Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 31, Number 323, 20 December 1906 — Page 1

RIG MOM) A ABIUM VOL. XXXI. NO. 323. Richmond, Indiana, Thursday Morning, December 20, 1906. Single Copy, One Cent 1EAS0IIS GIVEN FOR CLIFFORD CASE UP AGAIN HE WAS PRESIDENT III BUT THE NAME WANT TO INCREASE THE TAP CHARGES CHRISTIAN SEEKER DEAD SALVATION ARMY Weather Prophet. TROOP'S DISCHARGE ANSWERS THE PLEA

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CALLED IN HANCOCK COURT HAD ' BEEN LONG SICK Long Fight Which Tax Ferret is unc oi ine uiock ana musi rvsj.ed German Residents of Richmond . Seeing Story of Evereth Farn president Sent to Congress Making Against the City May be Hearing Now on in New York Brings to Light the Standard's Methods. Water Works Company Wants Snenial MeSSane On the .Ended Soon Asks for $3,200 for to Enter Agreement with Board of Works. Died at His Home on South inn ily in Palladium, Goes to D..,,,:if A His Services. Street. Their Rescue. Dl UWildVIIIC Milan.

INDIANA Fair in north, snow or, rain in south portion Thursday; Friday rain or snow; increasing south winds. OHIO Snow, possibly turning to rain Thursday; Friday rain or snow; fresh south winds increasing. Circulation Statement.

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SOLDIERS SCORED FOR THEIR CONDUCT DURING AND SINCE THE TROUBLE REPORTS CF OFFICERS. IPublishcrs Press. J Washington. Dec. 19. In response o the resolutions of inquiry adopted t the senate. President Roosevelt ent to the senate a special message :oncerning the peremptory discharge f three companies of colored soldiers n the Twenty-fifth United States inantry. He says: "I ordered the disharge of nearly all the members of companies B, C and D of the Twentyifth infantry by name, in the exercise f my constitutional power and in pur suance of what, after full consideraion. I found to be my constitutional luty as commander-in-chief of the Jnited States army. I am glad to ivail myself of the opportunity affordid by these resolutions to lay before he congress the following facts as to he murderous conduct of certain nembers of the companies in question ind as to the conspiracy by which nany of the other members of these :ompanies saved the criminals from ustlce, to the disgrace of the United Hates uniform." Reports of Officers. ; Attention i3 called to reports on the 3rownsville troubles made by Major L P. Blockson, Lieutenant Colonel l. k. Lovering and Brigadier General E. 1. Garlington, which reports accomany the message, and concerning rhich the president says: "An effort as been made to discredit the fairess of fhe Investigation into the conuct of these colored troops by polntpg out that General Garlington is a joutherner. Precisely the same action TOUiu nave oeen UKen naa me iroopa een white indeed, the discharge Vould probably have been made in ore summary fashion. General Gar-Hmrnn-t a naHvn nt Smith Carolina: (lovering is a native of New HampBlre; Blockson is a native or umo. Ls it happens, the disclosure of the juin of the troops was made in the Ohio, and the efforts of the officer nnocent men of the companies in "luestion, If any such there were, by ecuring information which would en able us adequately to punish the guilT- ISut I wish it uisiiiiciiy uiiutrisiuvm hat the fact of the birthplace of iither officer is one which I absolutely efiise to corsider. j Details of the riot are cited, with his comment: "The soldiers were jflhe aggressors from start to finish. fhey met with no substantial resist ance, and one and all who took part n that raid stand as deliberate murlerers. who did murder one man, who Trled to murder others, and who ried to murder women and chil'ireu. . The act was one of horrible Atrocity, and so far as I am aware, unjarrlleled for Infamy in the annals f the United States army. Conduct of Soldiers. After reviewing the facts set forth m the reports the president says: "So pinch for the original crime. A blacker lever stained the annals of our army. St has been supplemented by another. &nly less black, in the shape of a suc,essful conspiracy of silence for the Purpose of shielding those who took (Continued From Page Four.) 30TH WERE DESPONDENT UEADY TO TAKE LIVES Neighbor of the Gilmans Testified in 1 Court That Both the Mother and 1 ' Sister of Dona Wanted to Suicide Soon After Murder. I fPublishers Press. J Dayton, O., Dec. 19. Mrs. Gilman knd her daughter Fayne, both threat ened suicide while the murdered Kdy of Dona lay at their home, soon lifter the recovery of tho remains. I ccordinsr to the testimonv of Mrs. ' tyettich, a neighbor of the family, in he magistrates court today. The (3tVitness declared that Mrs. Gilman I Msked for poison and Fayne hysterically begged for a knife to kill her.elf. The prosecution is convinced 'J-hat It will be able to have the two "liefeudants held for the grand jury . rom the testimony already adduced .The condition of Mrs. Gilman is jnuch improved and hopes are enter tained by the state for her early ar raignment. -I , j The West S.d? Improvement Asso ciation will meet Friday night in the

