Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 31, Number 363, 28 February 1907 — Page 1

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TE RIC AIXAXDIIDTML M VOL. XXXI. NO- 363. Richmond, Indiana, Thursday Morning, February 28, 1907. Single Copy, One Cent

DISEASED MEAT SITUATION

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Inspector Wagoner Condemned Two Flore Beeves and Abattoir Officials Became Indignant.

QUESTIONED THE ABILITY ON GOVERNMENT'S AGENT

Drs. Markley and Bond

Condemned Neat and They Pronounced Disease To Be Tuberculosis In An .Aggravated Form.

The discovery of tuberculosis In two head of cattle of tho three butchered yesterday at. the Richmond abattoir, gave rise to a hard fought contention between the owners of the butchering establishment and Dr. Wagoner, the United States government inspector, as to whether or not tho recent cases found In cattle slaughtered at tho establlshment were really and truly, well developed cases of tuberculosis. Dr. Wagoner placed the government stamp condemned" on both carcasses, in the face of the most severe opposition, and won a signal victory in that Dr. Charles S. Bond, city health officer, and Dr. C. S. Markley, a stockholder in the concern, both of them baccilli experts, pronounced the case discovered yesterday afternoon, as tuberculosis without any hesitancy. The proprie

tors of the plant then gave in and the carcasses were last night placed in the steam vat and will remain there until they are thoroughly steamed to ashes. Splendid Animat Condemned."" A cow weighing In the neighborhood of eight hundred pounds was killed at the abattoir yesterday morning, and it was immediately condemned by Dr. Wagoner, and he met no opposition on y? the part of tho owners of the plant, but when yesterday afternoon a bull weigh- ,. ing 1193 pounds, and considered one of the finest specimens which had been slaughtered In the house, was condemned by Dr. Wagoner, the proprietors of the concern became doubtful, as to whether the Insjector knew just exactly what he was doing. The cow had passed a rigid inspection on foot, and the proprietors were congratulating themselves on having secured such n fine animal. A fancy price was paid, henco their reluctance in parting with the carcass. Just as soon as the entrails were taken from the dead animal, Dr. Wagon

er saw at a glance something was wrong, as the lungs, kidneys and liver were swollen abnormally, while large swollen tubercles were found, both on the exterior and Interior of the lungs. The carcass was immediately condemned by the doctor, but when he stated that the meat would have to be taken to the boiling vat, the officials of the company, including W. S. Ewry, secretary, T. C. Jurgenson, general manager, and James Beeson. treasurer and buyer, all objected strenuously stating that they thought that surely yir. Wagoner was wrong, and did not hesitate in expressing their views to him. To further influence him they immediately called several butchers In the establishment and asked them their opinion. .They all said that they had handled hundreds of such cases during their experiencs in the butchering business and did not think that .the affliction of which the beast had been suffering was tuberculosis, as they had many times cut such portions off and sold the carcass. The whle abattoir force turned against Dr. Wagoner and the situation was very unpleasant for both him and the force, in that their re lations In the past have been congen ial. Opinions were expressed freely Jn the word battle which followed over the case, but Dr. Wagoner remained firm in his decision, saying, "Well, gentlemen, I do not care what you say, I know this is tuberculosis, the meat f-hould and is condemned." He then took his government stamp and stamped the word "condemned" all over the carcass, amidst tho protestations of both the employes and owners vt the plant. The doctor told Mr. Ewry, the secretary of the firm, that if he had any doubt about the matter, he could call all the veterinaries and baccilli experts in the city, and have them pass on the true merits of the case. He however, stated that he had condemned the carcass, and under no circumstances would he change his decision, and if the company wished to use the meat, they would have to take the matter up with Dr. A. D. Melvin, the chief of the government meat inspection department. Other Doctors Called. In order to satisfy themselves that the case was really tuberculosis, as Dr. Wagoner had pronounced it, the owners of the plant called Dr. C. S. IarXler,ta stockholder of the plant, jind Dr. Bond, city health officer, to the scene, as both are experts on work! vt such nature. The two physicians I

