Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 31, Number 232, 19 September 1906 — Page 1

ALLABIUM H A VOL. XXXI. NO. 232. Richmond, Indiana, Wednesday Morning, September 19, 1906. Single Copies, One Cent. FAST TRAIN GOES ERECT A PREPARATIONS FOR THE MAY FESTIVAL THE WEATHER PROPHET.

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INDIANA Fair in north, showers and cooler in south portion, Wednesday; Thursday showers; fresh north to northeast winds. OHIO Fair in north, 'showers and and cooler in south portions WednesdayjThursday showers; fresh east to northeast winds.

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One Hundred are Drowned in

Wreck on Rock Island at Oklahoma City. TRESTLE WAS WEAKENED ENG'NE AND ALL THE CARS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF PULLMANS WENT INTO THE ROARING STREAM. ' Oklahoma Cit; Okla., Kept. 1?. Fully 100 persons were drowned ir the wreck of northbound Chicago. Rock Island and Pacific passengei train No. 12, which went into the Ci marron river at Dover, 27 miles south of Enid. The engine and all cars with the exception of the Pullmans, wen1 into the stream, which had been railed to an unusual height by a terrific storm. It is reported that 100 passen gers were in the chair cars and tha all were drowned with the exception of one man, Floyd Zeist. Four man were seen to fall from the top of one f the cars into the water and were frowned. Oklahoma City, Okla., Sept. 18. The local office of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific railroad is in receipt of grave news to the effect that northbound pac3enger train No. 12 on the road plungad through a bridge over the Cimmaron river between Dover and Kingfisher. It is stated that the engineer and fireman were killed end that many passengers lost their lires. . Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific train No. 12 left Dallas. Tex., and was due to arrive in Chicago at 9:40 Wednesday morning. The train was made up of engine, combination baggage and mail car, smoker, one coach and one Pullman sleeper. In a t?lerhone conversation with the superintendent's office at Topeka li W3 statsd that all that was positively knov.n there was that the engine, mall and basage car, the snicker and co?ch were believed t have gone into the river. It was stated pcsltlvc'.y that the sleeper remain ed on tha track. Wires, were reported down from air directing, the result cr a heavy storm, nndthe railway wo trying in every manner possible t reach the scene. . It was stated relie trains had been sent from Herringto. and Caldwell, Kan., and probably als . from rcints south of the wreck. Th' Cimmaron river bridge, which is-sau-to have been weakened by the heav rains, and to have gone down unie the weight of the train, is three mile south of Dover, in Kingfisher county Ok!a. Special correspondents havi been sent to the scene from El "Paso Kingfisher, Hennessy and other Ok lahoma points. It seems that the engineer ran ontc the weakened bridge without the leas; warning, and that the engine and fom cars were reported to be submerge?. In the river, which had overflowed its banks. The water at this point is un usually deep. " The engine i3 state ' to be completely covered up. ; Over 200 In Water. Wichita, Kan., Sept. IS. A tele phone message from Hennessy, Okla. eight miles from the scene of th" Pock Island wreck, says all cars ex cepting the rear Pullman are in'th Cimarron river and that 225 person were carried into the water. Only six of this number are reported safe. Only Three Persons Saved. Wichita, Kan.. Sept. IS. A dispatch received here from the scene of th Rock Island wreck, near Dover, Okla. asserts that only three passengers on the train were saved. The wires were carried down with the bridge, and no details are obtainable here. FRANK CQLEWASROBBED THE THIEF SECURED $31 Three Ten Dollar Bills ana a One . Were Tf ken From Vccket Book Which Robber Graciously Left BeMind No Arrest Made. Frank Cole, rooming with Frank Thomas. 10 Laurel street, was mysteriously robbed of $31 last Sunday night. The thief took three ten-dollar bills and a one dollar-bill from Mr. Coles pocket book, which was graciously left behind. Mr. Cole offers the theory that the robber rmist have entered the house through an unlocked door, and evidently knew exactly where . to find the wallet, which "was placed in a bureau drawer pach night. The matter was reported to the Police but no arrest lias been made. Would Adopt Child. . Isaac and Hariet Wilkinson presented a petition to the Circuit Court yesterday praying for the adoption nf 16 months-old Glades North I-y-mis, making her their child and heir-at-law. The consent of the child's pirther. A"1"! Lyons, of Dayton, has been secured.

