Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 31, Number 363, 16 February 1907 — Page 1

A13IUM VOL. XXXI. NO. 363. Richmond, Indiana, Saturday Morning, February 16, 1907. Single Copy, One Cent.

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OF BIG MEASURES Bills Aimed at Railroads and Trusts Robbed of Import ant Features. REFORMS GIVEN SETBACK INDIANA SENATE FAILS TO AC r CEPT THE VIEWS OF BILLS' AU THORS KITTINGER SCORES IN DIANAPOLIS NEWS. (By Demas S. Coe.) Indianapolis, Ind., Feb., 15. The senate took the very heart out of two important measures today. This morning when the railroad commis sion bill came up on second reading the provision that gives the commis fcion power -to Institute proceedings against railroads in an effort to read just rates, in the Appellate court, was stricken out. The lawyers of the senate, or most of them held that the Appellate court was not a court of original jurisdic tion and that all proceedings should begin in the circuit or superior court that does have jurisdiction. This af ternoon when the Hawkins anti-trust bill came up for consideration on third reading, the same crowd got busy and cut out the provision that the proceedings against a corporation brought by the attorney general could begin in the supreme court. In both bills it was the Idea advanced by the authors that the successful Iiear!ng of such cases should be In the higher courts and that the officers instituting such proceedings should be given the sanction of the law to do so. But the senate didn't sec it that way, and according to the members who have been seeking a means to bring about reforms 1 Tendered ineffective. iiitjiit L.it'M? iifit'M rifiiri nils u;tit" urt'ii I During the disc ission of the anti-.' tr;;st bill Senator riiUnger of Madison created, much excitement by his raiia.ac cununcmui m inman L , ji i a.i i connection with his attitude in the

seruite on the measures of Governor . Morris was the son of George and IthoHanly, particularly the insurance bill, da Morris, pioneer Friends, and was Senator KiUinger declared in begin- born ln Mlltou 72 ye ago'. In ear-

III LI. '3 lilt I lilW ciHll-ll USL UU1 , T. , , , reminded him of a spider web that ' Iy manhoo(i he tor many years would catch every fly but which connected with the Hoosier Drill coinwould allow the big fly, the Standard pany, selling his interests in it prior Oil company in this case, to break to its removal to Richmond. In re-

through and escape. 'And" said the senator from Madison, T don't see why Senator Hawkins has allowed himself to be made a fool of by the Indianapolis News which is behind . this bill. The Indianapolis News has 1 frichtenod many senators out of their , wits. It told a deliberate falsehood f today. It ought to be named the In-1 djanapolis Hermaphrodite, for nobody can tell what it is politically or otherwise." The senators applauded much that Senator Kittineer said and the spectators seemed to enjoy the 'circus fully. The festive rabbit got the worst. of it in the house today when a bill was passed which gives the resident of any township the right to kill bunnies in Knrh tnwnsMM withrmt a but h cannot kill mmi! vrontincr on his own land unless he takes out a hunters' license. Rabbits mnv be hunted the year around, but the quail , season remains the same as now, November 10 to January 1. The state board of charities was given additional powers today when the bouse passed a bill which will enable the board to look after the care of county jails throughout the state. Upon applying to the circuit court in the county where a jail is deemed unfit for the care of prisoners, the order thai! be Issued for an investigation

anu unui sucn improvements as tne instantly killed shortly after four board shall recommend shall be made, o'clock, this afternoon, by a fall from eo persons can be incarcerated there the third floor of the L. S. Ayres store, in. The provision is made that in j The death of the woman is surroundsuch a contingency the prisoners are ed with an element of mystery as it is to be removed to the jail in an ad-, not known whether it was a case of sujolntng county. j icide or purely accidental. The body The depository bill which ha3 been ' was removed to the Baggott home, 412

puzzling the legislators for weeks Is , being drawn and i3 about ready for presentation. It will provide for depositories for state, county, township and municipal funds. The depositories are to be selected by meanj of bidding. All the provisions of the measure have not been worked out. FEAR AUTHORITIES' WRATH Earlham Students May be Given Severe Punishment for Actions at Gennett Theatre. Although the authorities at Earlham college have taken no visible action on the antics of a number of the students at the Gennett theatre, Thursday night, those participating in the affair are on the uneasy seat for fear the authorities are on the st!U hunt, la order to ascertain the names of the culprits, It is expected that as soon as the faculty learns the identity of the young men "something will a-ar

