Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 33, Number 54, 9 April 1908 — Page 17

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RICHMOND PALLADIUM Extra n n n H H U U LI AMD SUN-TELEGRAM. TOIi. XXXIII. NO. 51. RICII3IOXD, IXD., THURSDAY EVENING, A Pit I L 9, 11)08. SINGLE COPY. ." CENTS.

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Won Fight on 385th Ballot When All Candidates Save Himselt Withdrew Voting Zigzagged From the Opening Ballot to the Last.

Campbell's Chances Were First Bright bul Gradually Disappeared Alter His Own County Delegation Split-Davidspn's Fight Was Spectacular Stivers First to Leave the Race, Realizing His Chances Were Few

Shelbyville, Ind., April 9. (10:05 p. fn.) On ballot three hundred and feighty five, Moore withdrew and he released his delegation, pledged to the support of Campbell. The latter withdrew saying the crisis had arrived and thanked his friends and praised the loyaly of the Wayne county delegation. Hough assured support to the nominee and thanked all. Barnard end Davidson were alone left in the race. The demonstration surpassed all others. The vote stood: Decatur, Davidson 13; Fayette, Barnard 10; Franklin, Davidson 1, Barnard 6; Hancock, Barnard 11; Henry, Barnard 17; Wayne, Barnard 13; Shelby, Barnard 16. Davidson withdrew and congratulated Barnard and moved to make the nomination unanimous. STORY OF BALLOTS. First Ballot Campbell, 28 2-3; Barnard, 22 2-3; Davidson, 17 2-3; Moore, 16 2-3; Hough 15 2-3; Stivers, 14 2-3. Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth ballots Campbell 23 2-3; Davidson, 18 2-3; Hough, T5 2-3; Barnard, 21 2-3; Moore, 16 2-3; Stivers, 14 2-3. Ninth Ballot Stivers took the lead, 6helby county going solid to Stivers. The vote stood: Campbell, 26 1-6; Davidscn, 16 1-6; Hough, 13 1-6; Barnard, 19 1-6; Moore, 14 1-6; Stivers, 27 1-6. On the tenth Shelby went to Hough. The vote was Campbell 26 1-6; Davidson 16 1-6; Hough 29 1-6; Moore .14 1-6; Barnard 19 1-6; Stivers 11 1-6. Telegrams from Watson were read to the convention and were received with cheers. On the eleventh Moore received Shelby's 18 votes. Moore led with 30 1-6 and Hough fell to 11 1-6. On the twelfth, Barnard gained one and Franklin and Shelby went to Davidson, giving him 32 1-6. Wayne county is first. On the thirteenth Shelby gave Barird 16 making him 35 1-6. On the fourteenth Shelby gave Campbell 16 making him 42 1-6. Fifteenth ballot Hough 15 2-3; Moore 16 2-3; Barnard 22 2-3; Davidson 18 2-3; Campbell 28 2-3; Stivers 13 2-3. Sixteenth ballot Campbell gained and Stivers lost one. Seventeenth Hough gained one, Barnard lost one. Eighteenth ballot Deadlock on in earnest. Franklin county flirting but no decisive change. Dead lock continued from twentieth i to twenty-ninth with no prospect of break. On the twenty-ninth ballot, the Rev. J. O. Campbell was leading with a vote of 28 2-3 votes. Deadlock has ensued end it is probable that the balloting Will continue throughout the night. There is the wildest excitement. The deadlock on the forty-third ballot showed no signs of breaking. The convention hall is in an uproar and loud cheering for all candidates continues. Deadlock continued on fiftieth ballot. Delegates are looking worn although men remain staunch for their favorite candidates. Campbell's following is going wild. Cheers for him are shaking the rafters in the old convention hall. A dark horse is not yet considered and all delegates say they, will remain until their choice is chosen. Balloting has been remarkably rapid. The sixty-first was taken in exactly thirty seconds. Intermission was then taken. Then followed music by the bands. No change on seventyfifth. On the one hundredth ballot the deadlock continued. BULLETIN. Shelbyville, Ind., April 9. (5:00 p. rn.) The vote remained uncharged cr the two hundredth ballot. The