TROOPS ORDERED

TO FT. Companies G and H of Fourth Infantry .Vill Pass Through This City ARE NOW AT CAMBRIDGE SOLDIERS WHO HAVE BEEN AT INDIANAPOLIS MAY BE SENT TO CUBA ORDERS COME FROM WASHINGTON. Companies G and II, of the Fourth Infantry, from Fort Wayne, Mich., who will arrive in this city today on their return trip from Ft. Harrison camp in Indianapolis, have received orders to go to Ft. Thomas at Cincinnati, to be in readiness at any time to go to Cuba. The orders caused quite a little excitement in the camp near Cambridge City yesterday, for although the men knew that Uncle Sam was going to interfere in the Cu ban trouble, they did not know that there was any probability of troops being sent there. The affair is very significant as it shows that President Roosevelt will not trifle with the dusky islanders, and it also shows how quietly and systematically the United States troops are managed when there is any likelihood of trouble. The companies,, when they left In dianapolis, were ordered to go to To ledo on the many and then go by rail to FL Wayne, Mich. The two companies are in charge of Major Geo. W. Mclever, with Captains Guy II. B. Smith, Co. II., and John W. Wilkenson, of Company G. JOHN PRENTISS NOW III RICHMOND Horseman Who Formerly Drove Great "Nelson" Is Here on Short Visit. WAS IN THE EARTHQUAKE TELLS HOW HE WAS TAKN FROM AN AUTOMOBILE AND PUT TO WORK, HELPING TO CLEAR UP THE RUINS. John Prentiss, one of the best known horsemen in the country, is now in this city for a short time. Mr. Prentiss has been in the horse business for the past thirty-one years and has made a reputation for himself as one of the best drivers in the racing game. Mr. Prentiss in his time has driven some of the fastest horses in the country, and ten years ago he was the trainer of "Nelson," who at that time was king of the turf. Mr. Prentiss was with "Nelson" when he- raced at the old driving park the last year Richmond was on the grand circuit. East spring Mr. Prentiss was with a string of horses in California and was in San Francisco at the time of the earthquake. He says that he hopes he will never have to go through another similar experience. "About an hour after the quake," said Mr. Prentiss, in relating his experience, "myself and another horseman attempted to leave Frisco in an automobile, to the place where we kept our horses.- On nearing the outskirts of the city we were halted by a soldier and told to get to work, clearing up the ruins. I promptly got out of the machine but my companion started to argue with the trooper, and received for his pjnins a bayonet stab in the thigh. I was kept at work on the streets for. twelve days and I sawmany sights that I shall never forget." HARRY HILL GOING WEST Resigns His Place With the Evening Item and Will Take Position at Boise, Idaho. Harry II. Hill who for the past eight years has been connected with the Item, has resigned his position as city editor and will accept a position on the editoral staff of the Evening Capital News, of Boise Idaho. Mr. and Mrs. Hill will make their future- home in Boise and will start for that point next weeW. Mr. Hill before he came to Richmond was-for a short time the city editor of the Marion. (Ind.) Chronicle.. The new city editor for the Evening Item has not yet been selected.

THOMAS

W. D. Williams Makes a Proposition to the Commercial Club Directors.

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE GEORGE KNOLL EN BERG, RAY S HIV ELY, JOHN M'CARTHY AND NETTLETON NEFF TO INVESTIGATE PROJECT. W. D. Williams made a proposition to the directors of the Commercial I Club last night in regard to locating a coffin factory in the city. The body referred the matter to a committee composed of George Knollenberg, John McCarthy, Ray Shively and Nettleton Neff. This committee, after investigation, is to report to the directors at a meeting, which is to be held sometime next week. At this meeting the drawing up of a new constitution and by-laws will be considered and acted on. Preparations for this step have been in progress during the summer. At the next regular meeting of the club, October 2, the general finances of the club will be considered and steps for the betterment of them will be taken. Will Remain on Schedule. The Northland Limited, which runs over the G. R. & I., out of this city for northern points, has proved so popular with the patrons of the road that it will not be taken off at the close of the summer season. 200 CONDEMNED TO MEET DEATH Stern Military at Warsaw Deals out Death Sentenc-. es in Great Numherr " MOST OF THEM ARE JEWS THOSE WHO SUFFER WERE IN THE TERRIBLE MASSACRE AT SEIDLCE SENTENCES MAY BE COMMUTED. Warsaw, oept. IS. Arraigned ior trial before a military court composed of officers who recently organized the terrible massacre at Siedlce, 200 persons, arrested while the outbreak there was in progress, were condemned to death for alleged acts of violence committed during the massacre. That the officers who arranged the program would condemn their victims to death for the purpose of making it appear to the world that Siedlce was full of violent revolutionists, whose activity made the massacre justifiable, was foregone conclusion. Those who have been sentenced are for the most part Jews, relatives and friends of the unfortunates who were killed or wounded during the massacre. The passing of the death sentence on the prisoners has aroused a storm of protest, as the injustice of the act. is so apparent. It is believed the authorities at St. Petersburg will order a commutation of the sentences. THINK COUNTY IS SAFE CAMPAIGN NOT STARTED "Old Wayne" Has Not Yet Been Assigned any Speakers by the State Chairman, He Evidently Thinking They are not Badly Needed. Chairman Hays, of the Speaking Bureau of the Republican State Central committee, has not sent any information to the Wayne County Republican leaders, as to whom he will delegate to do the county "stumping" in he coming Congressional and State campaigns. Consequently the local Republicans and those of the county districts have no idea as to when or where the campaign will be set into motion. Chairman Hays has not even called a consultation of any of the leaders so far. The headquarters for the coming fight have not yet been selected and no place has been considered. The sixty day poll which was started sometime ago, is prolific of good returns and reports are very encouraging all along the line. Mrs. Martha Hanes Sick. Mrs. Martha Hanes, the mother of County Auditor Hanes, is seriously ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harry Meek, south of the city. She is suffering with, a. heart affection.

