Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 33, Number 65, 20 April 1908 — Page 4

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AXD SUN-TELEGRAM, 3IOXDAY, APRIL 20, 1903.

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM. Palladium Printing Co., Publishers. Offiee North 9th and A Streets. RICHMOND, INDIANA.

PRICE Per Copy, Daily Per Copy, Sunday Per Week, Daily and Sunday.... . 2c . 3c .10s IN ADVANCE One Year 35 00 Entered at Richmond, Ind.. Postofflce As Second Class Mail Matter. REPUBLICAN TICKET. STATE. f lovf-nior' JAMKS E. WATSON". Lieutenant Governor FREMONT C. GOODWINE. Secretary of Staff FRED A. SIMS. ; Auditor of Stare JOHN C. BILLHEIMER. i Treasurer of State OSCAR HADLEY. I Attorney General JAMES BINGHAM. State Superintendent LAWRENCE McTURNAN. Stato Statistician J. L. PEETZ. Judge of Supreme Court QUINCY A. MYERS. Judge, of Appellate Court DAVID MYERS. -Reporter nf Supreme Court GEORGE W. SELF. DISTRICT. Congress WILLIAM 'O. BARNARD. COUNTY. -Joint Representative ALONZO M. GARDNER. Representative WALTER S. RATLIFF. Circuit Judge HENRY C. FOX. -Prosecuting Attorney CHAS L. LADD. Treasurer ALBERT ALBERTSON. Sheriff LINUS P. MEREDITH. Coroner A. L. BRAMKAMPr PR. Surveyor ROBERT A. HOWARD. Recorder WILL J. ROBBIN'S. -Commissioner Eastern Dist. HOMER FARLOW. Commissioner Middle Dist. BARNEY H. LINDERMAN. Commissioner Western Dist. ROBERT H. BEESON. WAYNE TOWNSHIP. Trustee JAMES H. HOWARTH. Assessor CHARLES E. POTTER. CONGRESSIONAL TRUST BUSTING. It would be comical to newspaper interests, were It not such a serious matter with, them, when it is said that congress intends; to enter the trust busting business in order to wipe- out the paper trust. For two years now, the newspapers of the land have been held up systematically by the. paper trust. Prices of news paper have mounted teaftllly and the trust has advanced the plea that.it Is because of the growing flcarctty of the raw material that enters. Into the, manufacture of paper. That excuse Is good enough for the uninitiated, but to the experienced newspaper man It does not hold water. The paper trust la just like all the rest of the trusts In the country, heavily overi capitalized and trying to pay good dividends on this watered stock. The dividends are being paid, but they represent extortionate profits forced from the newspapers of the country. It has Been proposed that congress should wipe out the tariff on news paper and allow the foreign product to compete with the American trust. A little competition of this sort, would soon result in lower prices. Even under existing conditions paper I.- being imported from Sweden in competition with the American rper trust. Conpress, however, gravely assures the country that the tariff is not to blame for the high price of paper. On the contrary congress has made (ho amazing discovery that there is a paper trust and that it is responsible for the Ugh prices now prevailing. Congress therefore declares that it intends to bust up the pernicious paper trust and bring relief to the downtrodden publishers of the nation. That was tried several years ago. The Central Paper company, which was the trust at that time, was put out of business. Today, however, In its place flourishes the International Taper company, a far more gigantic and powerful trust than its predecessor. Considering the former faihire to abolish a trust in news paper, we doubt if congress will be any more successful In Its present endeavor. To j our mind the only way In which the de-1 fired result can be obtained, is to let down the tariff bars and allow foreign competition to batter down tha monop-

oly prices set by the International Paper company. But Joe Cannon has declared against this form of procedure and it is therefore doubtful if the news

papers of the United States can expect ; any relief until Cannon and his clique ij driven from the halls of congress. FREEDOM OF SPEECH FOR ANARCHISTS. The preservation of the government and of society, in the nobler sense of the word, is of far more importance, it seems to us. than the granting of freedom of speech to anarchists. Mr. Foulke. of this city, in speaking before

the City Club of Chicago, took the ! brothers u, look ahead and provide . , l themselves homes, stating at the same stand that even anarchists should he ' time the advantage of being a tax payallowed the privilege of freedom of j f.r Dr iIuffmau-s appeal to his race speech so long as they did not openly j follows: incite to murd-r and violence. As i Three hundred and fifty millions . . . .,, ! of dollars represent the appraised valnearlv as we can learn, it is impossible i . , ' . , uauon or real es'aie on which our for anarchists to speak, on pi act iealiy j p(.opiR p.ly tHXf.f: throughout the- Cnitany subject without directly or indi-j ed States. rectlv inciting rm-n to do these very j This s tremendous sum of mon-