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Richmond band is the only diversion in the convention hall. It keeps tooting away with a vengeance. Many delegates left the convention hall for supper and returned with lunch baskets prepared to spend the night. BULLETIN. Shelbyville, Ind., April 9. (5:30 p. m.) There was no waver on the two hundredth and fiftieth ballot. The crowd began to return from supper after this ballot was taken and the enthusiasm was renewed after it had lapsed during the interval. Candidates were cheered to the echo. The strain has begun to tell on the delegates. BULLETIN. Shelbyville, Ind., April 9 (7:00 p. m.) On the three hundredth ballot the county leaders were active in working the floor but with no indications of success. The vote was unchanged and the prospects are that the record of the Eighth district will be equaled or broken. Repeated motions to adjourn for supper have been ruled out of order by the chairman. Delegates are reading the newspapers. There is talk of inducing Stivers to withdraw from the race at this time. BULLETIN. Shelbyville, Ind., April 9. (7:10 p. m.) Conferences have been held and it appears now that the first real break will come about 7:30 o'clock. Shelby county which has nothing at stake is expected to lead and Franklin to follow. Shelby is expected to favor Davidson and Stivers, unless the leader leaves the field. The attitude of the chairman in refusing, to permit an adjournment has prevented combines. The ultimate result may leave the decision to Wayne county as it votes last. Pandemonium is at its heighth. The din is the most terrific that has marked any convention in this district in years. Bands are playing, men shouting through megaphones and those who are not yelling are holding their ears. A rumor is abroad that an attempt will be made to stampede the convention to Barnard or Davidson. The chairman is helpless and is not able to obtain order. There was no change on the three hundred and fiftieth ballot. By a vote of 79 to 34 it was agreed that no more ballots be taken until all delegates are seated. A roll call of the counties was held to learn the absentees from the convention hall. Five Rush county delegates were absent and three minutes were allowed to get them in the room. Henry county's delegation appeared with flags to enliven matters. Cries of "Stay with him" were heard from the outside delegations when Campbell's name was mentioned. Balloting was soon resumed. On the three hundred and fifty-third ballot Shelby gave Stivers 16 votes, making the totals as follows: Stivers 26 1-6; Moore 15 1-6: Hough 18 1-6; Barnard 19 1-6; Davidson 16 1-6; Campbell 26 1-6. Chas. Campbell then announced that Shelby, Rush and Franklin counties had done their duty nobly and urged a union to bring about a nomination. BULLETIN. Shelbyville, Ind., April 9. (7:45 p. m.) Shelby county has resumed her early tactics of passing complimentary votes around. There is doubt expressed that there will be no nomination tonight. Hough was given Shelby's 16 on the three hundred and fifty-fourth. An indication of a break was greeted with prolonged cheers. Shelby's votes went to Davidson on next ballot. There was no other change on three hundred and fiftyseventh ballot. Barnard received Shelby's votes and on the next it went to Campbell. Franklin county gave Barnard and Davidson 1 and Stivers 2 votes. Campbell's vote was 42 1-6; Barnard 23 1-6; Moore 12 1-6: Hough 13 1-6; Stivers 9 1-6: Davidson 16 1-6. BULLETIN. Shelbyville, Ind., April 9. (8:30 p. m.) On next, the vote of Shelby went THE WEATHER PROPHET. INDIANA Warmer Thursday and Friday. night OHIO Cooler Thursday warmer. in southern portion night; Friday fair,

