Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 33, Number 58, 13 April 1908 — Page 4

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BETTER FIRE PROTECTION. The disastrous fire that practically destrosed the Colonial building should have taught our city fathers that not only does the west side need a hose house, but that the city of Richmond woelil bo bettor protected in case of another fire by an additional house. The Colonial fire taxed the city's resources to the utmost and we believe It was duo morn to good luck rather than anything else that the blazo did not sweep clean from Seventh Btreet to Eighth street. Not that our firemen did' not -work-faithfully and to the best advantage hut that they were handicapped y ,no lack of necessary lire fighting materials. For some time now we have been advocating a new hose house for West Richmond on account of the unprotected condition of the city on that side of the river. Our attention was first called to that necessity by several fires that .occurred in West Richmond lhat resulted in practically total loses, due to the length-of time consumed before the east side department could respond to the fire alarms. On top oT these small fires came the Colonial 1 fire that demonstrated beyond all doubt that our present number of hose houses and their equipment is inadequate for the needs of the city. Therefore, wo again recommend that council take Immediate steps to provide another hose house for the city and locate it on the west side. It will, of course, require the expenditure of a large sum of money, but the taxpayers will not object to that as it is for the protection of their homes and business blocks and factories. Another thing. The most difficult thing encountered in fighting the fire in the Colonial building was the dense smoke. Had the firemen been able to penetrate this smoke and get at the seat of the blaze in the beginning the fire might have been put out with very small loss. There is only one way, however, to do this and that is by providing our firemen with fire helmets. These helmets cover the head of the fireman and provide him with pure air while he is fighting flames In a smoke laden atmosphere. Probably as good if not, in fact, the best fire helmets manufactured in the country are made right here in Richmond and yet our fire department is without a single one of these valuable aids for fighting fire. It. will bo remembered that Chief Miller was overcome by smoke while trying to direct his men to the best advantage in order to subdue the flames that were eating up Richmond's finest business block. This need not have happened had he been provided with a fire helmet. We trust, therefore, that council will take this matter under consideration and will investigate the helmet and its possibilities, as can easily be done at the local plant that manufacturers them. An ounce of prevention now may be worth many pounds ot cure in the next great fire that threatens our city.

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Editor Palladium: , Dear Sir: In correcting the report published in your paper that it was asserted the Colonial fire started in my cellar from matresses saturated with oils, etc., you leave out the testimony of the three men, that worked for me, who stated that there was nothing in the cellar except some Steele springs, three or four dozen chairs, two stands and the sealed paint that was being carried down into the cellar from the first floor. My lady stenographer and bookkeeper stated that she was asked to go down in the cellar and see how clean it was and that she did so. That there was no dirt, trash, oils or matresses, or anything that would catch fire from spontaneous combustion. As this important part of the correction was left out it has been intimated that there was trash, boxes, etc., piled in the cellar from which the fire origirated. which Is an error that does me a great injustice. I am satisfied that this omission was not intentional on your part and would respectfully ask that you insert this in your Monday's issue. Yours respectfully, M. G. CUNNINGHAM.

WAR IS NOW RAGING Telephone Interests in Greenfield Are Fighting as For Life. BELL WIRES CUT IN NIGHT. Greenfield, Ind., April 13. Fourteen linemen were placed under arrest twice Sunday following the awakening of Greenfield to find that during Saturday night telephone wires had been stripped from the poles of the Bell company for several squares. The men were charged with working on Sunday. Friends of the llanna-Jack-son Telephone company openly charge that the stripping of the polos was a movement to prevent competition with the Morrison company. The telephone fight has been wax ing warm in Greenfield. A new company has been proposed to take the place of the Hanna-Jackson company, which was sold recently by a receiver. The local representative of the Morrison company denies all stories that his company had instigated the cutting of the wires in order to bar com petition. The men were arrested, placed un der bond, but no sooner had they left the court than they returned to their work. They were placed under arrest again an similar charges, and again gave bond. Since the-JIanna-Jackson company. which had a contract for the use of the Bell company's poles in this city, was declared insolvent and sold at a receiver's sale, the Bell people have maintained that the old company was trespansing by using the poles. With talk of the proposed company came the rumor that the Hanna-Jackson lines would be put in use again. JOHNSON'S NEW OFFICE. Attorney Henry U. Johnson has opened offices in the rooms formerly occupied by A. CV Llndcmuth, Main and Seventh streets. 11-Ct MASONIC CALENDAR. Monday Night, April 13 Richmond Commandery, No. 8 K. T., Red Cross. Tuesday Night, April 14 Richmond Lodge No. 196, F. & A. M. Entered Apprentice. Wednesday Night, April 15 Webb Lodge No. 24, F. & A. M., stated meeting. Friday Night, April 17 King Soloman's Chapter, No. 4, R. A. M. Mark Master and Past Master Degrees. Saturday Night, April 18 Loyal Chapter, No. 49 O. E. S., stated meeting and work.