LOOKS BAD FOR BAILEY

HIS INVESTIGATION ON Texas Senator Admits That he Cash ed a Draft by Which he Got $1,500 From the Standard Oid Company Long Denied This, :"Publ1tier Press Austin, Tex., Feb., 15. The legisla tive Investigation committee Inquiring into the conduct of Senator Bailey resumed its sessions this afternoon with Vice President Findlay, of the Waters Pierce Oil company on the stand. His memory proved very bad. He remembered paying a sight draft on Senator Bailey for $1,500. Senator Bailey admitted that he drew this draft. This Is the particular draft he has been denying for the past three months. It looks today as if the tide is turning against Senator Bailey. His friends are deserting him and it is said that even those on the investi gation committee are wavering. DEATH CALL TO MILTON PIONEER Aaron Morris Died at Five O'clock Yesterday Afternoon After Long Illness. HAD AN ACTIVE CAREER rUnMcRLY CONNECTED WITH THE HOOSIER DRILL COMPANY AND OF LATE HAS HAD BANK ING INTERESTS. . - ' MUton' Ind" Feb' 13' (SpL)-Aaron Morris, one of the most prominent men of Miltn. died about 5 o'clock this afternoon after a long'illness. All his life he had been identified with the ..besf tnterestsTTf the- placer-business nioral ana educational, and his los3 to the community will be felt greatly. Mr, cent years he has been engaged in banking at Pendleton and Fairmount, associated with his sons and others. For many years he served on the Mil ton school board and always stood for a high standard of education for the young people of the community. Mr. Morris leaves his wife, who was before marriage, Martha Thomas of Pendleton, two daughters, Luella, wifa of Ellwood Durdsall, of Port Chester, New ork, and Elizabeth, wife of Fred crick Lantz, of Milton. Two sons, Wil Ham of Pendleton and Robert of Fair mount. He leaves three sisters, Mrs Anna Huston of Indianapolis, Mrs. Durbin Tatman of Connersville and Mrs. Isaac Whiteley of Cambridge City. Mr. Morris was by birthright, a member of the Society of Friends and has rendered efficient service in the society, serving on important commitees in its business interests. The funral arrangements have not yet Dceu completed FELL FROM THIRD FLOOR Element of Mystery Surrounds the Death of Nona Baggot at Indianapolis Yesterday. Indianapolis, Feb. 15.(Spl.) Nona Baggot, thirty-four years of age, was Patterson street. Williams Lost Suit. John D. Williams was the defendant in the circuit court yesterday, in a suit on a note for $200, brought by Williani Hill, but for some unknown reason failed to put in an appearance. Judge Fox, after waiting a reasonable length of time, dismissed the case, and gave the plaintiff damages in the sum of $196. ' Band Organ is Here. The new military band organ purchased by the management of the collseum. has arrived, and the work of placing it In position will begin at once. j ,' , Board in Session. ' The board of worts yesterday" ap proved the assessment roll for the straightening of South West D street, They also ordered the construction of a sewer in North Fifteenth street from 'K ixL Lu thu jaorth of JFifteentli,

