Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 33, Number 180, 13 August 1908 — Page 1

IMONB PAUL AB1UM H AND SUN-TELEGRAM. VOL. XXXIII. ISO. 180. RICiniOND, IXD., THURSDAY EVENING, AUGUST 13, 1908. SINGLE COPY, 2 CENTS.

T

CITIZENS NOW LOOK TO THE FUTURE AND HOT TOJHE PAST Spirit of Optimism Manifested At Christening of Riverdale At Public Exercises Last . Night.

FIFTEEN HUNDRED PEOPLE AT MEETING. Speakers Congratulate the Citizens on the Work They Have Taken Up Many Things to Be Done. All that section Richmond that Is "located north of the railroad tracks, bounded on the west and north by the Whitewater river, and on the east by Nineteenth street was formally christened "Riverdale" In exercises Held at Starr park last eve ning. Mrs. Spauldlng, ' the pres ident of the Mothers League of ;the Whitewater school, bestowed ithe name. The meeting was at tended by some fifteen hundred people who were filled with pride and happiness in the belief that in the fu lure this section of the city will nevjer be known by its former associate ?names, many of which sound very odius to industrious residents of the section. In the christening speech, Mrs. Spauldlng said: "I hope the people of Richmond wfill fully appreciate the work that we have so earnestly started -end that the citizens of the other sec tions of the city will not call this part of the city by the old obnoxious .names that have become hateful to us. We have felt the infamy of these names long enough and I now christen the section of Richmond north of the .Trnnsylvania railroad tracks, bounded ,'n the west and north by the White- ; "water river and on the east by Nineteenth street "Riverdale." Three cheers for Riverdale. Mrs. S Paulding's christening speech was made just as the bells from the Catholic church tower tolled 8:45. A curtain at this moment was etretched across the platform which was on the north side of the beautiful Starr park, with "Riverdale" printed thereon In large letters, and when Mrs. Spauldlng waved "the Grand Old Flag" approximately 1,500 people sent tip deafening cheers. Although the dedication ceremony was very short dt was very Impressive. It was point ;ed out that what la now known as ,1Riverdale has always been considered the worst section of the city, the place where many people claimed It was undesirable to live, has through the ef forts of the Mothers' League of the Whitewater Bchool and the teachers of .that school and the Riverdale Civic league in a few short weeks been Xnade one of the most desirable sec tlons. More manufacturing Interests are located there than in any other part of the city and products are sent .to all parts of the country. The Rev. :J. O. Campbell said, "As soon as the eir ship is completed we will send -lawn mowers to Mars to be used by the people there in cutting grass. The dedication exercises were great success, being far beyond the fondest expectations of the Civic League. The program that had been arranged was unique in every way. Every one in attendance seemed to recog nize the importance of the occasion nd white and colored residents of Itiverdale joined in celebrating. A number of representatives from other sections of the city and members of the West Side and South Side im provement associations were in at tendance. Gaily Decorated. The speakers stand was decorated Jn red. white and blue bunting with small flags in the rear. The edge of the stage was draped with the bunt ing; . A noticeable feature about the decorations was that the blue which is so commonly on the bottom of the bunting, was reversed last evening and this was noticed by many. When the blue is used at the bottom it indl cates the spirit of giving up, but when It is on top it means all are still ready to stand and fight to the last. It was evident that the people of Riverdale will not stop and be content with the euccess of past efforts, but will keep on in their efforts. There were seats to the front of the platform which accommodated over live hundred people. On the stand the Richmond City band was stationed and on the front row were men who have helped In some way to make Riverdale a much better place. They were Rev. J. O. Campbell, Luther C. Abbott, Rev. H. Robert Smith, Dr. T Henry Davis, John McCarthy, T. A. Mott, superintendent of public schools George L. Goodwin, secretary of the .T. M. C. A.. Mrs. George Spauldlng president of the Whitewater, Mothers "League, Sharorn E. Jones, Prof. N. C HeiroPimus of the West Richmond Improvement Association and Frank IL Unthank, prseident of the Riverdale cliio league. The exercises were opened with a .prayer by Rev. H. Robert Smith, of .(Continued on Page Eight)

