Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 31, Number 313, 8 December 1906 — Page 4
The Richmond Palladium. Saturday, December 8, 1906. THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM SIX ARE KILLED Enured at Richmond Postoffle as Second Class Matter III CORNELL FIRE SATURDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 8, 1906
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RICHMOND, IND.
NUMBER 30 1.
Fiske Mansion Occupied by
Chi Psi Fraternity Burned to Ground.
The FJccd of Mure BattlcoHips.
In his annual report Secretary Bonaparte of the navy department
points out that national safety depends upon the construe'- of more battleships. The United States occupies a unique position as far as safety from invasion is concerned. It is teparated by three thousand miles of
ocean on the east and by six thousand miles of ocean on the west from any possible enemy. Given one of the strongest navies in the world we are
absolutely safe from Invasion, and are not under the necessity of main
Ulning a tremendous army as the European countries are compelled to do. European countries have to keep not only large navies but also large armies all tho time, not so much fcr the purpose of waging war as tc
guarantee peace. The United Stat'.s not having any powerful neighbors
bordering it, is not undor the necessity of providing for a large army dur
ing times of peace. And la time of war no foreign nation would bo able
to land a force in our country in the face of a large navy. The greatest
need of this country, as Secretary Bonaparte says, is more battleships
If it were as easy to build a battleship as it is to recruit a regiment, we
wouldn't have to bother so much about the question of strengthening our
navy. Unifortunately, however, it akes from two to three years to build a first class battleship and if the time for building such a battleship is put off until war has been declared the war would have been fought and
settled long before the ship was completed. Just at the present time we her murmurings of trouble with Japan
Japan's naval strength is now the greatest it has ever been. She cap
tured battleships and armoured erasers from Russia during the late wai
which have been completely overhauled and put in first class condition. Besides this she ha3 added several new battleships built In England. On
ly recently the largest battleship ever built was launched la Japan for her
nary. Japan 13 in tip top condition for a war with us, and it looks decld edly as though she Is looking for one too. The San Francisco Bchool ques
tion Is only a trivial thing but the Japanese are magnifying it to propor
tions that will almost justify them In going to war with us.
If Japan can force a war on us during the next year or so, she will have tleallv as much at her mercy as she had Russia. Almost all
our sea power Is located on the Atlantic ocean, and Japan, witn her pres
ent strength on the Pacific could easily wipe out our small naval force
there. To assure our country peace. Congress shouldtake steps to
build enough battleships and armoured cruisers for service in the Pa
clflc to completely out-class Japan. We should In fact have at least
twenty battleships on the Pacific and a similar number on th.3 Atlantic. Upon the completion of the Panama canal the power of such a force would be about doubled, so easy would it be for the two fleets to combine. But for tho present wo have no Panama canal to render easy tho joining
of our Pacific and Atlantic fleets and won't have for many years. Therefore it Is up to Congress to provide enough warships to thoroughly pro tect our Pacific coast line from the consequences of any probable war with Japan just at present.
MAKES
UTILE GAS
TOO MOCK ASHES
Street Commissioner Dye Troubled withlIatter of Cleaning Alleys.
LARGE FORCE IS NEEDED
IN SOME OF THE ALLEYS THE ASHES HAVE NOT BEEN TAKEN UP FOR TWO WEEKSHOUSEWIVES ANGRY.
INDIANA IN FOURTH PLACE
SOME CANNING STATISTICS
Census Figures Gives Out Figures
Which Shows Amount of Canned Fruits and Vegetables Put up by
Different States.
v Street Commissioner Ed Dye has a perplexing problem on hand just now with reference to clearing the alleys of the city of the vertiable mountains of ashes. Though the force now employed In this work is working its full time limit, there is apparently no relief In sight for the city as a whole until more men and teams are added. The condition now prevailing is a natural and direct result of the shift from natural gas to coal and wood. Six or eight years ago when the home that used coal or wood as a heating fuel was an exception, there was little difficulty In keeping alleys clear of ashes. From that time until tho present the change of fuel has been gradual and now the home that does not use coal or wood is an exception and a very rare one at that. In consequence alleys have been the 'dumping grounds of tons and tons of the residue of coal and wood fires and work as hard as it may, the force employed Is not adequate to the demands upon
it. There are some alleys in Richmond which have not been visited by the ash gatherers in .two weeks and hc iscwlves who pride themselves in having alleyways as neat as the streets in front of their homes naturally complain. The season Is here when the icemen's troubles are ended, but he has a worthy successor in woes in the ash man. Street Commissioner Dye said yesterday afternoon that ho realized fully what he was up against in the ash-gathering proposition and that he would be compelled to have an additional force.