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Called to Examine' the had not more than glanced at the inte rior of the carcass than they pronounc ed it an aggravated case of tuberculo sis. " The words of the two physi cians were enough to satisfy the ownems of the abattoir and they immedi ately made apologies to Dr. Wagoner for doubting his word and ten years experience in the government's meat inspection service. Councilmen Were Called. In order to acquaint several mem bers of the city council as to the con ditions surrounding an aggravated case of tuberculosis In cattle. Councilmen Leftwick and Deuker were called to the abattoir, that they might see tne condition or the carcass which had been condemned. Both of them ex amined the lungs and interior condi tions of the animal and that both were directly affected by the horrible conditions exposed by Dr. Wagoner, as he cut the organs open, was evidenced by the sly remark of Councilman Left wick, he saying , "Well, boys I will have to be leaving," while Councilman Deuker's nose reached a decided ele In speaking of the matter afterward, Councilman Leftwick said to the Palladium: "It looked' bad, extremely bad. I don't like the looks of the disease, whatever it is, and I am convinced that tho city of Richmond should have adequate and efficient meat inspection. I believe that some mutual agreement should be brought about between the butchers themselves in order that no financial hardship would fall on the shoulders of any one. There Is one thing about the case shown me this afternoon, however. I was skeptical about the present scare, but I know one thing now, and that is if it is not tuberculosis it is some other kind of "losis" and every cow found suffering with the disease should be immediately condemned. "I further believe that the city butchers should so arrange as to get efficient government inspection, as it would be a great saving to the city. Whatever the present disease is, we should keep on the safe side and throw all meat aside where such symptoms exist." Inspection Needed at Once. Councilman Deuker expressed almost the same views as did Councilman Leftwick, and stated that all meat should be thoroughly inspected before being placed .on the market. This should be done, he said, by the butchers coming to an agreement of some sort. Mr. Deuker also believed that the disease was spreading In Wayne county, and that rigid legislation should be passed by council asking for adequate inspection throughout all butcher establishments of the city. lie also said that instead of the butchers standing all the loss when the cattle are condemned, the raisers should also be made to stand part. He favored a tuberculin test, which is given to cattle on all dairy and stock farms, which determines the presence of the disease before the cows are killed. This would mean that many cows at the present time, which are suffering, would be quarantined, until they had either died from the disease or recovered. In this way Infected stock could be prevented from finding its way upon the market. Startling Disclosure Made. One of the most startling disclosures of tha afternoon was made by Tim Renk, an employe of the Richmond abattoir, who has been in the butcher business for the past thirty years in Richmond, he stating that he had butchered hundreds of cattle suffering with the same disease, which Dr. Wagoner had pronounced tuberculosis. The same symptoms, exactly, he said, existed in the cattle which he had butchered in former years, but at the time he did not know what was the matter, although he stated the' diseased portions had been cut off and the meat placed on the Richmond markets and sold readily. He said he had never seen a cow thrown out, with the same symptoms until Dr. Wagoner assumed the position of government inspector at the local concern. Mr. Renk took sides with the owners and employes of the plant against Dr. Wagoner in the contention which arose over the merits of the disease. Wagoner Makes Statement. In sneaking of the matter afterward (Continued on Page Seven.)

