Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 32, Number 113, 12 May 1907 — Page 1
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BIG SYNDICATE IS AFTER PLAIITS III
THE HOOSIER STATE
Three Million Concern Is Absorbing Many of the Light And Power Establishments As It Can Get.
MEW YORKERS BUY UP PUBLIC UTILITIES. One of Their Objects Is to Secure Big Central Power Station Options Secured In Several Cities.
There will be local interest in the following dispatch in view of the reports so persistent that the electric
light trust is after the Richmond Mu
nicipal plant:
Anderson. Ind.. Mai' 11. That the
Electric light Syndicate, with head
Quarters in New York is getting a hold
in Indiana, developed here today, when articles of association were filed by the Central Indiana Lighting company with a capital stock of $3.000,000 $2.,X common and $1,000,000 preferred. William II. Wherry, Jr., John W. Tobin and Ivan L. Meloon, all of JCew York, are the Inncorporators. The Central Indiana company is a liranch or subsidiary of the National Heat, Light and Tower company, of New York city, whose business is establishing, leasing or buying electric light and power plants, and it is financed by the Knickerbocker Trust Company, of New York. Mr. Wherry, it is stated. i3 a director in the National company, and Mr. Tobin is a junior partner of A. H. Bickmore & Co., of New York city, brokers for the stock
of the National Heat, Light and Power Company. The National company operating in Indiana and Illinois as the Central Light company, has acquired several plants, and at this time is operating ?ight plants at Ta.vlorsville, Jerseyville, Robinson, Charleston, Paris, and Pana. III.: Lexington and Marshall. ""Mo.: Hoosack Falls, N. Y.; Bennington, Twin City and Battleborough, Vt. In Indiana the National company, through the Central Lighting company, "has options on the lighting plants vt Shelbyville, Columbus, Elwood and Fairmount. It has figured some oil buying the leases and light plants at SSunimitville and Alexandria. It was explained today, however, that th Central company is most concerned In Indiana in getting a central power station to supply its light plants in Indiana and eastern Illinois , and it is probable an immense power station will be built in the Indiana coal fields to supply electricity to the various plants that the Central company wi!lj
control or own.
was noticed before it could gain much headway and the fire department promptly extinguished it. Adams and the members of his family were at the circus and on their return home were greatly excited to learn that the house had been visited by Chief Miller and his fire fighters during their absence. The blaze first set fire to the stand on which the lamp was standing, then spread to" the carpet. The damage was slight. Were Few Arrests. There were not many arrests made during the day and all that were gathered in by the police were slated under the charge of drunk. Owing to, the fact that it had been reported to the Chief Bailey that "dips' were following the circus and had made big
hauls at Springfield, O., he took the precaution to keep the entire force on duty yesterday. Up to Saturday evening only one case of pocket pick
ing had been reported. At the show
Miller, Ed Steb and John Costing were arrested for intoxication. Eli Speed
was gatnered in ior tms onense on
North D street and Frank Wilson was
arrested at the P. C. C. & St. L. rail
road.
EARLHAM LOST III TRACK MEET WITH. WABASH AND ROSE
Scarlet Lads Piled Up a Total Of 621 Points While the Quakers Could Not Get Past 48 Mark.
W. S. FERRIS, CONTRAC-
TOR, WAS INJURED.
W. S. Ferris, a contractor, while
standing on a wagon at Second and
Randolph streets, Saturday, was thrown to the ground by the horses
starting suddenly. One leg was in
jured and Mr. Ferris was generally
bruised.
JOHN HENDRIX IN RICHMOND.
John Hendrix, of Philomath, one of
the best known men of that section,
was in Richmond Saturday.
MAY
BRING SUIT TO
HECOVERJDF SMITH County Commissioners Want $500 of Ins and Outs Fees Returned to the County.
NOT YET DETERMINED.
NO ACTION CAN BE BROUGHT AGAINST EX-SHERIFF UNTHANK EX-SHERIFF SMITH IS AT TOPEKA, KAN.
TERRE HAUTE SCHOOL WAS NEVER IN IT.
Absence of the "Terrible Turk" Proved Disastrous Wann Did Not Sustain Record in the Runs.
