Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 33, Number 192, 25 August 1908 — Page 1
LABIUM AIMO SUN-TELEGRAM. SINGLE COPY, 2 CENTS.1, OJj. XXXIII. NO. 192. RICIOION'D, IND., TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST ., 19G8.
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famous Indianian Notified That He Is the Democrat's ! Vice-Presidential Nominee " 'This Year. tTWENTY THOUSAND PEOPLE ATTEND. Notwithstanding Jt Was Kern Day He Played Second Fiddle and Bryan Stood Out in Limelight. DEMOCRATS GREET LEADER IE WAS CENTER OF ATTRACTION LAST NIGHT AND TODAY WHEN HE MADE HIS SPEECH AGAINST THE TRUSTS. V AGGART IS NOT DOWNED. Md Smiling Tom Again Bobs to Fore and Calls Notification MeetIna to Order, Introducing Chair man Mack. John W. Kern's speech in accepting the democratic vice-presidential nomination, will be found on page six of this Issue. William Jcnning's Bryan's bitter attack on the trusts will be found on page seven. Indianapolis, Aug. 25. Surrounded Iby the democratic leaders of the nation 3 Deluding W. J. Bryan, and more than Iwcnty thousand citizens of the state, John Worth Kern was this afternoon 'riven formal notice of his selection by 4he Denver convention as the nominee cf the democratic party for vice president. The notification day dawned nvith a cloudless sky and the anr crisp lend cool. I Before seven o'clock the crowds of visitors began pouring Into the city tfrom all parts of the state. Surging crowds- packed the Denison hotel, the democratic- headquarters, where a popjfclar Teception was held before noon. Special cars brought a Kentucky ColVonel delegation, while Brazil sent a feiundred delegates under the banner "Thirty-cent Ciub." Practically evry city In the state was represented ly delegations. During the morning fe'aggart visited Kern at his home. Sromptly at 12:30 the procession, headd by thirty automobiles, containing distinguished visiting democrats, committees and candidates, left the DenIson hotel and proceeded to the imbnense coliseum at the fair grounds, the route taken, passing by the North IPennsylvania street residence of Kern. fThe line of the procession was marked .Iby cheering throngs and gaily decorat ed automobiles. The exercises as the fair grounds be pan promptly at 1:30 o'clock when Tagcart, with his famous non-erasive ,mile. called the meeting to order, iproving that he is not yet eliminated
"jHs Introduced Norman E. Mack, na-
aiemai cnairman. as presiding omcer. Aft.er the selection by the military tiantl, the Invocation by Fatner Gavlsk of Sjt. John's Catholic church, Hon fTr.eotio're Bell of California, delivered . the glad tidings to Mr. Kern Without any apparent disposition n his part William Jennings Bryan Assumed the role of hendliner for the John W. Krn Vice Presidential nomination ceremonies today. Kern, with characteristic display of fealty to his chosen leader, sidestepped, and played second fiddle at his own show. Kern delivered an address of 4.000 vords to express his rppreciation of he honor conferred on him by the JDcnver convention, and a mild discussion of the issues. Bryan followed film with a full and complete explanation of his latest ' trust-busting" process, which is to become a campaign document as soon as it is uttered. Kern's address was prepared for circulation among the country newspapers of Indiana, but it was garnished vith some of the hits ot the "Bryan-n-trusts" speech. The '"Peerless One" arrived here late yesterday afternoon, accompanied by JJrother Charlie Bryan. Chairman Gorman E. Mack, Secretary Urey tVoodson, R M. Johnston, of Texas; floger C. Sullivan of Illinois; J. W. Tomlinson, cf Alabama; Robert Ewfng, of Louisiana and other members Df the National committee; Chairman jLloyd of the congressional campaign committee. Mayor Brown of Lincoln; Jdyron D. Kin. Auditor of the National Committee; It. P. Rose, Mr. Bryan's private secretary, and several memJ"
