Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 31, Number 347, 17 January 1907 — Page 1
RICHMOND ADIUM VOL. XXXI. NO. 347. Richmond, Indiana, Thursday Morning, January 17, 1907. Single Copy, One Cent.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Grand Jury Brings in is Report Covering Investigation of 80 Witnesses and County Institutions. ARRESTS WILL BE MADE BY THE SHERIFF TODAY District Workhouse is Recommended and Mrs. Simcoke is Exonerated of the Charge of Murder. SUMMARY Found sanitary conditions In county jail bad; recommended separation of insane persons from prisoners within the jail; repair of fuel shed, tool house and the rebuilding of the kitchen at the county infirmary, also that institution be made partly self supporting if possible; favors the building of a district workhouse that prisoners may be kpt at regular employment; declares killing of Edward Reed by Mrs. Simcoe justifiable homicide; examined 80 witnesses and returned 13 indictments. The grand jury late yesterday afternoon submittod its report to Judge Fox of the circuit court. It was rather a voluminous document, dealing very thoroughly with the various matters that have been brought to the attention of that body since it has been in session. The report opens with the statement that no complaints have been made to the jury of any willful or corrupt misconduct on the part of any of the officers of the county, and a-k n aYi m Kirn y-v 9 AttttKlm V 1 Vvi" A 1YIOla 1 u i iidi u,c: ui calui nuu lino v&uu iuou agamst any such officers. in speaking or a vi?it to tne jail on Jan. 7. the report s;iys that the slate roof of this building demands immediate attention and repair,,as it is leaking in several places, and each day its condition i3 becoming worse. Confinement of insane. The jury states that it has been ad vised that previous grand juries have, withont avail, recommended some suitable arrangement for the proper! care of the unfortunate insane, who are temporarily placed in the jail. "The placing of such men," says the report, within such inclosures and sublortinrr thorn to the observation, com-!
panionship and ridicule of prisoners Chicago, Jan. 16. Though it has not within the jail, and requiring these In- yet been reported, an indictment has sane, frequently dangerous and inca- been voted by the federal grand jury pable of attending to themselves to be against President John R. Walsh, of dependent upon the chance kindness the defunct Chicago National bank, of prisoners, and petty ones at that, The information is too circumstanif not barbarous, is at least most un- cial and comes from a source too timely and in no wise supported by close to the grand jury room to admodern ideas. But just what should mit of a shadow of doubt conco ruing
be done must come from a higher source than a crand jury, and we re-
epect fully submit and suggest it to be i'i" iimuUCi a matter for sincere consideration on counts. Walsh alone will be named the part of the court, the county com- setting at rest reports that anotaer mlssioners, and persons best qualified "Mh official of the bank was mcludto know. As the jury understands it, the law provides two separate And dis- The government is including a large tinct methods by which dangerously number of charges to guard against insane rnjr be temporarily confined in any form of attack on the ground of rounty jails, and except in rare in- technical irregularity, stances no steps have been taken un- Th charges will be appropriation
der these laws to so commit thorn. nrainao at th J3ii. The jury finds the condition of the county jail in the matter of drainage most dangerous and disgraceful. This Is due to the fact that the wa shiners and scrubbings of the floor of the jail Bre through convenient holes in the floor, turned into the cellar, and before reaching there, permitted to run over the cellar ceiling, the piping, and the walls, leaving its sediment along the way. Reference is also made to the dangerous and obsolete method employed in getting to the woman's department, to which former grand Juries have called attention. In connection with this matter the jury states that no criticism of the officers in charge of the jil is intended, but rather of the county which permits puch a condition, to exist. Visit to Poor Farm. The jury visited the county poor farm on Jan. 11. Three things came within its observation, demanding immediate attention on the part of the authorities. First, the raising and repair of the fuel shed, now so located and arranged that for long seasons in each year the floors are in such condition as to not only cause waste, but bring on the rapid deterioration of the building. It was recommended that proper wood floors be placed in the implement and tool house in which is stored the farming implements used on this farm. The same are so located that the floors are always damp and some times muddy to the end that tools and implements rust and deteriorate much more rapidly even during storage than when in use. In the woman's building one of the rooms of which is used for inmates dining hall and kitchen needs complete rebuilding. This is deemed necessary as a matter of economy, not to mention the matter of health. The jury believes that by expending a small sum, this building can be extended some twenty feet to the north, and on the first floor a kitchen provided en(Continued to Page Eight)
THE WEATHER PROPHET.
