Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 31, Number 363, 7 March 1907 — Page 1

MOM) PAT VOL. XXXI. NO. 363. Richmond, Indiana, Thursday Morning, March 7, 1907. Single Copy, One Cent.

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TREASURER'S BILL PASSED By SENATE

Upper House Favors Giving County Money Keepers a Substantial Increase. WHAT MYRICK WILL GET PUBLIC DEPOSITORY BILL ALSO PASSED REPRESENTATIVE ELLIOTT MAKES A GREAT SPEECH IN THE HOUSE. fndianapolls, Ind., March 6. The manner in which the county treasurers lobby, and it was no small, pirny thing, either, worked today, for the passage of their bill, which in many Instances more than doubles individual ealaries, demonstrated that "gum shoe tactics" are by far the moft convincing, especially when a legislative body la to be dealt with. For weeks representatives of .the county treasurers have been quartered at the principal hotels. They were not of one political party, but came as democrats and republicans, working in the interest of an advancement in salary, which they contended would be only fair owing to the fact that the proposition to create a public depository would cut them off from a large source of revenue, derived from interest on public funds. There was nothing said regarding the fact that the law does not permit the loaning of public funds, unless the interest is converted into the treasury. Depository Bill Passed. The public depository bill was passed during the morning session by a vote of 32 to I). There were several nmendraents, but only one of striking Importance, in that it lowered the rate of interest to be charged on public funds from two and one-half on daily, three on six month and three and onehalf on yearly balances to two, two and one-half and three per cent, regpectively. The vote was taken after several hours devoted to argument and occurred after twelve o'clock, owing to the fact that Lieutenant-Governor Miller had refused to recognize motions to adjourn and held the senators long enough to force a vote. The salary bill had been made a special order for eleven o'clock, but owing to the fact that the depository bill had crowded it out, it was not until almost three o'clock that Senator Mattingly was recognized and called the till. lie stated that the committee which had been' considering the bill had reached an agreement and offered an amendment which in almost every instance lowered the salaries fixed by the house. The amendment was contended to be radically unfair in many Instances by senators who pointed out the fact that population in their coun ties was equal to other counties where the salary was greater and where the assessed valuation was not larger. It was flnall yagreed, however, that with the understanding that a conference committee would bo appointed by both houses and those who had objections could appear before it, to allow the Mil to go to final passage. There was but one vote recorded against the passage of the bill, Senator "Wood of Jackson, being recorded with a great big no. The bill as enacted provides for the following treasurers salaries:. Cass county. $3,200; Clinton county, $2,700; Madison county, $7,500; "Wayne county, $1,700. ' State Board of Occulists. The bill which creates a state board of occulists was up for final passage In the house this afternoon and it was largely due to Representative Elliott of Wayne and Fayette counties, that the bill was passed. Elliott made one of the most forceful speeches of the present legislature and succeeded in winning many votes to the measure. Mr. Elliott had evidently made a close study of the subject and he handled its many phases in such a manner that there was, at the conclusion of his address, no doubt about its passage. Anti-Bucket Shop Bill. The last ditch was crossed this afternoon by the friends of the antibucket shop bill and in the face of decidedly strong opposition it was passed by an overwhelming majority. Another Veto Coming. There was a leak in the office of the governor yesterday afternoon and it became known that the governor had decided to sign a veto which would prevent the Vincennes university securing the $120,000 which had been appropriated by both houses of the legislature. It was announced that the governor had prepared his veto and that it was enroute to the legislature. Suddenly there was noticed a decided stir among certain representatives and senators, and soon there was a rrocession toward the office of Governor Hani y. For some reason the message giving reasons for a veto was held up and it is now said will not be transmitted until tomorrow morning. . Frtemls of the measure seem confident that they will be able to prevent unfavorable action even at this late hour. The fact that knowledge of a veto leaked out of the office of the governor before the legislature had been notified, has created a sensation, as it is one of the fixed rules that no such information shall get out before the message is transmitted. Some one is in dancer of hitting some of the high places, if the governor can locate just where the leak originated.