GRANT BENEFITS B! PRINTERS' PENSION
Only Richmond Printer, a Union Man Over 20 Years. John Grant, an employe is the Coe printing establishment, is the only printer in this city to become a benefi ciary as the result of the new order granting pensions to members of the International Typographical Union: To qualify for a pension of $4 per week, it is necessary for the veterat printer to be sixty years old or over 3nd to have been a member of the union for twenty years or more. The new ruling became effective this morning. GEISHA GIRLS TO COME UNDER BAH Will Not Participate in Welcome of American Sailors in Japan. NAVAL MEN IN REVIEW. EVENT YESTERDAY AT SYDNEY WAS ONE OF MOST AUSPICIOUS YET HELD IN HONOR OF AMERICAN OFFICERS AND MEN. New York, Aug. 25. The American sailors of Admiral Sperry's round-the-world fleet will not be permitted to break the hearts of the Japanese Geisha girls if the Young Men's Christian association of Japan, the native Christian churches and the missionaries are able to prevent it. Information from Tokio was received at the headquarters of the Y. M. C. A. in this city today that the religious organizations of Japan are circulating petitions among the citizens of Japanese cities the men of the American fleet will visit, protesting against the old style of Japanese hospitality which is expected to include an abun dance of stimulants and introductions to the girls. The object of the movement is annauneed to be a celebration more in keeping with American ideals. It is desired that a precedent be established of eliminating Geisha girls from public entertainments in Japan. GRAND PARADE. Thousands of People View Jackies. Marching Sydney, N. S. W., Aug. 25. Six hundred men of the royal navy. 3.000 men of the American fleet, 7,000 of the naval and military forces of New South Wales and 4,000 cadets took part in a grand review yesterday in Centennial park. It was the largest ceremonal parade ever witnessed in Sydney. The vast natural amphitheater was occupied by over 100,000 spectators. The men on parade answered the cheers of the crowd by "eyes right." The men from the American fleet were given a demonstration as they marched past. Sperry Lauds Men in Parade. Admiral Sperry said the review had brought together the finest body of volunteer troops he had ever seen. Gov. Gen. and Lady Northcote gave a ball at government house to a distinguished company, including the senior officers of the fleet. The warrant and petty and non-commissioned officers of the American fleet were entertained on shore at concerts and social gatherings by the warrant officers, first class petty officers and sergeants of the South Wales naval and military forces. Not less than 2,000 men came ashore. HAS SCARLET FEVER. Miss Elizabeth Leonard, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Leonard. 42 North Fifth street, has been reported to the health department as being a scarlet fever victim.
"Kill It," Called Men to Eighteen Year Old Wife as She Lifted Whisky Flask
"Kill it. kill it, drink it down, take it ail." and Luella Kortright, aged eighteen, drained the bottle of rock and rye. Just previously she had refused to drink from a bottle of whiskey. But Officer Tingling was outside looking through the gap between the curtain and the sill and Jefferson Gibson, the man who was giving directions, was arrested on the charge of giving liquor to a minor. His son Howard, was arrested and charged with public intoxication. Jeff was fined $20 and costs and Howard $5 and costs for second offense. Both went to Jail. Yingling saw the Gibsons on the 6treets last evening and followed them t9 th tome cf John Koctlifhlta
ALLMAY BE ASKED!
