Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 33, Number 223, 25 September 1908 — Page 1

BIGHMONB FA ABIUM H AND SUN-TELEGRAM, TOL. XXXIII. NO. 223. RICH3IOND, IND., FRIDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 25, 1908. SINGLE COPY, 2 CENTS, PASSAGE OF OPTION BILL BY HOUSE II QUESTION STANDARD'S BRAND HE MADE OFFERS TO SENATOR FORAKER. CAMPAIGN 111 WAYNE No Cause For Labor To Oppose Congressman Watson PLACED Oil ANOTHER SEN ATORBY HEARST COUNTY OPENED RY CONG. CRUMPACXER

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VOTE ON MEASURE WILL BE TAKEN SATURDAY, LOWER HOUSE OF THE LEGISLATURE HAVING PASSED THE MEASURE FROM ENGROSSMENT TO THIRD READING, WITHOUT AMENDMENT DESPITE EFFORT TO TACK SUCH AMENDMENTS ON.

BOTH PARTIES PREDICT VICTORY OU TOMORROW Three Members of the Marion County Republican Delegation, It Is Declared, Will Make Flop to Democrats. CONFERENCE HELD BY PARTY LEADERS. John Edwards, Caucus Chairman Hemenway, and Richard Elliott's Plans to Pass Bill Defeated. Indianapolis, Sept. 25. This morning the lower house of the legislature passed the county local option bill from engrossment to third reading without amendment. Tomorrow at 10 o'clock the bill comes up for passage. There is general uneasiness among the republican leaders as to their ability of shoving the measure through. On the other hand the democratic leaders are confident that the bill will be defeated by an extreemly close vote. They make these predictions on the belief that the Marion county delegation, Bllllngsly, Bowlus and Keller, wlll vote against the measure. These three men are the bone of contention. Up to the present time they have not stated how they intend to vote consequently the republican camp is in gloom. The session this morning was very dull to the average spectator, but to those who were "w!3e" to sub-surface conditions the session was not only interesting but amusing as well. - Elliott In Conference. Last evening several of the republican house leaders, including Floor Leader John Edwards, Caucus Chair man Hemenway and Dick Elliott of Wayne and Fayette counties met at the Claypool hotel and fixed the pro gram of events for today. At this .meeting It was decided to permit any 'house member to offer any amendment to the bill they so desired and to permit them to vote as they pleased at today's session. This was a very crafty move. Should the bill have been amended )n a manner unsatisfactory to the powerB-to-be, It would have been referred back to the senate, which would have promptly rejected the measure in its amended form. The bill would then have been referred to a joint conference committee, the members of which would have been carefully selected by Miller and Branch, then when the opportunity presented Itself this committee would have reported on the bill to the house and it would have been adopted because a joint conference report can be passed by Just an ordinary majority. This deep laid plot was, as has been stated, unnecessary. Just one amendment was offered and it was snowed under by a vote of 83 to 17. Thl3 amendment was offered by Bowlus of Marion county and provided that In any county containing a city of more than 5,000 population should be divided into two units, the county at large being one and the city the other. For Dual Amendment. It was decided this morning by the republican leaders to encourage a dual amendment, providing both county and ward township local option be introduced. This was a bait for the democratic members and it was expected that Bome democrat would introduce the amendment Consequently when the session opened the republican members waited expectantly for the amendment in question but it was not forthcoming. Here is the way the democrats handled the bait: White was to have introduced it, but at the last minute he thought Hottel should have this responsibility. Hottel was skeptical, so he passed it along to Sicks. He was afraid he couldn't get the speaker's attention, so he passed it along to Pierson. Now Plerson has a pet prohibition resolutlon and he was afraid he would have to sacrifice, if he offered the dual amendment, so he handed it to Barney -who promptly handed it back to Pierson with the advice that some republican offer the amendment. All of these transactions took several minutes and In the meantime the speaker was Impatiently waiting tor

the expected dual amendment to put In an appearance but as no one seemed Inclined to offer It he brought his gavel down and brought the matter to a close. The bill then went to engrossment. This afternoon it was whispered about that one of the democrats, White, who had voted to postpone action on the bill would vote for its adoption tomorrow. He Is a strong temperance man. In the senate today the Night Riders bill and three appropriation bill3 were