I jiaxter school for its regular meeting. Attorney By rom C. Bobbins will (Ejpeak to the members of the asso

ciation on "Citizenship." 3

ferret, against the city of Richmond.

will be called in the circuit court of Hancock county today. City Attor ney Study will be on hand to look af ter the interest of the city, but therei will be few witnesses who will go. Owing to the fact that no witness fees are paid, few of those whose pre sence might be of service to either side will not be attendance, as they cannot be compelled to answer summons in such cases unless the county is an "adjoining" one. Henry county saves the bacon of several Richmond witnesses as Henry county is sand wiched between Wayne and . Han cock. However, the depositions of the principal witnesses have been procured by City Attorney" Study and the testimony will thus be presented to the court. Clifford is suing for fees in the sum of $3,200 vwbich he claims is due him under the terms of an agreement entered into with the city of Richmond. A QUORUM NOT PRESENT House of Representatives Unable to Hold Session as Many Members were Elsewhere. Publishers' Press. "Washington, D. C, Dec. 19. After being in session less than an hour today, the House of Representatives adjourned until tomorrow on account of a quorum not being present. The session was virtually devoted to dis cussing the advisability of enlarging the force of the enrolling clerk. Representative" Littlefield, (Rep. Maine.) unsuccessfully sought to get consideration for his bill for greater publicity concerning corporations doSS an interstate business. COUNTY HAS LIGHT PLANT FOR SALE Equipment is Composed of Lngine, Dynamo and ail the Necessary Accessories. NOW AT THE COURT HOUSE THE OUTFIT WAS USED WHEN BUILDING WAS FIRST PUT UP BUT PROVED TO BE UNSATISFACTORY. In the basement of the Wane County court house, going to decay from lack of use, is an electric light equixmient composed of engine and dynamo and their accessories, which are not now in use and never win be again for Wayne county. When the court house was built the board of commissioners at that time decided upon modern lighting facilities and determined that economy would result from the installation of an independent electric light plant and this was carried out. Machinery costing about $5,000 was purchased and installed and for a few years lighting was done by means of this equipment. The load upon the machinery, however, for complete lighting was two great and several years ago the plant was abandoned. The outfit practically is as good as new but for some reason the county has either been unable to sell it or has made no effort to do so. The plant has a capacity of 600 lights and can be successfully run with 400 lights, the maximum load being too great. It is possible the county commissioners .will make an effort to dispose of the machinery and it is. said that a buyer might be found if an effort was made.