TO GIVE FUNDS TO FALL FESTIVAL Subscription Campaign May Ee Attempted by the Young Men's Business Club of Richmond. I EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WILL HAVE CHARGE. Committees Will Also Be Named to Solicit Funds Over the City Agricultural Display to Be a Feature. To defray the expense of the Fall Festival it will require about $3,000 and at a meeting of the finance com mittee last evening, plans and means to raise this fund were discussed. It is probable the card system will be adopted for soliciting contributions, such as was followed by the Young Men's Christian Association in its campaign for funds. It has been decided by the Young Men's Business club, that it is most adrisable for the festival to be conducted under the auspices of the ex ecutive committee alone and not by the entire organization. The execu tive ccr 'ttee of the club has been augmei. and members added from among the business and professional men of the city. The club officers hold that it will be an affair represen tative of the business interests of the entire city and should not be under the supervision of, any organization in particular but made a co-operative eveut. Niturod Johnson, chairman of the finance committee, will appoint committees to assist In the work of soliciting funds. These committees will be announced tomorrow. Every business man and manufacturer and professional man in the city will be given opportunity to contribute and private citizens will be extended the same favor. As much attention is to be paid to agricultural day as any other. Besides the coliseum, it is probable the market house will be used for the purpose of an agricultural display. The city council may be asked to close Seventh and Ninth streets on both sides of Main to A streets during the festival, so as to provide more room for the exhibits. REO STEER STOLEN; HIBEDJAI HURT Frank Underhill of Greensfork Having His Troubles. Frank Underhill. a farmer living near Greensfork, is having his troub les. Some one has, he thinks, stolen his two year old red steer and last Saturday night his hired man, Cleo Culbcrtson, was thrown into a corn field by his horse frightening at an automobile. Culbertson, his wife and two children wore returning from Richmond and when opposite the Haines farm, Mr. Schaefer of Williamsburg came along in his machine. The horse reared up, over turned the wagon and deposited the Culbertson family tn the corn stubble. None of them were injured badly but the rig was smashed. Mr. Schaefer took the survivors of the wreck to the Underhill farm in his machine. THE WEATHER PROPHET. INDIANA FairTuesday night; warmer in north portion; Wednesday, fair and warmer; light northeast to southeast winds. OHIO Fair Tuesday night; Wednesday, fair and warmer; light northeast to southeast winds. North F between Sixteenth and Seventeenth streets. Howard Gibson appeared to be well under the influence of liquor and his father, Jefferson, was in but slightly more staple condition. After entering the house a bottle of whisky was presented and passed around. The two Gibsons and Kortright drank, but the eighteen year old wife refused. The bottle made the rounds until it was emptied. Then one containing rock and rye was presented and passed about. This was about half empty, when it was thrust at Mrs. Kortright by Jeff Gibson and she was commanded to drink. She placed It to her lips and Jeff ordered her to "km it," meaning drink alL She drank and the peiiciaaii broke up Ui9 EtZStJ, JL--
E.GHTEEH ARE KILLEE
Walls of Burned Chelsea Build ing Fall, Burying the Workmen. THREE BODIES RECOVERED Chelsea. Mass., Aug. 23. Eighteer persons are reported killed and a num ber injured in the collapse of a bricV block in Chelsea square at noon today Three bodies have already been recov ered, unrecognizable. The buildinf was being reconstructed when the front wall collapsed. POPE PIUS IS A VENERABLE AND KINDLY FATHER Tourists Visiting Him Do Not Stand in Awe as He Is Kindly and Lovable, Says Father Rager. LOCAL MAN KISSED FAMOUS PAPAL RING. Hoiv r-atner interested in Those Things Which Were Told to Him at Audience Granted. "Pope Pius does not remind one of a prince of the church. Rather he Im presses you as a venerable, kindly father." This was the statement made by the Rev. Father John Rager of this city, whe TiaB Just returned from a pilgrimage to Rome. He spent about ten days in the ancient capital of Italy and, through Cardinal Del Val, papal secretary of state, he secured an audi ence with the Pope. Father Rager states that hundreds of pilgrims visit the Vatican each week and that it is not difficult to secure an audience with the Holy Father. This simple, deomcratic old man is always glad to receive the tourists. He asks them many ques tions and takes the deepest interest in church and politiycal affairs in the various countries they come from. jf atner nager states mat to see Pope Pius is to love him. The local man in company with a number of other tourists entered the Vatican and were ushered into a reception room This party included both Catholics and Protestants. In a short time the Pope entered the room and he at once offered his hand