MERRY FIGHT EXPECTED

OVER SUNDAY BALL BILL Measure Will Be Called up in the Senate This Morning That the Bill Is Being Considered Seriously is a Fav orable Sign. Indianapolis, Ind., March 6. The Sunday baseball bill i3 on the pro gram in the senate for tomorrow morning and there promises to be one of the merriest fights for and against the passage of the bill of the present legislature. Hundreds of petitions have been received from all parts of the state ar.d owing to the fact that they are aboit equally divided, it does not leave the senators In a very happy frame cf mind. The fact that the senate is going to consider the bill seriously, in the face of the well known opposition of the governor is one of the strange things. It is almost sure that it will be extremely difficult to pass the Dill over his veto. Just what the outcome will be is an interesting problem, and its solution is anxiously awaited by the basaball fans of the state. Quarterly Conference. The third quarterly conference for the First U. B. church will be held next Sunday and Monday nights. Rev. M. E. Dawson, of Pendleton, Ind., is the presiding elder. IS GIVEN ANOTHER SLAP HOUSE DISLIKES HANLY The Johnson Bill Strongly Urged for Passage by the Governor Was Very Promptly Killed in the Lower House. Indianapolis, Ind., March 6. That the house of representatives ha3 it in for the governor became evident again today, when Johnson's bill on the question of employers liability was brought up. The day before Governor Hanly had sent a special message requesting that such a measure be passed and recommending the passage of the Johnson bi.ll That seems to have been the sign for representatives to get busy and the result was that they promptly killed the bill, which Governor I Ianly had requested enacted. The action of the house is taken as Indicating that no slight or insult is to be overlooked and as a gentle hint that the house does not need advice from the governors office. FORMER RESIDENT DEAD Death Relieves the Suffering of Mrs. Wm. H. Anderson, an Invalid for Eight Years. Mrs. William II. Anderson formerly of Richmond, died yesterday at her home in Union City. Mrs. Anderson was stricken with paralysis eight years ago and has been an invalid ever since. Mr. Anderson died about four weeks ago. The funeral will take place Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The deceased was an aunt of Leroy and George Mansfield of this city. MAY BE RE-ESTABLISHED Probable That Cuba Will Have Independent Government Within a Year. an Washington, March 6. Plans are being made by the administration, which if successfully carried to a con clusion, will re-establish a Cuban government by January 1, 190S, when it is hoped the United States may withdraw from the island. Municipal and provincial elections will be held in Cuba soon for the purpose of, testing the new election law and discover ing the exact temper of the people before trying a national election. Governor Magoon says the situation in Cuba is improving. NEW PROCESS GAS AT 15c Can be Sold at a Profit at 35c a Thous and Feet To Be Used at Hamilton. Hamilton, O., March 6. The Hamil ton city council last night voted to al low the Union Oil Gas company, of Marietta, O., to place its machinery in the Hamilton city gas works for $25,000. The company guarantees that by its new process gas can be made for 15 cents a 1,000 feet, and sold to the people at 35 cents at a profit. It agrees to remove its plant free if it fails to meet these conditions after ninety days test. Gas now sells at SO cents here. Mrs. Marshall Improves. Mrs. Martha Marshall cf 44 South. Ninth street who is in at the Reld Memorial hospital is becoming bet-