Suggested by the many bank LODGES ENLIST IN RACE Thousands of Coupons

ladium During the Past Week While Solicitors With Subscription Books Have Brought in Over a Hundred Thousand Votes.

HOW THE VOTE STANDS.

The Total Vote, as Compiled Tuesday, Sept. 18, the end of the seventh week. Triumph Lodge, K. of P. ..76,672 Richmond Grove of Druids .. ...66,096 Richmond Lodge of Elks (withdrawn) ....20,068 Eden Lodge, D. of R. (I. 0. 0. F. ...18,004 Hokendauqua Tribe Red Men 13,892 Knights of Columbus 9,736 Modern Woodmen 4,945

Sol Meredith Post, G. A. R. .. . G. 0. P Ancient Order Hibernians . .. Richmond Lodge of Masons .. . Richmond Country Club . . Eagles

More interest was manifested In the Palladium's voting contest last week than at any other time. Nearly all of the votes castwere in the form of coupons clipped from the Palladium. The big barrels which the Palladium hasVound necessary to secure in order to hold the votes, are fast being filled. Over a hundred thousand votes were brought into the office last week on subscriptions. These votes the solicitors have asked the office to withhold" voting until later. The finish of the Palladium contest will show the great popularity it is gaining. Then thousands and thousands of votes will be brought out to be counted and there will be surprises galore. CONDITIONS OF CONTEST. FIRST PRIZE To the secret or fraternal organization In Richmond or In any town In Wayne County, which shall receive the largest number of votes during the period of this contest, a STARR PIANO with MECHANICAL PLAYER ATTACHMENT, built within the piano, will be given absolutely free. The cost of this instrument is $850. SECOND PRIZE To the secret or fraternal organization in Richmond or In any town in Wayne County which shall receive the second largest number of votes, a beautiful lodge altar with elegantly leather bound Bib, valued at $75, will be given absolutely free. THIRD PRIZE To the member of any men's secret or fraternal organization in Richmond or Wayne County who shall procure the greatest number of votes for his lodge, a solitaire diamond ring, costing $75 will be given absolutely free. FOURTH PRIZE To the lady who is a member of any woman's secret or fraternal organization In Richmond or Wayne County who shall procure the largest number of votes for her lodge, a solitaire diamond ring will be given absotutely free. HOW VOTING WILL BE CONDUCTED. The contest Is free for all. Everybody can vote without the expenditure of a single penny. Each day a coupon will appear in the Palladium on page 4. Fill in the coupon today as a starter, with the name cf the secret or fraternal organization and its location. Mail or bring the coupon to the Palladium office. North Ninth and A streets and the vote will be counted as directed The expiration date of each coupon will appear on the face each day.. For instance the coupon appearing today will not be good after September 18th. Bear this in, mind. Paid in advance subscriptions to the Palladium will entitle such subscribers to special voting privileges in order to assist the lodge of his choice and this will be the method employed: Certificates will be issued with receipts for subscriptions paid In adContinued on Pace 4,

THE WILL-O-WISP. failures this summer, due to wild speculations of bank officials.

FRIENDS

FOR THE PIANO Clipped - From the Pal30 ...... 29 .. .. .10 10 7 ...... 4

THIEF PREPARING -FOR COLD WHITER Enters the Home of Ralph Husson and Steals Nothing But an Overcoat.

