Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 31, Number 236, 23 September 1906 — Page 10

The Richmond Palladium, Sunday, Sept. 23, 1906. THE EASY PATH MAY BE BLOCKED INSANE FOR MANY YEARS NEGRO WHIPPED III PUBLIC GAZE CONFESSES HIS CRIME GENERAL FUIISTOII STARTS FOR HAVANA BALLOTS TOR ELECTION UNUSUAL CASE DEVELOPS A BOY COMMITS MURDER NEARLY 2,000,000 NEEDED Mrs. Mary Snooks of Marion to Be Brought to Richmond Soon Became Insane More Than a Dozen Years Ago. Killed His Cousin Because He Wanted to Shoot Some One Loved His Victim, but Could Not Restrain Desire to Kill. State Board of Election Commissioners Take Preliminary Steps to Have Ballots Printed for the Election Which will be Held November 6. Lawyers Not to Be Created With Such Rapidity as in the Past. Man Who Already Had Been Sentenced to Imprisonment Severely Lashed. Leaves Washington City for Cuban Capital to Confer With Taft.

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LOCAL LAWYERS APPROVE

IF AMENDMENT TO CONSTITUTION IS MADE THERE MUST BE SOME SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS FOR WORK. Richmond lawyers have very often expressed themselves as being much in favor of a law which, would fix requirements for the young man who seek to become members of the profession. Under the" present custom the examinations are a farce. If a man is of good character that is about all is necessary, and the-. mental qualifications are not considered. Of course, the man who lacks ability will not succeed, but he gains admission to the ranks, and in some instance ekes out an existence by resorting to' questionable tactics. It is now decided that the State Board of Election Commissioners ' will submit to the voters at the next general election the constitutional amendment relative to the cualifications of lawyers. ; This amendment has had. like any 'other proposed amendment, a long row to hoe. Introduced in the legislature in 1903 by Representative Bam,'barger of Marion county, it passed both the branches as a joint resolution. It was then submitted to the jmembers of the last general assembly, both branches, and , passed again. ,'Now it 13 up to the voters of the 'state to say whether it 'shall be adopt; ed. J The constitutional amendment is'self merely provides that "the gen'eral assembly shall by law prescribe iwhat qualifications shall be necesfsary for admission to the practice of 'law in all courts of justice." It is, iof course, of large interest to the Jmembers of the profession, and directly of interest to no one else. Its 'adoption by the voters at the elecjtion in November will mean that the ;next session of the legislature will pass some law regulating the qualijficatlons under which an applicant can become a member of the bar. TANGLE IS STATE LIFEIS TROUBLES When It Looked as if the . Difficulties Were at an End, More Trouble Came to Light, and the End is Not in Sight at the Present. Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 22. (Spl.) .The State Agency company mess is now in a worse tangle than ever, owing to the failure or refusal of Andrew M. Sweeney, the president of the State Life Insurance company, to in"dorse, as was planned, the notes that JVan Laningham, the former presi'dent of the company was to file to sejcure the stockholders In the agency company. After negotiations were practically closed yesterday negotiations that looked to the final settlement, came the astonishing story that there was a hitch, and investigation confirmed the trouble. Sweeney, the president of the life company, refused to indorse jointly and severally with the other directors, saying that he would indorse to the extent of one-tenth of the obligation, about $163,000. This threw the matter all in the air again, and there it remains. No one knows what will come next. Any day may bring radically different changes. It seems probable, however, that the directors of the State Life will continue to make every effort to pull the agency company stockholders out ONLY SEVEN WERE KILLED The Revised Death List in Jellico i Disaster Shows First Reports Were Exaggerated. Jellico, Term., beyt. 22. Revised estimates of, the dead in consequence of the terrible dynamite explosion at this place showonly, seven fatalities. However, flve"of those "reported dead and who are now Miring, are believed to be fatally 'injured. 'The .known dead are: John Cook, Joseph Sellers, Walter Rogers. George.Atkins, James Reynolds, John i Gordon," colored; aSyrian whose name''hasnot. yet been learned. The propertyloss is conservatively estimated at not! less than $300,000 and may exceed -that; figure. Deny the Report. London, Sept. 22. The German embassy here denies, the statements telegraphed the loeal'press bjBerlin correspondents alleging that the German government has instructed its embassy to cake representations to the British foreign office concerning the treatment ofthe Hamburg-American line tcurist steamer M sor in Portsmouth harbor. The e assy declares ascertain the facts. Card of Thanks. E. L. King and family wish to thank their friends and neighbors for the many kindnesses shafrn during the sickness and death pi their beloved mother. I 23-lt