BLACK HAND KILLS

RICH HOTEL PROPRIETOR New York Italian Slain in the Road Cousin Arrested. New York, Aug. 13. Pietro Barillo, a well-to-do hotel proprietor of Woodhaven, Long Island was dragged from his bicycle early this morning on Lincoln road, stabbed and shot to death by a band of seven men. Let ters on his person indicate it was a black hand outrage. Antonio Del Marto, his cousin and a saloonkeeper has been arrested suspected of being an accomplice In the murder. CITY S BALANCE IS OF AMPLE SIZE About $80,000 Short of Lim it of Bonded Indebtedness. ' TREASURER MAKES REPORT SUBMITS FIGURES TO THE U. S. TREASURER UPON REQUEST CITIES TO HAVE POWER TO ISSUE NOTES UNDER LAW. Nimrod Johnson, city treasurer, has compiled statistics for the secretary of the United States treasury at his re quest which are of an Interesting na ture. Under a recent act the government intends to permit cities to isBue such notes as formerly have been restricted to national banks. In order to qualify, it is necessary that the cities be within their bonded indebtedness. From the statistics prepared it is to be seen that this city lacks more than $SO,(KX of being indebted as deeply as the law allows upon funds covered by a bond issue. The law permits a bonded indebt edness of 2 per cent of the taxable property valuation. By the assess ment of May 1907, it is shown the taxable property of this city is valued at $14,415,057. The total amount of in terest bearing indebtedness July 1, of this year was $208,000. The amount of assets in sinking funds for the am ortlzatlon of long term bonds is $12,273.49. The city's outstanding oblig-a tlons bearing 3Mi per cent, interest is $20,000. The amount of 4 per cent, interest is $188,000. Two per cent, of the valuation of the city property is $288,301.14 and as $208,000 is drawn' upon the balance is $80,301.14. The bonded Indebtedness of the city is divided among the following funds: Park funding, $13,000; general fund, $7,000; municipal electric light, $144,000; refunding bonds, $22,000; city fund $20,000. Such a large balance in favor of the city is held to be unusual in a municipality of the size of Richmond. The indebtedness of the city light plant accounts for all but about $65,000 of the total bonded Indebtedness. TONY PASTOR ILL. New York, Aug. 13. Tony Pastor, the famous vaudeville theatrical man, aged seventy-six is dying at his summer home in Elmhurst, Long Island, as the result of a nervous collopse, caused by worrying over his financial losses. STANDS HIGH IN U. B. COUNCILS. x REV. MORTON HOBSON. The Rev. Mr. Hobson has been very successful In organizing and furthering the interests of the United Brethren church in this city and for this reason he has gained a name for himself. Mr. Hobson has worked hard in Richmond and it is very probable he will be assigned to the local field by the White River Conference now in session.

m. W J Oi Vi'WA v.

