Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 32, Number 269, 7 November 1907 — Page 1

RICHMOND PAIXAMIJM hi , AND SUN-TELEGRAM i OL. XXXII. NO. 2G1. RICHMOND, IXD., THURSDAY EVENING, 'XOVE3IBEK 7, 1907. SINGLE COPY, 2 CENTS.

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DR. S. E. SMITH HAS " PLAN TO RELIEVE A BAD CONDITION

Thinks It Would Be Wise to Provide Temporary Quarters for a Number of Insane at the County Infirmary. FEW CASES MIGHT BE KEPT AT REID HOSPITAL. fexplanation as to Why Wayne County Has More Insane Persons Than Would Ordiriarily be the Case. .temporary care for the insane, who are taxing the facilities of the jails rid other institutions of Wayne county,, while awaiting admittance into toasthaven hospital, was the problem which was presented o the Wayne County Medical societ" at its meeting Wednesday afternoon at Easthavin, by Dr. Samuel E. Snritn. uperintentieit of the iocal hospital. Existing rondltious demand immediate ntten-j tion, as seven of Yayn3 county's 318 Insane patients are in jail, nine in the tounty infirmary, and twelve are sus pended cases awaiting admission 'ntoj the Easthaven hospital. Dr. Smith thinks, and no expressed himself be1 fore the Wayne county doctors, that. Ihe present evil conditions will within rdne months be entirely alleviated as at that time the new Southern Indi ana hospital for the insane will ba' completed and the new cottages being Idded to the Epileptic village at New Hastle will be ready for occupancy. This, he says, will materially lessen the load on the losai institution and It can then give treatment to all Close woo are now mill "tones around the tieck of county officials. Building Capacity Limited. The Eastern Indian district is now Overloaded with insai e. Each county In the district has more than its (apportionment in Easthaven, yet each erne is caring for a number of insane patients in their respective Jal'.s and tttfcer institutions. Dr. Smith says a number of counties now in the Eastern Indiana district will be incorporated in the new Southern Indiana district whe the new hospital is completed. By this, their patients now receiving treatment here, will be removed to Madison, deileving much of the present crowding. Many more jiew buildings cannot ho constructed lit Easthaven owin to the manner in which the hospital is built on the tottage plan. It is probable that the Sneu's and women's cottages now under construction will be the last wards to be built, for th? reason that more cannot be heated, lighted and otherwise cared for with present facilities. Wants Temporary Quarters. While Wayne county is a vciting the completion of the Southern Indiana hospital, the epileptic village at New Castle and the new cottages at Eastthaven. Dr. Smith would have the county officials provide temporary care for at least twelve insane patients on the grounds of the county infirmary near Centerville. Furthermore Dr. Smith would have temporary provision made at Reld hosnital for persons whose mental condition has not been fully determined upon, and who need to be kept under medical supervision until a definite decision Is reached. The plan Dr. Smith tafnks Is a feasible one, and the Wayne County Medical society also expressed its belief by passing a verbal resolution, that such changes should be brought nbout by the county commissioners. The latter body aud Reld Memorial trustees will be asked by the melical society to take some definite action soon, as delay aggravated conditions. Discussion on Dr. Smith's paper brought to light the fact that Wayne county is being imposed on in a way. It was asserted that there must be some cause for the largo number of Insane in Wayne county, and 't is explained, when th statement was made that relatives of the insane gcncrally moved their patients to Richmond, that they might be nearer the hosoita"! thereby securing a better chance of having the afflicted treated. This reason alone, it is asserted, is lav..cly responsible for existing " conditions. Dr. Smith said that Indiana statistics show that for,, every 52-S persons there Is one insane, which would allow Wayne county 74. but instead there is nn excess of 44. If Wayne comp eared solely for her own patients there would be none in excess. Wavue county now has 11S under public care. Ninety of these are in Easthaven Dr. J. N. Hurty. secretary of the state board of health, read a piper on "The Mexican General Hospital." telling of his recent trip to the historic country to the south, tlis address was principally descriptive and Dr. Hurty did not attempt to point any mortis or draw any lessons from what no obaerved In the sister republic. His address was very Interestlrg as well as n6tructive. CANDIDATE FOR SUPERVISOR. Charles Davis is a candidate for supervisor in road district No. 4. in Jackson' township, subject to the election December,

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Eagles Have Determined Upon Making a Hard Fight Against "Blind Tiger."

OFFERS OF HELP

Marion Aerie Offers to Contribute to the Fund to Carry On LitigationLegal Talent Is Being Secured to Represent the Lodge.