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Mrs. Mary Snooks, 46 years of age, and who has been insane for more than a dozen years, will soon be brought from Marion to the Richmond hospital for the insane. Yesterday she was placed in the county jail at Marion to await the time when she can be admitted to the hospital. , For the last seven years it has been necessary to restrain the woman and during this time she has been confined to a room which her parents arranged. The parents have cared for the unfortunate woman as best they could. Because of her violence it was believed it would be best to remove her to the county jail and an effort will be made to secure her admission to an asylum. The father of the woman claims that her insanity is due to cruel treatment administered by her husband, fho deserted her a short time before she lost her mind.

NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS. Hereafter the routes of the Palladium in Richmond will be under the charge of a route manager, and carrier boys will not collect from patrons they serve. From this time on, the collections will be made at regular intervals of two weeks by this route manager. Under no circumstances are carriers boys authorized to collect for subscriptions. PANAMA JOi IS BEING SOLD OFF Uncle Sam Has Million DolLars Worth of French Digging Machinery. RAY OF HOPE APPEARS IN SPITE OF POULTNEY BIGELOW'S PESSIMISTIC VIEWS THE UNITED STATES IS DOING WELL WITH HERITAGE. Publishers' Press Washington, Sept. 22. In spite of Poultney Bigelow's pessimistic views, not all of the expenditures on the Panama canal have been a dead loss. Uncle Sam is now interested in the junk business, and as a result he finds himself possessor of more than $1,000,000 ; worth of this material, which is now being collected and sold. The junk, in question is a part of the rights and interests acquired from the French promoters, and consists chiefly of sad memorials of their failure. That the cleaning up is a wholesome one is indicated by the fact that one item of the scrap for sale is made up of. 240 Belgian engines. As a matter of fact, practically none of the machinery bought of France is of any use to Engineer Stevens, and consequently very little of it is operated. Then too, beside the pickings, which the national purse has gotten from the junk, there is also that added income which the; cV struction of the canal has given to the cement industry. There seems to be a ray of hope here and there in the situation, in spite of mosquitoes, rain and the pessimistic views of various gentlemen. GADSKI A GREAT STAR Vocalist of Fame Who Will Sing at Muncie on October 16 Richmond People Going, The prospective visit of Madame Gadski, who is to, be heard at Muncie on October, 16, has aroused a great deal of iterest a fact not at all surprising considering the position which the famous soprano occupies in the world of music. There probably is no prima donna now in concert whose voice has strength, purity and freshness of Gadski's, and it may safely be said" that she ranks first among the few great artists at present on tour. A number of Richmond people contemplate going to Muncie to hear Gadski. Commission cn Taxation. Columbus, O., Sept. "2. Governor Harris appointed the following commission to investigate and recommend such change in the taxation laws of the state as may be deemed necessary to secure a more equitable and satisfactory distribution of taxes: Attorney General Wade Ellis (Rep.); Thos. H. Hogsett, Cleveland (Dem.); H. C. Cassatt, Cincinnati (Rep.); Atlee Pomerine, Canton (Dem.); George E. Martin, Lancaster (Rep.).- The commission will serve without pay, as no provision is made by the state to reimburse it for any expense. Virtue's Reward. Where is the reward of Tirtue and what recompense has nature provided for such important sacrifices as those of life and fortune, which we must often make to It? Oh, sons of earth, are ye ignorant of tlie value cf this celestial mistress? And do ye meanly inquire for her portion when ye observe tier genuine beauty? Ilurue. ..-.,

