Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 32, Number 239, 2 October 1907 — Page 1

RICH f ONB PAT AJDIUM AIMD SUN-TELEGRAM. VOIi. XXXII. NO. 239. RICHMOND, IND., WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 2, 1907. SINGLE COPY, 2 CENTS. BOOSEVELTPLEASES ST. LOUIS PEOPLE WITH HIS SPEECH TAGGART FORCES TO POT KOI 00T OF THE CONTEST REV.O.J.M'MULLEH DIES AT VIIE1ES; -.: LONG III RICHMOND ' MEN OF" AFFAIRS I IV RICHMOND DESTROYED BY FIRE Port Limon, Costarica, Suffers Heavy Loss.

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favors the Improvement of The Great System of River Highways, Declaring It Is A National Task.

THIS GREAT SYSTEM IS A NATIONAL ASSET. Does Not Plead for an Exten- . sion of Constitutional Power But for the Application of What We Already Have. St. Louis, Oct. 2. Perhaps the most Bpectacular feature of the visit of the president here today was the great water pageant early this morning in his honor. The best class of river boats had been gayly decorated and eteamed up the river to escort the president to the city. His coming was announced by the booming of cannon and the burst of martial music. The visit of the president is linked with the festivities of a week's carnival and will mark the great climax of the program. The carnival feature alone has attracted thousands and the added attraction of the president resulted in one of the greatest crowds St. Louis has ever entertained. The city's experience in handling the world's fair crowds resulted in a systematic arrangement of details for today. Every precaution was taken to guard the person of the president from possible Injury. Aside from the secret service i ? 'hich always accompanies the president, the police department arranged to throw about the distinguished visitor a double guard at all times. - In his speech the president did "What it was hoped he would advocate improvement of the Mississippi liver. In part he said: Favors Waterway Improvement. It is a very real pleasure to address this body of citizens of Missouri here In the great city of St. Louis. I have often visited St. Louis before, but always by rail. Now I am visiting it in the course of a trip by water, a trip on the great natural highway which runs past your very doors a highway once co important, now almost abandoned, which I hope this nation will see not only restored to all its former usefulness, but given a far greater degree of usefulness to correspond with the extraordinary growth in wea-th and population of the Misslppi Valley. We have lived in an era of phenomenal railroad building. As routes for merchandise, the iron highways have completely supplanted the old wagon roads, and under their competition the importance of the water highways has been much diminished. The growth of the railway system has been rapid all over the world, but nowhere so rapid as in the United States. Accompanying this there has grown in the United States a tendency toward the practically complete abandonment of the system of water transportation. Such a tendency is certainly not healthy and I am convinced that it will not be permanent. There are many classes of commodities, especially those which are perishable in their nature and where the value is high relatively to the bulk, which will always be carried by rail. But bulky commodities which are not of a perishable nature will always be specially suited for the conditions of water transport. To illustrate the truth of this statement it would only be necessary to point to the use of the canal system in many countries of the Old World; but it can be illustrated even better by what has happened nearer home. The Great Lakes offer a prime example of the importance of a good water highway for mercantile traffic. As the line of traffic runs thrpugh lakes, the conditions are in some respects different from what must obtain on even the most important river. Nevertheless, it Is well to remember that a very large part of this traffic is conditioned tipon an artificial waterway, a canal the famous Soo. The commerce that passes through the Soo far surpasses in bulk and in value that of the Suez canal. From every standpoint it is desirable ... for the nation to join in improving the ' great system of river highways within Its borders, a system second only in Importance to the highway afforded by the Great Lakes; the highways of the Mississippi and its great trubuta- . Vies, such as the Missouri and Ohio. Tnis river system traverses too many states to render it possible to leave merely to the states the task of fitting it for the greatest use of which it is capable. It is emphatically a national task, for this great river system is itself one of our chief national assets. Within the last few years there has been an awakening in this country to the need of both the conservation and the development of our national re(Continued on Page Three.)