INDIANA Rain in south, rain or snow in north portion Thursday. Friday, rain or snow, colder in ex treme south portion; fresh north east to north winds. OHIO Snow in north, rain or snow in south portion Thursday; Friday rain or snow; fresh northeast to east winds Thursday. LOST IN THE SHUFFLE COLD WAVE DIDNT COME Fall of &now Followed by Downpour Causing Language Not Permitted at Pink Teas and Other Functions of Such Nature. The cold wave, which was "touted" so strongly for this vicinity either got lost in the shuffle or else is still doing stunts out in the Medicine Hat dis trict that benighted section of the universe where all cold wave,s have their inception. The damp, clinging snow, which began falling late Thursday night, was followed yesterday by a steady downpour of rain, framing up a brand of weather that gave pedestrians an excuse for using language that would be considered sadly out of place at a pink tea, or any other similar social function. It was next to impossible for the interurban lines to make anything like schedule time, and the city cars run rather irregularly. Farmers say that owing to the inclement weather a considerable amount of corn remains in the field to be husked. JOHN R. WALSH IS TO OE INDICTED ng Number Of ChameS tO W Be Brought Against Him by , . Federal Grand JUry. WILL NAME WALSH ALONE TIS SAID THAT NO OTHER OFFICIAL IS TO BE BLAMED WITH WRECKING DEFUNCT CHICAGO NATIONAL BANK. f Publishers' frees I "s correctness. me inammeiu wm iuuwiu n ,, . . a. in i i j na emuezzieinem w me t.. ..... (The grand jury found it impossible to return a true bill on a charge of fnlse official reports to, the government, because all such reports bearing Walsh's signature are dated subsequent to the re-division of the Illinois judicial ds tricts. FORM NEW DENTAL FIRM Dr. E. J. Dykeman Goes Into Partnership With Dr. Chenoweth in Masonic Temple. A strong combination of young dentists will be formed in this city when Dr. E. J. Dykeman, of Wiltshire, O-, and Dr. L. S. Chenoweth .go into business in their new offices in the Masonic temple. Dr. Dykeman, who was recently married to Miss Pauline Genn of this city comes with a reputation as a dentist of ability and Dr. Chenoweth's reputation is established. They will make a strong plea for the business of the city when they are firmly established, in their new quarters. CENTERVILLE CARD PARTY BY MRS. LANE Centerville, Jan. 16, (Spl.) Mrs. Edward Lane gave a charming card to 4 o'clock at her home on East Main street. Progressive euchre was played. Mrs. Dora Mendenhall was awarded the prize, which consisted of two beautiful pieces of china. Refreshments were served." The guests included Mesdames Joseph McConaha, W. A. Welfer, Kate Morgan, W. K. Cheeseman, W. A. Bertsch. M. L. Fender, Cortiz H. Jones, Lindley Morgan, Francis McMinn, Daisy Cappellar, Dora Mendenhall and Samuel Lashley.
