteen minutes and when an onlooker, re marked as Clemens stood in front of the Auto Inn with Ms car. that the time was good, the man who holds the record for a thousand mile drive, smiled and replied, "do you think so?" Clemens went out east on the National Road for several miles and returned at supper time. He did not stop long here on his return from the east. The machine which Clemens was driving attracted considerable attention. It was uncovered, the machinery being open to view. The auto was one of the most powerful ever seen here. There Is none In the city which quite approaches it. Mr. Henly's new machine Is fifty horse power which lacks twenty horse power of being as strong as Clemens. RAN INTO STREET CAR AN AUT0M0BLE ACCIDENT L. M. Jones Comes in Contact With Street Car at 8th and North A No One Injured Although Mr. Jones Was Thrown Out. L. M. Jones drove Ills automobile into the 7:15 street car going north on Sth street last evening. No one was injured althousn the auto was filled. Mr. Jones was going west on North A street and In turning south into Sth street, did not see the car coming In time and ran into it. Luckily the machine was at such an angle that only the radiator on the- nose of lit was torn away. The sudden shock of the contact threw Mr. Jones from the car but did not hurt him. This machine is the same one that a short time ago took fire on Main street, and gave the flre department a run. Day at Martin's Farm. About seventy persons made merry at George Martin's farm north of the city yesterday. There was all of the usual cood things to tat ar.d the most amusement was had by the majority going in swimming. Outing at Bass Lake. Fred Hoover, -Charles Morgan, Dean Jaques, George Bayer and How ard Thomas leave this morning for a ten days outing at Bass Lake. On their return trip they will stop at several of the northern cities.

CUL. PASSENGER KILLED YESTERDAY

Chas. Pierson of Peru, Was Fatally Shot in Street Car at Cincinnati. WAS AN EXCURSIONIST BULLET FROM THE GUN OF A CELEBRATOR STRIKES HIM BEHIND THE EAR AND HE IS INSTANTLY KILLED. The C. C. & L. excursion from Peru to Cincinnati bore a number of unhappy passengers last night as it passed through here on its trip north. The cause of the gloom which prevaded the train was the untimely death of Charles Plerson of Peru who was a passenger on the train yesterday morning. As Pierson with some relatives was riding In a Cincinnati street car to one of the parks where they had planned to spend a day of pleasure, the people in the car were horrified to see him fall out of his seat to the floor dead. On Investigation is was found that he had been struck behind the ear with a bullet. The street car was stopped and an effort made to find the person who fired the shot but it was unsuccessful. It is thought that some one unconsciously did the act. thinking that he was firing a blank cartridge. Plerson's body was taken to an undertaking establishment in Cincinnati and prepared for burial. It will be brought through this city today on its way to Peru where the funeral will be held. Judge Converse Named. Judge Will Converse of the city police court, was yesterday named as a member of the visiting committee to the Soldiers' and Sailors Orphans' Home, by W. F. Gottschalk, Comman der of the Indiana Division Sons of Veterans. DECATUR JOURNAL DEAD RECEIVER COULDN'T SELL Was Not Only the Oldest, But Only Republican Paper in Adams Coun ty Politics Part of the Cause. Decatur, Ind., July 4. (Spl) Yes terday morning the Decatur Journal morning, evening and weekly news paper, the only Republican county or gan ceased publication. The paper was owned and "Dubllshed by C. M. Kenyon formerly of the Redkey times. The Journal was the oldest daily paper in the city, it being In its tenth year. In the suspending of the weekly edition it leaves the Republican county forces without a paper. The closing of the office was caused by a foreclosure of a mortagage by Harry R. Daniel, the former owner and publisher who is now connected with the Chicago Inter-Ocean. On last Friday the office was offered for sale by Receiver Benjamin W. Sholty, but as no bids were received the property was not sold. The failure is probably due to the lack of business management. In the late campaign for congressman in the Eighth district the Journal fought Mr. Cromer and as the leaders of the Republican party here were for him the Journal lost its support from the Republican party. HAD A GOOD FIELD MEET Patients at East Have Witnessed Employes at Hospital Show Athletic Prowess Yesterday. The patients at East Haven were treated to a field meet yesterday afternoon held In the grove north of the hospital. The employes participated In the meet Vhicn the patients enjoyed immensely. Much Stock Paid For. The Beallview addition to the city of Richmond promises to blossom forth in great shape next spring, much of the stock has been "paid In full even before the date of the final payments, which indicates that there is great interest in the movement The sale of lots is to be held shortly and next season will see the addition sprinkled with new houses and thfl Association hopes also that there will be a factory or two located. Fences Must Go Back. Along the, line of the sidewalk im provement . on East Main street, it is found that the fences in front of nu merous properties have ' been encroaching on public property and as a result many of the fence lines must be set back, on an average, it is said of eighteen inches. The work on this improvement began in earnest today and will be rushed to completion.