Another Record Established

In yesterday's edition of the Richmond Palladium a new record was established. There was a total of 83 3-4 COLUMNS OF PAID ADVERTISING carried in the columns in the issue of yesterday. This was a total of 413 columns more than the record of last Sunday, when 42 columns of paid advertising were carried. THE 8394 COLUMNS OF ADVERTISEMENTS CARRIED YESTERDAY ARE MORE THAN TWICE AS MUCH AS THE ITEM OR THE SUN-TELEGRAM RESPECTIVELY, HAVE CARRIED IN ANY ONE ISSUE DURING THE PAST YEAR. This great amount of advertising entailed a tremendous amount of additional work on the men In every department of the Palladium, and that it was so successfully displayed was due to the exceptional facilities afforded by the Palladium's equipment, by far the best in Eastern Indiana.

C. L. NICHOLS ON STAND

ADMITS THAT AS PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OIL COMPANY HE DREW BUT $1,500 A MERE CLERK'S SALARY. Publishers Press. New York, Dec. 19. That his salary as president of the Republic Oil Company is $1,500 and that he was accustomed to turn over to William G. Rockefeller the money fie drew as dividends on stock held by him in that corporation were among the admissions made today by C. L. Nichols to Attorney General Hadley, ' of Missouri, when the latter resumed taking of testimony before Commissioner Anthony. The witness also testified that as a result of the throwing of the searchlight of newspaper publicity on oil affairs the Republic had already discontinued business in Illinois and Iowa and was preparing to quit in Missouri. Further questioning led Nichols to admit that when he became head of the Republic his former salary as a subordinate in the Standard was $1,000, and that he was then given his $1,500 salary in the Republic, his promotion to the presidency of the latter corporation thus becoming his compensation only $300. The Republic, .said the witness, was not reducing its Easiness, selling out to the Standard of Indiana and still maintained a small working force in Missouri at St. Louis and Kansas City only because of legal complications due toJIr. Hadleys injunction.. Notoriety, due to newspaper charges that the Republic was held by the Standard was the "determining influence" in driving the company out of the state, Mr. Nichols said. SECOND TIME FOR EACH Edwin F. Dalby and Malissa Williams Were Married by 'Squire J Abbott Yesterday. Edwin F. Dalby and Malissa Wil liams.: both 'well known residents of Fountain City, were married in the county clerk's office yesterday afternoon by 'Squire Abbott. The groo.n is 54 years of age and the bride 35 Each has been married before. They will make their home in Fountain City. ANOTHER LOAN NEEDED City Will Have Money Coming From County Treasurer Soon But it is Not Enough. K, In speaking of the city's finances a city officer said yesterday that within the next month 4 or so the council would have to authorize another temporary loan in order to tide over affairs until the next tax paying time. The city will soon pay oft a $10,000 temporary loan and In addition to this $5,500 probably will be paid to Mrs. Lincoln, as the damages which the Supreme Court has awarded her in her suit against the city. Current expenses must also be met. Between $7,000 and $8,000 will be coming to the city from County Treasurer Myrick the first of the year, but this will not wipe out many of the obligations. Another beautiful layer of snow fell last night and those persons who are anxious to see snow on the ground Christmas daj will no doubt begin to believe that such will be the case. Mrs. E. B. Gray and daughter have returned from a visit in Eaton, O.