RELIEF IS BEING RUSHED TO SCENE
The United States Navy Is Ready to Help the Sufferers at Kingston. MANY WERE BADLY HURT LOSS OF LIFE NOT AS GREAT AS FIRST REPORTED BUT THE NEED OF FOOD AND MEDICINE KEENLY FELT. Dispatcnes received by the Palladium last night indicated that the loss of life at Kingston will not be as great as first reported but that the number of injured is large. The suffering is great and the need of food stuff and medical supplies and physicians is imperative. The business section of Kingston is a heap of smouldering ashes. The killed number about 400, and thousands were injured. The churches, public offices and hotels are all gone, but there were no fatalities at the Constant Spring hotel. NAVY TO AID SUFFERERS. Publishers' Press. Washington, D. C, Jan. 10. The navy stands ready to render all assistance necessary for the earthquake sufferers at Kingston, Jamaica. Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans, commander of the Atlantic fleet, is probably in Kingston harbor. He sailed from Guantanamo, Cuba, last night, aboard the twenty eight knot torpedo destroyer Whipple, having abandoned his flagship, the Maine, for the speedier craft. With him were a number of surgeons from the battleships who carried a quantity of medical and hospital supplies. This information was contained in a dispatch received at the navy department last this afternoon from Captain W. II. Beehler. commandant of the naval station at Key West, who was in wireless communication with Guantanamo for Kingston. - A later dispatch stated that the battleships Missouri and Indiana had sailed from Guantanamo for ' Kingston. The supply ship Celtic sailed Tuesday from Havana for Guantanamo, with a cargo of fleet provisions. Her supplies will be available for Kingston forthwith if the people are in straits. There is no reason why the Amerlean warships now in the Carribean snoum nox prevent any sunenng in Jamacia from lack of food. . I Admiral Evans will use his judg- j ment in relief work. A despatch re- j ceived at the state department this : afternoon, signed "American Consul," j stated that Kingston was destroyed, j and the legation partially destroyed. j There are four consular nosts on the - isarui and the officials had no wav of telling from which the despatch came. RELIEF FROM NEW YORK. New York, Jan. 16. Already plans are being formulated in this city toward sending relief to the sufferers in Kingston. Jamaica. Sanderson & Son of 22 State street agents of the Royal Mail and Packet company, plying between here and Jamaica have received the following cablegram from their Kingston office: "Jan 15. 4:30 p. m. Earthquake and fire at Kingston. Business suspended. ' A cablegram from the head office of the company in England, read: . "Carry free all food supplies and : clothes for relief of sufferers." All food stuffs and clothing for the relief of the earthquake sufferers will be received at pier 52. North river, j and shipped free of charge, Sander-1 son & Son announce. ! The Hamburg-American line steam- j er Prinz Joachim, which sails Satur- ! day for Kingston, will also carry food ! and clothing supplies. j The steamship company will pur-' chase necessaries for the earthquake victims and send the same on the Prinz Joachim. All goods shipped to the sufferers will be carried free by the HamburgAmerican line. DIVORCE AFTER 2 DECADES Anna Shafer Asks for Legal Separation, Alimony and the Custody of Three Children. I ao at cv,nf, tx-v, .-v ,i rr-i., i as A. Shafer more than two decades ago, yesterday made application for a divorce. She alleges that durinc the! past nineteen years he has treated j her cruelly, and failed, to make prop- j
er provisions lor ner support, biie . sets forth that the defendant is the! IODd- evening, will be held at Bryowner of personal property valued at ! an Chapel Thursday. The funeral $4,500, which consists of live stock j cortege will leave the home at half and farming implements. The plain- j past nine o'clock and proceed to the tiff demands alimony in the sum of S Bryan Chapel, arriving between ten $2,500 and the custody of their three 1 and eleven o'clock. The burial will children, the eldest of whom Is 0 i be at Earltjam cemetery. The de-
years of age. Mr. Hurley Martin of Columbus, Q., Is visiting at the residence of E. E. Longstreeth of Chestnut street.
