Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 32, Number 233, 26 September 1907 — Page 1

KICHMOM) ABJXJM AND SUN-TELEGRAM. VOL. XXXII. NO. 233. RICHMOND, IXD., THURSDAY EVENING, SEPTE3IBER 20, 1907. SINGLE COPY, 2 CENT?

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JAPANESE MINISTER THINKS WAR IS HOT PROBABLE

Bunj'i Kidi Tells the Yearly Meeting of the Relations Between His Government And the United States. PEACE IS CONSIDERED BY QUAKER GATHERING. Fear Is Entertained That the Military Maneuvers of This Year Will Lead to WarBusiness of Thursday. PROGRAM FOR FRIDAY. 8:0O a. m. Devotional meeting; permanent board meeting. 10:0O a. m. Epistles from North Carolina, Ohio and Western; state of church; information from quarterly meetings; report of statistical secretary; reports of trustees and treasurer; miscellaneous. 2:0O p. m. American Board of Foreign missions; the board of foreign missions, and the African industrial mission. 7:15 p. m. London General . epistle; Bible school; address by Mortoa C. Pearson. Bunjl Kldi, a Japanese minister of tfie Friends' church, who is in attendance upon Indiana yearly meeting of Friends, in a short address at the East flaln Street Friends church Wednesay afternoon, belittled the prospect of jny war between Japan and the United fctates. Going over the history of Japan from the time that Commodore erry made his visit there, and InaugS rated the spirit of progress, to the resent, he stated that to the Japanese, merica has always been considered as he mother country until about one hear ago. At that time the San Francisco misunderstanding that arose was Jue to the fact that many of the Japanese do not understand the international relation nor do they understand the American system of goverment. lie Compared Japanese and American pa bers, saying that in Japan, when a pa per gives utterance to sentiments that re not deemed proper, it is suppressed, and the Japanese are at a loss to understand why the same is not done n America, believing the president has the same power as their emperor. In addition to the agitation from yellow journalism, he called attention to the (act that there are two parties in Ja- , fan, one of which is ever ready to piake the most of any opportunity that Irises to cause dissention. lie does lot believe there is the least likelihood f war. Much interest is taken in the presence of the Japanese minister, who s doing a good worX for the Friends' tause. Place Was Considered. Considerable time at the session Wednesday afternoon was given up to he discussion of peace, which is one f the most important subjects with Jhe Quakers. John F. Hanson of Portland. Oregon, made the principal Iddress in which he strongly opposed Iny increase in the navy, as he says pio limit is never reached. He urged iore active work in behalf of peace. Is a church, Mr. Hanson said, the Quakers do not fully appreciate their Ireat vantage ground on the subject f peace. It has a vantage ground frhlch no other church today has, owfrig to Its long time direct connection litb. peace topics and the influence it kas brought to bear in furthering 3ace the world over. The Quakers liore than they have ever done before, fhould take up the battle for world id? nee. Since the church has lw ?en known to take a lead on )e:i. pics the members have been touted to rest on their laurels already won, and are dilatory, and if church does not hasten there will e others who will outstrip it in the iattle for the sacred principle of the Friends society. The Friends are not Inly opposed to war, said Mr. Hanson, ut stand for the practicability of universal peace. The work for peace is Is vital as work for the master as it fc; following out his teachings. A mesage delivered in the behalf of peace Is a gospel sermon. War is a benefit o the military men and not to the liasses. It is from the ever conItant desire for greater military achievements that these military men are lonstantly agitating militant subjects. The great labor leaders of the country (eery war and in all the greatest labor ipeeches in the past few years the Common masses are not only warned but persuaded to keep their place3 in life as peaceful citizens. There would lave .been universal peace one liundfed years ago, maintained Mr. Hanson lad the churches of the world done Iheir duty and stood for the general principle of peace as the Friends have lone. There should be peace specialMs whose soie duties should be the lelivering the message from one point fen this great continent of ours to another. I pity the sensational editors &f the yellow press who are constantly Inflaming the public mind. These (Continued on Page Three.)