GOVERNOR VETOES

HOSPITAUMRE Discovers a Technical Mistake in Title and Will Not Sign Local Bill. ERROR TO BE CORRECTED BILL WILL AGAIN BE PRESENTED TO LEGISLATURE AND EFFORT MADE TO RAILROAD THROUGH BOTH HOUSES. IT (By Demas S. Coe.) Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 15. The Richmond hospital bill to provide for the relief of Reid Memorial hospital, and embodying the provision that the city council may appropriate funds for its maintenance, or that a special levy can be ordered, is up against a snag. After passing both houses, with not a dozen dissenting .votes all told, the bill ran up against the legal scrutiny of Governor Hanly and he has given the information that instead of getting his approval he will give it a veto mark. It seems that the bill in being drawn by the hospital board was not given a title which was broad enough to include everything that was provided for it in the body of the bill. Fre quently such errors creep into a bill and it is necessary to amend the titles so that everything Is covered,, before the final passage. Both senate and house, and both Speaker Branch and Lieutenant-Governor Miller, passed on the bill , without discovering that the title was defective and even with it so, the measure would be valid in so far as it would be possible for the council to appropriate funds. The error of omission is that the title does not include any evidence that the body of the bill contains a provision for the special levy, should one ever be deemed necessary. ' Governor Hanly, on discovering the error, notified Senator Kirkman and Representatives Elliott and Ratliff, and thi3 afternoon John L.. Rupe, Geo. H. Eggemyer and John Johnson, of the board of trustees of Reid Memorial hospital, were here to see what could be done. Senator Kirkman and other membefsrof the upper branch,- who -reeognized that the error was only technical, and that the bill might become a aw without being questioned as to its validity, hoped the governor would sign it, but the executive was obdurate and declined to affix his signature to a measure which he knew was defective in title. It now will be necessary to reintroduce the bill with title amend ed and to rush it through both branches under a suspension of the rules. To do this may cause trouble for both sen ate and house are overburdened with work and they do not look with favor on rushing local bills which from some error have been sidetracked. It is hoped, however, that when it is realiz ed that Richmond would be greatly in convenienced by delaying such a law two years, that both senate and house ; will agree to its being passed under a j suspension of the rules. It this is permitted, the bill can go through ; both houses in two days' time and be in the hands of the governor, TWO FREIGHTS III A DAD COLLI Wreck on the Panhandle at Knightstown Ties up Traffic for Seven Hours. NO ONE SERIOUSLY HURT THREE CARS WERE SPLINTERED AND ENGINES BADLY, DAMAGED ENGINEERS AND FIREMEN JUMP TO SAFETY. As the result of a headon colision between two Pennsylvania freight trains, one east bound and one west bound, near Knightstown late yester day afternoon two engines were partially destroyed while three car loads of freight were ruined, the cars being splintered. Traffic on the main line was delayed for almost seven hours and passenger trains due in this city at four o'clock yesterday afternoon did not arrive in this city until almost eleven o'clock. No loss of life, and no injuries other than a few slight bruises to trainmen resulted from the accident. The west bound freight was to have taken the siding near the corporation limit of the town, but before it had reached that point the east bound freight crashed into It. The engin eers and firemen on seeing that i! was impossible to stop their trains before the crash came jumped from their cabs and received" only slight bruise3 in their falL The Indianapolis wrecking crew wa3 called to the scene and la order to further , the speedy clearing . away of the wreckage set fire to the debris. The exact amount of the property Itfia. is siQt Lao n.

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THE WEATHER PROPHET.