passed to engrossment. The bill ap propriating $151,000 for the Southwest Insane hospital was defeated on the grounds that this emergency had been provided for and that there was no reason for special action on the mat ter at the present session. TOWNSHIP CLUBS Republicans Organize to Help Boom Interest in the Campaign. RAPID PROGRESS MADE. This evening Paul Comstock and Milton Elrode of the organization committee, Richmond Young Men's Republican club, will go to Greensfork for the purpose of organizing a repub lican club in that place. It is ex pected that there will be a large number attend the meeting. Quite a number of Richmond people will also be present. Wednesday evening the Middleboro republican club was organized at , . a large an enthusiastic meeting held in that village. This organization has a charter membership of one hundred and the following officers have been elected: President A. O. Boyd. Secretary Listus .Little. Treasurer Charles Townsend. Speeches were made by Perry J. Freeman and Byram C. Robblns. The Seventh Ward Drum Corps of this city, helped stir things up. The work of organizing republican clubs in every township in the county is progressing rapidly. So far clubs have been organized in Hrarison township, Cambridge City, Webster township, Jacksonburg, Middleboro. DECISION HOT JJKELY SOON Many Authorities Cited in the Traction Case. There is no probability Judge Macy of the Randolph circuit court will take any action in the case of George Hill vs. the Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction company for several weeks. The attorneys for both liti gants have cited to the court an im mense number of authorities and it will require a grea deal of time for the judge to read these over and weigh their value as evidence. SUCCESSOR TO DR. GRANT CHOSEN Dr. J. E. King to Serve as County Health Officer. Dr. J. E. King has been named as county health officer to succeed the late Dr. George H. Grant Dr. King has assumed the duties of the office. It Is necessary for all health officers in the county to make quarterly returns to him at the end of this month. He forwards the reports to the state health department for filing. Dr. King has a large circle of friends and acquaintances in the court. A number of them were about the court house yesterday soliciting the county commissioners in his behalf. STRANGE THINGS LEAVING. William Horner Recovering From Tremens. William Horner is recovering from the delirium tremens and may be released from the, city jail without prosecution. His condition yesterday was somewhat alarming. He imagined that all sc.is of flying and crawling creatures were threatening his. life.

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JOSEPH. G. In Speech Last Night in Indianapolis, Speaker of the House Defends Indiana Man's Record. Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 25. With an abundance of enthusiasm and red fire the Republicans opened their campaign here with a big meeting at Tomlinson Hall last night. Speaker Cannon was the headliner in spite of the protests of some of the party leaders, who thought it poor politics to bring him - into Indiana when, since the agitation against him by labor leaders. "Uncle Joe" took labor as his text and spoke at length along the lines he has followed throughout the campaign. He did not attempt to abuse Gompers or any labor leaders, but he asserted that he would not stand for the enactment of any class legislation. He ridiculed Bryan's platform, and dug Into his record as a tariff reformer. He spent more than an hour speaking of the deeds of the Republican party. He did not neglect to speak heartily in favor of the national ticket, and to give his indorsement of JameS E. Watson, nominee for Governor, and Congressman Overstreet. He declared that Watson never has opposed labor and that there is no good cause for labor being opposed to him. GIVEN HISJREEDOM Prosecutor's Action in . Releasing Austin Barnard Commended. WIFE MAKES CONFESSION. The affidavit charging Austin Barnard with assault and battery upon Frank Morris was withdrawn from the city court this morning and Barnard was told he was at liberty. The action of the prosecutor received the commendation of the large crowd of onlookers assembled in the court room, anxious to hear a trial that was expected to prove racy. The state's attorney made a thorough investigation of the case and decided Barnard had acted within his rights. Barnard returned home unexpectedly yesterday morning and found his wife and Morris in a compromising position. Barnard held a heavy chisel In his hand and immediately threw it at Morris striking him on the head. The man left the premises at once. Both Barnard and his wife were arrested and locked up, pending the outcome of the injuries. Mrs. Barnard confessed to her relation with, Morris. CLAIMS GUNNESS WOMAN LIVES Detective Springs New Story At Laporte. Laporte, Ind.. Sept. 25. Detective Charles Fish of Chicago, employed by Lamphere's attoreys, declares he has Incontrovertible evidence proving that Mrs. Gunness Is alive. He refuses to dirulge details-