Mystery Surrounding the Suicide is

The mystery surrounding the suicide of Mrs. Marguerite Carter, in the home of her millionaire friend, John Jay White, is yet unsolved. The pic ture at the top shows Mrs. Carter. The other lady "is Mrs. John Jay White, and in the panel at the bottom is the home in which the tragedy occurred, and the sketch is a diagram of the second floor in the White residence showing the scenes in the traeedy. PUN TO SHOW TAFT EXTREME COURTESY Russians To Extend Him Hon ors Usually Reserved for Rulers of Nations. APS ARE IN READINESS. IT IS BELIEVED BY SOME THAT HE IS TO NEGOTIATE AGREEMENT BETWEEN RUSSIA AND AMERICA. St. Petersburg, Sept. 26 Secretary Taft's tour of the world is being followed with unusual interest here. The government is taking measures to surround the journey through Siberia and European Russia with attentions usually reserved for the rulers of nations and the press is busily speculating on the likelihood and advantages of a Russo-American convention, the object of Mr. Taft's visit to Russia being, it is alleged to negotiate an agreement between the United States and Russia. The conviction prevails here that war between Japan and the United States is inevitable in the distant future. A leading paper has published an article entitled "The New World Power," picturing the marvelous growth of America as a sea power during President Roosevelt's administration, warning Russian diplomacy "not to be caught unawares by coming events," and adding: Seeks Mastery of the Pacific. "The day when the United States fleet passes out of the straight of Magellan and sweeps proudly into the waters of the Pacific will open a newera for the Eastern world. Official courtesies and the temporary lull in war talk do not conceal the fact that America Is reaching out for the mastery of the Pacific and already is strong enough to attain it. "She entered the race for it in the spring of 1903, when congress voted the navy bill and the Panama bill, both essential to the object in view. Without any noise except the ceaseless rumble of machinery, the mighty nation succeeded in forging a sea power already including 25 battle ships, . and having its docks crowded with many more war vessels. The American people are not lured by the glamor of mere display. Their purpos es are deeper. Kindred of England, the American's creed is that commerce follows the flag; her object is incompatible with mere desire for trade In the far East. "England won the throne of the At lantic from Spain, Holland and France. America is about to chal lenge her rival for the throne of the Pacific." Japs Ready for Taft. Tokio, Sept. 26 Arrangements for the reception in Japan of Secretary Taft, who left Seattle, Sept. 13 on the steamer Minnesota, are complete. As soon as the Minnesota is sighted, certain officials at Tokio of the central government will go down to YokoTHE WEATHER PROPHET. INDIANA Fair, warmer Friday; variable winds. OHIO Friday warmer, variable winds

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If - QUARRELED ABOUT PROPERTY; MURDER Cyrus Baldwin, Aged Eightyfive, Confesses to Killing His Wife. TRIED TO KILL HIMSELF. TOOK PARIS GREEN BUT PHYSICIANS SAVED HIS LIFE COUPLE COULD NOT AGREE ABOUT THEIR GOODS. Chicago, Sept. 26 Cyrus Baldwin, aged eighty-five, a wealthy farmer of Knox county, broke down and confessed early today that he killed his wife, aged eighty-three, after quarrel ing with her today, over a division of property. After Baldwin found his wife could not live he swallowed paris green, but physicians saved his life. A confession followed and he was arrested. The couple on getting old. decided to move to town, but quarreled over a division of property. After Baldwin found his wife could not live he swallowed paris green but physicians saved his life. A confession followed and he was arrested. hama to welcome Mr. Taft and extend to him the official invitation of the government to come to Tokio. Upon arriving in Tokio, Mr. Taft will be received by a delegation of government and court officers, the commandant of the garrison and the vice minister of the imperial household. He will . then be driven in an imperial carriage to the Hama palace, which has been placed at the disposal of Mr. Taft and his party. Court carriages will be constantly on hand for the use of the secretary. AUDITORS WILL GATHER It Is Proposed to Form a State Association. A meeting of county auditors of the state is to be held at Indianapolis November 20, the purpose bein? to effect a permanent organization. "At present there are just ninetytwo wa3"s of keeping books in the ninety-two offices of county auditors of the state," said one of the auditors at Indianapolis. "There must be some system that is the right one and it occurs to us that, through a permanent organization. with stated meetings, the auditors . of the state could adopt a uniform method."

