Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 33, Number 200, 2 September 1908 — Page 1

RICHMOND PAIXADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM. VOL. XXXIII. NO. 200. RICHMOND, IXD., WEDNESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 2, 1908. SINGLE COPY, 2 CENTS.

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VERMONT POINTS WAY TO SUCCESS FOR REPUBLICANS

Barometer for National Elections Indicates a Greater Landslide to Republican Party Than Ever Before. FONDEST HOPES REALIZED BY PARTISANS OF TAFT. Local Issues Figured Largely And This Accounts for Number of Democrats Who Will . Serve in State Legislature. Republican Victors. Governor George H. Prouty, of Newport. Lieutenant governor John A. Mead, of Rutland. Secretary of state Guy W. Halley, of Essex. Treasurer Edward H. Deavitt, of Montpeller. Auditor Horace F. Graham, of Craft8bury. Attorney-general John G. Sargent, of Ludlow. Burlington, Vt, Sept. 2. Vermont has met the expectations of those who believed that the Green Mountain state would give a republican plurality of more than 28,000. Notwithstanding the entrance of the Independent party, making five tickets instead of four as heretofore, the republican vdke is only slightly below that of four years ago, while the democratic vote remains substantially the same. Returns late last night indicated a republican plurality of more than 28,000. Never in the history of the state have local conditions entered so largely into the campaign and many towns which gave republican pluralities for governor elected democratic representatives to the state legislature. The democratic representation in the-house of representatives is likely to exceed 50, against 35 in the last legislature, many of the larger towns electing democrats. Speaker T. Cheney, or Morrisville, had four candidates running against him, notwithstanding that his re-election as Speak er was conceded should his town re- , turn him, and won on the second ballot by one majority, a majority being necessary to elect. The republicans elected to congress from the first district David J. Foster, f Burlington and from the second district Frank Plumley, of Northfield, and chose i majority of the state legislature which will select a successor to the late Senator Redfield Proctor. Lieutenant Governor G. H. Prouty's plurality Is estimated at over 28,000, with his ticket getting about the same figures. These figures indicate a republican loss of 8 per cent and a democratic loss of 2 per cent. The voters were urged to support the republican ticket by speakers of national importance, who stumped the state during the past two weeks, discussing Issues which will be heard in other parts of the country this fall. Went it Alone. On the other hand the democrats fought the battle alone. James E. Burke, of Burlington, formerly known as the "Blacksmith Mayor" of that city, who headed the ticket, having only local talent in his support The democrats were also anxious regarding tha strength of the Independence League movement, a new factor In state politics, but the returns from a majority of the cities and towns showed that a comparatively small number of voters supported Quimby S. Backus, of Brandon, who headed the new party ticket. The prohibition party ran a close race with the Independence League, while the socialists were a poor fifth In the contest among the leaders. Mr. Burke issued the following statement: "From the returns of 71 out of 246 towns received by me I claim that Prouty's majority will be under 25000." "It seems that the plurality of the republican ticket will be nothing less than 30,000. In view of the fact that no great state questions are at" issue to create discussion or arouse interest in the campaign, the result is especially gratifying, showing as it does that the voters are alive to the Importance of the issues involved in the national campaign. "Vermont has again pointed the way to a great republican victory In November." INSPECTING NEW HOSPITAL. Dr. Smith, superintendent at Easthaven Is at Madison todav fn the new hospital that Is being built mere. He is expected to return tomorrow. PAYS CITY'S SHARE. County Treasurer Myrlck has paid to city treasurer Johnson $1,017.45 as the city's share of the tax collected during August

VERMONT'S TEST VOTE FORECASTS TAFT VICTORY. REPUBLICAN PLURALITY, 28,000 RECORD OF PAST YEARS. Rep. Plu. Rep. Plu. President Year, in Sept. in Nov. Elected. 1876 23,735 24,078 Hayes, R. 1880 26,603 27,251 Garfield, R. 1884 22,702 22,183 Cleveland, D. 1888 28,995 28,405 Harrison, R. 1892 19,702 21,667 Cleveland, D. 1896 38,391 40,490 McKinley, R. 1900 31,312 29,719 McKinley, R. 1904 30,682 30,682 Roosevelt, R. Victory given to Hayes by electoral commission, though Democrats claimed returns showed election of Tilden.