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CHARLES CONLEY STANDS IN COURT HOUSE YARD AND RECEIVES THIRTY BLOWS UPON THE BACK. Wilmington, Del., Sept. 22. Before the eager gaze of nearly 500 persons Charles Conley, the negro who was a few days ago sentenced to 50 years' imprisonment and to receive 30 lashes for committing an atrocious assault and battery upon Mrs. Beatrice Frankiah and her daughter, Miss Gussie Leitch, two weeks ago, was publicly whipped in the yard of the Newcastle county workhouse. Coaley walked to the whipping post and stood without a tremor as his wrists were fastened into the iron bracelets. Warden Meserva administered the punishment. The heavy whip with its nine leather thongs, each about one-sixth of an Inch in diameter, fell across the cul prit's bare back, with a force that raised a large welt. This was repeated 30 times and the warden monotonously kept audible count. Conley never uttered a sound until the sixteenth stroke, when an agonized "Oh!" was forced from his lips,' and was repeated until the last blow fell upon the quivering flesh. The lashes were carefully distributed, so that no blood was "drawn. The man's back, however, was a mass of dark welts and ridgee almost from shoulder to waist. Conley -staggered slightly when he was released, but was able to walk to his cell, where he entered upon his sentence of Imprisonment for half , a century. Must Pay Assessment. Milwaukee, Wis., Sept. 22. In addition to discussing several constitutional questions the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers sustained the decision of Grand Master J. J. Hannahan, ordering a special semi-annual assessment for . Jan. 1,. 1904. The matter came before the Grand lodge upon an appeal and created much discussion. Some 20 lodges had refused to pay the assessment, but .the ruling was upheld by the convention and is in full force. - May Tie Up Plant. Wellston, O., Sept. 22. A strike occurred at the Peck Williamson foundry and may tie up the big plant in its busiest season. Twenty molders' helpers walked out because their demands for an inovease from 75 cents to $1 per day was not forthcoming. The day laborers refuse to take the place of the striking helpers. A few machinists are filling the place of the strikers temporarily. E. G." Williamson of Cincinnati is president of the concera. Balloon Race. . Paris, Sept. 22. Lieutenant Frank P. Lahxo of the Sixth United States cavalry, a member of the Aero club of America, will replace his father in the long distance balloon race for an international cup, which will start from the Tuilleries Sept. 30. Lahm will be accompanied by Charles . Levee, who is also a member of the club. The balloon to be used by them is called The United States. Gave No Reason. Philadelphia, Sept. 22. As a result of the fight within the lines of the City party over the nomination of a candidate for district attorney of Philadelphia Director Sheldon Potter of the department of public safety and Thomas W. South, theaseistant director, sent their resignations to Mayor Weaver. Tile communication sent to the mayor gives no, reason. Dutchtlroitclad Founders. Amsterdam.' Sept. 22. A special dispatch from NXeuwediep declares that the Netherlands coast defense ironclad PeetiHein1 is sinking because of the 'opening of a seacock which it Is impossible, to close. The boilers of the vessel' already are submerged. Whipped by Mob. Bloomington, Ind., .Sept. 22. Hugh Warn pier of, Smithville,' Brown county, was taken from 'his i home by a dozen masked men - and severely whipped with switches. , It was claimed in the neighborhood that he had not been supporting his family. Sherman Renominated. Herkimer, N. Y.t Sept. 22. James S. Sherman, chairman of of the national Republican congressional committee was renominated by the Republicans of the Twenty-seventh congressional district. There was no opposition. Peddler Run Down. . Columbus, Of, Sept. 22. An aged and crippled peddler, known as F. Miller, was struck and instantly killed by a Scioto Valley traction car near the Valley Crossing barns. CRUSHED STONE- LIKED Rapidly Taking the Place of Graveled Roads in Many Sections of Indiana. That the crushed stone is fast taking the place of gravel in the building of roads and in the repair work necessary on them, Is being demonstrated In this portion of Indiana every day. Wells county has adopted the stone almost entirely and the roads there are being repaired with it to good advantage. In fact it is claimed by many of the road superintendents that the stone is much cheaper than gravel for the reason that it lasts longer and is more satisfactory., t .