BABCOCK'S BILL PASSES

GOVERNOR'S PET MEASURE It Was introduced at the Request of Chief Executive Futile Attempt is .Made to Postpone Action Thereon Until Friday Afternoon. Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 27. The Babcock insurance bill, which is the measure introduced by Representative Babcock, at the request of Governor Hanly, by a vote of 54 to 41, passed the house shortly after four o'clock this af ternoon. The bill had been made a special order at four o'clock this after noon, and its calling up had the effect of starting an effort of the part of those who are under the impression that the Babcock bill favors foreign life insurance companies. Represent ative Olive made a vigorous effort to have consideration of the bill postponed until next Friday afternoon, but was unable to create a feeling sufficiently strong to carry a motion asking delay which he made. The bill was defended by Mr. Babcock, who made charges that those opposed to real Insurance legislation were back of all efforts to secure delay and he insisted that action be taken at once. Speaker Branch called Repre sentative Condo to preside and going on the floor, made a forceful effort in behalf of the passage of the bill. INTEND TO EXPOSE QUACK JEDICINES Richmond Doctors Subscribe to Fund Which Will Be Used for the Purpose. STATEMENT BY BRAMKAMP DECLARES PHYSICIANS ARE NOT AGAINST ALC PATENT REMEDIESCOLLIERS' ARTICLES TO BE CIRCULATED. There Is a movement on foot among the local physicians to place before the people of the county generally, literature "showing up" the various fraudulent proprietory medicines with which the market is. being flooded. This expose of worthless nostrums will be accomplished through the medium of the series of articles, which recently appeared in the colums of Colliers Weekly. The funds for the payment of the expenses of such a campaign will be contributed by the physicians themselves. In speaking of the matter last night Dr. A. L. Bramkamp, who is one of the leaders in the movement, said that of course many persons would be inclined to question tho motives of the physicians in case the idea was carried out, under the mistaken impression that it was done to subserve their own interests from a financial standpoint. He said this was a mis take for it was not intended to be a fight against all patent medicines, but simply that class that were frauds, of the first water. The doctors had nothing whatever to say against meritorious compounds simply because they were patent medicines. TEES LITERATURE TO HER HUSBAND Wife of Florence Haler is Solicitors About His Welfare at City Jail. CHARGED WITH - ASSAULT HALER AND D. R. RUNNELS HAD A BLOODY FIGHT IN THE ENGINE ROOM AT LIGHT HEAT AND POWER PLANT. Mrs. Florence Haler, a pretty little woman, carrying her baby entered police headquarters yesterday afternoon. She was solicitous about the condition of her husband, Florence Haler, who was arrested yesterday for an assault on D. R. Runnels at the Richmond Light, Heat & Power company plant. Mrs. Haler stated that she had been anxious to learn whether her husband was receiving enough to eat in the jail. "He is getting good, home cooked food three times a day as long as he remains the guest of the city la-ly," said Sergeant McManus. "This coon he had two slices of bread, a big pork chop and a cup of coffee. ' The little xconaa beamed her appreciation of the liberality of the police, then asked if there would be (Continued on Pago Two.)

THE WEATHER-PROPHET.