WRIGHT AEROPLANE PLUNGES TO EARTH

On Third Flight Today, False Maneuver Almost Wrecks The Machine. INVENTOR IS NOT INJURED. HE ESCAPES, THOUGH HE FALLS SEVENTY-FIVE FEET IN MACHINE FLIGHTS YESTERDAY SUCCESSFUL. Lemans, France- Aug. 13. Wilbur Wright's aeroplane met with a serious accident during an attempted flight this morning. He had made two flights and was in the air a third time when, after eight minutes of sailing, at a height of seventy-five feet a false maneuvor in descending, caused the machine to plunge to the earth, damaging the left wing. Wright was not injured. During an earlier flight the machine traveled at forty miles an hour, speed considered the most successful thus far. Wright made a splendid flight with his aeroplane here yesterday circling the field five times and remaining in the air 6 minutes 56 2-5 seconds. The flight was undulating throughout, with the highest level 90 feet. Among the spectators was M. Kapferer, the engineer of the dirigible balloon Ville de Paris. The flight was timed officially by the Aero Club of the Department of the Sarthe. The wind was blowing at the rate of 10 miles an hour, the greatest velocity since the experiments were begun. The height attained by Mr. Wright Is considered remarkable, and the experts present were unanimous in the opinion that the American aeronaut demonstrated even a greater degree of skill in the direction of his machine than he did in the previous trials. FIRST OFFICIAL TEST. Baldwin's Dirigible Proves a Failure, Owing to Accident. Washington, Aug. 13. The first of the three official tests of the Baldwin dirigible balloon took place yesterday afternoon, but was a failure by reason of the breaking of the "secondary wire of the motor." This accident forced Baldwin to descend for repairs Into a Virginia cornfield. It Is probable that owing to the good condition of the balloon before and after the accident the Government will not "count" this test. FINISHING TOUCHES PUT ON Aeroplane Almost Reary for Official Test. Dayton, O., Aug. 13. Orville Wright has put the finishing touches on the aeroplane that is to be delivered to the Government. It will be shipped on Saturday or Monday, and Mr. Wright will go Monday to Washing ton. He said: "We are under contract to have the aeroplane on the ground during the present month, but we have until the end of September to make the final test. We are to make a flight of five miles straightaway and return at a speed of 40 miles an hour. We are also to give an endurance test, keeping the air one hour. My aeroplane will stand both tests. "In September, 1905. we made a flight lasting 38 minutes, and we covered 24 miles. I will pilot the aero plane in the Ft. Meyer test myself." G. A. R. HEADQUARTERS MAY BE CHANGED Proposition Will Be Given Consideration. At a Joint meeting of Sol Meredith Post, G. A. R. and the Son of Veterans to be held one week from tonight, the subject of a change of quarters will be broached. For some time the matter j has been under consideration by both organizations. The present quar ters on the second floor of the Vaughn building, Eighth street entrance, are not regarded as fit place for meeting purposes. The rooms are said to be in an unsanitary condition and the floors and walls are old and a musty odor permeates the atmosphere. The place is poorly lighted and accommodations offered are of the most mea ger. A committee of the Sons of Veterans has had the proposition under consid eration for some time and it has made an Investigation as to other desirable localities. The only advantages claimed for the present rooms are their convenience. It is expected the memrjers or tne rost win ravor a change if otker rooms can be obtained which will present additional accommodations and at a nominal rental. At this meeting of the Post, it will be necessary to elect a trustee to serve the unexpired term of the late A. G. Compton. A large attendance la desired for tU re&toa. ' -

HOPE TO SETTLE WITH FOREIGNERS

Sewer Contractors Have Delay Because of Strike. The contractors for the West Side sewer expect to settle difficulties with their laborers today, so that the work may proceed without further interruption. A gang of the foreigners struck because of their wages, claiming they were not being paid what the work justified. Yesterday the Europeans enjoyed a day of rest, spent for the most part in the river valley near their camps south of the Main street bridge. The amber fluid was flowing freely and there were various kinds of native entertainment resorted to. OTHER MEN WILL SPEAKFOR TAFT Candidate Not To Discuss Campaign Issues Outside Of Home Town. NOBODY IS "SPANKED." MEETING WITH CHAIRMAN .HITCHCOCK WAS ENTIRELY HARMONIOUS, ANNOUNCES CANDIDATE FOR THE PRESIDENCY. Hot Springs, Va., Aug. 13. "Every thing was as harmonious as possible and no one was laid across my knee and spanked." This was W. H. Taft's genial re mark last night in concluding a detail ed account of his all day conference with Frank II. Hitchcock, republican national chairman, and Arthur L. Vorys, his chief of staff. Chairman Hitchcock announced af ter the first conference that Mr. Taft would make no speeches outside the city of Cincinnati during the cam paign. On his way from Hot Springs to Cincinnati the last of the month, Mr. Taft will make a side trip in Ohio, the arrangements for which have been completed, but the details of which are withheld for the present. No po litical speeches will be made on this trip. It was officially announced that Mr. Taft would not mix in local political contentions in any state, or take part in behalf of any candidate for the nomination for a state office. This announcement is intended as an an swer, first to demand that Mr. Taft decide the merits of the contestants in the West Virginia split, and second that he express a preference for or against Governor Hughes in the New York state gubernatorial situation. To Work In Early Elections. Taking up the narrative of the day's work, Mr. Taft said: "We went over the situation in every state where it Is recognized that a vigorous campaign must be made Particular attention vas given to Maine and Vermont, not because of any doubt as to the situation, but be cause the election is held earlier than in other states." Gov. Hughes, it was stated, would be one of the speakers in these states in addition to opening the Ohio cam paign at Youngstown on Sept. 5. Sec retary James Wilson of the depart ment of agriculture will speak in Ver mont and Maine, likewise Secretary Straus of the department of com merce and labor and the Rev. Dr. John Wesley, pastor of the Metropolitan temple. New York. Ohio Campaign is Arranged. WTe discussed, continued Mr Taft, "the distribution and division of work of the .various bureaus of the national campaign organization and arrangements were made for a con ference here with Richard V. Oulehan in charge of the literary work of the national committee on his return trip from Chicago, where he is to go for the opening of the headquarters in that city. Split Up to Committee. Between the conferences with Mr. Taft, Mr. Hitchcock was closeted with Senators Elkins and Scott and Mr, Swisher, nominee for governor, all of West Virginia. Mr. Hitchcock said he gave no indication of any action on his part, except to promise that should the matter of the split ticket in the state bepresented in a proper way to the national commutes, that body, fol lowing long and broad precede naturally would be required to deter mine which of the factions was the regular republican ticket and state or ganlzation. Senator Elkins after the conference said that a letter would be addressed to the national committee. THE WEATHER PROPHET INDIANA Fair Thursday night; cool er in central and south portions. Friday fair; light to fresh north west winds. OHIO Local showers Thursday night, cooler in south portions. Friday fair; fresh north to northwest