Maysvillo, Ky., Sept. 22. James Chester Savage, 13, has confessed that he deliberately shot and killei hi3 cousin, William L. Savaga. To th3 chief of police the boy said: "I loved my cousin, but I just wanted to shoot somebody, so I shot him." When the shotgun which with the boy shot his cousin was found both barrels were loaded and the hammers raised. The police say that young Savage undoubtedly intended to shoot some othar person also.

NO VACANCY EXISTS NOW Sixth District Already Has West Point Cadetship Rushville Boy Holds Plum. A report has , spread over the district that the Sixth district has no appointee for a cadetship at West Point. This is a mistake, as Cecil Clark of Rushville was appointed to the cadetship several months ago by Congressman Watson. Cecil has been exempted from the mental examination, because of his examination at a naval academy and has been notified to report at Ft. Thomas, Ky., to take the physici-al examination next May. Everitt McBride, of Mays, is Cecil's alternate. SPICELAND'S BIG AFFAIR Governor Hanly to Open Republican Campaign In Henry County on October 1. The Republicans in Henry county are arranging to mase the Hanly meeting at Spieceland on Monday, Oct. 1 a great, big gathering. It will mark the opening of the campaign in Henry county and Spiceland being of easy access by the interurban it is expected that a targe crowd will attend the rally and hear Indiana's governor speak. The meeting will be held in the Hudson grove just east of town and it is an ideal place for such a gathering. It is expected that Governor Hanly will speak in the afternoon. In addition, there will be other speakers. The central committee and the Republicans of Spicland township are working together on plans for the meeting and every Republican in the county should arrange to be there. People of all parts are urgently invited to hear Governor Hanly. Too Swfrii Mrs. Beach Here is a letter from Charles. Mr. Beach Read it. Mrs. Beach (reading) My dearest, darlingest mother. Mr. Beach Great heavens! The scoundrel needs more money. ooooooooooo o O o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o - GUARANTEED made the Drice osition may dentallv .our

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Is No Longer Doubt that United States Anticipates a Clash in the Near Future. Washington, Sept. 22. Brigadier General Funston, who has been ordered by Sscretary Taft to meet him at Havana and give him the benefit of his knowledge of Cuban affairs, left here over the Atlantic Coast line at 3:45 p. m., accompanied by his aide, Lieutenant B. J. Mitchell of the Twelfth Infantry. General Funston is going 'direct to- Tampa, where he will at once board the regular steamer for Havana and hopes to be in Havana not later than Tuesday morning. In discussing his trip General Funston said that he looked forward to it with a good deal of -interest because he hoped to meet "in the bush" some of his old comrades in arms under General Maximo Gomez, as well as some other's who have remained with the government General Funston SDent the entire morning at the war department holding final conferences with the chief of staff and other officers, but he declined to make any statement regarding the steps being taken by the government toward intervention. War department officials professed to know nothing of the situation in Cuba beyond what they have seen in the press dispatches, but it is known that preparations for the possible occupation of Cuba are rapidly going on. With a view to meeting any possible emergency that may arise in connection with Cuba, the quartermaster general's department is busy making its preparations. Proposals are already out calling for bids for supplying large numbers of horses and mules, and these bids will bo opened in this city next Tuesday, requiring almost immediate delivery of the animals. Officers of the quartermaster's department of course do not admit that these animals are intended for Cuban service, but there is no question that this is one of the measures that are being taken with such an emergency in view. INDEPENDENT Labor Party to Enter National and Local Politics. Victoria, B. C, Sept. 22. The trades congress in convention here, with delegates from all parts of Canada, decided to form an independent labor party to enter federal and local politics. It was decided to call a convention of the executives of the various provinces to arrange details for the formation of the party, which will be the third party in Canada politics. Resolutions were passed protesting against Asiatic immigration into Canada, and asking restrictions of Japanese, and Hindoos, as well as Chinese. OOOOOOOOOOO