TROOPS TAKE HAND Go to Pensacola Where They Will Attempt to Prevent Further Rioting.

MAYOR'S CURFEW ORDER. Jacksonville, Fla., April 13. An order was received late yesterday from Adjutant General J. Clifford R. Foster from Tallahassee ordering companies A. D and F to proceed by afternoon train for Pensacola, there reporting to Col. Lefiles on arrival. Immediately upon receipt of this message, the fire whistle sounded the riot call and the companies, including the gaWlng gun detachment, started at 6:30 o'clock. In addition to the Jacksonville companies every available man in the state militia service was ordered to Pensacola at once. A special from Live Oak stated that the Suwanee guards, the Tallahassee, Apalachicola and other companies had proceeded to Pensacola on the morning train. CURFEW LAW IS ENFORCED. Pensacola Mayor Takes Steps to Keep People Off Streets. Pensacola. Fla., April 13. With the exception of a monster mass meeting of all organized laboring men of Pensacola there were no developments in the strikesituation here today. Mayor C. C. Goodwin early today issued a proclamation placing the curfew law into effect, and tonight all residents, excepting officers actually on duty, must be off the street by lO o'clock, or else arrested and detained for the night. This order is to prevent crowds from gathering on the streets. INTERESTING SESSION OF CRISPUS ATTUCKS LEAGUE Addressed by Several Well Known Men. The regular monthly business meeting of the Crispus Attucks Loyal League was held yesterday afternoon at the Ninth Street Baptist church. There was a large attendance of members, w ho showed unusual Interest and enthusiasm in the prospects of the organization. The league was organized more than two years ago and the programs have been of such high standard and such helpful nature to the community that the mere announcement of a public meeting insures a large attendance. The personnel of the officers and merbership comprises some of the most prominent and influential men of the community who have been untiring in their efforts to accomplish good re sults. The league has received letters commendatory of its work from Dr. Booker, Washington, Dr. M. C. B. Mason of the Freedmen's Educational Society of the M. E. church and many other distinguished personages. The meeting yesterday was addressed by Geo. W. Conrad, Dr. W. G. Huffman, Wm. H. Arnold, Calvin Moore and others. The annual election of officers will take place next Tuesday night. SENT CONGRATULATIONS. Henry U. Johnson of this city, and II. C. Starr, of Chicago, formerly of this city, appear in the list of those who sent telegrams of congratulation to Judge W. O. Barnard, the newly nominated Republican Congressional candidate. EASTER DISPLAYS. Easter displays are on in full blast in every line of trade. The candy shops offer tempting bits of confectionary. Business is brisk, probably meeting the Easter trade of a year ago.

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The Richmond Shoe Co. has been closed out. The famous Douglas Shoes, as well as the other Best makes of shoes formerly handled by the Richmond Shoe Co., will be carried by us, in addition to the other well known standard makes we now carry. It will make our shoe store Tine Bestt Place M Mclumoedl to Tirade Mr. W. H. Klute, former manager of the Richmond Shoe Co., has accepted a position at our store where he will be pleased to welcome his many friends and patrons. Mr. Perry J. Moss has decided to help us on Saturdays and other busy days. Because of his farm interests he can not give us all his time. With the above valuable addition to our efficient force we will have one of the best organized forces in the city. We wish to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the people of this community- for their co-operation in making the closing out sale the greatest ever known in this section of the state. Remember we never misrepresent. . Yours Truly, E(fflWSffl(lIl X HlfflinnipB