to all of them so that they might kiss the papal ring. To many he addressed questions and listened with the greatest interest to the replies he received. At th conclusion of the audience the pilgrims bowed the knee and received the blessing of the Holy Father. Father Rager stated that he did not stand in awe of the venerable head of the Catholic church. Like all the pilgrims he felt as though he was in the presence of kindly, lovable man, whose smile was like a benediction. The Romans tell a story on Pope Plus, which gives a good insight into his domestic, democratic character and bears out the discription of the Pope as given by Father Rager. When Pius was elected Pope, so the story goes, he turned to the cardinals and said, "Gentlemen you cannot elect me pope. I have a return trip ticket to Venice and I use it." After leaving Rome, Father Rager went to Austria, Switzerland, France and other points on the continent He had a most enjoyable time but the most cherished incident of his trip was his audience at the historic old Vatican with Pope Pius. CASEJS DEFEATED His Verdict That Murderess Was Dead Displeased. Laporte. Int.., Aug. 25. Because he rendered a verdict that the body taken from the ruins of the Gunness house on the morning of April 2S, was that of Mrs. Belle Gunness, and because three of the physicians . he a had ap pointed to hold inquests over various bodies found in the private graveyard of the arch murderess, were republicans. Dr. C S. Mack, who is serving his first term as coroner, was defeated for renomination in the Laporte county democratic convention. The verdict of Mack aroused the enmity of attorneys for Ray Lamphere, indicted for the murder of Mrs. Gunness, because they contend Mrs; Gunness escaped. The opposition concentrated on Dr. George Osborn, and he was
GUNNESS
JUST BUMMIN' BILL" IS AGAIN IN COUNTY JAIL
He Asks for Food at Farmer's Home, Then Pursues Girl Through House and Towards Wolfe's Mills. MAN RELEASED FROM CUSTODY SOMETIME AGO. He Promised at That Time to Leave the County Has Been Insolent to Chariiftbte Farmers. "Just Bummin'" Bill Rinehart bummed about the country in the vicinity of Wolfe's Mills this morning and was arrested for his surliness. He became abusive and threatening, when refused provisions which he begged and at the home of John Wolfe on the Boston Pike, gained entrance into the house and pursued Miss Grace Wolfe through the house and out onto the road. She ran for help in the direction of the mill and the chase was witnessed by a man named Tieman, who was passln on a wagon. He yelled at Rinehart and the latter ran north up the Short Creek Valley. Deputy Sheriff Mash meyer was notified and captured Rine hart at the home of Albert Steen. About two months ago Rinehart was arrested after he had caused ex citement at a number o rural resi dences on the Union pike. The man appeared to half-witted He refused to give an account of himself other than to say he was "just bummin aronnd the country. He was arraign ed in police court and upon his prom ise to leave the county and never re turn, was given his liberty. This morning Miss Grace Wolfe answered a knock at the door and was surprised to be confronted by a tramp of evil appearance. He asked for something to eat, although he had his hands filled with what appeared to be provisions. Miss Wolfe hooked the screen door and went to the kitchen to prepare some food. She returned and opening the door to hand the food ta the stranger, was surprised when he pulled the door back and rushed into the room. She ran across the room, throwing a table between her and the tramp, but he managed to pass the ob struction and continue his pursuit. Miss Wolfe fled through the house and out of the front door in the direction of the mill. The tramp pursued her and was about to overtake her, when Tieman, who was passing in a wagon, became suspicious at the unusual action and yelled. Tieman left his wagon and the stranger ran to the creek valley and went north. Deputy Sheriff Mashmeyer was notified and hurried to the vicinity. The tramp was apprehended as he was in the act of begging at the Steen home. Mashmeyer recognized the man as Rinehart. "Bummin Bill" had his coat pockets crowded with provisions he had succeeded in obtaining at a number of farm residences. It was reported to Mashmeyer that he had been surly and very Impudent toward women at several places and they had become alarmed. When arrested several weeks ago, it was believed by the authorities Rinehart had escaped from some insane hospital or county institution. A number of these institutions in this locality were written to, but the only information gained was to the effect, the man had been at Winchester and in the southern section of Randolph county had acted in much the same manner as pursued in this county. RE IS INNOCENT Refuses to Confess He Entered Gennett Home. An affidavit charging Lee Reid with burglary has been prepared in the circuit court. Reid, who is the man supposed to have entered the Gennett residence on East Main street, has refus ed to make any confession and maintains his innocence. He will not be given a hearing until circuit court con venes.