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back to fractional votes and Franklin left Barnard and returned to the vote of four hours back. Campbell 28 2-3; Barnard 21 2-3; Davidson 18 2-3; Moore 17 2-3; Hough 15 2-3; Stivers 13 2-3. Again Chas. Campbell urged Rush to break, saying no one would blame Watson. On the three hundred and sixtieth ballot the delegates crowded into aisles to start a stampede. Shelby gave Barnard 12 and others a 2'z vote. The standing at this point was: Hough 15 2-3; Moore 17 2-3; Barnard 22 2-3; Davidson 18 2-3; Campbell 28 2-3: Stivers 12 2-3. Franklin gave Davidson 1 and Stivers 6 on the next ballot. Shelby gave Hough 2, Moore 2, Barnard 6, Davidson 2, Campbell 2 and Stivers 2. The vote stood: Hough 13 1-6; Moore 14 1-6; Barnard 25 1-6; Davidson 18 1-6; Campbell 28 1-6; Stivers 15 1-6. On the three hundred and sixty-second Franklin went solid to Moore. Shelby gave two to the five candidates and six to Barnard. Wayne county broke and gave Barnard 1, Moore 1, Davidscn 6, Campbell 16. Tctal, Hough 15 1-6; Moore 22 1-6; Barnard 26 1-6; Davidson 23 1-6; Campbell 20 1-6; Stivers 9 1-6. 'v It now seems to have settled into a fight between Barnard and Davidson. In the struggle on three hundred and sixty-sixth Shelby gave 2 to Hough, Stivers, Davidson, Campbell and 3 to Barnard. Wayne county gave Barnard 2. Davidson 9, Campbell 13. The total was: Hough 15 1-6; Moore 17 1-6; Barnard 27 1-6; Davidson 27 1-6; Campbell 17 1-6; Stivers 12 1-6.

BULLETIN. Shelbyville, Ind., April 9. (8:50 p. m.) On three hundred and sixty-seventh Moore was given 3, Stivers 3 and Davidson 1, by Franklin county. Shelby gave Moore 2, Campbell 1, Barnard 6 1-6, Davidson &'2. Wayne gave Moore 1, Barnard 2, Davidson 9, Campbell 12. The vote was Hough 16; Moore 18; Barnard 27 2-3; Davidson 31 2-3; Campbell 15; Stivers 10 1-6. Three hundred and sixty-eighth ballot. Confusion growing. Campbell is losing steady and his prospects are regarded as lost. Shelby gave Barnard 4, Campbell Vz, Moore 8, Davidson 3' . Wayne county is called upon by own representatives to go to Davidson. Wayne gave Moore 2, Barnard 2, Davidson 10, Campbell 10. The vote was: Hough 13 1-6; Moore 25 1-6; Barnard 25 1-6; Davidson 29 2-3; Campbell 12 2-3 and Stivers 10 1-6. Stivers refuses to release Union county. On ballot three hundred and sixty mne Shelby continued to break her vote, giving Barnard 4, Moore 4, Davidson 8. Wayne gave Moore 3, Barnard 3, Campbell 8, Davidson 10. The total was Hough 13 1-6; Moore 22 1-6; Barnard 26 1-6; Davidson 34 1-6. Ballot three hundred and seventy, Stivers and Campbell are in consultation and it may result in a withdrawal. Shelby gave 16 to Hough. Union gave Moore 1, Stivers 4. Wayns gave Moore 1, Barnard 2, Davidson 10, Campbell 1i. The vote was: Hough 29 1-6; Moore 17 1-6; Barnard 22 1-6: Davidson 26 1-6; Campbell 13 1-6; Stivers 8 1-6. On ballot three hundred and seventy-one Franklin gave Moore 5, Barnard 1, Davidson 1. Shelby gave Davidson 16. Union gave Stivers 5. Wayne gave. Barnard 2, Davidson 10, Campbell 12. Total votes: Hough 13; Moore 17; Barnard 22; Davidson 42; Campbell 14; Stivers 1. On the three hundred and seventy-second ballot Shelby gave Moore 16. Wayne gave Moore 1, Barnard 2, Davidson 10, Campbell 11. The vote was: Hough 13; Moore 31; Barnard 22: Davidson 26; Campbell 13; Stivers 10. On ballot three hundred and seventy-three Shelby gave Campbell 16. Wayne gave Barnard 1, Davidson 6, Campbell 17. The vote was: Hough 13; Moore 15; Barnard 21; Davidson 22; Campbell 23: Stivers 9. On ballot three hundred and seventy-four Shelby gave its 16 votes to Barnard. Union gave Stivers 3, Campbell 1, Moor; 1. Wayne gave Moore 1. Barnard 2, Davidson 2, Campbell 11. The vote was: Houjrh 13; Moore 17; Barnard 38; Davidson 26; Campbell 14; Stivers 7. On the three hundred and seventyfifth ballot Franklin gave 7 to Moore. Shelby gave Hough. Moore, Campbell, Davidson, Stivers 2' 2 and Barnard 3' Wayne did not change vote and the total vote was Hough 17; Moore 21; Barnard 24: Davidson 27; Campbell 16; Stivers 7. On the three hundred and seventyeihth .ballot Wayne county gave Moore 1, Barnard 2, Davidson 10, Campbell 11. Total: Hough 15 2-3; Moore 16 2-3; Barna-d 21 2-3; Davidson 27 1-3; Campbell 15 2-3; Stivers 1 2-3. On the three hundred and seventy ninth ballot Wayne gave Barnard 1, Davidson 10, Campbell 15. The total was: Hough 13; Moore 12; Barnard 41; Davidson 26; Campbell 15; Stivers 6. On ballot three hundred and eighty Wayne county gave Barnard 2, Davidson 10, Campbell 12. The total was Hough 13; Moor 12; Barnard 2tl V