At the regular weekly meeting of the local' aerie of Eagles, held Wednesday evening, the raid made by the police last Sunday on the club rooms, which resulted in a quantity of liquor and some gambling devices being seized, was discussed. There was a large attendance, and ways and means for fighting the case when brought to the courts, were discussed, but no definite action was taken as the officers of the aerie arc not yet ready to submit a report. Over one hundred letters from various aeries in this part of the country have been received by the local aerie, sympathizing with them on the action taken by the police and offering financial assistance to fight the case. A number of these letters were read. The Marion, Ind., aerie of Eagles have sent a check book to the local aerie with instructions to the Richmond Eagles to fill out a check for any amount necessary to assist in fightiug the action of -e local police to the highest courts, if such action is necessary. Richmond Eagles state that it will not be necessary to call on neighboring aeries for financial assistance. The secretary of the Richmond Y. W. C. A.JS1N SESSION Three Days Given to the Meeting at Greencastle. The Young Woman's Christian Association will hold its annual state convention in Greencastle on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week. About 200 delegates and visitors are expected to attend the meeting. Among the speakers will be Edwin Holt Hughes, Miss Louise Brooks, of New York, and Dr. L. F. Benham, of Chicago. OPERATION IS SUCCESSFUL Former Governor Odell Expected to Recover. New York, Nov. 7 Former Governor Odell has rallied from a serious illness and will recover. The operation performed was successful.

AFFAIRS IN RICHMOND

OBT. W. RANDLEPatent Attorney. OF THE STATE aerie of Eagles has been instructed to cordially thank the Marion aerie for its offer of assistance. After Legal Talent. The local Eagles are now negotiating to secure an imposing array of local and out-of-town legal talent to defend them against the charge of having violated the "blind tiger" law. The fight which will be waged against this law will be watched witn interest by members of lodges and clubs in various parts of the state where liquor was permitted to be sold before the "blind tiger" law went into effect. It will be the first test case of this law and it is probable that this test case will go as high as the supreme court of the state. Various legal authorities have expressed an opinion that the law was unconstitutional. Prosecutor Jessup is confident that tne law is constitutional and there are a number of local attorneys who are of the same opinion. Prohibition leaders all over the state are taking an active interest in the local case. If as a result of this case, it is decided that the "blind tiger" law is constitutional, it will be a great victory for the temperance forces. J. H. MARTINJN CHARGE Transferred From Pittsburg to Indianapolis. Hapgoods, who make a specialty of searching the world for specialists and I high-grade men of all kinds, have op- ; ened offices in Indianapolis. This is the thirteenth office oponed in Amerii ca in five years. There are also i branches in London and Glasgow. The Indianapolis branch will be in charge of J. H. Martin, who has served as manager of the Pittsburg office for the last three years. Mr. Martin is a native of Richmond. THE WEATHER PROPHET. INDIANA Friday partly cloudy; possibly rain in north portion; light to fresh variable winds, becoming southeast. OHIO Friday fair and warmer; fresh northwest i north wind.

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LOSS IN RURAL ROUTES

Indiana Has Slipped Backward The Past Year. The rural route service in Indiana has been slipping backward a little during the last year, considered from the standpoint of the number of routes in operation in the State. Since July 1 there has been a loss of five routes in ihe State. There are now 2,109 routes in operation. Within the last four months the First, congressional district has lost three routes, the Third district one route and the Fourth district one route. FISH KEEPSJP FIGHT He Will Ask Stockholders for New Proxies. New York, Nov. 7. When asked whether he would send to the stockholders of the Illinois Central Railroad company a new request for proxies for the meeting to be held at Chicago Dec. IS. Stuyvesant Fish, who is contesting the election of a new directorate with E. H. Harriman and the latter's associates, said: "I certainly shall." BUSINESS COLLEGE MEN MEET AT JDIANAPOLIS Richmond Institution Will Be Represented. SUBSTANCE OF PROGRAM. The annual convention of the Indiana Business College Association will be held Friday and Saturday at Indianapolis. The president is W. H. Carter, and the secret ary, J. D. Brunner. The program follows: Friday afternoon, discussion of subjects pertaining to commercial college management. j Friday evening, address by the Hon. j James Bingham, attorney general of j Indiana. Saturday forenoon, discu&slon of subjects pertaining to methods of teaching. "Spelling and Spelling Reform," C. C. Marshall: Cedar Rapids, la. Saturday afternoon, discussion of subjects pertaining to equipment and J course of study, Methods of handling commercial branches in the public schools. Election of officers. CYCLONE SWEEPS MEXICO Santiago and Other Towns Were in Its Path. Mexico City, Nor. 7 Advios tell of a cyclone that panially destroyed Santiago and other towns in the territory of Tepee, with heavy damage. HOG CHOLERA DESTRUCTIVE. Hog cholera is raging in Fayette and Rush counties and in several placet U i reported Tery.ietractiv.