PAPERS WERE IN ERROR
ARRESTED WRONG PERSON It Was S. Morita and Not M. Sigumoto Who Felt the Hand of the Local Law Authorities Mistake an Excusable Ore. The Palladium in common with the other local papers fell into an excusable error in the account of the arrest of the manager of the Jap auction room on Main street. It gave his name as M. Sigumoto when it should have read S. Morita. This mistake grew out of the fact that the name of Sigumoto apieared in -the city license. Mr. Sigumoto is one of the owners of the stock, and is located in Cincinnati. An 'injustice was done to Morita in the statement that he was forced to take out a city license. This document was procured a week before the firm opened business here. LOOK ON PROJECT . WITH MUCH FAVOR Board of Works Meets Board of Education and Talk "Riverside Park." INTEND TO MEET AGAIN SCHOOL AUTHORITIES ARE NOT CERTAIN OF THEIR RIGHT TO ACT IN CONJUNCTION WITH CITY OFFICERS. At a joint meeting of the board of works and the board of education, held in Superintendent Mott' office, at the Garfield school building last night, the matter of appropriating money for the proposed Riverside park and public playground, was thoroughly discussed. Definite action was deferred till a meeting to be held later. The members of the school board were all heartyily in favor of the project, as presented by the members of the West Side Improvement asso ciation, to the members of council several weeks ago, but some doubt arose in their minds whether or not the law would permit them to act in conjunction with the board of public works in making a joint appropriation for constructing the park crmindt? and playWhether or not the school board had power to set aside a site itself and buy it, no one questioned, but tne legal p'hase of the joint purchase ef the entire strip was the epuzzling question, and proved too hard a nut fnr th -itv nfTiofai 3ni -ii,i va-, i to crart- anri final Hisinn wq ct. poned The territory in question lies from a point a few yards north of the Doran bridge to several hundred feet south of the Main street bridge. The site considered for the public school ground lies immediately southwest of the Doran bridge on Richmond avenue. The members of both boards consumed just four hours in discussing the pet project of the members of the West Side Improvement association, a fact, which when laarned by the peopie residing across the river, will no ; doubt give them much hope and cheer. At the meeting last night, maps of the proposed Riverside park and pub lie play grounds were produced and j the feasibility of the scheme in its ea tirety was discussed pro and con. In speaking of the matter after the meeting, one of those present said that all were heartily in favor of the project, but thought it best to prolong final action until the legal phase of the scheme could be delved into. He ?lso said that it was the almost unan imous opinion that the ground for the two proposed sites should be puichased immediately, as the land could now be purchased at a very cheap rate. A probable building boom on the west side was given as the reason for haste j in the matter, for if such were the case, the lands along the river would soar skyward in value. TO HOLD FUNERAL TODAY Last Sad Rites for Henry Stauffer to be Performed at Bryan Chapel Bunai ai tarinam. Centerville, Jan. 16, (Spl.) The fu-J neral services of Henry Stauffer who d5?d at hig home Eear AUnston on ceased was aged seventy-eight years and was a highly esteemed citizen of j Wayne county and his loss will be greatly felt, especially in the com- j munity where he resided.
WOULD NOT TAKE GOLD OF JOHN D.
Rev. Case Would Rather that Earlham be Without Proposed Buildings. SAYS MONEY IS TAINTED FRIENDS MINISTER DECLARES HE HAS NOTHING AGAINST ROCKEFELLER, ONLY HIS COMPANY, THE STANDARD OIL, "If Earlham college is to build its new library and dormitory with raon- ! ey contributed by John Rockefeller j tainted money and so branded by the courts of the land then I most fervently hope that Earlham will never have a new library and dormitory." This was one of the utterances that fell from the lips of the Rev. C. M. Case, as he stood upon, the rostrum of the Friends church last night, and talked on the subject: "The Kingdom of God; What it is and How far Advanced in the World." It was while painting a word picture of the conditions that would exist when, the Kingdom of God ruled supreme upon the earth that the speaker gave expression to this hope. He explained that his remark had reference to the Standard Oil company, and not Mr. Rockefeller individually, whom he looked upon as a good old man. lie did not believe, however that there lived any man who could give honest service to the value of more than a million dollars, 'and that it was not God's will that men should accumulate vast riches to be dissipated by degenerate scions. He held that when God's Kingdom reigned men would be held accountable for monej; that they had procured through the manipulation of stocks and other nefarious and disreputable methods. The statement of the Rev. Mr.- Case is especially significant in that he is a graduate of Earlham and has been one of the most enthusiastic of the alumni, especially In the work of securing funds with which to enlarge the college buildings and extend the work there. A GRAND BALL TONIGHT Company 14 Uniform Rank, K. of P. to Give Annual Event Music by Renk's Orchestra.. The grand annual ball of company 14 uniform rank K. of P. and their friends will be held this evening in Pythian temple. The arrangements have been in the hands of a committee consisting of A. L. Staley, Walter M. Llchtenfels, Elmer Weisbrod, .Charles Tangeman and A. F. Ireton. Music will be furnished by Renk's orchestra. This ball is always a very pleasurable event and will no doubt be up to the standard of enjoyment, this year. FORCE GOT SQUARE MEAL Palladium Employes Enjoy Splendid Banquet Through Generosity of the Masons. The Palladium force, from the printer's devil up, desires to thank the Richmond and Webb Lodge of Masons for a square meal. The force was allowed to partake of . the Masonic feast last night and to say that they did it justice, is not telling it half. After returning from the banquet, the force had a called meeting and decided from now henceforth to spare no printer's ink where the Masons' praises are sung. COLLINS TO READ PAPER Former Earlham Professor on the Program of Indiana Engineering Society's Meeting. Prof. R. L. Sackett and Walter Wilson of Earlham leave today to attend the meeting of the state engineering sociey at Indianapolis. Prof. Collins formerly of Earlham will read a paper before this society. AN AFFAip FOR PARENTS Juniors and Seniors at High School Will Probably Make Reception to Patrons of Schools an Annual Event." The seniors and juniors are planning to give a reception at the high school next term for the parents of the pupils of the two classes. This social function was started last year and was such a success that it will probably be a permanent affair in the future. The seniors are finishing up the work in several of their classes. The senior geometry and chemistry will end next week and will be followed by english and history the next. This will give the seniors a vacation not enjoyed by the other classes.