Davidson 50; Campbell 14; Stivers 5. On .ballot 381 Wayne county gave Barnard 2, Davidson 10, Campbell 12. The total was Hough 15: Moore 22; Barnard 26; Davidson 27; Campbell 16; Stivers 6. On ballot three hundred and eightytwo Wayne county voted the same. The totals were: Hough 15; Moore 15; Barnard 31; Davidson 30; Campbell 16; Stivers 6. On ballot three hundred and eightythree, Wayne county's vote remained unchanged. Totals: Hough 15; Moore 14; Barnard 24; Davidson 34; Campbell 16; Stivers 6. Following this vote Stivers said that Union county had expected to capture the convention. He said "I thought if the nomination came to me, it would be through the Lord's influence." He thanked all and then withdrew. On ballot three hundred and eightyfour, Franklin gave Davidson 7. Shelby gave Davidson 16. Union gave Davidson 5. Great pressure was brought to bear to influence the Wayne delegation to give Davidson enough to win. It responded by giving Davidson 14, Campbell 8 and Barnard 2, giving Davidson a total of 57. Moore got 12 votes, Hough 13, Barnard 21, Campbell 10. Shelbyville. Ind.. April n-When one hundred and fifty delegates, wearing banners and shouting themselves hoarse for the Rev. J. O. Campbell, arrived on the scene of the Sixlft District Republican congressional nominating convention today, the Wayne county candidate met them and expressed hi; belief that all was going well and assured all that, his prospects were fine. The delegation which left Richmond this morning at seven-thirty o'clock on a special Pennsylvania train, was joined In this city by seventy-five other loyal supporters of Campbell, who used a little more haste than their brothers and came to Shelbyville yesterday. These men who arrived early on the scene, put in some good licks for the Wayne county man. When the Wayne county delegation came in this morninjr. it marched through the afreets tit Shelbyvlll headed by the Cambridge City and Hagerstown bands. Shelbyville people who had a sneaking opinion Campbell was out of the running, were soon apprised that notwithstanding the report of the break in the Wayne county ranks, there was no more loyal bunch of supporters of any one candidate than the one which was backing the preacher-polit ician. No Dark Horse. The talk of a dark horse candidate seems to have been all the Indianapolis newspaper talk, as there was absolutelyno talk of any man as a dark horse before the convention this morning. It was not even mentioned in the sessions which were held last night among many of the delegates. Big Crowd Present. Previous to the convention this morning, hundreds of interested republican workers and delegates from all parts of the Sixth district, began to pour into the town. Hotel lobbies were crowded, in fact, packed. The streets swarmed with people. Early in the morning people who wished lo see the next, congressman from the Sixth district nominated, crowded before the door of the convention hall. When the doors were unlocked a mass of humanity fought eagerly for admittance to the building. Every available seat set aside for spectators was soon filled and many people stood up i awaiting the fray "to begin. The del egates who had their seats set aside for them wye slower in entering the hall. The hall itself is decorated in the national colors. It presents a very beautiful appearance. Hall Rang With Cheers. Men from all parts of the district. ! who are not delegates early stationed I themselves in the hall and yelled them selves hoarse for their respective favorite candidates. The Htnry county delegation boomed Judge Barnard of New Castle. When some lusty-lunged Henry county man, in a burst of enthu siasm, yelled the name of Barnard, it was the signal for a universal outburst of enthusiasm and applause from the ' entire Henry county contingent. j The Wayne county delegation how-; ever, did not let these yells go unnoticed, and without an answer, and the! ringing cheers for Campbell complete ; ly drowned the hub-bub of the Henry tounty force. While the Wayne and Henry county delegations were yell-j , ing themselves hoarse, however. De- j i catur county men. boosters of Thomas ! I Davidson, created a noise as did the j j Fayette and Union county delegations. Old Hancock tounty. which has gone j down in history as not redeemable j i from democratic ranks, sent the big- i gest republican bunch of rooters ever i attending a district convention held outside of Greenfield. The supporters of Hough were much in evidence and the delegation from Hancock yelled just as much as did any other county, but the cheers were somewhat weaker i because that county's delegation, is : smaller than that of Wayne and Henry county. Elmer Bassett of Shelbyville, was chosen temporary chairman. Judge I W. M. Sparkes of the Rush, Shelby ; circuit court was selected as perma-; ; nent chairman and Edward Hancock of the Brookville as secretary. Sec1 (Geaiiaoed on Pago Seven.) . I