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i CMS. DIES AT CAMBRIDGE Could Not Survive the Shock Of Operation for Strangulated Hernia. HUSBAND IS VERY SICK. MR. MORRIS HAS A SEVERE AT TACK OF PLEURISY AND HENCE IS DOUBLY AFFLICTED WIFE'S FUNERAL FRIDAY. Cambridge City. Ind.. Sept. 26 Mrs. Chas. Morris died at her home in Mt, Auburn Tuesday night, after an opera tion for strangulated hernia. She was Gl years of age and a native of tnis city. A husband, three sons and two daughters, .Harry Samuel, Elizabeth and Hugh who live in this vicinity, and Mrs. Mary Williams of Quincy, Washington. ' Several other relatives and a host of friends mourn her death The husband is at present quite sick with pleurisy and this additional trouble brings to him the deepest sympa thy of his many friends. Mrs. Mor ris was devoted to her family, her ev ery motive being to make an environ ment for the moral welfare and edification of her children. The funeral will be at 10 o'clock Friday morning from the house. Iterment at Riverside. CONTEST. Read over today's Classified Advertisements on page 6 carefully, and pick out the typographical errors which when assembled will make the name of the interesting show "The Show Girl.- Mail your answer with each advertisement containing error plainly marked, to Contest Editor, Palladium. All answers should be MAILED as no other method will be accepted. The first correct answer wins and all answers will be Judged according to the time of the postmark. All answers must be ia by Sept. 27. First Prize Girl. -2 tickets to The Show Second Prize 1 ticket to The Show Girl. 3rd Priz Girl. -1 Ticket to The Show

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DIE IK CLOUD BURST IN DISTRICT Out of Two Hundred Believed To Have Been Lost There Have Been One Hundred And Fifty Bodies Recovered THOUSANDS HOMELESS AS RESULT OF DISASTER. Cloud Burst Came at Night And Water Ten Feet Deep Swept Villages and Caught The People King Active. Madrid, Sept. 20 A cloud burst In the Malaga district flooded the towns and two hundred are known to have perished. One hundred and fifty bod ies were recovered. Thousands are homeless. The cloud-burst came in 1 the night and water ten feet deep j swept the villages and caught the peopie. The town of Malaga suffered the most. Dead bodies are noating in tne water today. King Alfonso has started for the scene. NOTHING KNOWN HERE OF ROAETS ATTITUDE Local Pennsylvania Officials Have Not Been Advised. INTERCHANGE OF FREIGHT. If the general officers of the Pennsylvania railroad in Pittsburg have any idea of testing the right of the Indiana railroad commission to rule on the freight interchange proposition in Richmond, which has been hanging fire for some time, the officers of the Richmond division in thia city have not been advised. This is substantially the statement Issued from the superintendent's office. Local officials have heard nothing of the probable attitude the Pennsylvania will .take in the "matter and hence are in the dark as much as the general public. It is thought that In the near future the big corporation will show its hand. ACTION EOR BIG DAMAGES Krell Auto-Grand Piano Com pany Wants $200,000. New Castle, Ind., Sept. 2G. A suit for $200,000 filed by the Krell Auto-Grand Piano company against the Krell French piano company, is the largest suit ever filed in the circuit court here. The complaint states tha the Krell French piano company entered into a contract whereby they were to furnish the Auto-Grand company with 1.2O0 pianos each year at an advance of 10 per cent in the cost of building. . The plaintiff charges that the number of instruments specified have not been de livered and that $22,000 in excess of the amount stipulated has been paid. GEORGE MUHN WILL RE CEIVE HALF OF ESTATE Richmond Man Will Partici pate in Division. PETER MUHUS PROPERTY. Hagerstown, Ind., Sept. 26 The property of the late Peter Muhl con sisting of two houses and lots, one on South Plum street and the other on West Clay street, and the personal property, will be divided between his heirs, his brother, Geo, Muhl of Richmond, to get one half and his sister. Mrs. John Geisler, Sr., one half. Muhl had made no will. Mrs. Muhl at her death had left a part of her property to her brother and sister. The heirs will appoint no administrator. They have set Saturday, Oct. 12 as the date for the sale of the personal property. WILL CONDUCT SERVICES. Cambridge City, Ind Sept. 26. Rev. C. E. Shultz and wife will conduct services at the Christian church on Friday and Saturday evening!. WILL HOLD MARKET SATURDAY. Cambridge City, Ind., Sept. 26. The ladies of the Christian church will hold a market at Dr. Johnston's drug store Saturday. CARY CLUB'S MEETING. Milton, Ind., Sept. 26 The Cary Club is meeting today with Mrs. Dayton H. Warren.