Legislature in Brief.
SENATE. Joint resolution authorizing Purdue university to accept as gifts three medical colleges and conduct a medical school in Indianapolis was introduced. Senator Will Wood Introduced a bill setting a date for the election of delegates to a constitutional convention. Bill making it a crime for a child to desert a destitute parent was introduced by Senator Crumpacker. Senator Farber introduced a bill to make wife or child desertion a felony. Bill passed legalizing the. incorporations of the town of Gary. HOUSE. Mr. Condo introduced a bill to give the Attorney-General power to initiate actions against trusts and corporations and to grant immunity to witnesses who furnish evidence. Bill Introduced by Mr. Elliott, of St. Joseph county, to require a lobbyists to register. A motion to suspend the rules to put the bill on its passage was defeated, and the bill was sent to a committee. Bills were introduced to create board of examiners of telegraph operators, and board of architect's examiners. IS ATTENDING MEETING OF EDUCATIONAL BOARD Tres. Kelley of Earlham college Is spending the a part of this week In Indianapolis attending the state board meeting and assisting in the Rhode's scholarship examination. SUBSIDY HUNTERS DEPEND Oil WATSON Lobby Expects the "Whip" to Line Up Republicans in the House. WILL FIND SOME BOLTERS IT IS PLANNED TO JAM THROUGH THE COMPROMISE MEASURE AGREED UPON BY MERCHANT MARINE COMMITTEE. Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 1C. (Spl.) A special to the News from Washing ton says: "It is the decision of the "bosses" in the house that the ship subsidy bill favorably reported by the committee on merchant marine last evening shall be jammed through without delay. A rule preventing amendments to the bill and limiting debate will be brought in, and "Whip" Watscn, whose vote made it possible to get the bill out of committee, will be instruct ed to line up the republican members of the body for the legislation. In the past the house organization has always been able to crowd through any piece of legislation it favored and it will probably succeed in this case. "But there will be a &Jiff fight. The methods resorted to to get the bill out of committee are severely criticised by many members of congress. The campaign carried on by the lobby that is here in favor of subsidy legislation will probably be discussed when the ; bill comes up for consideration. The I democrats will be nearly a unit in opI position to the legislation and a good many republicans declare they will j never support the bill. The subsidy i hunters, are, of course, jubilant. They j look upon the mail subsidy bill as an I "opening wedge," a step that commits ' the government to the subsidy principie, and they expect to get a larger grip on the contents of- the treasury in due time. "Chairman Grosvenor, of the mer- ! chant marine committee, and Reprej sentative Watson called on the presiI dent today and urged him to send in a message on the subsidy bill. They are not at all certain that the bill can be passed without the help of the president. Board Bill Jumper. Samuel Rice who is charged by G. E. Jabusch, a restaurant man with having jumped a board bill will be j given a hearing in poMce court. Rice j is a member of the Salvation Army, j and claims that he fully Intended to liquidate his indebtedness as soon as he could get the money. TWO GOOD LECTURES Dr. J. M. Coulter and President E. B. Bryan Secured for Teachers' Institutes. County superintendent Jordan yesterday announced that Prof. John M. Coulter of the Chicago university would deliver an addres at the meeting of the Wayne county teachers on February 16. A committee Is engaged In preparing a program for this event, and will probably com plete its labors in a few days. President E. B. Bryan of Franklin college is to address the teachers institute in August.
