Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 33, Number 224, 26 September 1908 — Page 1

IMONB P AJ LABIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM. VOL. XXXIII. NO. 224. RICHMOND, IND., SATURDAY EVENING, SEPTE3IBER 2G, 1908. SINGLE COPY, 2 CENTS. INDIANA HOUSE PASSES COUNTY LOCAL FORAKER STRIKES Woman Who Won Wild Auto Race With Father and Mother RACK AT PRESIDENT OPTION BILL BY VOTE OF 55 TO 45 TODAY H. TAFT

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NEVER HAS THE INDIANA HOUSE CHAMBER WITNESSED SUCH A SIGHT AS WAS WITNESSED THIS MORNING WHEN VOTE WAS ANNOUNCED, PEOPLE GOING WILD WITH DELIGHT, CHEERING FOR SEVERAL MINUTES REPUBLICAN LEADERS SURPRISED AT EASY MANNER MEASURE SLIPPED THROUGH BODY.

FOUR REPUBLICANS OPPOSED IT

SIX DEMOCRATS HOWEVER COME TO THE RESCUE OF THE TEMPERANCE PEOPLE ENABLING THE PASSAGE OF THE BILL JOHNSON, REBEL, TURNS AT LAST MOMENT AND VOTES FOR BILL, THEN BURSTS OUT CRYING, WHILE CROWD CHEERS.

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Indianapolis. Sept 26. The most stringent temperance bill ever considered by the Indiana legislature, became a law this morning when the lower house of the legislature passed by a vote of 55 to 45 the county local option bill. The vote was a great surprise to the republican leaders, who thought they would be fortunate if they succeeded in ... forcing the bill through with a majority of one or two. Never before was there such a crowd in the house as assembled this morning and , when the result of the vote was announced frantic cheering began which lasted for a considerable length of time. It was a spectacle which will probably not be seen again In the house for years to come. Every prominent republican leader in the state was on the floor when the vote was taken, emphasizing the fact that the republican state organization had done everything in its power to force through the county local option bill, notwithstanding the fact that the majority of the leaders opposed the consideration of such a bill at a special session of the legislature. Republicans Oonose. The democrats who voted for the bill were Green, Hottel, McKinney, Pierson, Sicks and White. The republicans who voted against themeasure . . rt j . , n . Kverw i;uuuu, iveuer, ocnreeaer ana Geiss. The action of Green, White end McKinney voting for the bill, came as a great surprise to the republicans, as it was generally thought they were irrevocably opposed to its passage. The four republicans who voted against the-measure were expected to do so. Johnson of Vigo county and Bowlus and Billlngsly of Indianapolis, were thought to be opposed to the bill, but ther were whinned Into lin shortlv before the session this morning. Dramatic Incident. One of the most remarkable and dramatic incidents connected with the passage of the bill was furnished by Johnson of Vigo county, a republican. It was thought he would vote against the bill. When he was called upon to vote, Johnson arose and, looking down at his daughter who had been seated at his side, he said. "Mr. Sneaker . I can't, I can't I vote aye." Johnson then sat down sobbing, saying that he had not been able to eat or sleep for days. His action was greeted by the most frantic cheering. The voting started at 10:15 o'clock end after the reading of the minutes of the Drevious session had been dis pensed with, Tom Honan, the democratic floor leader, tried to offer a motion to dispense with the further consideration of the bill. He called upon the speaker until almost black In the face, but he was not recognized until two votes had been taken. Ho nan was then permitted to offer his motion, but the speaker cut him off with the remark, "your motion is out of order. ; The aged m Mr. Sweehey, democrat, temporarily raised a rumpus by denouncing the republicans for ruthlessly trampling upon the rights of the cemocrais. Aiier me sweeney eruption had been quieted the roll call proceeded quietly until Green, supposed to be opposed to the bill, voted for It Bedlam them broke loose. Bribes Offered. When Honan's time to vote came he made a fiery denunciation of the republicans, taunting them with, voting against their convictions and accusing them with .having been bought off with promises of fat public jobs. When Hostetter, democrat, voted against the bill he stated lie had been