The Next American To Wed

wr: (?' d

MISS BEATRICE MILLS.

Miss Mills is the daughter of Mr. famous Mills twins. She Is said to be betrothed to an English nobleman. Lord Granard, Marquis of Falstaff, Lord Granard came to this country and is a guest at her home. Her father gagement. ROOSEVELT FAVORS Thinks He Should Be Second Term Candidate in New York. PRESIDENT IS CAUTIOUS. SINCE HE HAS BEEN ACCUSED OF FEDERAL PATRONAGE H E WANTS TO KEEP HANDS OFF NEW YORK SITUATION. Oyster Bay, N. Y.. Aug. 13. Presi dent Roosevelt is for Governor Hughes for a second term, according to Senator John Raines, who visited Sagamore Hill Wednesday at the President's invitation. "Did you find the president in favor of the renomination of Governor Hughes?" the senator was asked after his visit. "The presiJent appeared to me to be still in favor of Governor Hughes," replied the senator. "He has always favored Hughes. The president did not say so in as many words, but that Is what I gathered from his talk. "As a matter of fact the president Is afraid to have his views regarding the state made too prominent. He knows there are many persons who criticise him for exerting the powers of his office In favor of Taft. and he' does not wish to Incur their further enmity by appearing to demand Hughes renomination. Two other visitors at the president's house today were John Mitchell, former president of the United Mine Workers and now head of the Trades Agreement department of the National Civic Federation and Ralph M. Easley, chairman of the executive board of the federation. The visit of the former president of the United Mine Workers had incited considerable interest because of the activity in the national campaign of Samuel Gompers. Mr. Mitchell, upon leaving Sagamore Hill, said that politics were not mentioned. STUBS WIFE TO DEATH WITH OLD JACK KNIFE Lad Could Not Protect Mother Against His Father. Detroit, Mich., Aug. 13. Christ Frischke, a city employe, stabbed his wife to death with an old jack-knife In a drunken frenzy this morning. The eight-year-old son Edward, attempted to defend his mother by striking tie father with a broomstick, but failed, and then called a policeman. Frischke lias been arrestee .