OPERATORS' STRIKE COMES TO AH EKD

It Has Been Declared Off at Chicago and Other Cities May Follow. WILL VOTE AT ST. LOUIS. MANY FORMER EMPLOYES WHO APPLY AT NEW YORK FIND THEIR PLACES HAVE BEEN FILLED BY THE COMPANY. Chicago, Nov. 7. The telegraph operators' strike has been declared off also at Denver. Other cities are expected to 1'all into lino and end the strike. Will Vote Tonight. St. Louis. Nov. 7. The operators will vote tonight on declaring the strike off. MANY REFUSED WORK. Operators Find Their Places Have Been Filled. New York, Nov. 7. Over three hundred striking telegraph operators who besieged the offices of the Western Union and Postal Telegraph companies today seeking re-instatement, were refused employment. They were told the vacancies are filled and only a few of the best operators will be taken back. It is stated positively that strike leaders and those who acted as pickets would not be re-employed. President Clowry denied he had made a truce with the operators and would reinstate them only as needed. JOHN H. WELLS DEAD. Norwalk, O., Nov. 7 John II. Wells, a prominent business man, died this morning. CITY COURT RECORD IS BADLYSMASHED Judge Converse Bent, Doubled And Broke It in Sentencing Jones. JOE WAS ARRESTED AGAIN. SAID HIS ATTORNEY WOULD NOT GO WITH HIM TO EATON AND SO HE CELEBRATED BY BECOMING INTOXICATED. j Joe Jones, who Wednesday morning 1 in the city court accepted banishment in preference to the sordid, monoton1 ous, stone-breaking life at the county jail, repented his rash act after being given his liberty and was found Wednesday afternoon about 5 o'clock in a saloon and in his normal condition drunk. Officer Vogelsong gathered him in and this morning Jones again faced somewhat sheepishly Judge Converse. "Joe, do you remember that on Wednesday morning I gave you your liberty on your promise to tet out of Richmond for good by noon? You have broken your promise," said the court. "Your Honor, didn't 'Squire Abbott tell you that it would be impossible for him to go with me to Eaton, Wednesday? He told me he would tefl you. He is going there with me to settle up an estate," said Jones. "He called me up and told me that it would be impossible for him to leave with you by noon but that is no excuse for yo;i going out and getting drunk again," replied the court. lones ! then denied, as usual, that he was drunk, whereupon two officers swore that he was found drunk. "What Happened to Jones" -fter I this can be briefly related. Judge Converse gazed thougntfuHy at Jo; for a minute or two. scratched his head with the end of his pencil and then broke all local city court records for sentencing a man charged with public intoxication. "Sixty-five dol- : lars and costs and thirty days in jail," ! said the court, then he left the court room. "How many days does that mean I'll have to stay at the county jail?" inquired Jones of an officer. "One hundred and five days. Yon'll get out in time to celebrate Washington's Birthday" he was informed. "My goodness", said Joe. Then he set forth in company with an officer to the stone pile. "There is enough stone down there to last for a year," sighed Jones. "It wi'.l do him no good to be sent down to the county jail," remarked Judge Converse as Joseph departed. "He is not a bad man. He is honest ! and a good mechanic but a victim of strong drink. I often wonder if it is right to punish a man who has an uncontrollable appetite for strong drink. Still, what are you to do with them? They cannot be permitted to rnn at iarse."