4,073 3,807 3,224 2,833 The gain for the four months ending December 19th was 1210 subscribers, still another high mark for the Palladium's circulation. The Palladium's records for circulation increase and the great amount of advertising with its unsurpassed news features, easily places it, in the position cf the banner newspaper of RJchmond. While the only other newspaper in the city that publishes its daily circulation is showing a steady decline in the number of its claimed subscribers, the Palladium " is showing a constant increase. This shows that . the reading public of Richmond, know and appreciates the best newspaper in the city the Palladium. !i MRS. ALBERT 0ZBUN DEAD Funeral Services for the Deceased Will be Held at Cherry Grove This Morning. Bloomingport, Dec. 19, fpl.) Mrs. Elizabeth Ozbun, wife of Albert Ozbun died at her home southeast of Bloomingport Monday night. She had been seriously t ill for several weeks. The funeral services will be held at Cherry Grove 'Thursday at 10:30 A. M., conducted by the Rev. Ira Johnson and the Rev. Henry Pickett. Burial will be in the nearby cemetery. ALL WELLS SOON TO BE CONNECTED Natural Gas Company Pressure Expected to Be Better from Now On. COMPANY BUSY WORKING IF MORE GAS IS NOT SECURED FOR RICHMOND CONSUMERS IT WILL NOT BE ON ACCOUNT OF LACK OF EFFORT. Natural gas pressure has been low since the coming of the cold wave, but the Richmond Natural Gas compa ny announced yesterday that the woVic of connecting its new wells in the Henry county field would likeiy ie completed today, and by tomorrow the pressure will be greatly increased. This statement Is borne out by tho following dispatch from New Castle: "The Richmond company has . force of 100 men working on the lino and pipe is being laid at both ends Last evening there was about a milo of pipe to be laid yet, but good progress was being made by the wor.tmen and Messrs. McMelson and Freeman feel justified in stating that the connection will be made tomorrow. "Already six of the weakear wells have been connected with the Richmond line. These are the ones in the Hopewell neighborhood, and their addition has relieved the situation greatly In Richmond. In all there are twenty good wells in the Lewisville fields and new ones are being brought in right along. ; "The work of pumping the Doggett well, two miles west of here, was com-! menced this morning, and gas men j have faith in It. It is known that the j well once contained oceans 0; gus, but water drowned it out. It is believed that if the water can be gotten rid of, the well will prove a valuable addition to the field. There is no way of estimating how long it is going : to take to tell whether or not the hope in this well is to be realized. J The big pumping plant of the Richi mond company in the Cadiz . field is going day and night now and Citizens patrons in New Castle are well awar: I of the fact. The local pressure fluejtuates.with the throbs of the pump .and jets almost go out at times. With the Lewisvillle field connected up with the Richmond line it is proposed j to stop the pumps in the Cadiz field ; attach other wells to the" Citizens' j mains, and New Castle will have plenty of gas, according to the plans of the gas men."

Dec. 19 Nov. 13 Oct. 19 Sept. 19

T. n Clarke county commissioner of Economy was in Richmond yesterday enroute to Wilmington, Del., where he will -visit his children during the holidays. f

PRESENT RATE IS $10

ALTHOUGH THE BOARD DOES NOT LOOK WITH FAVOR ON MOVE, THERE IS NO WAY TO PREVENT IT. The Richmond Water Company has made known to the Board of Public Works that it is thinking seriously of increasing the "tap charges" now in vogue and it is understood the water. company would like to enter into some sort of an agreement with the city relative to these charges. Under prevailing rules the water company charges $10 for tapping a water main and piping the supply to the curb in front of a residence or business property. According to the information received by the Board of Works, the water company makes the contention that labor and material have both advanced in price and that In addition there are many taps made, particularly on the west side, where blasting of rock is necessary to make the necessary excavations. Higher prices are wanted. The Boar- spent considerable time yesterday examining the franchise which the water company holds and under which it operates. There is no fixed price for tapping water mains, the ordinance simply stipulating that the cost must only be such as to cover the labor and material required. Under such an ordinance it seemed evident to the Board that the water works company had been given considerable scope and that there is nothing to prevent the compauy from charging any price it may see fit to do,, providing, however, that it does not exceed the actual cost of labor and material. It was thought possible that at some time since the original franchiso .was granted that there might have been a contract entered into with tho city ftxinga-regular-price for main tapping but a research of the documents in the office of the city clerk failed to revecl any such provision. An ordinance presented to oouncil several years ago which fixed a minimum rate for water service was found, but it bore the veto of Mayor Zimmerman. In this tabled ordinance the water company's rate for . 'tapping mains was from $10 to $15 according to the conditions prevailing. Not Pleasing to Board. Two members of the Board who expressed themselves relative to the matter said that in their opinion a water company should by right 5make all taps and connect their line, with house service lines at the curb without cost. "The city is i'u the electric light business" said a member of the board and it pays the cost of constructing a line direct to your house. The private electric lighting company does the same thing. Telephone companies also make house connections "without cost. Just why the water company should compel the consumer to pay for the work necessary to get water to him, I don't understand, for the company 13 performing no more, service for the individual than it is getting itself." A CHRISTMAS CONCERT BY GARFIELD STUDENTS Orchestra at the Grammar School Will Make First Public Appearance Programs for Event Printed on School Press. Friday afternoon the music students of the Garfield school will give a Christmas concert in the Garfield assembly room for the benefit of the pupils and their parents. Those taking part in the affair have practiced faith fully, in order to make the concert one s of the best of the kind ever given at the school.