TOTTERING WALLS AND GUTTED INTERIOR MARK SPOT WHERE ONCE STOOD PRETTY COLONIAL BLOCK

TREASURER IS BUSY Depository Law Has Had a Stimulating Effect on Tax Payers. MYRICK ISSUES REQUEST. About the usual number of people are busy at the county treasurer's office paying their taxes each day now. If anything taxes are being paid more promptly this year owing to the stringent interpretation of the new depository law. County Treasurer Myiick is very emphatic in calling attention to the fact that May 4. is the last, day on which taxes may be paid without there being a penalty attached. He is required by the new law to have his books in the state treasurer's office directly after the last day of tax paying and is held iersonally responsible for the penalties attached to persons paying after May 4. He has suggested that the business men of the citywould do well to send to his office for rheir lists, in order that they may know the exact amount of their taxes, so that they can send him checks in payment. These checks, however, he states must be in no later than May 1. as otherwise a penalty will have to be paid. PARTNERS QUARREL DEATH RESULTS Junior Member of Bellefon taine Firm Kills Senior Member. Bellefontaine. .. April 9. SaKatore Cira, the senior member of C'lra and company, was shot, and killed today by Charles Demar. the junior member of the firm. Demar claims self defense. They quarreled over business matters. WEALTHY BROKER ENDS HIS LIFE Lorenzo D. Kneeland Commits Suicide by Shooting. Chicago. 111., April f). Txircnzo D. Kneeland, a wealthy retired broken, committed suicide here by shooting at his home today. Ill health is assigned as the cause. THE CLOSING LAW CONSTITUTIONAL Alabama Supreme Court Rules On Temperance Questions. Montgomery, Ala., April 9. Supreme court today declared that the prohibition law and the nine o'clock closing lw were constitutional.

FIREMEN WHO WERE VICTIMS OF BLAZE

CHIEF EDGAR E. MILLER, overcome by smoke, condition thought serious notwithstanding his return to scene of fire. CARL WADMAN, No. 1 hose company, overcome by smoke and heat.

JOHN CLEMENTS, Captain No. 3 hose injured by explosion, but on duty today.

EVERETT MILLER, No.

come by smoke; eyes affected. F. C. WIEHMEYER, No. 2 Hose company, badly cut and overcome by smoke. FRANK CARTER, Captain No. 1 Hose company, overcome by smoke; condition serious. ALBERT GRIFFITH, Hook and Ladder company, overcome by smoke.

HENRY HELMICH, No. come by smoke.

FIRE DEMON SMOULDERED FOR MANY HOURS AND THEN BURST FORTH IN ALL ITS FURY COMPLETELY BAFFLING RICHMOND FIRE DEPARTMENT AND DOING THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS WORTH OF DAMAGE.