REPORTED SALE OF TRUST LIGHT PLAIIT

It Is Said that Henry Wilson Owns the Light, Heat and Power Company. PAUL COMSTOCK MANAGER SON-IN-LAW OF THE WEALTHY NEW YORKER, SAID TO BE IN CONTROL OF LOCAL CONCERN HE DENIES REPORT. It Is generally reported about the city that the Richmond Light, Heat & Power company, which is controlled by the United Gas and. Electric com pany, of New York, has been purchased by Henry Wilson, of New York City, and has been reorganized. Local officials of the company deny that the plant has been transferred, but there are good grounds to believe the report authentic. Mr. Wilson is one of the wealthiest residents of the metropolis and is the father-in-law of Captain Paul Cornstock. When asked yesterday afternoon to confirm the report, Capt. Cornstock stated that there was no foundation for it. "I am attorney for the Light, Heat and Power company, and I am also one of the directors in the company," said Capt. Comstock, "but Mr. Wilson is not in control of the company." Judge D. W. Comstock, of this city, who is a member of the appellate court, is also on the board of directors. The report in general circulation in the business district of the city, has it that Capt. Comstock is now virtually manager of the Light, Heat & Power company, and that F. K. Lane, who is generally supposed to be the manager, acts as superintendent. City offi cials state that they know nothing of the reported change of ownership of the competing plant to the Municipal plant. Mr .Wilson has long been identified with the electric light and gas business, having made out of it a large fortune. He Is now retired from active business. Mr. Wilson formerly pwned a large gas company in New York city and other plants in various parts of the east and middle west. Many of the plants formerly operated by Mr. Wilson, are now owned by the same corporation which owned the Richmond Light, Heat and Power company. TO TALK ON SHIP SUBSIDY President Will Try to Change the Views of Middle Westerners on His Coming Trip. . Washington, D. C, March 6. The president indicated to several senators today that he will talk ship subsidy on his trip to the middle west this spring. He did not say whether he would discuss the subject in his Indianapolis speech or his speech at Lansing. In the course of the conversation he expressed deep regret that the subsidy bill had failed, and said he realized that it was the opposi tion in the middle west that killed the bill. He believes he can do something toward changing the attitude of that section of the country on the proposed legislation. VERY MUCH CHICAGO New Castle Man Doing Business in Old Building While New Structure is Built Around It. New Castle, Ind., March 6. James Banks is building a modern brick building around a frame one without the tenant being compelled to cease business. The work began last August. Little by little the frame building in Broad street which is occupied by Banks as a saloon was shaved down on all sides, propped up and the sides cut off and the walls of the more modern building built up around it. The saloon continued to do business and despite the fact that many predicted the owner would lose money, he made more than usual, many persons being drawn into the oddlooking saloon to investigate. IT MAY BE SANBORN He Is La Fotlette's Choice for the Senatorial Toga that Spooner Has Laid Aside. Madison, Wis., March 6. The resignation of United States Senator Spooner was sent to the legislaturetoday by Governor Davidson. He suggested that Spooner's successor be elected on March 19. A rumor circulates here that Senator La Follette has designated as his favorite senator, A. Sanborn of Ashland, to succeed Spooner. No announcement to this effect Has been made, However. Sanborn is expected to be the choice of the LaFoIlette faction, if Isaac Stephenson fails to develop more strength-.

THE WEATHER PROPHET.

INDIANA Partly cloudy Thursday, with rising temperature. OHIO Thursday snow or rain. Legislature in Brief. SENATE. The Woodfill house public depository bill was passed after it had been amended in several places. Refused to concur in house amendments to Hawkins anti-trust bill. Conference committee appointed. Public depository bill passed. Treasurer salary bilpassed. HOUSE. Pill to cure the defects in the present employers' liability law failed to pass for want of a constitutional majority. Senate bill giving sheriffs and constables the right to destroy gambling paraphernalia seized by them. This bill was the result of the raids on French Lick and West Baden last year, but contains provision for appeal to court. Senate bill to pay a bounty of 10 cents each for crows killed was killed by the house. Beardsley senate bill relieving druggists from certain features of the blind tiger law was reported for passage. Governor Hanly signed the Nancy Hanks Lincoln grave bill; the bill to authorize the city of Evansville to issue school bonds, and the bill fixing punishment for parents who neglect or abandon their children. SAMUELS AN EMBEZZLER SUCH IS THE CHARGE MADE Said That Colored Man Took $60 Entrusted to Him by Mrs. Mary Williams and .Placed in Bank for His Own Use. Robert Samuels, colored, was arrested yesterday afternoon about 5:30 by Sergeant McManus on a charge of embezzlement. Samuels maintains that he is Innocent of the charge and this morning he will be arraigned in the circuit court. - -:- It is alleged that several days ago Samuels embezzled the sum of $60 from. Mrs. Mary Williams, an aged colored woman who resides on South Fourth street and who was paid damages by the street car company last year for an injury she received while riding on the car. . According to the police, Samuels, who boarded with Mrs. Williams, was intrusted by her with $60 which he was to deposit for her in one of the banks. Yesterday Mrs. Williams wishto draw this amount out of the bank and to her surprise there was no money deposited there in her name. She reported this matter to a friend who at once notified the police. It was learned that Samuels had deposited the money given him in his own name and has been drawing in small sums from the deposit for several days past. So far as known Samuels has never been in trouble before. WILL CONFIDE IN PUBLIC Harriman, the Railroad King, Proposes to Give Dear People Much Attention Hereafter. Washington, D. C, March 6. E. H. Harriman, ruler of 25,000 miles of railroad, while here declared to one of the members of the interstate com merce commission that he had made up his mind to take the public more into his confidence. "It has never been my idea," he said, "to concern myself about relations of the public to the railroads, but I propose, to hereafter give the public a great deal of attention." Overcome by the Heat. Hamilton, O., March 6. Overcome by heat in midwinter was the unusual experience of Rosa Downie, a seventeen-year-old girl, of Monument avenue, yesterday afternoon. She was engaged in washing clothes and becoming prostrated, pitched head first into a tub of hot water. She was seriously scalded. They Played "Coon Can." Rushville, Ind.. March 6. Twenty indictments were returned by the grand jury yesterday, the majority being against persons accusM of playing "coon can", a form of gambling that Is popular here. It is usnally played for a small stake, generally not more than 5 cents. Home from Michigan. President C. W. Merrill of the bnrd of public works, and City Engineer Fred Charles returned yesterday from Jackson, Mich., where they went Sunday on business. While in Michigan Mr. Merrill and Mr. Charles visited in Detroit and went across the Detroit river to Windsor, which Is on Canadian soil. They state that they had a successful and delightful trip.