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HENRY BOUND OVER; HOW JJOUHTY JAIL Held on Charge of Assault and Battery Wuh Intent. COULD NOT GIVE BOND.

Cambridge City, Ind.. Sept. . The preliminary examination of William Henry, who is charged with assault and battery with intent to kill, took place In Justice Pritchard's court yesterday He was bound over to th circuit court on a bond of $.. He was unable to furnish bond and was taken by Mar shal Drischel to the county jail to await trial. HARRY HEBDLE HERE ON VISIT. Harry Hebble, formerly a member of the local police force, in company with his wife, has arrived in Richmond to spend several .days. Their home is now in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Hebble is an auditor on tho Rock Is land railroad running out from that point. SUIT TO CONSTRUE WILL. Alonzo R. Boren and Elmer Shoot executors of the will of the late Job E. Shook, have filed suit against Carrie, Maud. Osa and Myrtle Shook to construe will. HERMAN LODGE HAS WORK. Herman lodge, I. O. O. F. will moot this evening and have work in the second degree. DOCKETS PREPARED FOR OCTOBER TERM There Are One Hundred and Nineteen Cases on the Civil Docket. TWELVE JUVENILE CASES. IF THE COURT TAKES ACTION ON ALL THE PENDING BUSINESS THE TERM WILL BE A NOTABLE ONE. The civil and criminal dockets for the October term of the circuit court have been prepared ty County Clerk Harry E. Penny. There are at present 119 cases on the civil docket. The last court session of the present term I of court will be held Saturday of this week and It is probable that two or three cases will be dismissed at this session. There are thirty-one cases on the civil docket and of this number thirteen are old cases that probably will not be called for trial. There are twelve juvenile cases on the criminal docket. Of this number three of the youthful offenders are out on good behavior and they will not be brought to trial as long as their conduct Is satisfactory. The regular criminal cases appearing on the docket are as follows: John Jenkins, assault and battery. Michael Keiher, from Union county. Frank Iangdon, charge not slated Earl Blue, assault and battery. William M. Rose, bigamy. Frank Smith, petit larceny, (two cases.) Geo. Fredrlcks, petit larceny, two cases.) John Mullins, assault and battery, Joseph Evans, assault and battery. Daniel Kitchell, malicious trespass Samuel Williams, forgery. Harry Marshall, assault with Intent to murder. Ottis .Thornburg, assault and bat tery. John F. Taggart, embezzlement. William E. Katte, wife desertion. William Rose is amongthe missing. Frank Smith and George Fredrlcks are two notorious pickpockets who were arrested here last spring and re leased on bond. They are expected to forfeit their bonds. Harry Mar shall, charged with assault and bat tery with Intent to commit murder, has been adjudged Insane so his case will not be heard. Among the juvenile offenders are the following, most of whom will not be tried: Foster Webster, petit larceny. Chester Deevers, petit larceny. Hazel McKay, petit larceny. Joseph Toslog, assault and battery. Herbert Moore, petit larceny. Lawrence McConaha. petit larceny. Robert Lamb, petit larceny. William McSmith, n'.tit larceny. Erva Fourman, forn'catlon. Claude Nicholson, assault and bat tery. Lee Nicholson, assault and battery. Howard Mitchell, assault and bat tery. Chester Deevers Is out on his own regogizance and probably will not be given a hearing. Hazel McKay, Wil liam McSmith and Erva Fourman are out on good behavior. The Nichol son boys ran away last spring and it is probable that the local authorities will .never again be troubled with them. It Is probable that one or more cases will be added to the criminal docket before the close of this month. The grand and petit juries will be drawn next week.