,. cv, and quire bevond the comnrenenthings, The teachings of anarchism : . .." u " ! sion of most of us when we attempt Instil hatred of all government in the ; t() ;ijjust pucn a iarge figure to our breasts fjf its followers. Anarchists I every day life in a practical way. would destrov all government. They j There being 4S states in the union. , . ! $3."0, 000,000 divided equallv among would have every man a law unto him-, the woul( mean a linle mire self. And to prove the beauty of that j than $TR0.S62 for each state approxi-

irleal thev occasiona l v go out and : blow up a few kings and potentates, just by way of letting off steam. When these things occur abroad we give them some attention and deplore them, but it is not until our own country is visited by the wrath of the anarchists that wo really realize the impossibility of acceding to their dream. Take the assassination of our lat president. William McKinley. It was so dreadful and so uncalled for in this land, where a majority has decided what kind of a government we shall have and' who shall be at its head, that the entire nation decried anarchy. There ha.s been recently, a recurrence of anarchist activity. There was the assassination in Denver and the attempt on the life of Chicago's chief of police. Then there was the far more serious attempt to blot out an entire police squad in New York only a couple of weeks ago by means of a bomb. These things are the result of the teachings of anarchy. The doctrine that would have men believe that the majority has not the right to decide what kind of a government we shall have. It Is true that anarchy is not now, and never will be powerful enough to overturn existing governments permanently, but is that any reason why anarchists should be allowed every privilege to spread their false doctrine? Certtfmly, not. It may be a breach of the constitution to smother anarchist speeches, but far better that breach than that the education of bomb throwers shall continue. BIG MAD DOG SCARE Medical Authorities Caution Indiana People Against Wild Animals. "WARE THE STRAY DOG. Look out for mad dogs when the weather gets warmer. Experts on dogs, and the best authorities on rabies, declare that an epidemic of hydrophobia among Indiana dogs is developing rapidly, and that the coming summer is sure to bring on a decidedly dangerous increase in the disease. The mad dog epidemic has been growing and ha.s been observed by scientists in rndiana since November, 1905. It is declared by state health officers that the conditions are not at all pleasing so far as danger from mad dogs is concerned. It is predicted that there will be heavy loss of life and money before hydrophobia among the dogs of the state is stamped out. The last year has seen many deaths due to rabies, resulting from dog bites, and much live stock has been lost in the same way. Word has gone forth from the medical authorities: "Ware the stray dog." The muzzle and the shotgun are likely to be called into general use in the dog world this season. MASONIC CALENDAR. Monday. April 20. Richmond Commandery No. S. K. T. Special conclave Knight Tempier degree. Tuesday, April 21. Richmond lodge No. 196 F. and A. M. Called meeting Fellow Craft degree. Wednesday, April 22. Webb lodge No. 24 V. and A. M. Called meeting, Entered Apprentice degree. Lawn Mowers All Kinds All Prices Pilgrim Bros. Cor. 5th and Main. j j

"LOOK AHEAD," SHOULD BE MOTTO OF THE COLORED RACE

In Svbstance Dr. W. G. Huffman Issues This Appeal to His Fellows In This City.