Publishers Press.
Washington, Dec. 7. Indiana now ranks fourth among the States in the canning of fruits and vegetables. The
five leading states, ranked according
to the value of all products canned, are California, Maryland, New York,
Indiana and Illinois. The Census
Bureau today made public statistics on the canning industry, as disclosed by the census of manufactures taken
last year. Two thousand seven hun
dred and three establishments were
in operation when the census was
taken. Their total capital was $70,-
082,076, and they employed 53,862 persons, paid out $17,454,308 in wages
consumed materials costing $70,058,-
CS6, and manufactured products to
the value of $108,505,471. In all of these items except that of the number of persons employed, the industry
shows a marked increase since the census of 1900. The decrease in the number of persons employed was
slight, and was due to the increased
use of the contract system, under
which laborers are not reported as
employes.
A BAD WRECK IN MAINE
FOUR MEET THEIR DEATH
Arguments on Motion. Publishers Press.) nndiay, o., uec. 7. Virgil P. Kline and S. II. Tolles of Cleveland, and J. C. Troup of Bowling Green, attorneys Df the Standard Oil company of Ohio, argued the motion to dismiss the petition in error, because it Is claimed the common pleas court has no jurisdiction to review the proceedings of the probate court in criminal cases. The petition in error raised the question among others that the probate court has no jurisdiction to try cases under the Valentine anti-trust law. Other questions are alleged errors of the probate court. All of them are technical. The outcome of the arguments will determine whether John D. Rockefeller and the three indicted" Standard Oil directors, J. M. Robertson. M. G. Vilas and H. P. Mcintosh of Cleveland, will be brought h,ere to plead to the Indictments.
HAD ORIGIN IN BASEMENT
BUILDING WAS ONE OF SAND
STONE AND WAS HANDSOMELY
DECORATED BUILT BY MRS JENNIE FI8KE.
Publishers' Press. Ithaca. X. Y., Dec. 7. The Chi Psi fraternity house at Cornell university caught fire, and soon the structure was ablaze. Before firemen could arrive O. L. Schmuck of Hanover, Pa., Jumped from a third story window and was so severely injured he died. This makes the probable dead six, in
cluding three of Ithaca's volunteer firemen, who were killed while fighting the flames. Four students lie In the infirmary at the point of death.
The chapter house was built by
Mrs. Jennie McGraw Fiske on the
campus overlooking Cayuga Lake, but never occupied by her because of her premature death. The building was
a beautiful structure of sandstone. The Interior was handsomely decorated with marble and mahogany. The walls were of double rubble and collapsed under fiames and high wind.
The volunteer firemen killed were
A. S. Robinson, a lawyer and a grad
uate of Cornell; Esty JLandon and
John Rumsey. They were manipulating hose when a wall collapsed on them and they slowly roasted under the burning debris. When the firemen arrived screams of two men ap
pearing in the windows of the south
east tower over the main entrance
were heard. For some reason the men hesitated to jump. Before they could be reached the tower collapsed and they were buried under the ruins.
The fire started in the kitchen, in
the basement of the chapter house, and the flames gained considerable head way before students in the house
were awakened.
The chapter house burned rapidly
and the walls cracked apart in all directions. The fire was so hot the firemen were driven from one side of the
building. They put up a hard fight,
but the wails were so hot attempt at
rescue was impossible.
Although Schmuck got out of the
building, ho went back for his roommate, H. M. Nichols of Chicago, and in the attempt to rescue his comrade he was so seriously Injured he died. Nichols is missing and is believed to
be one of the victims.
Among those who were taken from
the ruins was J.' M. McCutcheon of
Pittsburg, the football fullback substi
tute. He was in a pitiable condition, bleeding from cuts caused by falling
timbers and bricks. He died of his injuries.
C. J. Pope, a freshman of the fra
ternity, is missing and is supposed to be under the ruins.
F. W. Greele of Orange, N.'J., a
freshman, is supposed to be dead.
W. W. Goets of Milwaukee, R. R.
Powers of Atlanta, and H. M. Curry,
Jr., of Pittsburg were Injured.
This is the most serious disaster
that ever occurred at Cornell, though at the Delta Chi chapter house fire some years ago several lives were lost
w Tit, sHomras tow (ClhiirIctsna.0 So Oim the Threshold Give Hleed Flow to Youir Wcurntfa.