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ULUIIL i mi I IIUUI Itj j VISITOR TO RICHMOND SHORT TIME Passes Through on a Spec! Car Attached to Train t 21 on His Way to Visit H public of Mexico. 1 GIVES INTERVIEW TO

PALLADIUM REPORT .

He Is Not an Aspirant for the Presidency, Which, He Says Has No Allurements for Him -Likes the West. Secretary of State, the Hon. Elihii T. Root, passed through Richmond this morning enroute to the City of Mexico where he will be the guest of President Diaz, of the Republic, for about two weeks. Fast train No. 21, scheduled to arrive in the city at 10:10 o'clock, was late and did not arriva until 11:S0. The secretary readily consented to an Interview with a Palladium reporter but, as Is the case with all trained men in the diplomatic service, he waa Hon L'ommital on political questions of importance. He was, however, congenial and conversed quite readily during the few minutes the train stopped in the city. When asked as to his mission in Mexico, the secretary stated that it was void of any political significance,, other than that of a friendly visit to the ancient City of Mexico at the invitation of President Diaz. "While several questions, such as boundries and commercial relations will probably be discussed, thero will be no authentic diplomatic settlements transacted." The secretary continuing stated: "The United States has much capital invested in the re public and it is highly essential that our relations be of the best, and I think I can safely say that the rela-; tions between the ITnlted States and ' Mexico were never better. Commercial Relations Close. "The commercial relations between the United States and Mexico are closely drawn and the question of com merce and water connections may bo discussed. My chief object of going is purely a friendly visit and is of little purport politically." The secretary was then asked about his presidential aspirations, to which he replied emphatically: "I have no presidential aspirations." "Rut, It was ventured, "perhnps j-ou prefer tho office to srek the man." "No, I repeat, that the presidency has no allurments for me and I entertain no such Idea.' In speaking of the West, the secretary stated that he Is pleased with tho western country and that every place looks prosperous. Relative to the announced presidential candidates, Mr. Root stated that he found politics in Ohio warm and that Ohio would make a hard fight for Taft. As to his preference, the secretary would give no expression, but merely said let the beit man win. The secretary stated that he is enJoying the trip and found It delightful weather to travel. Personally Mr. Root Is rather a quiet man, under meilum stature, an I nervous and quick In his movement. His manner is more or less auitere, yet he is kindly in disposition. Clad In a nobby brown suit with a cap to match, the secretary might easily have passed for a man of fewer years and less responsibility. HEMEHWAYHERE MONDAY United States Senator Will Address Commercial Club. Senator James A. Hemenway who will speak before the members of the Commercial club and Its friends next Monday night, has not as yet forward ed the Bubject of his talk to Secretary Haas of the Comerclal club, but he will do so before the week ends. Secretary Haas of the club has re ceived a communication from J. A. M. Adair, congressman from 'the Eighth district, stating that be would speak before the local organization, November 11. Congressman Watson wPl ad dress the October meeting. MRS. SARAH DAVI8 RECOVERING. Lynn, Ind.f Sept. 26 Mrs. Sarah Ann Davis, who has been so very low all summer with what was .thought to be cancer of the stomach, and all hopes of whose recovery were desert ed by the best physicians In this part of the country, has been speedily recovering and it is thought she win soon be quite well again. CHRISTIAN AID SOCIETY. Hagerstown, Ind., SepL 26 The Christian aid society will meet with Mrs. Joe Teetor next Tuesday after noon. PUPILS ARE ENTHUSIASTIC. Milton, Ind., SepL 26 The highschool pupils are enthusiastic about their work.