In an excellent paper read before the Crisiius Attacks Loyal league by ' i the Dr. W. G. Huffman, colored, that j gentleman urged all colored citizens ' jto look higher and not care so much lor the immediate things at. tne sacri-; fice of the future. He urged his mateiy. Rut it must be taken into consideration, however, that the colored people of the southern and western states, own, by far, the larger proportion of this vast sum than those in the northern and eastern states. A few weeks ago, Pres. Roosevelt, The Honorable James Bryee, the British ambassador, and Mr. Andrew Carnegie, delivered addresses reflecting profound optimi-stic views as to the future of our people. The occasion wa the installation of Rev. Wilbur HatteTson Thirkield as President of Howard t'niverslty at Washington, T. C. Mr. Bryee pointed to thf development of the race during the last 40 years as being marvelous as compared with the development of the AngloSaxon race. Mr. Carnegie said that the race in America had acquired title to estates in America during the past 40 years larger than Belgium and Holland, combined. He estimates that there are more than ROO.OOO homes and controlled by colored people in this country. 'ur people of this state are especially noted for their success in owning valuable real estate both in farm landA city and town property well improved. A systematic canvass of this city reveals some interesting facts. The city of Richmond is divided into 14 mail routes. (I will say in connection with the canvass of the city that I am indebted to Mr. H. C. Garrett for valuable information.) Taking each route separately, the number of homes owned by colored people are as follows: Route 1, 2(1; R. 2, 14; R. 3, none; R. 4, 10; R. u. :,; R. 6. 1!); R. 7, 2t; R. 8, 1; R. 0, none; R. 10, 9; R. 11, 22; R. 12, 14; R. 13. 16; R. 14, 2. making a grand total of 175 homes on which we are paying taxes. I-, will ba seen that there are two routes, and 0. where colored people do not own property at all except it may be vacant lots. On route 8 there is only one property owned by one of our race. None of us own property from Richmond avenue south within the city limits west of the river, nor from to 18 streets from Main street north to the railroad. These figures do not include the many vacant lots owned by us and scattered in almost every' section of the city. Ttere are four church properties', three of which are south of Main street and one north of Main 6treet. All these churches have their own parson- ! ages. I The estimated value of the lo homes is at least C(WK and the value of the church property is estimated at $40.y. So we can safely claim that th members of our race control at least $240.xv worth of real estate within the city limits of Richmond. In the outlying districts, there are many colored people, mostly from the Southern states, successfully operating farms containing from ten to 2V acres of laud. Of the manv who have come here from the Southern States, a large per cent have already proved their worth and sincerity of purpose by purchasing homes and farms that they may live free and independent of the many humiliating situations they are certain to encounter if a different course had been pursued. Among them are many examples of self-pride, industry and thrift. Richmond, our home city, ranks well with the best of the cities of the same size and advantages, and can rightfully and proudly boast of having many beautiful homes, well kept, and are a credit to the community in which they are located. It seems, for the last few years that there has been an epidemic, if it may fo be called, of our people buying homes, not as an investment, but for residential purposes. The time is now come when w e must invent in homes of our own. or be compelled to rent places, and pay excess rent at that, which are both unsightly and unsanitary, predisposing to disease and many other inconvenience" not in keeping with good health and a high standard of life. The fomnate owner of his own home i j has the satisfaction of knowing that he i may at least, remain in one place long j enough to bring about the ideal condij lions which make the journey of life II more pleasant and well worth the liviliv.g. A ride through some of the most beautiful sections of the city where manv such homes are located, would demonstrate the good Judgment and

taste of these who have made a selec-iwere nanaied by tneni triaay anj tion of a home site. j Saturday than on any two days preTho hnrr.Ps are srenerallv found to!vius to any other Easter Sunday.

I be in pood repair. The lawxs are well ; The Pst. card business is on the iniMi fm- ucrft and thir are fon-.H ' crease and every holiday occasion

placed, in a manner artJstia. flowers and many varieties of plant and vines, all combining to five a. pleasing tUw

to the eye. Such beautiful scenes are

bound to suggest Rood taste and the heavenly nature of those within. The one who cues into debt to a reaSonab!e extent for a home to be paid for ,m the installment plan, is certain t0 have an experience which will be a ;rue test cf his character and ability tf. accomplish something of real worth. If such a one has not the confidence m his ability to execute such an undertaking, he has no right to expect anyone else to l.ac confidence in him. It is likely that he is lacking in ambition j Mid a sincere purpose. j r-'elf-pride has plunged many men j ar.i worn n into debt only to eruerpe j viih colors fl ing. and having scored! a success ol this kind, puts one in a condition to more successfully grapple-j w;th the many serious and complex problems of life. It establishes an independence of resources that makes it possible for him to deal with, those others who are on the same footing with him. Money or property is something everyone respects regardless of color. Possession of it has the effect of compelling those of the opposite races to Maintain a more respectful attitude towards us when our commond rights as men are involved. President Roosevelt said in one of los speeches that when a man and woman grow to acquire a certain amount of property, above all when they grow to own their own home, it is proof positive that they have made long strides forward along the paths of good tit itnship. The material basis is not everything, but it is an indispensable perquisite to moving upward in the life of decent citizenship, and the colored man, when he acquires property, has tuken that indispensable first step and a long tine at that. The Grand I'nited Order of Odd Eel- , lows of this citv has recently set a ust worthy example that, should strongly appeal to everyone who has the least spirit of enterprise. In bumg well located property of their own .

they not only reflect credit upon them-' who are under the eyes of those suselves, but upon the community at prome in authority. i l-i-cra I .. .... !