WILL HOT OPPOSE RATE LEGISLATION
Attitude of the Railroads Comunicated to the Legislature YesterdayA BILL FOR RICHMOND SENATOR KIRKMAN PRESENTS MEASURE MAKING IT POSSIBLE FOR CITY TO AID REID MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. (By Demas S. Coe.) Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 1G. The' railroads will not wage battle against a two cent passenger , fare bill. Through the voice of Samuel Pickens, attorney of the Pennsylvania railroad' the attitude of the railroads, at least as it is at this time, was eommuni-' cated to the senate committee on railroads this afternoon. "Tho railroads will not fight tho two cent fare bill" said Attorney Pickens to Senator Crumpacker. chairman of the committee on railroads, "but they do ask that tho men-' sure, if enacted into law. shall have proper safeguards thrown about it." The safeguards to which Attorney Pickens alludes are nothing more or less than provisions which will require patrons of railroads to purchaso' tickets or else suffer a penaljy in tho way of paying a two and a half or a three cent rate If they offer cash fares aboard tralus. The railroad companies claim that they do not want this provision in order to plac a burden upon travelers, but they insist that if there is not some wav to compel patrons to buy tickets, many will get aboard trains and offer cash fares which would be a great inconvenience to the company. They don't mind the lower rate of fares, but they' do mind the cash fare system. There' are numerous legislators, however, who take the stand that a two cent fare must be a two cent fare and that there must be no difference between the rate for tickets and the rate aboard trains. Senator CrunipacL&e ' and other members of the senate railroad committee were disposed to believe that the railroads were entitled to a hearing on the subject and also were of the opinion that there rnlgM be good xeason why the higher cash fare provision might be embodied. The plea for a constitutional convention in Indiana, which will enable the state to broaden its "platform." if imleed it is in real need of broadening, may be realized. Senator Will Wood of Lafayette today presented a bill which provides that on the Mitt Monday in next August there shall b a special election in the state for the purpose of selecting delegates to a constitutional convention. The number of delegates shall correspond with the number of senators and representatives in the general assembly of tho state and this would give Wayne county a delegate for the county alone, another jointly with Union county and another jointly with Fayette county. There will be a total of 150 delegates. According to the bill by Senator Wood the constitutional convention will be held in India napolis within the chamber of the house of representatives, beginning on tho first Monday In next October. Senator KIrkman's bill introduced at the request of the trustees of Reid Memorial hospital, Richmond, which legalizes an appropriation for maintenance which the city council may make, was introduced today. Senator Kirkman endeavored to rush tho bill through the senate by asking that the constitutional rules be suspended and the bill placed on Its passage. There were objections to the pro cedure, however, not because of any unfriendly feeling toward the measure which is designed solely to meet conditions at Richmond, but becausn it was regarded as a dangerous precedent to permit bills of this sort to be rushed through. Senator Kirk mail withdrew his motion 'and the bill come up in the .regular way. Thlj evening the public health committee to which the measure had been referred, held a special meeting and approved the bill. Tomorrow morning it will be reported to the senate and recommended for passage. Unless op position should develop the bill will pass the senate early next week and when it reaches the house it will be looked after by Representative Rafiiff ' and Elliott. The bill was drawn up by John L. Rupe of Richmond. ' In the house today the attempt of Representative Elliott, of St. Joseph county to push his anti-lobbyist bill through, failed. Elliott wished it to be considered immediately and asked that the constitutional rules be suspended. The leaders on both sidej ridiculed Mr. Elliott Intimating thai there certainly was no need of hurrying the measure unless there were members of the body who were afraid they would be corrupted by the lobbyists before they left the capitol building. The bill will have to take it turn the same as other measures The lobbyists are smiling. Despite the fate of the Elliott bill it is recognized by most persons without th legislature if not by those wifhin that there is need for a stringent lob byist law. Should the attempt to restrict privileges end in failure the? will be bolder than ever, it is asserted.