Steers Eat Dynamite; Blow Up and Injure Farmer Who Threw Rock
Plymouth; Ind., Aug. 25. Oscar Huff, living near Bremen, lost two valuable steers last week in an unusual manner. His cattle were grazing in a field where Mr. Huff was blast ing stumps, steers eat While he was absent the a quantity of the dynamite. v" yhen driving them in afc-evenlng
INSANE FIFTEEN HEARS; NOW ENTERS HOSPITAL Mrs. Ellen Turner Taken to Easthaven Today.
Commitment parers have been issued for Ellen Turner to the Eastern Indiana Hospital for the Insane. Mrs. Turner's home is east of Bethel near the state line. She has been insane for about fifteen years, but she has been cared for at her home. Recently her condition became such that it was deemed advisable to remove her to the hospital. She was taken there by Sheriff Meredith today. NDIANA PYTH1ANS MAY VISIT CITY Young Men's Business Club to Work for Next State Encampment. RICHMOND STANDS CHANCE SENTIMENT FAVORING THIS CITY AMONG MEMBERS OF ENCAMPMENT COMMITTEE THIS IS A PYTHIAN CENTER. It is quite probable that the annual state encampment of the uniform rank, Knights of Pythias will be held next year in this city. This year the encampment will be held at Inldianapolis and a committee representing the Young Men's Business club will go to Indianapolis and bring every influence to bear to secure the 1909 encampment for Richmond. The encampment this year will be held dur ing the month of September, but if Richmond is chosen as the site of the next encampment the Young Men's Business club will endeavor to have it held during the month of October, which is the most enjoyable season of the year in this section of the state. Secretary Ed Harris of the club is quite confident that the 1909 encampment can be secured for Richmond. He states he has been informed that there are several members of the encampment committee who favor Richmond and if this city shows it really wants the encampment, it has a better show of securing it than any other city in the state. Annually over four thousand Knights attend these events and they are a most desirable body of men for any city to entertain. Secretary Harris says that it can be easily seen what a benefit such a large conclave would be to the business interests of the city. Richmond is one of the Pythian strongholds of the state. With the exception of the Red Men the K. of P. order is stronger in this city than any other secret society. Richmond has three K. of P. lodges, the Triumph, the Couer de Lion and the Iola, It is an assured fact that all thrdee of these lodges will assist the Young Men's Business club In bringing in fluence to bear in securing the next meeting. It is also quite probable that Charles E. Shlveley, ex-supreme chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, will use hfs influence to secure the encampment for Richmond. Mr Shlveley is one of the most prominent Pythian leaders. Secretary Harris states if Rich mond secures the 1909 event, it is probable that the tents of the Pythian army will be pitched on the chautau qua grounds at Glen Miller park i ni, ic is tnougnt, would make an ideal site. WRIGHT SUFFERS . WITH FEVER Aeronaut Marks Field for Tests However. Lemans. France, Aug. 23. Wilbur Wright, the American aeropianlst, is suffering from a slight fever. A strong wind was blowing and conse quently Mr. Wright decided not to j make any flights. Mr. Wright avail- j ed himself of the ODDortunitv to mark i out the field where his trials will be made, planting posts U distances of from one to five kilometers in preparation for his official attempt to beat existing records. The committee of the French Aero club which will have charge of the trials will arrive here today. Mr. Huff threw a stone at the herd. The missile struck one of the steers that had eaten of the dynamite and the shock exploded the stuff In the animal's stomach and the steer was blown into smithereens. The crash of the explosion Jarred the other steer and it, too, "blew up." The shocks were heard distinctly for several miles. Mr. Huff himself was injured.