THF.EE local men are AT STATE CONVENTION

Richmond Represented at Y. M. C. A. Meeting. WILL ASK FOR CONVENTION. Richmond is represented at the Indiana state Y. M. C. A. convention which is now convening at Evansville. Three men. Secretary Geo. Goodwin. W. S. Hiser and George Bartcl are the representatives. They have left for the southern Indiana town and will remain until the sessions have closed Saturday. They hope to pick up many valuable pointers and suggestions to be applied to the local association when it is completed. It is certain they will ask that the ItHtfs convention be held in Richmond. Ft. Wayne. South liend and a number of other larger cities will make a strong bid for the next convention, but local delegates will attempt to overbalance the other claims, however. The state convention, it is thought, will add great stimulus to the work here. CHURCH STATISTICS WILL BECOMPLETE State Statistician Miss Stubbs Sending Blanks to the Congregations. YOUNG PEOPLE INCLUDED. INFORMATION IS WANTED AS TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THEIR SOCIETIES VALUE OF PROPERTY IS ASKED. More nearly complete church Htatis tics will be gathered by the Indiana Bureau of Statistics this year than in previous years. Miss Mary Stubbs, State Statistician, is now sending out blanks to the secretaries of the different churches in Indiana. One feature of special interest which will be taken up this year in the report of the statistician is the salary of ministers. The blanks call for the average salary paid by each church denomination to ministers who devote all of their time to church work. Another feature which will be considered this year will be the membership of the young people's societies of all churches in Indiana. Heretofore no statistics of the young people's societies have been collected. The Sunday-school statistics will also receive special attention. Sunday school information heretofore has included merely the number of Sunday school pupils. The blanks this year call for the number of officers and teachers in the Sunday-schools of the State as well as the number of pupils. This information will be of value to Sunday school workers in determining just what the growth of Sunday schools has been and where there has been the slightest growth. The value of all church property In Indiana will be included in the report this year. A pamphlet was issued by the bureau of sta'istlcs giving the church statistics for 1906. It is likely that pamphlets will be issued giving the same information for 1907. HEW DIRECTORY TO RE VERYJOMPLETE It Will Come From the Nicholson Press Some Time In December. BY THE POLK COMPANY. THERE WILL BE MUCH INFORMATION ABOUT THE TOWNS IN THE COUNTY OUTSIDE OF RICHMOND. A directory complete in all its details is now being compiled by representatives of the R. L. Polk company of Indianapolis. The book will be off the Nicholson press sometime in December and from present indications will be the best ever issued for Richmond and surrounding territory. An accurate compilation of Richmond statistics is being made, while the smaller towns of the county are receiving the same attention. The names of all landowners will appear in the book, making an almost complete county directory. The book will be bound in leather and paper. So careful are the representatives now working in the county that everything shall be just as nearly correct as possible that people who were called upon two months ago. are now earnestly requested to send in their names to the Nicholson printery, if a change has been made in address during that time. The force of men working on the new book are still actively engaged in collecting data. The work will be finished, however, in a short tim.

EMENTS TO BE COMPLETED BY SATURDAY, MAYBE Slaughtering Houses Have Been Changed to Comply With the Wishes of the Department of Animal Industry ADDITIONAL INSPECTORS TO COME IN SHORT TIME! Number of Men to Be Sent Depends somewhat Upon the Number Available Butchers Will Demand Protection. Improvement work which has been under way in the slaughtering houses of Richmond for several months, will be entirely completed by Saturday, according to Dr. Charles S. Bond, city health officer. Dr. Waggoner, now government inspector at the plant of the Richmond Abattoir company, will then go over the houses, and If everything meets the government's wishes, he will notHy the department of animal industry officials at Washington. D. C, who will immediately send government inspectors to Richmond. It is confidently believed that within ten days the department's men will be on the scene and the new condition ol things will begin. How many men will be bent to Richmond is not definitely known. This depends much on the supply of veterinary physicians and live stock inspectors, who have passed government examinations in animal Industry. It is certain that Dr. Waggoner will be placed in charge of all slaughtering houses, his derisions always to be considered binding. From present Indications of future needs of the various plants, at least two meat Inspectors, men who are competent to judge animals post mortem, and one competent live stock inspector, who ran Judge animals on foot, will be sent to Richmond. Demand Is Great. The demand for government Inspected products from the local slaughterling houses has been great In the past I few months. From this (standpoint and the one of right doing, local slaughter house owners are very de- : airous that the Inspectors be sent to j Richmond at the earliest possible dat?. j Several thousand dollars have been exI pended by them In repairing their J place of business to comply with govj ernment rules, and they hope to see j everything start off smoothly under tthe government's care, j In view of the Rreat amount of j money w hich has been expended to j place the slaughtering houses ' In excellent condition, and wirh tho near approach of government jurisdiction, ; local butchers aro considering the proposition of outside competition. They feel that by all means the meat ! peddlers from other places should be absolutely barred from Richmond as the city ordinance drawn several months ago requires. This ordinance states that all meat sold in Richmond shall be government inspected, otherwise it is to be a contraband article. This clause protects local butchers. It will be up to the city council to see that the ordinance is enforced in all Its details, following the arrival of the government inspectors. The blow will fall hard on th small town butchers of the county, who ar now and have heretofore, eold meat in Richmond. They have inspection of no kind. - - SCHOOL FRATS WILL, BE CHIEF SUBJECT Superintendents and School Boards Will Meet. School superintendents of the btate and members of the school boards are at Indianapolis to attend the annual meeting of the Indiana State association of town and city superintendents and the convention of the School Boards association. The leading topic for discussion will be "Greek Letter Fraternities and the High School Fraternity Law," which sub- ! ject will be introduced by Senator T. T. Moore of Greencastle. DAUGHTER DIED TUESDAY. Funeral Services Held at Chicago Church, Near Hagerstown. Hagerstown. Ind., Nov. 7 The funeral services of the seven-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mr. John Oatsland, living near Chicago church, west of town, were held this morning at the Chicago church. The child died Tuesday of brain fever. Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon Leonard, east of toTp, attended the funeral. BECOME RESIDENTS HERE. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Foufs of Ronton, Ind., have moved to Richmond,

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