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ROOSEVELT READY TO FIRE AGAIN Rather Likes Battle With William Jennings Bryan. AWAITS ON NEBRASKAN. ANOTHER BROADSIDE INTO DEMO CRATIC CAMP CAN BE EXPECTED WHEN BRYAN ANSWERS ALSO AFTER HASKELL. Washington, Sept. 25. There were no broadsides from the white house today, but more are to be fired soon. President Roosevelt is pleased to believe that he has made good his promise and put some "ginger" Into the national campaign. He will have something more to say to Mr. Bryanjust as soon as Mr. Bryan comes back In reply to the letter addressed to him Wednesday, as it is taken for granted he will. Talks with the president Justify the impression that he is perfectly willing to have it back and forth with the democratic standard bearer without any time limit, except that which election day itself will impose. In fact the president has intimated to close friends that he hoped Mr. Bryan would not neglect to reply to the executive communication , to him as there was a keen desire to deliver some more volleys. Governor Haskell of Oklahoma also is to receive more of the president's attention. Callers at the white house have, been given to understand that Haskell's defense will be ans wered, even before the full nature of the Oklahoma governor's statement had become known. It was Intimated that If Governor Haskell addressed a communication to the president per sonally he might receive a direct reply. Later it was stated that there probably would be no direct corres pondence with the governor, but that another shot would be taken at him .L. 1- 11 me suoumer ui jvir. iJryan, in a letter addressed to the latter, or in some form of statement depending up on aeveiopments. DUPONT TO QUIT NATIONAUOMMITTEE Was Resignation Asked by Roosevelt? Washington. D. C, Sept 25. Secretary Loeb admitted this morning that the resignation of National Committeeman Dupont of Delaware was expected because of his relation to the head of the powder trust He declined to confirm the rumor that Roosevelt demanded Duponfs resignation. THE WEATHER PROPHET. INDIANA Fair Fridaynlght; Saturday, shower and cooler; light to fresh south winds. OHIO Partly cloudy Friday night and Saturday; light to fresh south

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McLaurin, Democrat, and Also Shows Haskell Aid of Steel Trust. OKLAHOMA GOVERNOR ON WAY TO CHICAGO. To Appear Before Bryan Tomorrow Where . He Will Have to Face Standard and Labor Charges. New York, Sept. 25. William K Hearst set the state convention of his Independence party in a tumult last night by unpacking a few more interesting letters having to do with United States senators and Standard Oil. A new United States senator was named in the letters which Mr. Hearst pulled out from his grip last nightSenator John D. McLaurin of South Carolina, a democrat. Mr. Hearst read letters from Senator McLaurin to John D. Archbold and from the letter to Senator McLaurin, while the crowd of delegates and spectators hooted and yelled and screamed "Go for them, Billy.'' McLaurin to Beat Tillman. In one of the letters Senator McLaurin wrote Mr. Archbold he spoke of being able to beat Senator Tillman, his colleague, "if properly and generously supported." In the same collection was a letter of a later date from Mr. Archbold Introducing the same senator to Frederick L. Eldridge, vice president of the Knickerbocker Trust company, "to discuss business questions of mutual interest. Ex-Representative Joseph C. Sibley of Pennsylvania, bobbed up again in last night's sheaf with Beveral interesting letters. In one he told Mr. Archbold of a "representative" senator who wanted a loan of $1,000 and asked Mr. Archbold, "Do you want to make the in vestment?" Sibley on the Inside. Before the 1904 campaign Mr, Sibley wrote Mr. Archbold another interest ing letter, in which he said it wasn't at all sure who the republicans were going to nominate; that the situation was an interesting one, and that he (Continued on Page Five.) Has Richmond Girl Handsome

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-London, Eng., Sept 25. London society circles have not yet recovered from the shock occasioned by the reported secret marriage of Mrs. S. S. Chauncey to Prince Miguel de Braganza, the handsome eldest son of Don Miguel, pretender to the throne of Portugal- Mrs. Chauncey since the marriage of her sister to Lord Newborough, has shared social honors in the most elite society circles in this city.