BELL IS ALREADY HERE; IS NOT IN THEREAFTER) Dr. John P. D. John Surprises The Chautauqua Audience!
When He Takes This Viewj Of the Subject. ZUEBLIN TOUCHES ON TELEPHONE SITUATION. Says It Is Better for Local Companies to Co-operate Than Otherwise Todasi Sessions. "Hell hr already here, ww c?ont have to waK. for there is no hell, here or hereafter, except the heU of sowing and reaping." With these words Dr. John P. D. John startled his hearers while delivering Us lectere "Did Mao Make God or God Make-Man." at the Chautauqua last night. Dr. John had been trykiK hard to push the atheist and BclentlsMnto a corner when he ut tered the above startling words. He said that if a scientist could account' for the present hell the task of accounting for any that might come hereafter would be easy. Dr. John gave his audience the impression that he believed hell to be the daily punishment which a man's conscience gives him for the wrong he does. Since conscience is of the immortal part of man it follows that bell will last forever. Dr. John is a brainy man and tooee who heard bis wonderful sermon Bunday morning had been lead to expect something great from him. laet night. But his task last night was too big for him too big in fact for any mortal. The audience felt so from the time he began and did not evince so much in terest in the lecture as hae been given i 10 we omer numoers oi me cnauiau-l qua program. Dr. John attempted to i show that the atheist is wrong and! that wherever in the past modern sci ence has disagreed with the bible the facts, when found out, have upheld holy writ. Consequently he deduced the conclusion that the bible is aJways, correct. Dr. John said: "It Is absolutely pre posterous that the finite should pass judgment upon the Infinite. A mo mentary glance at any portion of his tory is worse than useless. To ex plain cause and effect we must take ell the acts of all the world since time began. "Moses was right when he wrote that light appeared on the second day of creation and the sun on the fourth. 1 For by nebular hypathesis the great blotches of light in the heavens are, suns now forming. If the miracle Is' unscientific, then science itself Is un-j scientific, for when it attempts to ac-( count for the creation It la driven Into an absurdity. Dr. John believes that by a day MoJ ses meant an age or a cycle ofMJme. . Welbourn's Theory. If the dream of Reno B. Welbourn j who occupied the Chautauqua plat-) form could be realized, the present) dry weather in Richmond would be' broken. Mr. Welbourn by means of' electricity caused a small cloud to J form and a shower of rain to fall lnj a hermetically sealed glass tube. The' time would come he said Wbjsn drought would have no terror, forj when men wanted rain, they wovldi charge the heavens with eleetrlctty and the cooling shower woo hi falL i He also showed upon tne platform, the means by which great ocean! steamers of the Atlantic womld be run by power generated at Niagara. 1 He further declared that the time will come when the traveler la the Andes ' mountains will cook his breakfast! with electricity generated at the same cataract "The day of the wire connection is doomed and the day of the wireless is coming." declared Welbourn. Welbourn Is not a fake, but a really j great man of science. Moreover he' hails from Earlham college. He got his training in speaking from Prof. E. P. Trueblood. Prof. Trueblood who is a member of the program commit-; : ul lu" "c"u'"i Put on hf P as an experiment l to see ff h con,d Bt , His former puPU certalnly Provd Wmself good, I for Tolce U not 8,tron bri nature, it was me Desi nanaiea voice j that has yet been heard on the chautauqua platform. Welbourn's home is in Union City, this state, though he lives much In New York where he is a member of j the Academy of Science. He has worked In the great laboratories of Edison, Tesla, Crookes, Ollber Hobbes and Lord Kelvin. All these men have assisted him in the preparation of his lecture which Is not delivered pH-. marily for money but to create a sci-j entitle spirit in this country, such as now prevails In Germany. Welbourn says that when the coal fields give out the problem of fuel will be easily solved either by waterpower ' or great engines ran directly by th sun's rays, or using the beat from the (Continue on Page TwoJ