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GLEN FIREWORKS FAILED TO SPARK Two Thousand People Gathered to See the Display, and Were Disappointed. THE DAY WAS ENJOYABLE LARGEST CROWD OF THE SUMMER WAS AT THE PARK AND LISTENED TO GOOD BAND CONCERTSNO ACCIDENTS. Over two thousand people gathered at Glen Miller and awaited last night to see the advertised display of fireworks, but the firev.orks were never touched off. To be real specific there were no fireworks to touch off. and the people who had been strenuously hunting for excellent places on the hill tops surrounding the lake, went home sadly disappointed. Supt. Ridge said last night that it had been the understanding of the authorities and employes at the park that the street car company was to furnish the fire works, which it was advertised would be touched off at the edge of the lake making a pretty night display. There were no more people at the Glen yesterday than there has been on any other day this summer. There were three band concerts, one in the afternoon and evening by the Hagerstown band and another in the afternoon by the colored Odd Fellows' band of Marion. There were about three hundred of the colored people who formed a picnic party at the park. The order in the Glen was excellent and there were no accidents to mar the day. There was much boating. The principal form of amusement was that of sitting in tie shade, and listening to the band. Trial of Barton Bell. Unless some delay unforseen.at the present should arise. Barton Bell, will be placed on trial In the Wayne Circuit Court today on the charge of larceny. Prosecutor Jessup has been investigating Bell's record and expects to be able to present a strong case for the State. Cases Were Dismissed. In the city police court yesterday six young men were arraigned on the charges of firing revolvers in celebrating the Fourth. Prosecutor Jessup said he had no desire to prosecute if the practice would be discontinued and the boys were released. Was a Big Season. The rush season at the local lawn mower factories is over and after a short respite, the business for the next year will begin. Both the F. & N. and the Dille, McGuire Lawn Mower Companies enjoyed unprecedented business this season. Richmond lawn mowers are used in every country on the globe, where lawns are kept in good condition, and as is generally known, more lawn mowers are man ufactured in Richmond than in any other one city In the world-

July 5, 1906.

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"Over the Border," by Robert Barr, a novel of exceptional Interest and undoubtedly one of the strongest pieces of fiction that has ever appeared in any newspaper, begins in thie issue of the Palladium. The first installment should not be missed. The story will continue in liberal installments each day (excepting Sunday) until completed! "Over the Border" is regarded by critics as the masterpiece of Robert Barr, who has won an enviable place among the successful authors of the day. "Over the Border" is a thrilling romance of the tim?s of Oliver Cromwell. It lacks nothing which can reasonably be expected In-an- lnteresir Iovjs tjory... Don't fail to read the opening chapters in this Issue. If you are not a regular subscriber to the Palladium and desire to continue this story, you are invited to number yourself on the rapidly growing list of new patrons. - Call up by 'phone today and. leave your order and the Palladium will be delivered every morning in the week, Sunday included, for 7 cents a week. even days, seven cents.

BUSY DAY FOR TRACTIONS BIGGEST TRAFFIC OF YEAR Cars Crowded Throughout the Day and Hundreds of Richmondites Left the City, While Hundreds Poured U to Fill Their Places. Yesterday was a record-breaking day for the traction lines. The Dayton & Western carried hundreds of Richmond people to Eaton. . where the town's Centennial celebration was the attraction and hundreds also were carried to Dayton on account of the races and the attractions at the Soldiers' home. The Richmond Street & Interurban Company also had a busy day of it. all of the cars from early morning to late last night being filled with Richmondites who sought pleasure for the day at various towns along the line. It seemed that almost as many people were brought into the city as were carried out, for all Incoming cars on both lines were generally filled completely. THE SLOWEST IN YEARS Uncle Joe Betzotd Threatens to Leave City Next Year if There Isn't More on the Fourth. While looking out of the window at Police headquarters last night and with a sad, wistful little smile playaround the benevolent features, "Uncle Joe" Betzold, night sergeant of police, said: "This has been the quietest Fourth of my experience and I have been here for many years- It's Centerville or Pinhook for me next year if there isn't more excitement In Richmond." Will Not Accept. A dispatch : from Washington says that Congressman Watson has declined td accept the chairmanship of the commission that s to investigate the immigration question. Congressman Watson declines because of the fact that it was he who Introduced the resolution whicn recommended such a commission and should he accept the chairmanship he believes that his motives in Introducing the matter might be m?sunderstood and he would stand accused of creating the commission for his own benefit..