CONTRACTORS START ON FINAL BO'! )IKG Hoosier Drill to Erect a Large Assembling Room. HAS MADE GREAT RECORD. The contractors in charge of the work at the Hoosier drill, are just now starting on the last new building to be erected by the company. This building will be fifty feet wide and two hundred feet long and will be three stories in heighth. Although the work will be rushed to completion, it is thought that it will not be ready for occupancy before January 1. With the completion of the new building, which will be used for assembling, the Hoosier drill will close for the time beirigiP'one of the most rapid improvement policies ever inaugurated by any one local manufacturing concern. The buildings and improvements added at the factory amount to thousands of dollars. With the completion of all the buildings the Hoosier drill company will have one of the most modern factories in the middle west. Journals speaking of the progression of the local concern highly compliment the officers on their advancement of the concern's interests. WILL ONLY CARRY OOT THE PLANS PARTIALLY Not Enough Money Has Been Secured Thus Far. The First Baptist church will only carry out partially the improvement plans announced several months ago. owing to the lack of funds. A new roof will be placed on the church structure and other minor improvements will be made during the fall months. The members of the church hope to secure enough money to complete all plans as originally arranged. OF GEN. LEW WALLACE JIOTHOR, DEAD Passed Away at Her Home in Crawfordsville. Indianapolis, Oct 24 Mrs. Lew Wallace is dead at Crawfordsville. She was the widow of the famous soldier and author who died a few years ago. RIGHT SIDE IS AFFECTED. j Economy, Ind., Oct. 2. Rebecca Edwards suffered a slight paralytic i stroke Saturday morning which affected her right Bide.

GEORGE W. MILLER

ACTIVE SEASON FOR THE LODGES OPENED There Will Be Much Doing Through the Winter. CITY HAS A REPUTATION. The active season for all Richmond fraternal organizations has opened. The greater part of the business done by Richmond's lodges is done during the winter months and after a season of inactivity caused by the summer months, all have taken on a business like air. A local man who has been a member of five secret orders for a period of twenty-five years, makes the statement that Richmond is one of the greatest secret order cities of its size in the United States. "You will be surprised at the reputation the city has throughout the country as a secret organization city," he asserted. "There has been a steady growth of the old organizations while several new ones have been organized in the past few years. The young men of Richmond seem to have an inclination to join one or more secret societies when they come of age. I think tliere will be many new members taken in by the various orders during the coming year." Several of the lodges are already making preparations lor the acceptance of large classes. CHANGES ARE MADE IU Rev. J. T. Scull, Sr., Will Serve Milton Church. REV. JONES TO FLATROCK. Milton, Ind., Oct. 2. J. T. Scull. Sr.. will be the new pastor of the MiltonDoddridge circuit of the M. E. churches for the coming year. Rev. A. R. Jones will go to Flatrock. Shelby county. Other ministers well known here will be located as follows: John MackIan, Main street. Connersville; G. Jensen. West street, Shelby ville; E. A. Robertson. Salem: John Doddridge. Vincennes. D. A. Rooertson was given a superannuate relation. WORK ON NEW WAREHOUSE. Wayne Works Will Have New FourStcry Structure. The new warehouse at the Wayne works which is to be four stories in height when completed, will be ready for occupancy by January 1. THE WEATHER PROPHET. INDIANA -Thursday showers, fresh south winds. OHIO Thursday showers, fresh southeast winds, increasing

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SCARCITY OF BRICK DELAYING THE

Trinity Lutheran Church at a Standstill. HOPE TO RESUME SOON. Work- on the new Trinity Lutheran church is being delayed owing to the scarcity of brick. The contractor on the job has had a hard time securing brick as fast as they can be handled by the workmen. With a large shipment coming the first of next week, operations will resume with a vigor. Tire members, of Trinity church hope to have the. new home ready for dedication by Easter Sunday, lStCJ TOMLIN IS A CANDIDATE Sixth District Man Wants to Be School Superintendent. Shelbyville, Ind., Oct. 2 James H. Tomlin, superintendent of the Shelbyville public schools, has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for state superintendent of public instruction. BINKLEY WAS FINED IN' BOTHJHE CASES Pleads Guilty to Assault and Battery Charges. PUT UNDER PEACE BOND. Cambridge City, Ind., Oct. 2 The cases of the State against Philip Binkley, of East Germantown, former state senator, for assault and battery on Mrs. Meyers and William Schalk, was heard here today, Prosecutor Jessup appearing for the State and Henry Vf Johnson for Binkley. Pleas of guilty were entered in both cases, and Binkley was put under a $500 peace bond. HiCKS HAS A BAD MESS. According to His Predictions October Will be Stormy. Storms, following on the wake of severe northwest gales, sleet, frost and a general assortment of about as uncomfortable weather as could be dished out is the offering that the Rev. Hicks, the weather prophet, makes in his predictions for the month of October, and nearly all of these climatic disturbances are to come along toward the close of the month, he says. GOVERNOR HANLY BUYS FARM. Seymour, Ind., Oct. .21 Governor J. Frank Hanly, his private secretary, Col. Fred Gemmer and R. Harry Miller have purchased a farm of 223 acres five miles eastaf this city,

Indianapolis Report Has It That the Democratic Boss Is Opposed to Ministers Dabbling in politics.