'"' - j it is sincerely nopeu tnat tins one step on their part will awaken and stimulate the spirit of enterprise, so long lying dormant, in the younger men of the city, for it is not difficult to imagine the great possibilities and epportuniues on all sides with reference to investments. Everybody has more or less personal I ride, and I have often thought that if il could be possible for personal pride to be given the main track for awhile, we would soon be whirled to the goal of honor, affluence and power, and neiopt the latter as weapons to battle for the weak ones who might have stopped on the side track for the want of courage. Then the advantages of being a taxpayer are laany and far reaching. An instance of the fact being that it increases ones prestige, ana gives tnat. . peculiar standing in a community that i

cu not. come from any other source. j It y of the Government, honest agents Therefore character and prestige and military officers have been subproduce a power that can work for the , jected by high authorities In outraggood of thote who may need assistance ! eons prosecution, enormous expense

of a substartial kind. I believe it to be the natural inclination of ail mankind, to be as independent as pssible. in a material sense, at least, from all outside agencies. To bring ahou'. such a fejrtunate situation, it is neces.-ury for the poor man. and. especially he with a large family of eh'.ldren. to adopt some system of saving money. If he cannot form the hfibit. of saving money before atfemptinc to purchase a hoir.p. it would be difficult to pay for such after it is bought. Til time to learn to save money is vhen there is no special obligations on iiand. It is not so much a matter of howmuch one earns, but how much one can save. A man who is anxious to Improve h:s surroundings, is always willing to make reasonable sacrifices in erder

that he mry attain a reasonable share of the ablest and most upright chiefs ' It would also be well to pay more atnf iho fn,itc f Mtirn I the Piihiio Printing DfT:re hps ever tentien to the departments of the

A strict adherence to the principles had. of economy is bound to operate along Men of high character, who had the line of success and achievement of long been- employes of the Governt he things which tend to promote the ment. Printing Office, boldly rebelled happy lend simple life. against what they knew to be irrestuThe obje -t of this paper is to encour- larities and were summarily dis

age some one, if possible, to look further ahead. W. G HUFFMAN. M. I. KITES THE SURE SIGN OF SPRING Youngsters All Over City Flying Them Now. Even a better sign for spring than the woman with a towel around her head, beating carpets in the back yard is the small boy with his kite. Every afternoon after school, the vacant lots upon which baseball is not being n!a3'ed, are occupied with boys flying kites. Last year's kites have been resurrected from carefully concealed places in the attic, a new- tail attached and after a ball of tw ine has been purchased everything is ready for the fascinating sport. MANY POSTCARDS. j j It is estimated by employes at the j local postoffice that more post cards j means a flood of the mails.

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WASHINGTON AND Interesting Incidents (Mrs. John A. Logan.) Washington, April 20. A forceful reminder of the old Star Route cass has been furnished latterly by the seeming blindness of the powers that bes and of Congress to the flagrant mismanagement, appropriation and misappropriation ol rnnns oy omciais l he papers on the other hand are full of the reports ef the vicilance ofl.t the iimsrv.itini- (n-onK of tho I'.nvnrn. I

i reason or oiner i n iesiimon ni i nnse ment in the far West, who are per- i interested in economy and proper alemptorily ordered to investigate every minisn.atioll of an lmpnrtant departint.imation of depredations upon pub- nient h is been ignored

lie lands or the most insignificant virlatjon of pubUc trugt or ma!feasanr,. in offj0P High p,.iced attornevs are emplovcd nnrl expensive methods are immediately adopted and put in motion to apprehend parties against whom charges have been made, though these charges may have emanated from irresponsible persons through spire or to eibtain immunity for crimes that they have committed. Much excitement has been created over asserted official misconduct and dishonesty in our island dope-ndencies. In their ambition to convince the poopie oi mesn imhiius aim men 11 lt ",,s in the United States of the impartialand in some cases, unjust punishment and humiliation before they were able to establish their innocence. And yet. right here in Washington, officials have been allowed to ttontrol large sums of public money without being required to make monthly, or. in some instances, annual reports upon the receipt or disbursement of the funds in their hands. Why these officers should have been thus indulged is incomprehensible to the many who have witnessed the flagrant conduct of these unworthy officials. Had thp same watchfulness been exercised over the Government. Printing Office Department, for example, as has existed elsewhere, the shocking scandals of the department would never have occurred. It is a ; Pa4 thought that the late Hon. F. W. Palmer could not have lived to have known his complete vindication as erne charged. They reported facts to Congress and those in authority, and yet, no attention was paid to the re - ports which they could have proven if they had been allowed to do so. A reign of terror among the eni - ployes was inaugurated. Men and women were discharged without cause and a system of espionage was inau - gurated. Some men were appointed at large salaries who did nothing but walk up and down the corridors and watch the faithful men who could do