CIRCOS DAY NOT
IT
WTHO
IHCIDEH
T
There Were Several Occur
rences That Served to Relieve Any Monnotony.
RUNAWAY ON MAIN STREET.
WOMAN FAINTED AT THE CIRCUS TENT FIRE RESULTED FROM A LAMP ARRESTS MADE FOR DRUNK.
Circus day In Richmond was not Without its incidents. Nothing very unusual took place, however. Saturday afternoon a farmer and his wife seated in a phaeton near the corner of Sixteenth and Mainstreets furnished some excitement. A street car frightened the horse which promptly bolted east on Main street. At the corner of Seventeenth and Main
street the nag climbed the bank which
lads to the big vacant lot on th
jicrth side of the street. In executing this perilous stunt the farmer and his wife were dumped out of the phaeton which was eventually smashed in the alley at the rear of the lot. The tames of the occupants are unknown. A Woman Fainted. Considerable excitement was created hi the main tent at the show during the afternoon performance. Mrs. Alice Kemper, colored, while seated In the stand suddenly fainted. It was thought that she had dropped dead and those who were seated near her were greatly excited. The woman was carried out of the tent by three shownen and a police officer. The fresh air revived her and she returned to her home. Fir From a Lamp. Saturday evening about 9 o'clock a fir' originating from :t lamp, set fire to the home of Henry Adams, colored, -n South Second street. Tho blaze
The county commissioners at their
meeting Saturday, considered the advisability of bringing suit against exSheriff Richard Smith to recover about $rW paid him for ins and outs fees while in office. On consultation with County Attorney John F. Robbins, action was deferred until Monday when the commissioners will meet again and decide definitely on the proper steps to pursue. Last year after the appellate court had reversed its first decision ani
handed down the opinion that the payment of ins and outs fees to sheriffs was an illegal procedure, the commissioners of this county asked Mr. Smith to return the money paid to him for ins and outs fees. Mr. Smith, it is stated, promised to do so, but asked for lime to make the payment. It has
been some months since he made this request of the commissioners, but up to the present time he has neglected to
reimburse the county. Mr. Smith left recently for Topeka
Kansas, to visit his brother, Peter Smith, and it is stated that he in
formed a local attorney before leavin
that he intended to return the amount
which had been voluntarily paid him by the commissioners. It is probable
that the commissioners will decide to
inform Mr. Smith that unless he makes
a prompt payment, suit will be brought to recover the money.
Unthank's Fees O. K. The amount received by ex-Sheriff
Charles R. Unthank for ins and ouis fees cannot be recovered by the commissioners. When Mr. Unthank pre
sented his claim for ins and outs fees it was refused by the commissioners. Mr. Unthank then brought suit in tho
circuit court to recover this amount and Judge Fox rendered an opinion favorable to Mr. Unthank. This opia-
ion was never appealed by the county,
but shortly after it had been rendered!
the appellate court gave its first de
cision on the ins and outs fees question, which held that the payment of such fees was legal. Under this decision of the appellate court, Mr. Un-
Coach Cayou's warriors of much Indiana fame, made good their threats that they woud walk off with the Indiana College Athletic League track meet held Saturday at Crawfordsville and piled up a total of 62 1-2 points against Earlham's 4S. Rose Poly was minus "the terrible Turk," and as a result succeeded in lauding two and
one half points. The entire meet re
solved itself into a duel affair between
Wabash and Earlham.
White of Earlham won two firsts
and one second. Smelser won two firsts, one on the hammer throw and
one on the discus hurl. The other Earlham point winners were scattered. Wann, who has long been the pride of the Quaker school in the distance runs, met defeat at the hands
of the crack runners representing the scarlet.
Earlham was hopeful of winning the
meet, but Wabash made good previous threats, much to the dismay of com
peting schools.
The events and winners follow: 100 Yard Dash Blair, Wabash,
first; Morton, Wabash, second; El
liott, Earlham, third. Time 10 seconds.
880 Yard Dash Patton, Wabash,
first; Winslowj, Earlham, second;
Wann, Earlham, third. Time 2 ruin.