IF KUHN STICKS THE TAGGART ROLLER WORKS If Kuhn Were Nominated He Would No Doubt Challenge Watson to a Joint Debate Shiveley Ambitious. Indianapolis, Oct. 2. Hugh T. Miller formally entered the race for the republican nomination for governor yesterday afternoon. His candidacy was launched in a rather unusual manner, as viewed in the light of the pre cedents set by his tnree predecessors in the arena. Instead of giving odt a statement setting forth his opinions on matters of state concern. Mr. Miller merely said that he is a candidate for governor. The Rev. T. H. Kuhn of Richmond, who has just made his formal entry in the race for the democratic nomination for governor, probably will have his hopes shattered by a heavy blow from Tom Taggart's political club. The members of Taggart's political organization, which is all-powerful in dem ocratic state affairs, do not intend that Mr. Kuhn shall get a "look in" at the governorship. The men who are managing the Taggart machine are not saints .as a rule, and they have no use for ministers in politics, particularly ministers with strong temperance proclivities like Mr. Kuhn. The word has gone out that Kuhn must be beaten, which means that in due season the Taggart road roller will roll over him if he remains in the race. Would Challenge Watson. Kuhn has been induced to enter the governorship contest by leading democrats of the Sixtb district, who say that he m'tist "keep after Watson." If Watson and Kuhn should be nominated for governor on opposing tickets, Kuhn would challenge Watson to a joint debate, and that would contribute largely to the gayety of nations. There is no possibility, however, of such an interesting exhibition of oratorical prowess, as Tom Taggart will conduct the political obsequies of Mr. Kuhn long before the state campaign begins. Friends of William L. Taylor, who are banking on a solid delegation from the Twelfth District for their candidate, will be surprised by a statement of ex-Representative J. J. Gillette, one of the substantial citizens of Lagrange county. "Charley Miller will get the delegates from Lagrange county, unless I am very much mistaken." said Mr. Gillette. "That is the present trend. Our people know Miller, who has an extensive law practice in Lagrange county. He is a hustler and a superb organizer." Charles E. Shiveley of Richmond, may decide to go after Jim Watson's shoes in the Sixth district. He-is not prepared to mak any admissions, however. "I am thinking pretty hard about running for congress." he said at the Dennison House last night, "but I have not reached a conclusion." It is understood that Mr. Shiveley would like to go to congress, but that there are business reasons that cause him to hesitate. Senator Hemenway and his secretary, Thomas. P. Littlepage, are at the Claypool hotel. The senator speaks In (Continued on Page Three.) Rev. D. J.

Aged Priest Is Called By Death.

THREE PERSONS KILLED.

Mobile Ala., Act. 2. Four blocks of the business portion of Port Limon. Costa Rico, were destroyed by fire of Incendiary origin, last Wednesday, entailing a monetary loss of half a million and the loss of three lives. A steamer has just brought the report. ARREST WILL BE MADE Warrant for Mrs. May Pepper Vanderbilt. New York, Oct. 2. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Mrs. May Pepper Vanderbilt. the Brooklyn spiritualist medium, in the suit against her by Miss Minerva Vanderbilt. The police refuse to make known the charge. . STARR S WILL FILED FOR PROBATE Disposes of Estate that Is Valued at One Hundred Thousand Dollars. PERSONAL PORTION LARGE. DIVISION IS MADE AMONG THE VARIOUS HEIRS DICKINSON TRUST COMPANY NAMED AS EXECUTOR. The will of the late Mrs. Mary Starr, who was the widow of Benjamin Starr, has been filed in the circuit court for proof and probate. Mrs. Starr leaves an estate valued at about $100,000. Her personal estate was valued at $90,000 while her real estate was valued at about $10,000 or $15,000. In the first item of the will, which was drawn up August 15 of this year, Mrs. Starr provided that all the household goods that came from the Starr family become the property of her daughter, Mrs. Lydia Starr Taber. The remainder of the household property is willed to her nieces, Caroline J. Taylor and Agnos L. Taylor. The residue of the estate the executor is ordered to convert into money as soon after the death of Mrs. Starr as possible. The executor, which is the Dickinson Trust company, is also authorized to sell at public or private sale all of the real estate. Of the proceeds of the estate the exocuor is ordered to pay to the children of Lydia Starr Taber, John S., Paul W., Mary and Lydia S., $1,000 each. To Amanda E. Feltman $200 is bequeathed. The remainder of the residue obtained by the disposal of the estate Is authorized to be divided into ten parts and divided as follows: To my niece, Caroline J. Taylor, one share. To my niece, Agne3 L. Taylor, one share. To my nephew, Norton L. Taylor, one share. To my sister, Sarah Longstreth, one share. To my niece, Helen R. Cook, one share. To my niece, Lydia S. Taylor, one share. To my niece, Mary L. Schoenberger, one share. To my nephew, Carrol Schoenberger, one share. To my brother, Samuel N. Longstreth, two shares. McMullen. -

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For Nearly Thirty Years He Was in Charge of St. Mary's Catholic Parish and Was Greatly Beloved.