APRIL 30 TO END I M. C. A, CANVASS

The Executive Committee Took Such Action at Its Meeting Last Night. SUCCESS THEN OR NEVER THOSE WHO HAVE GIVEN THEIR TIME TO SPLENDID CAUSE FEEL THAT IT SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO DRAG. The Y. M. C. A. fund must be raised by April 30, or else Richmond will be without a Y. M. C. A. Such action was taken at the meeting of the executive committee in charge of the movement at its meeting last night. The committee canvassed the matter very carefully and came to the conclusion that if the money were not raised by that time it was useless to devote more time to the work. By then all who are able to give will have been seen, and if the needed sum is not forthcoming, those who have been working so hard for the splendid cause, will feel that the people do not want the Y. M. C. A. With the contest now on between the young men's committees, and in view of the offer M. C. Henley has made, the executive committee feels that the collection of subscriptions will move briskly. Although no other subscriptions of $2,500 have been received to make up the nine needed to secure Mr. Henley's offer, favorable reports were heard last night and the committee is very hopeful. Secretary Brown said last night that no action had been taken in re gard to the disposition of the money already secured in case the $100,000 was not raised by the stipulated time. So anxious are the promoters to get the full amount that they have not given a thought to conditions which may arise out of their failure. GET AWAY FROM PRESS Famous Hargis Case to be Tried at Sandy Hook, 25 Miles From Telegraph Station. Jackson, Ky., March 6. The time for the holding of the Hargis trial at Sandy Hook has not yet been set. Judge Carnes left here at 2 o'clock for Lexington, and will likely confer with Judge Redwine of that district, j as to what time can be had for holding the trial. Sending the trial to Elliott county is a victory for W. A. Young, who succeeded in getting Hargis cleared at Bearryville of the Marcum murder. To say that the commonwealth attorneys are displeased is expressing it mildly. The nearest telegraph station to Sandy Hook Is Hoorsbead, 25 miles west, over a rough mountain road. This will en able the trial to get away from the press as well as the public interested in the outcome. There will be no troops sent to Sandy Hook. HER CONDITION CRITICAL Mrs. Anna Mary Eggemeyer is Very Sick at her Home on South Fourth Street Is 81 Years. Mrs. Anna Mary Eggemej'er, one of the oldest women of the city Is very ill at her home on South Fourth street. Hr condition was critical last evening and she was attended by nearly all the members of the family. Mrs. Eggemeyer is SI years of age and has ben a resident of this city nearly all her life. , WAS REFUSED A LICENSE County Commissioners Turn Down Thos. Daggett's Request Because He Was Intoxicated. The county commissioners announced yesterday that a liquor license was not issued to Thomas Daggett, of Dublin, on account of his actions the, day he applied for the license, about three weeks agof The commissioners state that Daggett at that time was under the influence of liquor and after appearing before the commissioners went to Cambridge City, where he got on a spree. East Gennantown will still continue to have one saloon as the commissioners have Issued a license to Charles Wissler. REUF IS STILL MISSING Second Bond of the San Francisco Boss is Forfeited When he Failed to Appear. San Francisco, March 6. When Judge Dunne's court opened this morning, Abe Reuf failed to appear and his second bond of $50,000 was declared forfeited. Ruef was charged together with Mayor Schmitz with having extorted money, front French restaurant keepers. The two bonds total $100,000." Ruefs whereabouts are still unknown to the court.