INDIANA Fair Saturday and Sun day, fresh west winds. OHIO Fair Saturday and Sunday ex cept snow flurries Sunday along Lake Erie. HITS AT LOAN COMPANIES Green's Mortgage Exemption Bill Pased by Indiana House After A Lengthy Debate. Indianapolis, Ind., Feb., 15, (Spl.)Tho house, after a lengthy debate late this afternoon passed Green's mortgage exemption bill. The meas ure Increases the exemption from seven to twelve hundred dollars and will, it is said, hit building and loan companies hard. FAVOR A DIVISION OF SEVENTH WARD West Side Improvement Asso ciation Gives Expression on the Matter, ASK BETTER CAR SERVICE COMMITTEE NAMED "TO CONFER WITH SCHOOL AUTHORITIES ABOUT ESTABLISHING 7 B GRADE ON WEST SIDE. At last night's meeting of the West Side Improvement association held in the Baxter school, the association thoroughly discussed the matter of dividing the present Seventh ward in two wards in order that both West Richmond and Fairview might place representatives in the city counciL The Fairview citizens have for some time been clamoring for a councilman of their own, and asked the West Side Improvement association ' to voice some sentiment upon the matter. It was decided at last night's meeting to investigate the best mode of procedure in bringing about the .division and George Mat!ws .was appointed to draw up resolutions for the association favoring the move. West Richmond and Fairview have grown to such proportions that it has been the prevailing belief among both West Richmond citizens and those of Fairview that the Seventh ward be divided. Want a 7 B Grade. The matter of establishing a 7B grade in the.public schools of the west side was also discussed, as at the present time there is no such grade, and it. seriously affects the school children, who are obliged to walk from the west side to either the Warner School, located at the junction of Ft. Wayne avenue and Seventh streets or to the FInley school on South Fourth street. The members of the association would have the 7B grade either established on the West side or at the Garfield school, as under the present conditions the ! children obliged to make too many changes within the short period of one term. In case the 7B grade, was established at Garfield the children would leave the sixth grade at the Baxter school immediately for Gar field, and would not have to atend another school in the interim. The association was heartily in favor of the contemplated arrangement and ap pointed the secretary A. L. Jenkins to confer with the school board in regard to making the change. Money for Flower Growing. Charles Francisco and A. L. Jen kins were appointed to confer with the street car officials to see if that corporation could furnish the west side residents better service. Caleb .King secretary of the civic beauty committee moved that the West Side Improvement association contribute six dollars to add to the fund offered by the Aftermath society next spring to further Induce the children to cultivate flowers during the summer months. Mr. King's motion was adopted by the association and as soon as the lists of flowers and prizes are announced by the wo men of the club, the association will then designate to what classes their money shall go. No Cause to Hold Him.. Pearl Stover, a young woman who was placed under arrest Thursday as a suspect was released by Superin tendent Bailey there being no evidence in justifying him In holding her. She was arrested at the in stance of a relative. A Compulsory Pass Bill. TTublihrs' Press.l Salem, Ore., Feb., 15. The state legislature has passed a bill, called "A Compulsory Pass Bill," which makes it obligatory on the part of all the railroads in the state to furnish free transportation to state and dis trict officers and to county judges and sheriffs. Revival Services. Mr. and Mrs. Hartley are holding revival services at the Union Mission on North Fourteenth street each ev-

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JEROME MAY ASK A LUNACY TRIAL

Lawyers for Thaw are Fearful of Such Action by the Prosecution. TREND OF THE HEARING THOSE WHO WATCH TRIAL THINK A SPECIAL INQUIRY INTO THAW'S MENTAL CONDITION WILL BE DEMANDED." tPubliwhers Vrcss.J New "i'orK, reu. 15. Ciose observ ers of the Thaw trial, which was post poned to Monday because of the death of a juror's wife, believe the trend of the trial is toward a commission in lunacy to determine officially Harry Thaw's condition of mind. This belief Is suggested by Dislrict Attorney Jerome's apparent willingness to ad mit part of the will, by his readiness to withhold technical objections ta the testimony of Thaw's family phy sicians to throw light on defendant's mental status, and by his policy In admitting without opposition the conversation between Thaw and Dr. Evans, when the latter was examin ing the prisoner in the Tombs. Counsel for Thaw are said to be of the opinion that the trial may be ter minated abruptly any day next week from this cause. So fully convinced are they that Jerome will make this U-ove that they are planning to fight him on this line. Harry Thaw is cred :ted with having declared that he wculd not face the asylum in prefer ence to Sing Sing and the death cham ber, so it can be seen with what feeling this expected move of Jerome is creating in the camp of the defense. One of Thaw's lawyers, In speaking of the probable plan for a lunacy com mission, said: "As the case has progressed from day to day we have become more and more convinced by the conduct of the district attorney and his experts, who are observing the defendant for him, that it has been and '3 his purpose to lead the case to the point where he can apply properly -for a commission in lunacy. We don't want the boy declared in sane. We want him acquitted." Resumption of the trial Monday will depend on how the Juror, Joseph B. Bolton, whose wife died Thursday, stands the ordeal of his affliction. It Is the' general opinion of men who have studied the jury that Bolton: who appears to be a man of determination, will stand the strain, and that the trial will be 'continued. When Jerome was questioned on the possible close of the trial by an application for a commission he de clined to discuss the matter in any way. Michael D. Downey, who for months was Thaw's night keeper on the second tier of cells in the Tombs, which Is known, as "murderer's row," died at a hospital. STILL IN WASHINGTON SITUATION NOT HOPEFUL Mayor Schmitz and the Secretary of San Francisco School Board Held a Conference With Secretary RootMatter is Unsettled. I Publishers' T'ress.J Washington, Feb., 15. Mayor Schmitz and Secretary Leffingwell of the San Francisco school board called at the state department today and had a confernece with Secretary Root. Neither of the parties to the conference would disclose the nature of the questions discussed. In response to queries, Mayor Schmitz said that, inasmuch as certain things connected with the Japanese question had not developed, he had no hope that the amicable settlement which he ha4 looked for after talking with the president would be reached. "We are not ready to go home yet, by a long shot." he said. Contract for Hardware. The contract for furnishing the hardware to be used In the new Home ; Telephone building has been let to ; Irvin Reed and Sons. The interior I of this structure promises to present a very attractive appearance when i completed. Will Stick to Business. Some time ago George Sudhoff, a mail- carrier secured a leave of ab-: sence on account of ill health. He ! a a A j . siarxea a ci&ar store, ana now says that his establishment is doing such ' " " lr. "c to the employ of the government. Professionals Can't "Land." Sheriff Meredith declares that pro fessional jurymen do not "look good to him" and they will not he nermitted to "land" in the future if he can