PAINTS PICTURE OF- PAST AGES TO VETERANS Senator Foraker Said Eliminate Modern Environment of Fort Meigs and Appreciate Site as in Historic Times. EVENT WAS ATTENDED BY AN IMMENSE CROWD. Speaker Contrasted Conditions of Today to Those of Time When General Harrison Turned Back British Toledo, Ohio, September 2. A street parade of a civic character, prefatory to the G. A. R. parade or veterans today, and the dedication of the Ft. Meigs monument at Perrysburg, 12 miles from Toledo, divided interest yesterday in the forty-second encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic. Forty thousand journeyed by trolley and boat to the historic' spot where General William Henry Harrison In 1812-1S checked the ambitions of the British General Proctor. Many speeches were made, chief smong them being the utterances of Senator J. B. Foraker, Governor Harris and General Benjamin H. Young, who represented Governor Willson of Kentucky, who was unable to be present. When Governor Harris and his par ty, including Senators Foraker and Dick, arrived on the ground shortly after 11 o'clock this forenoon the Governor's salute of 17 guns thundered from the field pieces of Battery B, under command, of Captain Grant S. Taylor. When the bunting which draped the newly completed monument, was drawn by the hand of David Robinson, Jr., four guns of the battery gave an other salute and the band burst into patriotic music, which was almost drowned by the cheers from several thousand throats. Senator Foraker, chief orator of the day, then addressed the throng of gray-headed veterans. He said in part, as follows: Forakers Speech. "Mr. Chairman and Fellow Citizens: It would be difficult to exaggerate the greatness of our country or the happiness of our people. Our territory belts the continent and invades the seas. Our population represents the blood of all the races, yet it is the most homogeneous of any country In the world. Our resources are practically exhaustless and our industries are as countless and as varied as the tastes and wants and genius of man. Our civilization, intelligence and morals mark the highest standards ever attained. From ocean to ocean there is an end less succession of visible monuments to lofty achievements. The farms, the cities, the mines, the mills, the fac tories, the railroads, the churches and schoolhouses, combine to record the greatest march in human progress that has ever been made. "The picture we today present Is so complete and perfect in all its features and proportions that it is hard to recall and realize the sufferings, hardships, denials, labors, struggles, bat tles, patriotism, heroism, blood and death that are involved and represent ed. It Is only by some such occasion as this that the past is again brought vividly before us and we are reminded of the trials and tribulations that went before our triumphs. "To Intelligently appreciate this spot and what we are seeking to commem orate, we must blot out the beautiful picture of today and paint another. We must eliminate the railroads, the trolleys, the telephone, the telegraph. and shut out of view entirely all kinds of electrical and steam motive power on both larl and water. We must wipe off the canvas all our beautiful farms with their fields of waving grain, and grassy meadows. We must blot out the turnpikes and public highways. We must stop the busy hum of Industry In all Its forms. We must substitute for all this scene of beauty, cultivation, improvement and (Continued on Page Eight)