INDIANA Thursday fair, fresh north winds; Friday fair and colder, probably snow in central portion. Legislature in Brief. SENATE. By vote of 37 to 5 adopted committee report favoring passage of VI ncennes university claim of $120,000. Passed Senator Mattingly's bill relative to destruction of gambling paraphernalia. Passed bill requiring minimum capital stock of live stock insurance companies to be $100,000 instead of $50,000. . ' Passed bill to permit change of venue from mayors' courts in cities of the fifth class. Night sessions of the senate" began last night. HOUSE. Called from insurance committee Farber senate bill and sent It to second reading. Killed Slimp $1,000 license bill. Advanced to second reading Scholl county and township local option bill. Passed Gen. Lew Wallace statute bill after a party fight. Governor Hanly vetoed the bill to raise the salaries of members of the Indianapolis board of public safety from $G00 to $1,200 a year. EVELYN'S BROTHER WILL GO ON STAND Jerome Expects Howard Nesbit to Contradict Some Statements of Sister. EVANS CROSS-EXAMINED ALIENIST FOR THE DEFENSE IS ABLE TO HOLD HIS OWN, DECLARING THAT THAW IS NOT INSANE AT PRESENT. New York, Feb. 27. There were im portant developments today in the Thaw trial es affecting District Attorney Jerome's future conduct of the case. By recalling Evelyn Nesbit Thaw to tho stand to question her about a conversation with her brother, he Indicated that he intends to put Howard Nesbit on the stand to contradict his sister as to a material fact She denied positively that she had ever told Howard that Thaw had treated her cruelly because she would not tell lies about Stanford White. Mr. Jerome further stated that he would call as a witness for the state in rebuttal. Dr. Allan McLane Hamilton, who for a time was employed as an alienist for the defense. Dr. Ham ilton's last public statement was to the effect that he believed Thaw to be still insane. Mr. Jerome also said he would call Dr. Bingaman, the Thaw family physician, as a witness for the state. He was prevented from crossquestioning Dr. Bingaman today as to hereditary Insanity in the Thaw family by objections from Mr. Delmas. After Mrs. Thaw and Dr. Bingaman had testified briefly today, Dr. Britten D. Evans was called for cross-examination. Dr. Evans Is one of the principal witnesses for the defense, and there were indications that the district attorney intends to make his examination a most thorough one. Mr. Delmas was constantly on his feet with objections, which Justice Fitzgerald in nearly every instance, sustained. The judge further warned the district attorney that he was taking too wide a latitude. The cross-examination of Dr. Evans contrasted sharply with that of Dr. Wiley, the first alienist for the defense, put on the stand. Dr. Wiley was left entirely at the mercy of the prosecutor, not-a single objection being registered by Mr. Gleason, who at that time was examining the witness. Mr. Delmas announced that the defense will be finished this week. Dr. Evans said this afternoon he did not believe Thaw was "demented" today. He further said he did not be lieve that Thaw ever was "dementword. The district attorney is conceded to have lost ground today through the added evidence of Mrs. Thaw and Dr. Evans, who, although on the stand most of the 'day, failed to allow himself to become tangled or to make a single statement which could be fastened on by the states attorney and twisted around in such a manner as to be advantageous to the district attorney. . " Jerome failed to prevail upon Dr. Evans to acknowledge that Thaw is insane at this time and from his replies it seems assured that the defense will endeavor to prove that Thaw was in-1 that he is entirely recovered at this time. By doing so, it is said they will (Continued On Page Seven..) Make it Punishable Offense. Washington. Feb. 7. The senate today passed a bill making shanghaiing an offense punishable by heavy fine and imprisonment.

WOOD'S GAS BILL PASSED

PROVIDES FOR 90-CENT GAS Senate in its' First Night Session Votes in Favor of Keeping the Price of Artificial and Natural Gas Within Bounds. Indianapolis ltd., ' Feb 27. The senate shortly before ten o'clock to night concluded its first niht session and as a result of its efforts a bill which will in a great measure affect every city in the -state between lx and seventy five thousand inhabitants was passed. The bill which with the exception of inhibltance and amount per thousand, is an exact duplicateof Senator Cox's :xty cent gas bill which went to tinnl passage in the house during the afternoon. The bill passed tonignt was introduced by Senator Carl Wool and provides that gas companies cannot charge in excess of ninety cents per thousand feet for artificial or raluval gas in all cities of the s'.ito having a population of six and less than seventy five thousand. The argumenc for and against the passage of the lv'l was one of the most bitter of the present session but when it came time to vote there were but four senators who registfed themselves against its passage, ihe vote stood 34 ayes ana four noes. It will go to the house tomorrow. THEFT' CHARGED TO BIG BUSINESS MAN Accused of Having Executed the Collossal Steal of $173,000 from Treasury. HIS IDENTITY IS KNOWN GOVERNMENT OFFICERS LOCATE PART OF THE STOLEN MONEY AND WILL SOON MAKE AN ARREST. "Chicago, Feb., 27. It Is charged this afternoon in a story printed by the Chicago Journal, that a prominent business man, whose Identity will be revealed Friday, planned and executed the colossal theft of $173,000 from the United States sub-treasury here. The story declares that the identity of the business- man is known to government secret service men, that one of the missing $1,000 bills has been located and that the recovery of the remainder and the location of the supposed thief will follow before Friday night. The Journal says the clerk who has been under close surveilance since the day of the shortage, made the statement of the above facts today. . . This clerk or teller, from whose cage in the sub-treasury the money disappeared, gave out an interview to a Journal reporter this afternoon. The Journal says nervousness, growing out of the constant surveilance loosened the man's tongue and caused him to break the injunction of sil ence imposed upon him by his superiors. Clerks, porter3, scrub women and other minor employes of the federal building have been made the objects of suspicion. FERRET CHARTERS Under New Law He Could Have Secured 30 Per Cent. Commission from City. AS IT WAS 4iE GOT 20 SINCE MAKING HIS CONTRACT WITH CITY MR. CHARTERS HAS PLACED OVER $200,000 ON THE TAX DUPLICATE. It has been learned that W. F. Charters, who has the tax ferret contract with the city, refused to take advantage of a law that has been placed on the statute books since he entered into a contract with the city, and claim as his share an additional $3,000 of tho amount received by the city from $75,034.75 paid into , the hands of County Treasurer Myrick by the Gaar. Scott & Co. forommitted taxes. Of the 'amounts collected from Gaar, Scott & company the city received as its share about $30,053. W