WORK GOES ON NICELY
mm
. Swiftly approaches the glad
to give to friends, fanny or neigh
hundreds of pretty gift suggestion
our spacious room, jto larger yo
question.
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ison. IPvvou don't know your own needs and are puzzled over what
rs, come the give us a visit, take a stroll through our store, see ths
we migM say thousands that adorn every nook and corner of
:lay your shopung the more perplexing will grow the momentous
Isix't It Wise FafsYatxr Oxyr Peace of Mind
To Settle tHe Qt
Isn't it wisel for your tetter s
urely and carefulli rather tran be time. Assortment! large and comi
i
IPra.ctica.l and
n Nov? '
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Msfattionto do your shopdinc early, and make your selections lets.
jrriettiofto hasty choosing 3y the last minute throngs. Now is the
pete.
irbpi-iato Gifts
Ladies coats, Furs,
Hosiery, Underwear, Sf
Bags, Fine Leather Purl
Belts, Fancy Neck Ruffs.
Fancy Towels, Hemmef at
Spachte
Writing
s, Silk Pettigfats,
Paper, Glos, Sill
Toilet Articles anc
MAdi-cls of YlfHings That Would
Me
Initdredt the
We have many things thai
plete shelving of
kirts, Shirt Waists. Kimonos. Dressing. Sacaues. Fine Aorons. Fanev
Goods, Fleeced Goods, Silk Scarfs, Fancy Collars, Jewelry, Vanity
ncy Leather Baas. Beaded Purses. Beaded Belts. Cut Steel and Jet
iefs in Silk, Cotton and Linen. Fancy Drawn Dovlles. Lunch Clothes.
titcned Linen Table Sets, Separate Clothes and Napkins, Fancy Underwear, Mercerized Petticoats, Silk Shawls, Perfumery, Fancy 's and Separate Tops, Fancy Work Bags, Ribbons, Baskets, Holiday
dies
would prove interesting for the L.ttle Tots, for boys and girls and a com
5 is Monday IFuiriniioIbiinirfo.
Fancy Ties, Suspendeis, Sock, Shirts, Scarf Pins, Cuff Buttons, Underwear, Mufflers, Kid Gloves, Leather Cigar Cases Leather Purses, and numerous gift hints that would please the men.
IC
PUZZLE-FIND THE GAS
THAT IS NATURAL GAS
Authorities go so Far as to Say That Water Will Boil Over Natural Gas
Provided Enough Time is Give Local Situation.
THE POLES PUT IN PLACE
Supt. Neff Says Panhandle Light
Plant Will be in Readiness to Supply Wants of Company Within the
Time Specified.
Two Freights in Head on Collision Said to Have Been Due to a Misunderstanding of Orders Eight Cars
Demolished.
Publishers' Press.
Lewiston. Me., Dec. 7. Four people were killed and three others seriously injured in a head-on collision between
a special and regular freight train on the Maine Central railroad near Annebesoako. The wreck was said to be
due to a misunderstanding of orders.
Both trains were going so fast when they met that eight of the 13 cars of the special were hurled over the engine, and demolished with the greater part of the contents. The track was blocked for hours. The dead are: Fireman Hodges of the special. Engineer Fletcher of the regular train. Engineer Harrlman of the special. Brakeman Itowe of Lewiston. Fireman Charles of the regular trains sustained a compound fracture of arm, which may have to be amputated at shoulder. Two brakeman were badly cut about the head and sustained f" c "!? and burns.
The work on the new Pennsylvania
lighting plant is progressing very rapidly and although the machinery
has not yet arrived it is expected in
the course of the next few days. The
poles which will be used have been
put in place and the wires will be connected so soon as the dynamos arrive.
Supt. Neff stated yesterday that
he could not say as to the exact time when the railroad company would
quit using, power from the city light
plant, but it would be within the six month's limit set by the railroad company and notice given to the Board
of Public Works.
My heart and hand another claimed, His plea had come too late. It's ever thus with people without pluck and vim. Take Rocky Mountain Tea, don't get left aaain. A. G. Luken & Co.
Preparing the Answer. Publlsners' Press.! Washina . . ajor A. P.
Blocksom of the inspector general's
department, one of the officers who 1"
vestipated the Brownsville, Tex, affair, arrived from his station at Okla homa City in response to a summons, and with Inspector General Garlingtoa had a conference with Secretary Taft relative to the character of the answer
to be submitted to the senate resolutions regarding the discharge of the
First battalion of the Twenty-fifth
infantry.