Y.M.C. A. BUILDING IS BEST EQUIPPED IN ENTIRE STATE

Not Largest Nor Most Costly, But Every Convenience of Arrangement Has Been Included in Plans for Structure REPRESENTS LONGINGS OF YEARS FOR YOUNG MEN. Rooms Are of Large Size and Furnishings Will Be Modern Running Track and Natatorium Big Features. Not the largest in the state, but the local Young Men's Christian Association building will have the distinction of being the most complete. There will be everything about such an institution, when it is completed, that enters into the construction of any such structure erected from the most approved plans prepared any place in the country. Local young men and boys, who are prospective members of the association have waited patiently for the completion of the building. Their patience will be rewarded, when the edifice is thrown open to the public next month. The contractors have worked as rapidly as possible with a large force of men, but weather conditions early in the summer delayed the work so that it is hardly likely the directors will enforce the penalty provided for failure to complete the structure by September 1. To the young" men, many of whom helped in the canvass to raise funds, the building will be the representation of the materialization o their fondest dreams. All of this number now are anxious for the chance to visit the building on the opening day. Many .have been on the scene almost daily and watched the walls rise from basement to roof. Up-to-date Conveniences. Every department of the building will be fitted up with the most up to date conveniences that are in use. On entering the building from the main entrance on Eighth street, one passes into the vestibule, which is finished in white marble and this leads to the reception room, which will have a floor of tiling. To the left vill be the men's reading room, which will be nicely furnished with the usual equipment, so as to make the reader feel at home. Here will be found all the late magazines and metropolitan newspapers that are worth while. From the reception room are the stairs leading to the basement and upstairs. Beyond the stairs is the secretary's pri vate office and the main office in which all business will be transacted. The physical examination room is entered direct from the office of the physical director. To the right of the vestibule is the men's recreation room in which all games that are proper, will be played. The dining room is next and then the kitchen. At the end of the reception room one comes to the check room and the public entrance to the gymnasium. The gymnasium is GO feet by 70 feet. and Is to be equipped with the latest up to date apparatus. In the basement the hall leads both to the right and to the left. On the right is the boys' locker room, the senior locker room and the business men's locker room. The toilet rooms are next and it is here that the three bowling alleys will be located and fitted with the newest model alleys. The business men will have the private thower baths which will be immediately off their dressing room and arranged so they can pass immediately into the natatorium. The Seniors and the boys will have the same shower baths, the boys using them in the afternoon and the seniors in the evening. Fine Swimming Pool. The swimming pool, which is to be one of the best in the country and undoubtedly will be the best in the state, will be located in the basement. It will be 20 by GO feet, ranging from 32 feet to S feet In depth. The deepest part being 15 feet from the end thus making use of this part for the spring board which is to be installed. On all sides of the pool there will be sur face marble drains so that every splash and disturbance of the water causes the water to splash outside. This will prevent any dirt from collecting on the surface of the water. The drains will also be constructed so as to serve as hand pipes. In connection with the pool there will be overhead 2pparatus for the pleasure of those desiring its use. A springing board of special construction will be Insalled. The entire pool will be lined with the white glazed tile as will the floor of this room. The walls will be finish ed In yellow impervious brick and the room ceiled with cement plaster on steel lath. The basement will be supervised by one man, who will have his office lo cated in the middle of the floor. This officer will have direct supervision of all the rooms and located so as to havs easy access to all parts of the basement and direct access to the natatorium. The entire space under the side- ( Continued on Paga TwoJ

IS SUING THOMAS LAWSON BECAUSE OF "NATIONAL STOCK"

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ALEXANDER P. MOORE. He is owner or the Pittsburg Leader and claims $100,000 from Thomas W. Lawson, of Boston. Mr. Lawson offered that sum to any charity if the Leader proved its contentions in its attack on "National Stock." Mr. Moore holds that the Leader made good its assertions.

NJUHCTIQN SUIT HEARD TOMORROW Petitioners Issue Notice Mean ing of Which Is Not Divulged. LARGE LOBBY IS WANTED. ARGUMENT IN REGARD TO PLAC ING TRACTION TRACKS IN GLEN MILLER PARK WILL BE PLACED BEFORE COURT BY ATTORNEYS. "The suit enjoining the traction company from laying tracks through Glen Miller park will be argued before Judge Fox Thursday morning. It was announced that the court had adjourned but this case will be heard tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock." The above statement was handed to the Palladium this morning by Mrs. M. F. Johnston. It was signed by "the Citizens' Lookout Committee," which is composed of Mrs. Johnston, Timo thy Nicholson and Paul Ross. The purpose of this statement is not made clear but it is suggested that the object is to insure a good sized lobby at the court room tomorrowmorning when the case is called. Whether the committee believes the presence of a large lobby of anti-park dlspollers will influence the court in deciding on the merits o the case is not known. In this case the traction company will be represented by its general counsel, Ferdinand Winters of Indianapolis. The petitioners will be represented by Attorneys Wilfred Jessup and A. M. Gardner. The traction company, it is stated, will endeavor to convince the court that it has no authority to issue an injunction on the (Continusd on Page Five.) THE WEATHER PROPHET. INDIANA Fair and warmer Thursday.