One of tha unique features of the 'facts that had occurred In,the lives of affair will be the programs, which are i many of his hearers, by what particubeing printed off the Garfield school j lar power he had that enabled nim to press, run by several of the boy btu- j do this, Mr. Erwood said that it was a dents of the school. The programs power that had been with him from a

are very neat, considering the fact that nothing but a hand press is used in their construction. The program for the afternoon folows: Overture "The Castle Gate" Schlepegrell jGarfield School Orchestra. Song "Angel of Peace" M. Xe?!er v School Chorus. Song "Stille Nacht . ..Altes Weihnachtsieid German Chorus. 'Whisper, Intermezzo F. Daan Garfield School Orchestra. Song "Christmas Time" .W. Earhort School Chorus. Waltzes "Oniore del Cuor" . . . . . . E. P. Saider Garfield School Orchestra.

Christian C. Seeker, one of Rich'

mond's oldest and most highly resnected German citizens, died last nisht at his home. 400 South 11th street. He was 72 years of age and had been in poor health for some time, suffering from ailments Inci dent of old age. His death, however was not expected and it came as a severe shock to family and friends. Mr. Seeker was the father of Will Seeker, receiving teller in the Second National Bank and of Mrs. Emma Schroeder. The time of the funeral will be announced later. END CAME SUDDENLY DIED IN HIS CIGAR STORE Horace Brower, a Prominent Member of the Friends' Church Passed Away Yesterday Funeral Will be at Home Sunday. New Paris, O., Dec. 19, (Spl.) Horace Brower. died suddenly of heart failure in his little cigar store at noon today, at the age of forty years. Mr. Brower was a prominent mem ber of the Friends church at West ville. He was a son of Jacob Brower and has been a resident of New Par is for a number of years. He is sur vived by two daughters. The funeral will be held at the home Sundaj'. EXPLANATION OF SPIRITUALISM Will J. Ervvood Gave First of a Series of Lectures in Pythian Temple. GOOD CROWD PRESENT VIEWED FROM HIS SPEAKER SAID STANDPOINT THAT MIR A CLES OF BIBLE TIMES WERE EASILY EXPLAINED. In order that a permanent branch of the National Spiritualistic associa tion may be formed in this city, jiany of the believers have secured the ser vices of Will J. Erwood of Peru, Ind., formerly of Wonewlc, Wis., one of the most prominent workers in the spirit ualistic field, to deliver a series of addresses to the public in the K. of P. Temple. The meetings began yeatsr day afternoon and will continue until Sunday evening. Quite a large crowd greeted Mr. Er wood last nignt, wnen ne spoke on "Spiritual Gifts," and gave a psychic demonstration after his remarks to il lustrate his points. In the course of his address he took the many psychic phenomena in the ages past and reconciled them with the phenomena which occur at the present time. He took the miracles of the Bible and demonstrated, by nineteenth century methods of psy chical research that they could bae occurred and were nothing unreason able. He- illustrated these by the many instances.rwhich he said he had J ' Deen witness to in me present age, that had thoroughly demonstrated to his mind that the miracles In tho Bible could have been performed as stated in that book. Mr. Erwood took exceptions to the popular belief that because some hoaxes in the spiritualistic world had been exposed. thaC all spiritualism was a hoax and stated that there were charlatans in all religions and walks of life, and spiritualism was not free from these. When asked after his psychic dem onstration, he having poipted out boy and was strictly spiritual. He stated that all persons had this power to a greater or less extent, but it had to be cultivated. Mr. Erwood will discuss the so-called science of telepathy during the week. The meetings will be held each afternoon and evening during the week. The afternoon meetings will begin at 2:30, while the evening meetings will begin at 7:30 o'clock. On Friday afternoon, E. W. Spra?ue of Detroit, Mich., the president uf che - National Spiritualistic Association will addres?s the meeting and will glvf ja demonstration of psychic revlirisr .Mr. ssprague is considered one of tbe foremost spiritualists in .the United States.