Dean Fined. Chicago, Dec. 7. "Walter M. Deane,
agent in this city of the Canton Rubber company, was fined $2,500 In the United States district court. Dean,
with officers of the rubber company, recently sentenced to serve one year each in the house of correction, was
Indicted on a charge of conspiring to violate the federal law governing interstate traffic in articles used for immoral purpose
The natural gas situation locally Is
not Improved so that any of the
housewives notice It. Persistency will accomplish many things and so it comes about that water may be
made to boil if time is given it. The time required varies in different parts of the city, but generally speaking the pressure of the gas Is so low that often doubt arises as to whether gas fires are really lighted. Ye; 3rday
cold weather increased the demands made upon the supply and the depleted pressure was perhaps more in evidence than ever before this winter. The gas company has been making a strenuous effort to get its "new stack" of Henry county fuel piped into the homes of its Richmond patrons and the company officers have said from the beginning of the work that there was every indication that this winter's supply would probably be as bountiful as last. There still is reason to believe that the situation will be relieved to a considerable extent within the next day or two, and in the meantime the users of natural
gas are living hope on partially cook ed food.
MESSAGE PLEASED THE JAP COIISl'L
RICHMOND A HARD TOVII
K. Uyenoa Regards President's Document as a Noteworthy 'nstrument.
ANTICIPATES NO TROUBLE
HE LIKES NATURALIATION PLAN ESPECIALLY WELL AND THINKS JAPS WOULD TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT.
ELI WILLIAMS' OPINION
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BLOOMING PORT. Bloomingport, Dec. 7, (Spl.) Mr. and Mrs. Luther King of near Greensfork were callers in our vicinity Monday. Sam Vore called on W. W. Newman Thursday evening. The following were guests of Mr.
and Mrs. J. L. Newman Thursday: Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Smith of Winchester. Mrs. E. W. McCurdy of Dan
ville. Ind.. and Mr. and Mrs. "Will
White of Rahwag, N. J.
i
Anderson Stevens from north of '
Winchester has moved Into the Gray j
property near here.
Turnpike Claims. The .board of Wayne county com
missioners will be in session today and will take up the consideration of turnpike claims.
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Publishers Press. Ban Fru ., tc. 7.- n an inteivlew bearing on the recommendations made in his message by President Roosevelt on Japanese naturalization and on ths segregation of their children in schools, K. Uyenpa, Japan's consul here, says: "Sentiment is
practically universal among the 10,000
Japanese In San Francisco that tl recommendations made by the president constitute the most rational solution of American-Japanese problems yet attempted. The Japanese are not only pleased with the message, but they regard it as one of the most noteworthy documents of international questions Issued from the White House. There is no question but the bonds between Japan and the United States would be considerably strengthened by conferring the privilege of franchise cn the Japanese in California. There are some ,50.000 Japanese in the state, and while I am not in a position to say how many of there would take advartae, of naturalization privileges, I do think that the number would be comparatively large. I think this would be especially so in the case of the" Japanese in San Francisco. Many Japanese have family and property interests here, and they would naturally regard San Francisco as their permanent home once they believed they had the same privileges as other aliens. Concerning the school segregation question a fit is being written and talked about It that is due to misconception of the facts In the case. I think the entire matter will
be solved satisfactorily, and that there is no occasion for believing otherwise. The Japanese are not striving for anything unreasonable, and are quite willing to let the facts in the dispute
guide whatever decision is to be nltl
mately" re'a,'',d "
Often Had Committed Thefts in Ohio But Had Never Suffered Punishment Goes to the Penitentiary From Here Today. Eli Williams, colored sentenced to the reformatory at Jeffersonvillo for a period of from one to three years for the theft of an overcoat from the Simmons cigar store, will "snooze" on an iron bunk in the state institution tonight. When he gets up for his first Sunday morning repast for
1 which the State will pay, he will
not see maple syrup and buckwheat cakes on the menu. Williams will leave for Jeffersonville this morning in charge of Patrolman McNally of the city police force, who has been deputized by Sheriff Smith to make
i the transfer. Williams, who recently came from Oxford, O., to Richmond I evidently thinks the way of the trans
gressor is hard in Hoosierdom. He has been guilty of many petty thefts
, in the Buckeye state but always es-
; caped a trip to the penitentiary. His I first misstep here landed him In severe difficulty and he will meditate
for at least one year and possibly
three.
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