GOVERNOR

US

Heiress English Nobleman

and Mrs. Ogden Mills, and is one of the the next American heiress to become Report has it that she is engaged to master of the hose to King Edward on the same steamer with Miss Mills has denied the existence of any en OF DECEASED BROTHER Louis Hessman, Aged Sixty three, Weds Hannah H. Hessman, Fifty-eight. ALL RECORDS ARE BROKEN FIVE MARRIAGE LICENSES GRANTED BY COUNTY CLERK ONE GIRL UNDER AGE GETS PER MISSION TO WED. Records were broken at the county clerk's office yesterday afternoon when five marriage licenses were issued. One man was granted a license to marry the widow of his deceased brother. A girl not of legal age, was given a license upon the request of her mother. A colored young man made affidavit that his father was a negro and his mother a white woman. All these little incidents helped to relieve the clerk of the tedium of asking the worthless questions required by the new laws of Indiana governing mar rlages. These laws were adopted aj the Instigation of the state board of health. Louis Hessman was licensed to marry Hannah IT. Hessman, the wid ow of his deceased brother Charles, Mr. Hessman is sixty-three years of age' and his wife, fifty-elghL The two were married last evening. Mr. Hess man Is a painter residing at 31 North Fifth street. His brother died Septem ber 26, 1903. It was Harry Lindsey, a . colored young man who stated his father, Lawrence Lindsey was a negro and his (Continued on Page Two.) PRESIDING ELDER OF INDIANAPOLIS DISTRICT. v .1 REV. M. F. DAWSON. The Rev. Dawson is now attending the sessions of the Whitewater con ference of the Unljed Brethren church being held in this' city. He Is one of the most popular ministers In the entire church body and his work has been a accesafuL

MARRIES

WIDOW

L SLJ

CENTERVILLE Oil

EVE OF BIG TWO DAYS CELEBRATIONSons and Daughters of Former County Seat Will Return Friday and Old Settlers Meet Saturday. LIBERAL RESPONSE TO INVITATIONS EXPECTED. All Preliminary Arrangements For Two Biggest Days Town's Recent History Arranged. Two days of continuous excitement is more than Is customary for Cen. terville. but such Feems to be In prospect. The home coming will be celebrated tomorrow and Saturday Is Old Settlers day. The home coming is an innovation, but the annual gathering of the old settlers is an event of memories of the past and ant leipationa of the future. All plans for The home coming has o'ershadowed the picnic to a certain extent, owing to the customary preference for the new. The committees In charge of tomorrow's celebration held their final meeting last evening and nothing has been left unattended to. A large crowd of out of town visitors is expected. It Is the intention of residents cf the former county seat to make the day one of pleasure for the visitors. It has been agreed there will be no attempt at carnival or side show at tractions and the visitors will be asked to come and see the town as It now exists. Band concerts and other forms of publie entertainment have been arranged for. The Centervillians will throw open their homes to their guests and none are expected to go away without having partaken of everything that is offered. Centerville is reputed to be one of the most hospitable towns In the country and Its residents Intend to show tomorrow they are worthy of this reputation. Hundreds of Invitations have been sent to former resident of the town asking them to return and spend the day. Many of these have sent replies and private residents have received letters telling of relatives who will not miss the event. The committees have received scores of letters asking thta certain persons be mentioned as formerly living In Centerville. but the list is so long that only the most Illustrious sons and daughters will receive distinction. Mrs. Grace Julian C'ark of Irvington, has notified the committee of her Intention to be present. She will deliver a few remarks. Mrs. Clark la a native of Centerville and the daughterof George W. and Laura Giddings Julian. George W. Julian became one" of the bst known men who have made Centerville their home. It is probable there Is none whose name has been known more extensively with the possible exception of Oliver P. Morton, the famous war governor. An information booth has been erected on the old court house square. It will be in charge of Miss Martha Peelle and a number of assistants. Visitors may learn where to find aecommodatlons by applying at this booth. A band stand has been built on the Dunbar corner. Concerts will be given throughout the day. Music wjll be one of the features of welcome extended. The morning hours w 1 be devoted to the general reunion and renewal of former acquaintances. The exercises of the afternoon will begin with a band concert at 1 o'clock. From 2 to 3 JiO o'clock a reception will be held at the school building. From the latter hour to 5 o'clock the time will be devotedto church and lodge receptions. A band concert will be given at 6 o'clock and the speech making and delineation of the history of Centerville will take place at 7:30 o'clock la. the evening. UNUSUAL ACTIVITY BY T. H. I. & E. New Tracks and Poles Being Placed in Richmond. The work now In progress in th city by the street railv-ay company has provided employment for a large r.umber of men who either had been Idle or working at odd Jobs only. The company's gang numbers about sixty men and the repairs to the street pavement and other changes will be rails of a greater weight are to be Installed. The work is hard and the hot weather of Monday and Tuesday caused several laborers to tire of the Jobs in a hurry. New Iron poles are being erected by a special force of men.