$20,000 STILL UNPLACED

IS NOT F99 THE Y. M. C. A. Mrs. John -Deal Has Money Left by Zacharias Stanley for Charitable Cause Institution Must Bear Benefactor's Name. Some years ago when Zacharias Stanley, a wealthy land owner, living in Union county, southwest of Boston, died, he left In the hands of his daughter, Mrs. John Deal, the sum of $20,000, which was to be devoted to some charitable cause. Some time iefore the Reid Memorial Hospital was entirely completed, the trustees of that institution had a conference with Mrs. Deal and suggested that she place this fund in a building for nurses, to be erected on the hospital groundsj Mrs. Deal at first seemed to think well of the proposition, and Indicated her intention of Investing the money in this way. but later, for some reason, changed her mind. Yesterday it was stated that an ef fort would be made to Induce Mrs Deal to turn this trust money over to the Y. M. C. A. fund, but it is not likely to be successful. The will of Mr. Stanley, it seems, provides that the $20,000 shall be devoted to an in stitution of some kind that will bear his name, and of course to place it in this fund would be a clear violation of the provision in question. DISCOVER A LOOPHOLE TRIAL OF IROQUOIS CASE Attorneys for Davis, Manager of III Fated Theater, Find a Pretext on Which Their Client May Escape Re sponsibility for Calamity. Danville. III.. March C A United States deputy marshal today demand ed during the trial of Will Davis, for manslaughter, in connection with the Iroquois fire, that Thomas E. Jones, a juror in the Davis case, be turned over to him to give the principal testimony in a federal suit for damages against the Standard Oil company. Charles Batlon, of Catlin, 111., sued the Standard Oil company for $10,000, for the toath of his wife - and - child. , , Judge Kimbrough refused to permit the Da vis case to be interrupted by the feder al officials. Mrs. Maud V. Jackson, mother of Vivian Jackson, the school girl who met death in the fire, was the first wit ness called by the state. She had not progressed far when a question arose as to the validity of the Chicago build ing ordinances governing theaters. Judee Kimbrough decided that the ordinances could be put Into the evi dence on Friday. Should these ordi nances bo held to be invalid, the chances of the prosecution to find Da vis responsible for the large loss of life In the theater, will be rather slim. WILL CAUSE A HOWL Assessor of Grant County Proposes That the Franchises of Corporations be Assessed Marion, Ind., March 6. County Assessor Kilgore says he has ascertained that corporations having local franchises which are not taken into consideration by the state board of tax commissioners have not been assessed on such franchises. He interprets the law to mean that they shall be assessed on their franchises as things of value. He says they are special pri vileges, and by theirpossesslon corI.orations are permitted to earn money. It is his belief the franchises are made subject to taxation as personal property, but must be assessed separ ate and apart from the material possessions of the corporations. Assessor Kilgore promises to urge on the taxing officers the assessing of these franchises. DENMARK FRIEND TO TALK Johann Marcussen Will be at the Eighth Street Friends Church This Evening. Johann Marcussen, a Friend from Denmark Yearly Meeting now travel ing In this country Is expected to be present at the South Eighth Street Friends church this evening at 7:30 o'clock. Mr. Marcussen has lately been In the Northwest where he was doing religious work among the Danes and Norwegians. Government Not to Build Them Washington, March 6.-The Presi dent today told Secretary Metcalf ef the navy, that neither of the big battleships just authorized shall be built at Government yards. They must be completed within two years, he say3, and he does not believe the government can build then within that time. Ten Were Injured. Louisville, Kr., March- C Ten were, injured, two seriously in a street car collision this inoriiicg, - -

SHE OUIVERS WITH ANGUISH JD SOBS Venerable Mother of Harry Thaw on Witness Stand Four Long Hours.