CONDITIONS ARE PATHETIC MEMBER OF THE ARMY SAYS VHAT ACTUAL SUFFERING IS EVEN WORSE THAN THE PALLADIUM TOLD IT.

As a result of the Palladium calling attention to the deplorable condition of affairs existing In tho home of William Evereth, North 19tu street, the officers of the Salvation Army visited the homo and have been doing all in their power to relievo the distress which has come to the entire family as a result of extreme poverty. An officer of the Salvation Army who calltd at the Palladium office said that the actual sufferings of the family were much greater than tho Palladium told of. Mr. Evereth is crippled with rheumatism and Is in no condition to perform labor of any. sort, though it is said that ho has made an effort to keep employed. According to the Salvation Army tho family is deserving of every assistance. The home is located just across the 19th street viaduct. At the present time the Salvation Army is looking after the comfort of many poor people in the city. Though this is the work of tho Army the year around, especially endeavors are made at Christmas time to lift some of the burdens from tho unfortunate. At several places about the city the Army has placed Christmas kettles suspended from tripods and into these voluntary cash contributions are drofpped. The money is used exclusively for relieving tho poor and distressed and Richmond, ft is said, has many such cases deserving of attention. MAJOR LACEY CONFIDENT Fountain City Man in Richmond Yesterday and Felt Confident of Winning Suit. Major M. M. Lacey, ! of Fountain City, was in Richmond yesterday. Ho Js-looking after his suit against tho county for fees , in connection with the listing of certain sequestered taxable property. Major Iacey continues' to press his claim for the reason that he believes that it is Just and legal in every way. He believes that the courts will so hold it. WEBB LODGE ELECTION Harry C. Keelor Elected Worshipful Master at Stated Meeting Held Last Night. The annual meeting" of 'Webb Lodge of Masons was held last night and the following officers were elected: Worshipful Master Harry C. Kee lor. Senior Warden S. B. Gaines. J. W. E. D. Neff. Treasurer IL S. Kates, Sr. Secretary A. W. Hempleman. Trustee Albert G. Ogborn. WEATHER A GOOD TESTER No Trouble Has Been Experienced in Getting Steam From Court - House to County Jail. The cold weather during the past few days has provided an excellent means for testing the newly constructed steam pipe line between tho court house heating plant and the county jail. Engineer DarneU said yesterday that there was no trouble experienced now in getting plenty of steam througn tne pipes to tne jail. The heating plant is performing good service in all respectFOUND DEAD ufHER SON Mrs. Robert Commons, an Octogen arian Passed Away Suddenly at Home Near New Paris. New Paris, O., Dec. 19, (SpL) Mrs. Robert Commons, aged about o died suddenly at the home of her son Elmer Commons, east of New t..r!x oarlr tht rrmrninsr. Mrs. ComX ai ww. w - mocs had awakened "her granddaughter had lighted her fire. But fifteen minutes afterward, her son Elmer went Into his mother's room and found her dead. Funeral services wiil be held at the fcom Saturday at . . i - a. i i f one ociock ana me miei iiini m be in Goshen cemetery. One daugh

ter and three sons survive -