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The contract for printing the Wayne County election ballots, will be let sometime within the next few weeks. The county ballots will be printed In Richmond, but the State ballots will be printed in Indianapolis. The state board of election commissioners met at the Governor's office last Tuesday, and decided that it would take about 1,700,000 ballots for the coming election. This is the number ordered by the board two years ago. Governor Hanly was chosen chairman of the board. So far five tickets have been named republican, democratic, prohibition, people's and socialists. Last year there was a sixth ticket, the socialist labor. Although the socialist labor party has not selected a ticket as yet, if such selection is made within twen

ty days previous to the election, the names will go on the ballots. Meantime the paper stock will be ordered so that it will accommodate six tickets if necessary. SCARCITY CF LABOR Felt In Nearly Every Branch of Industry In, Germany. Berlin, Sept. 22. The situation In the labor market, from the standpoint of the employe, has not been" so favorable as at present since 1895. During the month cf August this year, according to figures prepared from returns received from the employment agencies under government superintendence, the average number of men applicants for each 100 vacancies was 98, against 105 for August, 1903. For each 100 places - suitable forewomen there was an average last month of 71 applicants. Want of laborers is felt in agriculture as well as In every other branch of industry. Only in one trade, that of butchering, is there an appreciable number of unemployed. The financial pages of the press are filled with reports of company meetings, especially of Rhenish and Westphalian steel and coal companies. In almost every instance the report of the year's business contains a reference to the scarcity of hands and it is estimated that in -coal mining alone 25,000 additional men could be employed. Ordered Arms In Germany. New York, Sept, 22. The Cuban revolutionary junta in this city ordered in Germany about three weeks ago, for use of the rebels, a large quantity of arms and ammunition, the shipment of which has been temporarily countermanded pending the result of the peace negotiations now in progress. The order for the arms and ammunition was placed with a firm in Hamburg, which makes a specialty of selling slightly used war supplies to South American governments and revolutionists. It included 5,000 Mauser rifles and 1,000,000 cartridges, the entire order amounting to $60,000. In case the peace negotiations In Havana fail these supplies, which are held awaiting further orders, will be immediately shipped to the insurgents in fnha ....... ooooo oo oooo mm fiMnfirOl

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J.H. EGGEHEYER 4th and Main Sts. THE CITJf 111 BRIEF No arrests ere made by the police last night. Telep tit Richmond Steam Laundry set your laundry. it . Soda fountains will shortly take a back step in favor of hot chocolate. Yesterday was the banner day for Richmond merchants of the early fall season. The work ..of macadamizing South 14th street is wrfl unffer way, and will be completed Oiis week. Miss, EstellI Moore of Fairfield, la., is visiting hefcousln, Marjorie Curme, of South Telh street. Dr. J. M. North 9th ilia has removed from reet t-northwest corner of Nort streets, the old Dr. Hibber roporty. zi-u 20th CenturyDye House, 1011 Main street. opisit Westcott Hotel. All work guaramdbd or money refunded 23-5t Miss Flossie Harper of Frankfort, Ind., returned home this morning after a visit of several weeks with Mrs.; Charles Igelman ot South Fourth,' street. 'Phone or write a card to the Palladium of the little piece of news your neighbor told you and get your name In the news "tip" contest for thl week. ' Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Pierson of South! Eighteenth street, went to Dayton yesterday where they will be guestsL of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pierson lor a few days. j See how wiat you have heard looks in print and get a dollar for doing ItJ Win the news "tip'' prize. ooooooooooo o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o and these citthan ONE have been kind biggest stock are the latest not for us to 0 o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o assure them shoes of all the sale of our Goodyear welt worthy com that, and the SHOE at the o ooooooooooo

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