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F. Charters has a contract with both I At a meeting of the executive coincity and county. In his contract with mittee oI the Y- M- C. A., last evening, the county he is entitled to thirty thirty-nine subscriptions, amounting to per cent of all ommltted taxablea S1'246 xrere reported, making the to

collected-. -Undr his contract rtth the city-Mr. Charters is entitled to (Continued on Page Two.).

D V, ORGAN A TRICK Big Financiers Make Conces - sions and C. C. & L. Reverts to Old Owners. A CLEAN UP OF $1,500,000 C. H. JL D. WAIVES ALL CLAIMS TO THE IMPROVEMENTS MADE ON NEW ROAD TERMINAL FACILI TIES SECURED. It is announced in New York that an agreement has been reached between J. P. Morgan & Co., as owners of the Cincinnati, llamilton & Dayton Pere Marquette system, and the Bradford In terests, controlling the Chicago, Cin cinnati & Louisville railroad whereby all litigation between these two groups is at an end, according to a New York special dispatch to the Cincinnati En quirer. As a result of the agreement the $3,500,000 Pere Marquette collater al trust bonds that were given in pay ment for the Chicago, Cincinnati and Louisville, will be returned and Mr Bradford and his associates will as sume complete control of the road. .Within the last few months the Mor gan interests have expressed a willing ness to make liberal concessions If the Bradford interests would consent to the abrogation of the sale of the C, C & L. to the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton-rere Marquette, and It was thfs plan,' it Is announced, that has been carried into effect In other words. Mr. Bradford, Ru dolph Kleybolte and their associates will soon be in possession of the entire stock control of the Chicago, CIncin natl & Louisville, and will receive val uable additional terminal facilities for the C. C. & L. in Chicago and Cincin natl entrance into Cincinnati over the C, II. & D. tracks and into Chicago over the Illinois Central tracks. It is also understood that the C, H & D. will waive all claims to expend! tures amounting to nearly $1,500,000 which were devoted to improvements on the C. C. & L., while It was under control 6T"The other road; - The sumo interests in control of the C, C. & L. are also a controlling factor In the Wisconsin Central, and advantageous traffic arrangements have been made between the two properties. SUPPORT IS WITHDRAWN FROM CHURCH OF ENGLAND Important Action, Taken by the Eng lish House of Commons in Session Last Night. London. Feb. 28. The resolution of disestablishment and disendowment of tho Church of England in England and Wales, was adopted by the house of commons last night by a vote of 198 to 90. The action is similar to that recently taken by tho French govern ment against the Catholics. It means that the government will with draw its support from the church. LACKEY CATALOGUE OUT Splendid Line of Horses Consign ed to the Annual Sals. at Cambridge Next Month. Cambridge City, Feb., 27. The cat alogues for J. S. Lackey's combina tion horse sale, March 12 to 16 have been received from Ft. Wayne, Ind., and are now being d'stiibuted through )he mail to horse buyer all over the United States. ' All the consignments are from breeders of high class horses and from inquiries cod ing in and the general demand for horses of this class the prospects for a record breaking sale are encouraging. NEW CASKET COMPANY AT CAMBRIDGE CITY Cambridge City, Feb.. 27. The Paul Casket company was incorporated in this city today, with a capital stock of $15,000. Articles of incorporation were filed in Indiana polis recently by Edward Paul, president of the firm. This concern will e.-jgagj in the manufacture of caskets in this, city. Work on the building will begin immediately. The fa-tory-will le located on lots adjoining those cf the National Drill company on Ih- east. TOTAL IS NEARLY $32,000 Y. M. C. A. Fund Increased by $1546 Coming from Thirty-nine PersonsA Good Meetingwuwu" meeting was characterized by the same spirit of hopefulness that has typified the last severaL