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STUDENTS GOT"DUCKING"

SHOWED A YELLOW STREAK Clyde Alle and Sidney Hutton Taken to Bath Tub Because They "Rooted" Against the Earlham Basket Bail Team Last Night. tween the Kibbeys and the Earlham second basket ball team, Clyde Allee, the editor of the Earlhamite and Syd ney Hutton, who figured so copsp'cuously in the ducking case at the college last year, were taken t,o the bath tub last night, by a number of enraged students and were made to flounde- in the cold water for several moments. Hutton and Alice occupied conspicuous seats in the audience at the game and almost from the start, took exceptions to placing the second team against tho Kibbeys and rooted for the town boys. In Earlham circles the worst punishment that can fall to a student who is not loyal to his school is a trip to tho bath tub. In speaking of tho matter last night, a student at the school shM that both Alice and Hutton wera loud in their cries for mercy before they were hnally allowed to leavo the watery depths of the spacious tubs. IN DEADLOCK OVER HON BILL President May Call Extra Session of Congress to Settle Vital Matter. SOUTHERNERS OBDURATE BACON AND TILLMAN UPHOLD RIGHTS OF STATE IN ATTRACTING IMMIGRANTS, THUS BLOCK ING LEGISLATION. Publihrs Press. Washington, Feb. 15. Apparently the conflicting interests in the senate are in deadlock over the conference re port on, the immigration bill, and no one on either side will undertake to say what the outcome may lie. - Senators Bacon and Tillman are even more determined today in their opposition on account of the provis ion which would prevent state organ izations, associations or societies from aiding in securing immigration to their states. It is understood that they are sup ported by a number of democratic senators from Southern states which have been especially active In securing immigration. On the other hand, the republican advocates of the conference report today that it is impossible for them to yield this point. Senator Lodge said that it was quite Impossible to ac cept the democratic contention. "What the outcome may be at this I cannot foresee." he said, "but if the report is defeated it looks to me as if an extra session of congress would be necessary, for it is absolutely neces sary that something should be done to settle the Japanese question." AN EXTRA SESSION RUMOR. New York, Feb. 15. Advices receiv ed in this city today contained the rumor that President Roosevelt had Informed his friends in the senate that le would call an extra session of con gress to pass an immigration law If present objection to the conference report on that measure, which contains his provision for exclusion of Japanese labor, should prevent the enactment of such legislation. INSURANCE LOBBY HAPPY SCENT A VICTORY TODAY It Is Said that Insurance Companies Have Sufficient Strength to Kill the Effect of Stringent Babcock Measure. Indianapolis. Feb. 1Z. (SpL)-If the reports which are Deing circulated in legislative circles tonight arc correct, the insurance people are rejoicing as they are confident that they can defeat the stringent Babcock measure, In the nouse tomorrow. mey ui mute io strike out everything with the exception of the enacting clause and substitute the less stringent Oliver bill in its stead. The insurance lobby is doing the greatest piece of lobbying witnessed in Indiana legislative halls. It will trv to force its measure throueh the r.r " - c house to narrow morning taking nr!r,rt0 frv, ihn o t,,,k.,. r.t legislators who left Indianapolis to-1 night for their homes. To Build This Spring. Tho Wayne Wors will this spring build a new strncture for the auto-