WAYNE COUNTY FARMERS TO OFFER PRAYERS FOR RAIN

In the event this week comes to a close without this county being benefited by a rain storm, prayers for relief from the drought, will be offered next Sunday in many of the churches in the country districts. It is also probable that In some of the city churches prayers for rain will be offered. There has not been a drop of rainfall in this section of the county since August 17, two weeks ago yesterday, and on that date the total precipitation amounted to only .11 of an inch, not enough, really, to be taken into consideration from a farmer's standpoint The total rainfall for the month of August only amounted to 1.17 Inches, which is more than two inches under the normal rainfall for each month. Yesterday the weather was threatening and every man, woman and child in the county confidently hoped for a good down pour, but the storm clouds passed by to the east without giving the expected relief. The weather man promises rain In the near future, but he can make no definite statement as

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v. QUESTIOIHtJ DOUBT Early Returns From Wisconsin Primaries Leave Result in Puzzle. NOMINATE STATE OFFICERS. Milwaukee, Wis., Sept. 2. Early returns from the state primaries leave the question of indorsement for United States senator in doubt. Returns are coming in slowly, and it is likely that definite returns will not be obtained for several days. Friends of United States Senator Stephenson claim that he has won an indorsement. The republicans cast their votes for Isaac Stephenson, William H. Hatton Samuel A. Cook, and F. E. McGovern for senator. The democratic candidates were Neal Brown and Melvin A. Hoyt State officers for all elective posl tions were nominated, and selections were made for congressional nominees Returns indicate that the various parties have nominated state tickets as follows: For governor James O. Davidson Soldiers' Grove, republican; John A Aylward, Madison, democrat; Winfred D. Cox. Milwaukee, prohibitionist; Har vey Dee Brown, Rachine, social demo crat. WANTS RECRUITS Expected to Come Tomorrow For Navy Volunteers. C. R. Ferguson of Indianapolis, who is at the head of the Richmond Navv recruiting station will be in the city Friday. It is expected that he will be able to secure recruits as there have been many inquiries made at the post office in regard to the enlistment. to the exact time the rain may be ex pected. Farmers in this county are nearly desperate over the weather conditions Already one-fourth of the corn crop has been 16st and If the present drought continues much longer over half of the crop, the total of which is valued at approximately $50,000, will be lost. Another danger that threatens the farmer is sudden change in the weath er. A cool wave struck this locality last night and owing to the intensely hot weather this summer, the farmers fear an early frost. It is estimated that one-third of the corn crop of the county will be out of danger from frosts by the fifteenth of this month. The entire corn crop In the lowland districts of this county will not be out of, danger from frost until by the twen ty-flfth of this month. Threatened on one hand by the drought and on the other by premature frosts, the condition of the Wayne county farmer Is indeed a precarious one, hence the prayers that will be of

fered next Sunday.

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Tn pit 1 1 ni rmiro III dltftL LLUinu nd Leave Girl Behind in Her Altogether. Atlanta. Ga., Sept 2. Maddened by ealousy because Miss Kathleen Hayes Talked to his rival over the phone. Jesse J. Vaughan burst into the girl's room, seized her entire wardrobe, and fled in a cab. With him, it is alleged, he carried three dresses, a hat, two bottles of toilet water, nine pairs of stockings. three pairs of shoes, and a pile of mis cellaneous garments. What he could not carry away he tore to pieces. Miss Hayes thought a burglar did it and notified the police, who soon ar rested Vaughan, finding some of the feminine articles in his room. m HEADQUARTERS ON MAIN STREET Young Men's Business Club Secures Rooms for Its Temporary Home. ONFER ABOUT PLANS. REPRESENTATIVES OF CLUB AT INDIANAPOLIS TO MEET COL. GREEN NEAT FOLDER DESCRIPTIVE OF FESTIVAL, ISSUED. The young Men's Business Club has secured the three rooms above the Western Union Telegraph company's office at the corner of Ninth and Main streets. The rooms will be ready to open this evening and be ready for use tomorrow. These rooms will be the headquarters for the fall festival. The front room will be used for the meeting of the various committees. The second room will be used as the private office and the rear room will be veed as the rest room for the women and children during the festival and will be in charge of some woman who will be. selected later. All the rooms will be furnished to meet the needs of the club. Perry J. Freeman and Paul Com-j stock were at Indianapolis today making arrangements with Col. Green of the Tenth Infantry as to the exact time the soldiers will arrive in Rich mond. They discussed the different exhibitions to be given during the daj that is to be called military day. For some time it was hoped that the regiment would be able to give a sham battle, but as the grounds are not large enough, this was called off and the regular regimental maneuvers will be given. The agricultural committee, of which Wilfred Jessup Is at the head, will hold a meeting Saturday at 2 p. m. to make definite arrangements as to the prospects and to discuss some of the things it hopes to do. Folders have been Issued and will be distributed throughout this section. They are descriptive of what it is intended to make each of the three days of the festival represent FIRE DEPARTMENT COMPLETE AGAIN Men Return to Regular Positions After Illness. After being off duty or having changed positions as the result of conditions, George Wilson, George Pavey and Everett Miller of the fire department are back at their former positions. Wilson takes up his old work as driver of the hook and ladder truck, after an absence of several months, because of injuries. Pavey returns as a hoseman at No. 3 house, after being off duty on account of illness. Miller, who has been at No. 3 returns to No. 4. Al Griffith, substitute driver for Wilson, will be a ladder man. PROCEEDINGS TO FORECLOSE BROUGHT Big Pittsburg Company Made Defendant in Heavy Suit. . Pittsburg, Pa., Sept. 2. foreclosure proceedings against the Pittsburg Wabash Terminal Railway company on first mortgage bonds, were commenced in the United States circuit court this morning by the Equitable Trust Company of New York. It involves $30,000,000 of outstanding bonds. DIRECTORS TO MEET. A meeting of the directors of the Richmond Chautauqua will be held this evening. Owing to the Inability of some of the members to be present no