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MINISTERS GO TO MEETINGQF PRESBYTERY Being Held at New Castle Today. Ministers of the local Presbyterian churches went to New Castle today to attend the meetings of the Whitewater Presbytery. The Rev. Isaac M. Hughes will act as chairman at the meetings. The Rev. Thomas Graham, of the First Presbyterian church will read a paper j on the condition of the churches of the ' presbytery. The meetings will be of importance to the denomination. The i program of sermons is regarded as un usually strong. MEN SHOULD SMILE Dr. F. D. Sturgis Also Admonished Them to Keep Troubles to Themselves. LAST ADDRESS OF SERIES. A good sized crowd heard the ad dress of Dr. F. D. Sturgis at the Gen r.ett theatre yesterday afternoon. The audience was composed of men only. Dr. Sturgis spoke of the necessity of inculcating optimism into the affairs of every day life. He warned his hearers against telling their troubles to others and thus making them feel unhappy. He stated the christian is considered by the majority of those who are not christians, as long-faced mortals who see none of the pleasures In life. The audience was told the appearance of unhappiness is not necessary, and was told to smile and get as much out of life as possible. The address of Dr. Sturgis will be the last of the series. The meetings will be Tesumed next fall, however, and there may be one or two during the summer season. "THIS IS WAY I WANT TO DIE," HE SAID Then Brady Touched Electric Wire and Was Killed. Philadelphia, Pa., April 13. "No hanging for mine. This is the way I would want to die if I were a condemned murderer," said Edward Brady, as he touched an arc light in a saloon early this morning. There was a flash. The current shot through Brady's body and he fell back from the brass railing upon which he was leaning. He was dead when admitted to Polvclinic Hospital.

FIRE OUT! Our money did not burn. We are in our new the Westcott Block, Room 17, second floor, over store, and are ready for business. Midtamoimdl Loam C

Westcott Block. FIGHT AGAINST BOOZE Battle Will Be Waged in Ohio For and Against Temperance. FORCES ARE PREPARING. Columbus. Ohio. April i:5.-Thai the recent state-wide contest in Illinois be tween the temperance and liberal forces is to be repeated in Ohio this fall seems certain. Having been given the weapon of attack in the shape of the county local option law, the. Anti-Saloon league proposes to use it. Satisfied that this would be the case, the liberal element is bestiring itself and is preparing for the momentous struggle. Defeated because of an organization that was principally form and possessed of little substance, the persons interested directly or Indirectly in the liquor traffic are now bending every energy to make their lines solid against the coming attack. Prohibition Is the Goal. State prohibition is the goal that the temperance forces see directly ahead. Coupled with the rapidly developing arrangements for a concerted attack on the liqnor traffic under the machinery . of the new local option law are plans for a renewed legislative campaign next winter From the state headquarters of the Anti-Saloon league the announcement cornea today that the big temperance bill the league will urge upon the next legislature will be one giving women the right to vote at all elections and to sign all petitions where the sale of Intoxicating liquors is the question at Issue. NOTICE. I have located and opened law offices in the Westcott Block, second i floor, over Nusbaum's store, 'and will be glad to see my clients and friends there. W. C. CONVERSE. You can lay Vulcanite Roofing in the IFDGS limits. You can lay it over old shinlges. The cheapest GOOD roof on the market. Pilgrim Bros. Cor. 5th and Main.

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WORK RESUMED ON 1 M. C. ft. Delay May Mean Late Completion of Building. Work on the Y. M. C. A. buildin was resumed this morning. A large quantity of sand was hauled onto the lot for use in various wuxs. The delay that has been occasioned by the non-arrival of material may interfere with the time of the completion of the structure, but an effort will be made by th contractors to hasten it as much 'as possible. TomatO and Corn Growers We are giving eight, ten and twelve dollars for tomatoes and seven dollars for corn this season. All parties wishing to contract, call at office or phone 1235. H.C. Bullcrdk k & Son CANNERS South Filth Street Wedding

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MUSICALPROGRAM. The esper mtvuts held eterd3.v afternoon at four o'cloek at the First Knclish Lutheran church were well attended. An excellent musical program was Kien by the church under tin direction of Mr. Nusbaum. If you ars troubled with tick headoh. constipation, imligrstioa, offensive breath or anv diaease arising from to roach trouble, grl Je or Jl bottle of Dr. CaldweU'a Syrup Pepula. It is positively guaranteed to cure you. What you get at our store is guaranteed to BE GOOD or your MONEY REFUNDED. We HANDLE NOTHING but the BEST the MARKET AFBEE HIVE GROCERY COMPANY Presents One of the most acceptable wedding presents a young couple can receive is a fine piece of Pickard's celebrated hand painted china. We are giving 25 per cent discount on all Pickard Hand Painted China, Hampshire Pottery, Amphora Ware and Royal Satsuma". Now is the time to purchase, fall ana examine our line. Clias. H. Haner The Jeweler 310 MAIN STREET. Special Attention Given to Optical Work. QdDIPCE

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