STRONG SHOT HUNT Put a Broadside of Birdshot In Man Whom He Thought Was Thief. HE IS NOW UNDER ARREST. Mellville Strong, a farmer residing in Wayne township west of this city, is under arrest on a charge of firing a broadside of birdshot into Harvey Hunt, who Strong insists, he thought was a chicken thief. At police headquarters. Strong stated, after giving bond, that a few nights ago his wife heard a man near the chicken coop in the back yard. She screamed and he grabbed his shotgun and went after the marauder. He could not locate him but he discharged his gun in the direction of the road Hunt, carrying a pail of milk and an umbrella, happened to get in the way of this load of birdshot. He was stung badly, but none of the shot penet rated 'lis f-kin. Strong will be tried on a charge of assault and battery. EARLHAM HOPES TO WIN TONIGHT Lassies Meet Otterbein In Debate. in In the debate this evening the girls' team of Earlham hopes to prove to the girls of Otterbein that the I'niicd States can do no better than to subject the immigrants to the United States to an educational test to prove their fitness to become citizens of this country. The Earlham team has made every effort to perfect itself in the subject and hopes to win from Otterbein by a unanimous decision. HUGHES DEMANDS ANTI-GAMBLING LAW New York Executive Sends an Emergency Message to Legislature. Albany. N". Y.. April !. Governor Hughes sent an emergency message to the legislature today, demanding the passage of legislation against race track gambling. He also urged the passage of suitable laws for the conduct of banks and trust companies. The Kaiser believes in the old adage. "Early to bed." and woe, betide any of his sons who may come in later than lo o'clock. Miss Alice Kamp. who attends school at Indianapolis is the gnect of friends and relatives in this city. company, 1 Hose company, over4 Hose company, over-

ESTIMATED LOSS TO TENANTS AND

BUILDING $110

Opinions of Different Men Vary As to the Amount, However And Some Say It Was More And Some Say Less. DAYTON AND CAMBRIDGE DEPARTMENTS CALLED. This Move Was Made by Mayor Schillinger After Chief Miller Was Prostrated and Flames Increased. ORIGIN OF BLAZE UNKNOWN FIREMEN ENCOUNTERED DIFFICULTY AT THE START A3 THE FLAMES COULD NOT IE LOCATEi AT" AN V ' SPECTACULAR SCENES. Several People Had Narrow Escapes Volunteers Responded With a Will And Aided Materially in the Final Conquering of the Fire. Disconsolate looking merchants, professional men and other business men who had offices and titore room in the ill fated Colonial building, at the corner of Seventh and Main streets, which was almost totally destroyed by fire last night, wandered alotit the streets this morning looking for their goods and furnishings which were hurriedly carried out of the building last night. The quests of some of them were fruitless. Many of the occupants of the Colonial building have not yet made estimates on the loss they suffered. As near as can be figured the total loss on building, stocks and furnisnings will amount to about $200,oo. This is partly covered by insurance. The heaviest loser by the fire was the Knox 5 and 10 cent store. It in estimated that the total loss of this concern will exceed $30,000. Tb stock was nearly all either burned or ruined by smoke and water. It is well covered by insurance, the amount of wliicn is not. stated. Manager Will Jameson of the Model Department store states that the loss of this concern will probably reach $1U"0. He states that th company has between $1,000 and $.,000 Insurance. Seth F. Watson, proprietor of the Watson piano and genera! inu!ca! supply store, states that he succeeded in saving nearly all of his property. His loss, he h'ates. will amount to about $l'tO with about $200 insurance. The Model Grocery company -sM-mates thar it sustained a lofs of $?.- 000 and that the insurance will probably equal $2M0. This store was located right in the center of the fire belt. The Cunningham Commission company lost about $5,000 and there in probably $2.do insurance. The Sharkey Millinery store was a total loss; which is not covered by insurance. The Indiana Ixan company on the third floor of the building was a heavy loser, the exact amount of the Ios not being known. Attorney Henry U. Johnson lost nearly all his law library legal papers and office furniture. Judge W. C. Converse succeeded Ja saTing nearly everything in his office with the exception of a few law books. The loss sustained by the lodge of Elks late this morning was estimated at $5,000 and the Insurance at about $3,000. Impossible to Estimate. Edgar F. Iliatt of the Dickinson Trust company, which is the temporary receiver for the Colonial building, stated this morning that at the present time it was impossible to estimate the loss on the building and the amount of insurance on it. It is understood that the People's Trust company of. Winchester, which holds a $70,000 mortgage on the building, car-

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