7 1-2 sec.
120 Yard High Hurdles White,
Earlham, first; Sohl,-Wabash, second; Millen, Wabash, third. Time 26 2-5 sec.
One Mile Run Hutton, Earlham, first; McKinney, Wabash, second; Nanny, Earlham, third. Time 4 min. G2 sec. 440 Yard Dash White, Earlham, first; Sohl, Wabash, second; Winslow, Earlham, third. Time 55 sec. Discus Hurl Smelser, Earlham, first; Watson, Wabash, second; Stauzau, Rose Poly, thrid. Distance 96 ft. 3 in. Running High Juryp Bosson, Wabash, first; White, Earlham, second. Height 5 ft. 7 3-4 in. Shot Put Brown, Wabash, first; Bosson, Wabash, second; Wann, Earlham, third. Distance 38 ft. 10 1-2 in. Running Broad Jump Bosson, Wa- j
bash, first; Genn, Earlham, second; Gipe, Wabash, third. Distance 20 ft. 5 in. Hammer Throw Smelser, Earlham, first; Watson, Wabash, second; Darst, Rose Polly, thrid. Distance, 124 ft. 10 1-2 in. Pole Vault Miller. Wabash first; Hancock, Earlham, second; Pfeiffer, Wabash, third; McCormick, Rose, third. Height 10 ft. 3 in.
CAMBRIDGE CITY MAN PLACED UNDER ARREST
Alleged He Threw Pepper Eyes of Mayor's Wife.
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WAS PLACED IN THE JAIL Harry Beard, of Cambridge City, whom the police claimed had imbibed too freely in the bowl that cheers, was arrested at the eorner of Eighth and Main streets last night. He is being held on the charge of plain drunk, but there is a probability of a stronger charge being placed against him, as it is stated by several persons who" were
coming in on the car from the circus
grounds, that Beard- was throwing
red pepper into the faces of those
seated near him. He was very noisy and while cutting a few fancy "didos" it is claimed that, he threw some pep
per Into the face of Mrs.- Richard
Schillinger who happened to be seat
ed near him. -
Beard s irienas claim that he was not drunk at the time of his arrest,
and that he bears a good reputation
in his home town. They stated that they were having a little harmless fun and the police should not have taken the action they did in regard to
the matter.
He was retained in the city bastile last night and bond may be furnished
him this morning.
ALLISON BROKE A STATE RECORD IB ANDERSON MEET
Richmond Boy Was the Star Of the Triangular Contest Held by Marion, Anderson f And Richmond, Saturday.
HOWEVER THIRD PLACE FELL TO THE QUAKERS.
PRESENTS A CLAIM; NOT YETjLLOWED Sheriff Meredith Insists He Is Entitled to Fees in Commissioners' Court.
OLD RULE IN THE WAY.
LAW STATES THAT SHERIFF MUST ATTEND COMMISSIONERS' COURT AND THIS IS WHAT MEREDITH IS ACTING UNDER.
TWO VOLCANOES IN FIERCE ERUPTION
Mt. Etna and Mt. Stromboli Are Sending Forth Smoke And Flames.
The ruling made by the county commissioners while ex-Sheriff Richard Smith was in office, that the services of the sheriff would not be required at the sessions of the county commissioners court Is still in . .effect. Notwithstanding, this .ruling Sheriff Meredith reports each time the commissioners' court convenes and each month he presents his claim for fees due him for attending the sessions of this court. None of these claims have
yet been allowed, but Sheriff Meredit.1 states that he is legally entitled to such fees and will insist that they bd
allowed him.
The state law plainly states
Anderson Carried Away the
Cup, Not Only for the Most Points Secured, But Also For Relay Race.
Richmond high school track team went down In defeat Saturday at Anderson, In the triangular meet held between the high schools of Marion, Anderson and Richmond. Allison for Richmond was the "whole show," making seventeen of Richmond's thirty points. He was the star of the meet by long odds, and other schools practically conceded him each event which he entered, although he won only two firsts. His two seconds and one third tended to raise Richmond's colors from the dust. He broke the state high school record for the 220 yard hurdles, making the distance in 27 4-5 seconds. Anderson won the meet, making a total of forty-nine points. Marion
made thirty-eight. Anderson won both the meet and relay cups, it being the first time this trick has been turned since the meets between the schools have been held.