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WILL JOIN FORCES WITH DR. WAGONER

;County Health Officer Marve! to Follow up Discovery Made at Abattoir. , PUBLIC TO BE PROTECTED GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR AND COUNTY AUTHORITY TO WORK TOGETHER IN PREVENTING ' SPREAD OF STOCK DISEASE. One of tho results of tho publicity given to the matter of tho condemnation of the diseased carcass of tho bullock at tho abattoir last Wednesday will be a thorough investigation thereof by the proper county officials. There Is every reason to bvlieve that this proposed searching inquiry may culminate in somo action which will lead to radically different method of inspection at the local slaughter houses, that do not come under tho Jurisdiction ot tho government, or possibly end in the requirement that all beef and pork sold in this city shall bear the mark of the United States inspector, as is tho case in many other cities. This is a matter in which the people generally, whether of high or low degree are vitally interested, and while they are not offering any suggestions as to just what course should be pursued they are demanding that action of some kind be taken looking to a change in existing methods. Statement by Marvel. "You can rest assured." said Dr. Charles Marvel, county health officer, yesterday afternoon, "that this is a matter that will receive the attention of this department at once. 'There has been so much sickness in Richmond during the last week that I havo not had a minute to spare from my patients or I would have taken tho initial steps toward an investigation when 4 first heard of it. I will havo a conference with Dr. Wagoner, tho government inspector and then havo the county veterinarian pay a visit to the farm from which this bullock came and ascertain if the rest of tho cattle have become infected with tho disease. It is the duty of this department to use every possible effort for the preservation of the public health, ' and there- is na question, that te aaioi of such meat as would como from tho carcass of an animal in the condition of this beef, as described by the Palladium, is not only a menace to health but places human life in jeopardy. In my conference with Dr. Wagoner I shall request him in the future to notify me immediately of such cases. Hoover Acts Promptly. Just as soon as Dairy Inspector It. C. Hoover learned of the tuberculosis case he instituted inquiries with u view to ascertaining whether any of the local dairies were being supplied' with milk by tho owner of the condemned bullock, and soon learned to bis great satisfaction that such was not the case. ' A local meat dealer, who claims that he handles no meat that does not bear the government tag, said that since the discovery at tho abattoir had created so much talk among his patrons he had come to the conclusion that It would be a good idea to adorn the front of his place of business with a sign reading something like this: "Only government inspect ed meat sold here." MEREDITH IS NOTIFIED Word Comes from Vincennes Concerning the Finding of William D. Barr's Body. About two weeks ago tha local police department received a communication of the authorities at Vlucenne?, Ind., asking that a close watch be kept for William D. Barr, who ht-2 myste riously disappeared from that place, while mentally deranged, and was thought to be on his way to Richmond. Superintendent Bailey yesterday received information that the body of Barr had been recovered from under the Ice in the Wabash river at Vincennes. He was last seen about th3 time of the big flood, but It Is not known whstar Le fell Into the- iIvt by accident or deliberately committed suicide. Bit was well lnowr as a newspaper man of ability, having worked in various parts of Indiana. II was a brother of G. Wa'ter Barr, the Iowa author and Journalist ANOTHER GIVEN LIBERTY Lad Who Stole a Pair of Trousers ft Let Go by Judge Fox, Like Other Law Breakers. Joseph Epping, a seventeen-year-old toy, arrested for the theft of a pair VJJL kWU?c . VUl U viUUilUfc DlWIt: V'UL ttv, - to J w v- ' promises to sin no more. Death of Essie Starr. Miss Essie Starr, the nine teen-year-old daughter of Ed Starr, the well known horseman. of Williamsburg,

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