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; Order Calling Out 50,000 Men Authorized by Officers of Two Unions. ARE MEETING IN CHICAGO MATTER TO BE LEFT TO VOTg OF MEMBERS ORGANI ATIONS AFFECTED CONTROL 55 PER CENT OF RAILROADS, Chicago, Feb., 27. A strike ordr was authorized by the chef cfllccra of the Railway Trainmen and tla order of Railroad Conductors tonight.' The two orders have a membership of fifty thousand and should the members vote to go out, as iho otlici-i s , desire it will cause the 'raiest tio up In the history of ivlVoads. Ili organizations control fiity five j r cent of the railroad milc.i&e in tli's country. If the temper of the m!i seen to indicate anything a Ptii'.ie in inevitable. The Chicago members say a strike cannot be avcidod. Tha contention Is over the wage scale. HAD HYSTERICAL SPELLS For This Reason Greenfield Teacher is Deposed by the Township , Trustees. ' Greenfield, Ind., Feb., 27. George J. Rlchman, county suerlntendent, has apiKdnted Thursday, March 7. to hear the appeal of Miss Flora II. WIN Hams, of Arlington, , detosed as a teacher of a district school near this city by William Elsbury, township' trustee,- on the ground that she was subject to hysterical, attacks. Com plaint was made by patrons agalnnt the teacher on this ground, and after a hearing by the trustee tho teacher was removed, hence tho appeal to the county superintendent. Mlsa Williams is a competent teacher and a, young woman of excellent character, . the" sole" objection being ' duo to her physical condition. "SPEAK EASY" IS RAIDED Large Quantity of Liquor Siezed at Selma and Owner Thereof Arrested. Muncle, Ind., Feb., 27.T-CItIzeus of Selma, under authority of tho new "blind tiger" act. obtained a search warrant, and, with the assistance of the sheriff's deputies, seized a quantity of intoxicants on the premises of Ollle Walker, which were confiscated. and brought to this city. It is alleged that Walker has been operating a "blind tiger" since his application for a license to sell intoxicants was turn ed down. He denies the charge ami has retained attorneys to look after his Interests. REFUSES TO MAKE GRANT English Government Declines to Givo Aid Toward Rebuilding Town of Kingston. Kingston, Jam., Feb , 27. Surprise, ; humiliation and indignation have -been occasioned here by official ad-. vices received today stating the inipartial government's disinclination to ' make a grant for rebuilding Kings ton. ' ' As a result the committee is being organized by the leading businesit and professional men to plan for a ' direct appeal for aid to America. Tho newspapers admit that It is the only ray of hope left for the earth quake, unless the English government changes Its attitude and the desired grant ' is forthcoming. WAS PRETTY "WELL PAID Dudley Foulke Got $12 a Day and Ex penses for the Work he Did in Indian Territory.. Washington, D. C, Feb., 27. In re sponse to the Tillman resolution calling for information as to the practicof utilizing the services of "special employes, who are usually appoint ed regardless of the civil service rules, it was shown this week that William Dudley Foulke, of Richmond. InL, former civil service commissioner, enjoyed a temporary appointment at $12 a day and expenses to inves tigate and report upon affairs In In dian Territory. - v Kelsey's Removal Postponed Albanr. X. Y Feb., 27. The aenata judiciary committee tod2y postponed action until next Wednesday in th proceedings for the remove! of State Superintendent of Insurance. Kelsey "