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E w rnn L AID l uu Rev. David Huntington Proposes to Establish Employment Agency to Find Work for New York's Unemployed. WOULD BENEFIT BOTH FARMER AND LABORER. Suggests Profit Sharing System on Field Labor Establishment of Bureau Would Fill a Want Badly Needed. The Rev. David C. Huntington, re tor of St Paul's Episcopal church, this city, who Is spending a vacation in New York city, in a communication to the Palladium, recommends that an employment bureau be opened In Richmond to benefit on one hand, tha farmers of Wayne county who need field hands or would prefer the share system, and on the other hand tha many unemployed laborers In New York City, who have had experience in farm work. He states that such a bureau could be opened In St Paul's parish house or any other available place. The Rev. Huntington would make arrangements for the establishment of such a bureau providing he received proper encouragement. His communication to the Palladium Is aa follows: "Since I came to New York last week to complete my vacation, my ears have been filled with reports of suffering and want, not among the shiftless and lazy, but among the sober and Industrious poor. Remembering the prosperity of our great state; the prolific farms, the field on field of waving corn and grain and the too often unheeded calls for laborers to harvest the crops, it occurred to me it would be a good thing if the man needing employ ment and the man needing laborers could be brought together. "Here are the laborers, many of them experienced gardeners trained in the old country. There is labor In demand in Indiana, Illinois and other western states. There are men in Wayne county who have made their money on their farms and who now wish to live in town and who would gladly let their farms out on shares. "Now the practical question I want to ask- Is this. . If an office was opened in St Paul's parish house or some other available place, would the good people of Wayne county who want to retire from their farms or who need assistance In moving their crops, make use of it? "No one would be recommended whose character and record was not of the best. This would be looked after by the New York, end of the work, and also the transportation. "This movement could start In Richmond and extend to the west giving moral support to the homeseekers and a helping hand to many worthy people who are willing to get their living in the most legitimate way, out of the ground, where God has put it for them. There is a living for everybody In the ground and none need be discouraged and no ono starve. All that is necessary Is a willing hand and an honest heart "To start this proposed movement I ask those likely to employ farm hands and the public In general, to let me know what they think of the Idea. Vote 'yea or 'no on a postal card end forward It to me. Address 111 North Eighth street Richmond, Ind. BETTER, THAU HOPED Chief Bailey Went on Lect' Mission and Made a Capture. STRANGER WAS WANTED. A short time ago an aged couple, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Houghmeier, arrived in this city with their only worldly possession, an ancient horse. Thisanlmal was traded for a horse belonging to Henry HIeger. The Houghmelers sold the horse they secured from Hieger for $3.00 and an ancient vehicle for 59 cents, then went to "light housekeeping on Sheridan street Last night they had a family quarrel, which grew so boisterous that they were arrested for disturbing the peace. While Chief Bailey was lecturing the couple they informed him that a man. Charles Saylor, was staying at their house, and that he was wanted at Brownsville, Union county, for petit larceny. Saylor was arrested and will

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