RECORD IN RICHMOND WAS A SPLENDID ONE. Funeral Will Be Held at Highland Thursday Morning and Remains Will Be Brought to This City. The Re D. J. McMullen la dead. Such was the intelligence that came over the wires to friends In this city late Tuesday afternoon, from Vincennes, Ind. His death occurred at t he Cat nolle orphan asylum at Highland, near Vincennes, at 2:40 In the afternoon. Although in failing health for some time. Father McMullen attended to his duties as priest up to a few days ago. On Saturday night he became seriously ill and he lingered between life and death until Tuesday. Father McMullen was born at Newry, county Down, Ireland, February 23. 1N.X, and was therefore, '.) years of age last February. Shortly after his birth his family moved to a farm near Celbridge, eight miles from the city of Dublin, in the county Kildare. In 1K4S he came to America. When of proper age, he entered St. Mary's seminary. Perry county. Mo., and later finished his studies at the St. Louis university. He felt a calling for the Catholic priesthood and entered St. Meinrad's, where he was ordained by Bishop de St. Palais, sub-deacon, June 17, deacon June IS. priest June 21, 1817. His t first appointment was assistant at St. John's church, Indianapolis, which place he went to Aug. 5, 1867. Hehad charge of the following stations: Greenville, Cumberland, Fortvllle. Plainfield, . Brownsburg, Franklin and Ediuburg. "In October, 1SG.8, he wai assigned to "Rtishvllle, where he was pastor of the Catholic church for four years. Just S5 years ago this month he was sent to. this city as pastor of St. Mary's church." For 20 years he served the people of St. Mary's as their pastor and In that time he aceoni- ' plished a great work. He served as ' pastor of St. Patrick's church Terre Haute for one year, and was returned to Richmond. " Left Here in 1901. In 1001. when the parish of St. Mary's had grown to such proportions it was too much for him to care for, he was sent to Highland, where he at

tended a small parjsh and the orphanage conducted by the Sisters of Providence. During Father McMullen's residence in Richmond he added no new buildings to the parish property, but purchased the old Clayton Hunt property as a residence for the Sister3 and bought the present grave yard site. The present church and school house were built when he came here, but were not paid for. He found as a part of the burden he had to bear, a heavy indebtedness and a congregation that was not united. His first work was to pour oil on the troubled waters, which he did with diplomacy and dispatch. He was then In the vigor of physical manhood, and his genial nature soon won for him friends on every hand, not only among the Catholics, but also the non-Catholics. His first great work was to create a love In the hearts of his parishioners for the cause of temperance, and his sermons on that subject soon worked a great change in the personnel of the saloon keepers of Richmond. HeJ kept up the good work until finallyN"' tnere was not a Catholic running: ' saloon in Richmond. In his homehe established a court -of justice and xwhen his parishioners had troubles td settle they came to him . -instead of to the police court- Many , and many a trial .was thus avoided, as well as newspaper notoriety and the , subsequent scandal. He was a strong advocate of education, and shortly aft- ' er his arrival In Richmond he arranged to secure tie Sisters of Providence f , as teachers in St. Mary's school, and they have , taught there continually since. While he was pastor here, . once a month he visited Centerrille, Fountain City and Greensfork and held services in private houses. Led Life of Devotion. His was a life of devotion to God and self-sacrifice in behalf of his fel-low-men. His heart was ever sympathetic, and everyone's trouble was his trouble , . His pride was the yoang men of the parish and many a boy who is successful . today, owes his start to "Father Mack," as he was lovingly, and familiarly called. During hi3 pastorate in this city Father McMullen was not alone beloved by his own parishioners, but was a father to those not members of the Catholic church as well. A .councilor 1 6 and advisor, he always was to those In trouble and distress. 'He was inabned . with a' spirit of pity for, the pop andj s. distressed and his' charitable wWk'iu -Richmond; was far reaching. The

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