The Richmond team went to Ander
son woefully weak, and both the members of the team and the home supporters did not expect to land a high
place, but they certainly did not expect to land at the bottom both in the meet and relay race.
The lack of practice is given as the
reason for the locals' defeat although they are still cheerful and say that what they lost this year will certainly be made up next.
Events and winners follow:
..100 Yard Dash Goss, Anderson,
first; Allison, Richmond, second;
Spangler, Richmond, third. Time,
10 10 4-5 seconds.
..120 Yard Hurdle Gilchrist, Mirion
first; Allison. Richmond, second;
Davis, Marion, third. Time IS seconds ..220 Yard Dash Allison, Richmond
first; lasher, Anderson, second;
Chamness, Marion, third. Time. 3
seconas.
220 Yard Hurdle Allison Rich
mond, first; Davis. Marion, second;
Hewitt. Marion, third. Time 27 4-5
seconds (state record).
440 Yard Run Ilansberry, Ander
son, first; Wood, Marion, second;
Stockton. Anderson, third. Time 56
seconds.
8S0 Yard Run Haugh, Anderson
first; Reeves, Anderson, second;
Chapman, Richmond, third. Time, minutes 16 seconds.
One Mile Run Ileeves, Anderson first; Haugh, Anderson, second; Cot
ten. Richmond, third. Time 5:59 4-5
Shot Put Thomas. Anderson, first;
distance 33 ft. 10 inches: Sands, Rich
mond. second: 35 ft. 1 in.
Hammer Throw Hewitt, Marlon first, distance 107 ft. 2 in.; Luce, An derson, second; 99 ft. 10 in.; Whitta
ker, Anderson, third; 93 ft. 10 in.
High Jump Gilchrist. Marion, first;
height 5 ft. 4 in; Chapman, Richmond second, 5 ft. 3 In.; Bercaw, Anderson
third; 5 ft. 2 in.
; Broad Jump Weaver, Marion, first;
distance IS ft. 5 1-2 in.; Fisher, An
derson, second: IS ft. 2 in.; Allison
Richmond, third; 18 ft. 1-2 in.
Discus Hurl Fisher, Anderson first; distance S9 ft. 2 in; Weaver, Ma rion. second. 87 ft. 4 in.; Gilchirst
Marion, third, S3 ft. 6 In.
Pole Vault Marine, Richmond and Davis of Marion tied for first. Height
9fL 3 in. Hewitt, Marion, third, 9 ft, 1 In.
Anderson won the relay event In
the time of 3:4S 2-5. Marlon was sec ond and Richmond third.
RECORD FOBJHE WEEK
Temperature Ranged From
74 to 30 Degrees.
The highest point of temperature registered was 74, on Thursday, while
the minimum was SO, last Sundaj.
There was 47 hundredths of an inch
precipitation. The record for the week
follows:
High. Low.
Sunday .. "
Monday Tuesdav ..... ...... . 7
Wednesday . . . ." . .(51 Thursday .. -.74 Friday - Saturday , . .. ... . . .. . .r
48
4
4i 45 42 S3
PRESENT WEEK OPENS WITH ANOTHER RECORD OF VOTES
The week for the contest has opened auspiciously and another record vote for one day has been turned in. Miss Sands has again regained her position at the head of her class and has the
that largest number of votes of any contest.
each session of the county commissioners' court must be attended by the sheriff and the county auditor. The law allows the sheriff a fee of $2 for every session of the commissioners' court. The action of the commissioners in dispensing with the services of the sheriff at court sessions is said to be illegal. The action was taken for economical reasons. Former Sheriff Smith bowed to the ruling of the commissioners, but Sheriff Meredith refuses te do so. He states that he does not seek any money which he is not clearly entitled to, but he states, he is entitled to fees for attending commissioners' court sessions.