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JOHN D. ARCHBOLD. Archbold Is the Standard Oil official with whom Senator Foraker, and form er representative Sibley had some correspondence which has been recently made public and which has resulted senator Foraker retiring from the Republican campaign TWENTY-FIVE OIE IN RAILROAD WRECK Passenger Train Collides With Freight on Northern Pacific. SNOW STORM THE CAUSE. ENGINEER OF PASSENGER COULD NOT SEE FLAG ON THE FREIGHT TWO CARS TELESCOPED, KILLING MANY. Livingstone, Mont., Sept 25. Twenty-five persons including three of the trainmen are reported as having been killed late last night in a collision between an east bound passenger train with a freight train near Youngs Point on the Northern Pacific. A blinding snow storm prevented the engineer seeing the flag on the freight. The express car and smoker were telescoped. Most of the killed occupied the smoker. Married Portuguese Prince ? Mrs. Chauncey is the daughter of the late Col. J. H. Carr of Louisville. Kr- and Richmond. Ind an officer in the Confederate army. It was reported two years ago that she was to become the wife of Lord Kitchener, who was her suitor for many months. Details of Mrs. Chauncey's reported marriage are yet unknown. Her relatives here have not been apprised that any ceremony has yet taken place.

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By Enthusiastic Crowd of, 1,500 People at the Coliseum Last Night. BRYAN IS IMPRACTICAL; ' ISSUES ARE DISCUSSED.Railroads Chiefly Responsible. For Trusts Sherman Law" Defended Tariff RevisionAssured. In a manner that augurs enthusiasm' equal to that of all "previous occasions, the republicans of this city- and xxrnn-. ty opened the campaign of 190&' in ' formal manner last night -A rally! and gathering was held at the coli-; seum and 1,500 persons assembled at the big building during the courseof the evening. The speaker of the occasion was the Hon. Edgar D. Cr urn packer, congressman from the Tenth Indiana district The enthusiasm displayed was of the kind that counts and it was plainly demonstra ed that whatever apathy may exist fa other places in regard to the campaign, Wayne county is free when it comes to a republican rally. Previous to the time of the gather, ing at the coliseum. Mala street was lined with spectators. Representatives of various republican clubs of the out townships were in the city for the occasion. The Taft Marching club of this city made its first appearance in regalia. The marchers wear light felt hats, white saches and carry white unbrellas. Various drum and bugle corps were In line. The parsdera marched from the republican head quarters to the hall. The Interior of the coliseum offered a vivid contrast to its appearance the night before, when the democrats held forth. It had been decorated artistically under the supervision of Cassius Peck. The speaker's platform was adorned by an arch decorated tn bunting and pictnres of the candidates printed on cloth. The pictures were done in gold and the cloth was blue, making one of the most pleasing campaign designs that has been produced for many years. Bunting had been draped entirely around the wainscoting and galleries and at frequent intervals were displayed pictures of men who have made the republican, party famous. The preliminary program consisted of songs by the glee club and an Innovation In the form of representatives of the famous painting "The Spirit of '76." Frank Slmcoke was the flfer, and Carl Baker and Ed Newman drummers. Baker appeared as the gray haired father of the drummers. The group was greeted by the loudest applause of the evening and when Yankee Doodle was played the audi ence cheered. John L. Rune, actlnr In the canacitv of master of ceremonies. Introduced the speaker of the evening in a brief manner, speaking of Congressman Crumpacker as a man who had served the people of Indiana in an excellent manner for a number of years. All, Issues Discussed. Mr. Crumpacker discussed all the issues of the campaign, dwelling principally upon the faults Bryan - has tried to find in the republican plat form. It was a clear cut, logical address but not oratorical. The speaker said in part: "Sometimes there is an apparent Indifference among the people during a campaign, but this only happens when they feel satisfied. Let such conditions as those of 1896 arise, when men are out of work and the whole country is in a state of Internal discord, then you see the great enthusiasm. The voters demand a change. They don't do It now. It is the duty of every voter of the land to Investigate the issues involved at the time for an election and support the party that best represents his Ideas of the greatest good. For my part I believe this can be found in the republican party and for that reason I am here to address you tonight "A political party is the instrumentality to accomplish the will of the people. No party should have the s ftp port of voters unless they believe It will best serve the people. The republican party has been in control almost since the civil war. Daring the last twelve years the prosperity of the country nnder republican administration has increased marvelously. The farmers never have done so well, as Is shown by the great Increase in values. There are 3,500,000 more depositors in savings banks than there were twelve years ago. I do not undertake to say the republican party Is infallible and never made a mistake, but it has the greatest preponderance of virtue. "It is the first duty of a government to assure its citizens equality and do it by wise, clean, honest legislation. Keep the doors open and undertake to give every man a chance. A government cant legislate happiness into hearts nor money into pockets. ve do not claim the republican party is responsible for all the prosperity this country now enjoys, but it has ere-

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