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GREAT APPLE HARVEST INDIANA CROP PROSPECTS Professor Troop of Purdue is Making Tour of the State Inspecting the Orchards Crop of Apples to Equal That of 1806. Lafayette, Ind., July 4. (Spl.) James Troop, professor of horticulture at Purdue University, and State Entomologist, left today for Madison with the intention of inspecting orchards on the site of the hospital for the insane that is to be erected there and then continuing his trip to other parts of the State to make a general Inspection of orchai'd conditions. Before leaving he said that Indiana probably would have a banner apple crop this year. He thinks the crop possibly may ecual that of 1896, which was the bumping year. Apples are in fine condition in all parts of the State, and the fruit will not only be abundant, but will be of wide variety. The apples have withstood weather conditions that blasted the peaches. The warm winter sounded the death knell of the latter fruit. The buds began to form and the short cold wave at the close of winter killed them. Where the trees were protected there will be peaches, but nowhere else in any abundance. Pears also will be a disappointment this year. There will be plums, but the Japanese variety was blasted by the cold wave that killed the peach cror. The berry crop, though up to the average in quantity is below in quality, the dry weather making the berries small. Caught on Railway Track. Linton, Ind., July 4. (Spl.) John Wilier, living two miles west of Linton, was struck by an I. C. engine today, and fatally hurt. He was walking on the track at the time. Stabbed in a Saloon Brawl. Anderson, Ind., July 4. (Spl.) During a saloon brawl between three or four men last night, Henry Russell, a young man of this city, was severely slashed with a knife and was stabbed in the abdomen. Russell was carried to his home, and his wounds are serious. William Carr and J. M. Carr, brothers, alleged to have been in the fight, were arrested on affidavits alleging assault and battery, and will be held until the extent of Rus- j sell's wounds is determined.

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THE FOURTH WAS SANELY OBSERVED But Few Accidents Marred the Observance of the Day ) This City. THE LIST OF INJURED, FIRE CRACKER THROWN IN FRONT OF HORSE ON NORTH FOURTH STREET CAUSED A BAD RUNAWAY. Fourth of July has come and gone and it has left in Its wake many sadder but wiser boys in Richmond who as expected, were victims of fireworks in their various forms. The list of victims, however, is smaller, than In former years, due possibly to the continued warnings sounded by4 the police against the use of the more"' dangerous devices. Concussion canes and toy pistols were used to a great er extent than was thought possible after the dancers of these had been so fully elabroated upon and, there were scores of boys and girls who were more or less burned but whoso injuries were not sufficient to call for doctors' care. The following is the list of the day's victims as compiled from the records of physicans: Exploded tn Hand. J A colored boy, named Archie Smith who lives at Eaton, spent the Fourth in Richmond and while at Glen Miller yesterday morning atiempted to touch off a cannon cracker and then toss it in the air. He touched It oft according to custom, but failed to toss it. The exploding cracker badly lacerated the boy's left hand and call ed for the attention of a physician. . Fireworks Caused Runaway. A firecracker thrown into the street in front of a horse hitched to a sur rey containing Mr. and Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Evans, colored people who reside south of the city, caused a disastrous runaway on North Fourth stret yesterday morntas. The occupants of the surrey were thrown out and the vehicle almost completely wrecked. Mrs. Evans received a three inch gash over the left eye and several - stitches -were necessary . . to close the wound. Mr. and Mrs. Davis were considerably bruised but not seriously. Everett Stoebe, 14 yeyar old son of Mr. and Mrs. Stoebe. of South 6th street, suffered from a rather severe powder wound caused by the premature discharge of a revolver. James Jones. Jr.. son of Mr. and Mrs. James Jones, of 39 South Cth street, received a very serious Injury to his right eye from the explosion of a firecracker. The eye sight may be lost. James Jacona. of North J street, received a very painful Injury from the careless andllng of a "toy" pistol. Horse Was Frightened. Dr. Norrel's spirited mare took fright at the explosion of a firecracker last night and broke out of the shafts, running at a frantlo-rate up South 8th street. Mrs. Norrel had just alighted from the vehicle when the excitement started. No one was Injured. . PROP. THOMPSON WINS GETS BLIND-BOGIE PRIZE Interesting Golf Tournament Was Held . Yesterday at the Country Club Good Number Took Part In The Event. The "Blind Bogle" tournament a the Country Club yesterday was won by Prof. Thompson. The second prize was divided between Dr. Bond and Mr. Hutton. The prizes were golf balls. There was a good number In, the tournament which was followed by a large gallery and was Interest ing to watch. The person playing the links in the smallest number of strokes was not necessarily the winner in yesterday's event. The winner was chosen thus: abosle was selected, which happened to be S7. the one whose storkes came nearest this was the winner. The total stroke-? of the Individual players follow: Hibberd 81. Hutton 85, Dr. Bond 85, Thompson 88. J. Y. Poundstone 9f, Swayne 90, George Bond 90, Lockwood 91 Will Dill 94, Kaufman 102. Hill 103. Cates Torrence 108. McGuire 116. Fourth of July Deer. A deer was born yesterday morning at the Glen. The little animal is doing nicely and from appearances should be a valuable addition to the animal pen. This Is the only 'stork expected among the deer this season. Supt. Ridge is very proud of the little animal and will probably give it a name In keeping with its birthday.