Since he has been in office Sheriff
Meredith, each time there has been a
session of the commissioners' court, has attended, as stipulated by law, and each time he has called the attention of County Auditor H.' J. Hanes that he is "among those present."
ant in any class. In the man teacher's class it is noticeable that the teachers who have been trailing along at the bottom of the list are now be
ginning to draw up toward the head Maybe these are among the contest ants who have been hoarding great re
serves of votes. At tiny rate it shows
that those at the head of the column
may not necessarily "monopolize that
position. With the new week opened
and just that much nearer the close of
the contest, it is up to the various con
testants to make every moment count
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THE EARTH IS SHAKING.
1 thank's claim was allowed.
WRECK ON SANTA FE; HEPOHTZU KILLED Many Shrinners Attending the National Convention Were On the Train.
PEOPLE OF SICILY ARE TERRIFl ED, BUT OBSERVERS ASSURE THEM THAT THERE IS NO IMMEDIATE DANGER.
Los Angeles, May 11. A wreck on the Santa Fe is reported tonight. Twenty people are said to hav been killed. Many shriners were ou the train. Mrs. Joseph Chase and daughter of this city are reported to be among the lulled.
Messina, Sicily, May 11. New craters have opened in Mt. Etna and Mt. Stromboli. whose eruptions are increasing. The observatories of Messina and Catania continue to register earth shocks, but they are very light. The alarm of the population of this island is growing, especially among the inhabitants of the villages in the luxuriant zone, around Mt. Etna, although the director of the Catania observatory
which is not far from the volcano, has assured the people that they are in no danger. The smoke and flames issuing from the main crater of Mt. Etna are visible for a long distance. Part of the main crater of Stromboli has fallen in, causing a more active eruption. It seems to have affected the sea. which is most agitated near the island. Scientists have expressed the opinion that pusibly a submarine crater may have opened, and that it is causing th aquatic disturbance.
Policemen on Lookout.
The patrolmen were instructed by Sergeant Betzold to keep a close look out last night for crooks, as rumors were circulating over the city that
pickpockets and other "shisters" and other customary circus crooks were at work throughout the city, and es
pecially in the up-town districts.
THE WEATHER PROPHET.
INDIANA Fair Sunday. OHIO Sunday fair, warmer.
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.
SATURDAY (May 11) Totat Circulation Net Circulation ,
-7,089 6,878
LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION. LARGEST COUNTY CIRCULATION. LARGEST RURAL ROUTE CIRCULATION. LARGEST PAID CIRCULATION.
How the Vote Stands WOMAN TEACHER. Miss Elizabeth Sands, Starr school ... ... ...83,079 Miss Elizabeth Lashley, Centervilleschool 74,976 Miss Fannie Silver, Centerville schol ...25,465 Miss Luc'le Mayr, Hibberd school 10,213 Miss Daisy Pttty, East Germantown school 2,619 Miss Mary Lemon, Whitewater school... ... 1,799 MAN TEACHER. Elza Stevenson, Economy school ... 34,756 Joseph M. Richter, St. Andrews' schl... ... , . ...24,987 J. F. Huntziker, St. John's Lutheran school 24,972 W. O. Wissler, Garfield school 21.422 Orville Brunson. Garfield.. . 16.C90 Walter S. Davis. High school...... 15,694 Joe Burgess, Whitewater ... ... ... ....5,093 A. T. Elliott, Boston school . 3,231 B. W. Kelly, Fountain City school 3,221 l B. Campbell, Business College , 3,250 Jos. H. Blose, Jacksonburg . . .. .. .. 3,038 Lawrence Smelser, Abington e.;hoo! 1,544 WOMAN CLERK.Miss Elizabeth nershey, Mary Brohers ... ...81.570 Miss Nellie Williams, Singer Sewingmachine office 24,788 Miss Emma Johnson, milliner at Nader's ... ... ... ...12,351 Miss Hazel Hoffman, Model Dept. Store ... ... .. 1,208 MAN CLERK. : Harry Buntin, Fox, clothier 4... 67,066 Howard Smith, Model Dept. Store.. ... 10.S42 Howard Thcmas, Emmons Tailoring Company .. 3,314 Joe WesEel, Lahrman's ,.2,733 Ulam Lamm, Hassenbusch's . . . .. 1,210 WOMAN SHOP EMPLOYE. Miss Marie Hodskin, Barters Overall factory, Cambridge 59,394 Miss Goldie Danner, Seidel Buggy C ...53,197 Miss Essie Ellis, Adam Bart el factory 6,296 Miss Bessie Shute, Watt and Keelor Casket factory... ... ... ... 817