WWjtp Guess fc 3llF!j -j? I'm Coining to I M Wy y Town WitH A Wk 1A Satchel Full ifltMu of Money and I I V'M fJ ,:VWyi to Give it ' ''' '

This Paper Tomorrow Same AsK Your Grocer HER LAWMAKERS In the Routine ol Daily Llle at i no more than thev had done for years. I All sorts of excuses were made fur ;the discharge of men who were sup- ! posed to he inimical to the reign of ithe Public Printer. If will he remembered that appeal after appeal whs made for an investi gation of conditions in the I'rititing offi. e. narges were made nv newspapers ,, ' Him eveiy possuue eiinrt was macie in secure immediate action and attention ! so as to save some of ihe millions - .jt k. . .. ... . ,. .' .. Hxtravagance and inexcusable misappropriation of funds is bad enough, but the injustice that has been inflicted upon ihe long suffering employes of the Printing 'Office- can nevI er be condnned. nor these faithful men reimbursed for the sacrifices they j have made. Many of them have had

their salaries cut dewn and the differ-j Mr. Bryee will certainly coniritmte enee made up the excessive salaries j toward the solidity of the f i lendhip given to superfluous inspectors. j between the Cnited States and EncThe petty persecutions that haejan,i n( j co-operating in all movebeen practised may be passed over, -j nien.s for the ndvant Miient of civlliza but doubtless, in future. assurance t ,jo:, nmj Christ ionization of the pco-

win lie given cn un- employs 01 in. i Vi r u office that thev will be re - tained if they gie evidence as to tin j ,nitn nr charges when they may be made. One can but sympathize with these men because many of them have fainilies and have long been in the em-, ploy of the printing office and knew not whic i way to turn for employment and have, therefore, been obliged to submit to the humiliation and hard ships imposed upon them. They were compelled to work at n'.ght wit'iou: additional remunera i ion for their services. Fortunately the unions haxo taken un that matter. Some of them had homes in the couni trv. but being obliged to remain on duty at night, were unable to r' l'.oti to their homes sometime. for two and three days, w hich compiled I hem in pay double for tiled r living expenses. Instead of inaugurating a new system of auditing, it would be well to appoint a committee under whos- direction expenditures should be niide. especially as this is the only department where the official head hx- absolute control over the appropriation. ' cnviTllmorit n t tn.. nnMnnal CariWn . who enjoy a majority of the appro-j priations made for the expenses of the government, and !e.-s to private cor- . potations and the management ot their fundr. j Tlie;e is a general inclination to ; 1 stamp out evns in ail departments or j ' governments. The Hon. .lames Bryee. j Fnglish ambassador. in a recent ! ! - peech said that there has never been; I amone the best citizens of the Fnitr.fi j States so active a public spirit, so j 'warni and pervasive a desire to make! jprogns.s in removing all such evils as legislation can touch. Never wie the i best men both in legislature and in ' the highest executive positions more! i 1 2

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IN WOMAN'S EYES the National Capital. sure nf smp.i'ay and support for th labois of the couniry's weal. Mr. Brces appreciation of th. enormous increase in legislation and the causes for it are masterful, and upon ihe whole he t:iinks that the methods followed in this country arp preferable to t'.iose adopted in Knchuid. but he suggests that more time should le iliveti tn fliM rdr sifieru I ii in nf nnr luw-s , f, ., . . , . before tluir passage, and t.ia' greater caution should be used in the preparation of all bills winch are t l.eecm? laws so l.iat after their passage they "'' cns!Mem and ennetse and so i expressed that they would not be sub ject to different constructions. This could be done by the commitie-es to whom all bills are referred. Hi admission that in some points our methods of legislation and the execution of the laws are admirable. Is Quite refreshing when we consider th disposition on the part of foreigners to crlticir.o everything that is Amorican. , pics n! trie whole world He Is SO ! ,,,0,IC-,iv in faor of up-to-date methods that should govern all international r!at ien that we are quite sure that no effort that is made for perfect harmonv will fail while lie is at ,he h(,a1 )f ,h(, Knc,jsh nibassv. If yon are trouble? with sick helachs. con Ftipation. Indi'i-ifi m, ofT-nlve breath or any disease anting from stomach troub, (f-t a or 51 bottle of lr. Caldwell s Syrup Pepsin. 1. is positively guaranteed to cure you.

USE BEE HIVE coffee

It is always good. Put up in 1 lb tin cans FULL WEIGHT The best 25c coffee sold in the city To be had at the BEE HIVE GROCERY ONLY CO.