HOUSE WAS RANSACKED MR. AND MRS. HUSSON WERE NOT AT HOME AND ROBBER HAD PLENTY OF TIME TO SEARCH FOR WHAT HE WANTED. it was discovered yesterday morning that the homeo f Ralph Husson 1111 South B street, had been burglarized. Mrs. Husson for several days past has been visiting relatives in Indianapolis and during her absence Mr. Husson has been living with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Husson, East Main street. The discovery of the thiefs operations was made yesterday morning by a postman who noticed the side door of tbe house open. An investigation by neighbors showed that the door had been broken open and the thief had torn everything upside 'down in an effort to locate valuables. Mr. Husson was at once notified of the burglary and after he had made an investigation he said that the only thing that he found missing was his overcoat. The silverware and other valuables were not molested. The police are at work on the case and they think that the robbery was done by home talent. USES PHONETIC SYSTEM CHARLES BLAIR BEGINS An Advertisement Which He Inserts in This Issue of the Palladium He Spells Telephone "Fone" The First Local Recruit C. A. Blair, Passenger and Traveling agent of the C. C. & Lu. is the first person in the city to adopt Presidents Roosevelt's cew phonetic system of spelling. In an advertisement sent to this ofSce for the C. C & L. excursion to Chicago next Saturday, Agent Blair states For further particulars call Home Fone 44." Will Visit Their Son. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Fryar'of 203 South Tenth street left last night for Kansas City, where they will visit their son Roy who is employed In a prominent architect's office. They They will stay in Kansas City for a period of two weeks before returning home. The present vacation, which Mr. Fryar i3 taking Is the first he has taken from his work at the Robinson Threshing Machine Co. la four years.

Executive Committee Holds Meeting and Elects Henry Gennett President.

OTHER OFFICERS NAMED PLANS FOR COMING MUSICAU EVENT ARE EXTENSIVE AND IT WILL BE MADE BETTER THAN EVER BEFORE. The executive board of the May Musical Festival Association for the year of 1907, held a very enthusiastic meeting In the reception rooms of the Starr Piano Co. last night, and officers were elected to supervise the arrangements for the 1907 festival. The plans of the committee are extensive and they confidently expect to make the 1907 festival the greatest event in the history of the musical world In Richmond. Of course, this committee can do nothing. If the people of Richmond no not respond heartily In the purchase of season tickets for the event next year. The season tickets are being sold at'the present timo for $2.50, which guarantees the holder reserved seats. Only one thousand of these tickets will be issued at this price, and then they will be raised, and only single admission tickets will be sold. Only four hundred out of the one thousand season tickets remain, and persons desiring to, purchase tickets can obtain them at the Starr Piano Co's sales rooms on Main street or from the members of executive committee. Prof. Earhart to Direct. Prof. Will Earhart, the musical director, who conducted the May Festival this year in such an efficient manner, has been chosen to direct the music again next year. Mrs. C. B. Hunt was chosen as accompanist. Mr. Earhart has been in the East for the summer, where he has been making arrangements for the Festival of 1907.; An excellent and delightful program is assured. Just as soon as the festival management has the assurance that all the season tickets will be disposed of, the practice of the large chorus will begin and a careful selection of singers will be made again next year just as it was this, and it is thought that the training which many of the leading voices received this year i the chorus, will only go to strengthen next year's chorus. It is hoped by the management that chorus practise can be begun before the beginning of the new year. The Officers Elected. The officers elected last night from' the executive committee, which was appointed by the subscribers of the season tickets at a recent meeting, are as follows: President, Henry Gennett; vicepresident, Iee B. Nusbaum; treasurer, Rev. J. F. Mattingly; secretary, Guy S. McCabe. The above named men with Jesse S. Reeves and Prof. Will Earhart form the complete executive committee which will handle the affairs of the 1907 festival. The program committee of which Prof. Will Earhart is chairman, follows: Mrs. C. B. Hunt. Iee B. Nusbaum, and Frank J. Braffett JUPITER CUTTING CAPERS WAS TAKEN FOR AIRSHIP Richmond People Gazeo Long .and With Amazement at Bright Spot In Sky Last Night and Could Not Figure Why it Moved so Rapidly. Tne planet Jupiter was carousing up and down the milky way last night in a manner that attracted the gaze of many of the curious persons of the city. He was first noticed In the due west, and seemed to circle upward for a space and then downward and out of view. It was thought that account of the rapidity with which the planet moved and the unusual twinkling that it might be an air-ship. It seems that it is peculiar of this . jewel of the heaven to rise c;d set without the waste of time credited to his lesser satilities. IS SICK WITH TYPHOID Wimam B. Meyer, Who Is Visiting Here From Chicago, Is Taken Seriously Sick. William B. Meyer formerly of this city, but who ha3 for the past few yfars acted as freight conductor on the Great Northern railroad at Chicago, is seriously HI with typhoid fever at the Reid Memorial Hospital. Mr. Meyer came to Richmond Saturday and was sick at the time he arrived, although he did not know he had typhoid fever until after he hadV consulted Dr. Markley. He was then taken to the HospitaL He has two brothers who reside at 311 South Sev enth street.