WILL FULL BELOW All AVERAGE CROP III THIS SECTION
Reports to the Horticultural Society Indicate That This Is True of the Wheat Outlook at Present., APPLES PROMISE WELL AS DO THEL.RPBRIES. Peaches, Plums anff Pears May Not Be PlentifulNext Meeting Will Be Held At the Home of Steven Kuth
Saturday afternoon In the soclcf?" room at the court house, the May meeting of the Wayne County Agricultural and Horticultural society was held. The president, Isaac Dougan, occupied tho chair. Reports on the condition of crops, fruits, etc., were made. Under agriculture, CapL Wm. H. Lough gave quite an extended report. He reviewed the condition of wheat, for the past two months which indicated that the wheat harvest throughout this section will fall below an average crop, and many farmers who have been expecting a large yield, may not get over one half or two thirds of the yield of last year. A
singular condition shown is that ou
the very best of land or upon lands treated witlf commercial fertilizers.
the. wheat seems to have done muck poorer than on the thin, clay sub-soil lands.
Although much of the grass ceeit
sown during the early winter and lato spring, was destroyed a considerable amount of the latest tsown clover la
believed to be safe owing to its elow-
nees In germination.
Government's Estimate. Frank Clark, supplemented hla re
port and added that the government's
estimate of an average wheat crop Is
placed at 82 per cent which caused
a fluctuation in the markets ou Us announcement from Washington, of three cents on a bushel. Mr. Clark however, did not place much credence
In these reports, as they are so often misleading:. He has also been informed that weather conditions throughout the spring wheat belt have been most unfavorable, which will tend also to reduce the number of bushels at harvest time.
William Holllngsworth, late of west-'
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ANDERSON MECCA
FOB LOCAL T. P. A.
Delegation Will Go Next Friday
On Pennsylvania Train Leaving at 4:52 P. M. .
EXCUSED FOR THE CIRCUS.
SOME OF THE BOYS COULDN'T
STAY AWAY LADIES' NIGHT WILL BE THE SECOND SATURDAYY NIGHT IN JUNE.
MAN SHOP EMPLOYE.
William Russet!, Hoosier Drill..... George Matthews, Gaar Scott .. .... Geo. Knight, Starr Piano Fred Reynolds, Starr Piano Edmund Stidham, Safety Gate Co... Abraham Schissler, Wayne Works...
...80,139 ...19,330 ...19.089 .... 6,763 ... 6320 .... 614
(By one of the Boys.J All aboard for Anderson on the 17th! Next Friday and Saturday is the
state convention. Remember the boys
are going to have a great and profitable time and every member that can go should go. The delegation will leave on the 4:52 p. m. train Frldaj. Jno. Hegger, Elmer Lebo, Marcus Ha.--
ty. Rue Barton, Chas. Tooker, Wm. Cramer, Michael O'Brien, Ed. Thatcher and a lot of the other good fellowa are going to Anderson. Join tha crowd. Harry Beck, of Anderson, writes that a special effort will be made to give Richmond boys a good time. Har
ry knows what he is talking about. Anderson is close. It don't cost much to go and every one should and have a good time and meet a lot of good fellows from over the state. Why can't Post C have a candidate for state president or director? Lots of good fellowe are in tho post that would make good state officers. What's the matter with our post president as a candidate? He's all right. President Leba excused the boys from meeting Saturday night. They coaxed so hard to go to the circus. Genial Horace Starr was . in towa
last week shaking hands with the boys.
Horace will be at Anderson. Write C. P. Finch, Anderson, for hotel accommodations' for the conrention. . Ladies night will be the second Saturday night in June. Please remember this and bring your wives and daughters to enjov a jI.easaut sociable
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