REPEATS A SILENT PRAYER PLACES IMPLICIT TRUST IN A SUPREME BEING WHO SHE DECLARES WILL PROTECT HER UNFORTUNATE BOY. New YorK, March 6. TTeart broken, her entire body quivering with an. guish and sobs, the mother of Harry Thaw demonstrated the strength of a mothers love today, when for over four hours she resionded to questions of District Attorney Jerome, who endeavored to probe into every act -of her son during the past three years. The loving mother, Mrs. William Thaw, was called to the stand shortly before the noon recess aud again resumed the stand Immediately after the commencement of the afternoon session. She fought bravely for control and answered the interrogations of Attorney Jerome In a voice, which although plainly demonstrating her' extreme sorrow, and at times broken with sobs, was clear and distinct and every word carried conviction of truthfullness. The fact that the attorney for her son, Delnias, admited that the defense based its grounds for an acquittal on the fact that Harry Thaw was Insane for three years previous to tho shooting, came during the examination of Mrs. Thaw and during the argument on objections the mother was compelled to sit and listen to the contention of attorneys. It was noticable that during th numerous interruptions, that Mrs. Thaw was repeating a prayer and that she seemed to get much strength from her trust In the Supreme Being, in whom 6he places all trust, and continually Informs her Intlmato friends will protect her boy. The fact that District Attorney Jerome refused to consider a proposition looking to the appointment of a lunacy commission has created a no small sized sensation, as It was expected he -would take advantage of the first opportunity to make Bucb a request. The unveiling of the defense's new contention came during the examination of Mrs. Thaw when Delmas said: "The testimony of experts show that Thaw was insane at different periods between June 1903 and August 1905. The legal presumption must carry that he was insane at the time between these dates." The admission and submission of such a statement by Delmas came as a decided surprise to Jerome, wno was quickly on his feet contending that such could not be admitted ns none of the experts had testified us to the present condition of Thaw. He stated that should it be admitted that Thaw was insane for three years before the killing, that the court must go farther and settle the question of Insanity before the trial could pro ceed. At this point Justice Fitzgerald In terrupted the district attorney and wanted to know If he desired a lun acy commission appomtea. Jerome dodged the issue and the court Jield that evidence to the effect that Thaw was insane between the dates men tioned and the time of the shooting had been Introduced and that it must be considered that the defendant Was insane during that time. The ruling of Judge Fitzgerald has placed an entirely new light on the plans for the defense and it is evident that their only desire now is to dem onstrate that although Thaw was in sane on the night he killed Stanford White and not responsible for his acts that he has in the meantime fully recovered from his Illness. Should the defense be unable to substantiate this contention there will be but one result, Harry Thaw will be placed in a mad house. Mrs. William Thaw was the last witness today, owing to the fact that court adjourned at 4:20 until Friday morning, owing to the death f a brother-in-law of Justics Fitzgerald. Mrs. William Thaw was the first witness called after the luncheon re cess. Mrs. Thaw said she noticed a change In her son when he came to Pittsburg in 1903. He was absent minded and apparently had lost interest In life. Mrs. Thaw broke dow n and cried while narrating the change in her son following his trip to Euroje with Evelyn in' 1 90J. In explaining his changed condition to her, Mrs. Thaw said Harry told her "The wickedest man in New York had ruined his life." Mrs. Thaw, after recovering from her first breakdown, seemed about to cry again, and could not proceed. Justice Fitzgerald relieved the situa tion by ordering all of her testimony up to that time read to the jury. It had been given In a voice too low for the Jury to hear. Mrs. Thaw said that In the fall and winter of 1903 she was living in Pittsburg. "Pennsylvania?" asked Mr. Delmas. "It is the only Pittsburg with a final "h - replied Mrs. Thaw Her son Harry came home, fche said, on the 15th or 37th of Norem-

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