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offere'd reward to vote the other way, but he could not be bought off. Knisley, democrat, voted against the bill and stated that an hour before the session he had been promised by the senator from his county a $2,000 state job If he would vote for the bill. "I was taken before the 'great man of the state' and he confirmed this offer but I refused to be bribed," said Knisley. At the close of the session, which lasted a little over an hour, the governor held a public reception at the executive offices. A big crowd attended. The house recess was until 2 p. m. It was rumored around the state house that the governor will send in special message on the Vincennes university claim recommending its passage, enabling an act to empower the executive to take the case to the Supreme Court for the settlement of is constitutionality. Some indignation was expressed, f GOVERNOR HASKELL IS OUTOF FIGHT Resigns as Secretary of Democratic National Committee. WAS DONE FOR THE PARTY. DEMAND FOR OKLAHOMA EXECUTIVE'S RESIGNATION GENERAL THROUGHOUT COUNTRY AFTER HEARST DISCLOSURE. Chicago, 111., Sept 26. Governor Charles N. Haskell, of Oklahoma, treasurer of the democratic National committee, and who was charged by William Randolph Hearst of the Independence party, and President Roosevelt with connection with the Standard Oil company and its brandi industries in thenew state, lastviight, three hours after his arrival in Chicago, from his home at Guthrie, resigned the post of treasurer. The resignation of Haskell was an nounced by himself wjthin an hour after he had vigorously protested that he had not been asked by William J. Bryan to sever his connection with the campaign committee, and after he had declared that he would not resign. In retiring he simply stated that he did not desire to be responsible for any embarrassment which might result to the democratic party by his retaining the office of treasurer. , Governor. Haskell came here last night in response to a call from the leaders at national headquarters, presumably to meet Mr. Bryan today and explain his alleged connection as charged by the president and Mr. Hearst The demand for Governor Haskell's resignation as treasurer of the national committee came from every state in the union. Democrats and republicans seemed to agree that he should no longer be a figure in the campaign. It is said here that Mr. Bryan has been besieged with telegrams from all over tie country to remove Haskell.

ISTERS PLEASED OY HOUSE ACTION Local Divines Worked Hard For Passage of the Option Bill. CELEBRATION ON SUNDAY. WILL BE HELD AT FIRST ENGLISH LUTHERAN CHURCH CHURCH BELLS RING WHEN NEWS IS RECEIVED IN THE CITY. No group of politicians, who had been laboring for the passage of the county option bill by the lower house, was more pleased by the announcement of the vote than the Ministerial Association of this city. The association has been active in the support of the measure and regardless of its connection with politics, has not hesitated to enter the contest and use its Influence to bring support. This afternoon the Rev. Keates, president of the Ministerial Association, was in communication with members of the association and the chairman of the temperance committee, in the effort to arrange for some sort of celebration in recognition of the victory of the temperance forces, as represented by the action of the House of Representatives of the state legislature today. The ministers are highly enthusiastic and it was decided to hold a mass meeting at the First English Lutheran church tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. The speakers wll be local. A musical program will be rendered and those interested are urged to attend. Speaking as president of the ministerial association and expressing the views of that body, the Rev. Mr. (Continued on Page Seven.)

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CAROL ADAMS, Formerly Hopeless Cripple But Now Walks With Little CrutchHis Unusual Case. There is no happier boy in the United States today than little Carol Adams, aged 8 years, of Hagerstown, Ind., who hasJust arrived home for a short visit from a Cincinnati hospital where he had been for a year taking treatment for disease of the hip joints and curvature of the spine. A year ago Carol's case attracted the attention of thousands of persons. He was hopelessly crippled and sick, and his parents had not enough means to secure the treatment reaulred to effect a cure. "The Palladium offered a pony and cart as a prize to the boy or girl who secured the greatest number of subscribers within a stated term. He sent for his friends and asked them to help get subscribers and avary on

HEAVY EIRE LOSS

AT KNIGHT A Conflagration in the Business District Causes $50,000 Loss. OF AN INCENDIARY ORIGIN. WATER SCARCE AND ENTIRE TOWN IS THREATENED LOCAL DEPARTMENT CALLED UPON FOR ASSISTANCE. The Richmond fire department was called upon for assistance by th Knightstown city officials at an early hour this morning because of a fire in the business district, which threatened to destroy the entire city. Chief Miller immediately ordered the fire engine and No. 1 hose wagon with its company and the No. 3 hose company, with the exception of the driver, to make the trip to Knightstown. When the local fire fighters arrived on their special train at Cambridge City they were notified that their services were not needed as the fire was under control and besides the water supply was so low that the Richmond equipment would be of no service. It is estimated that the total loss sus tained by the Knightstown fire will amount to between $40,000 and $T0,000 Nearly all the property destroyed is fully covered by Insurance. The fire broke out this morning In a frame shed at the rear of the Warren & Macey dry goods store. The flames spread rapidly until several business houses were in flames. Owing to the scarcity of water it was feared that all the business section, if not the entire city was doomed to destruction. A call for aid was sent to neighboring cities, but the only department to re (Continued on Page Seven.) r z s ..X! f Ifi T-i KM '1: Q jQ PI 5 OF HAGERSTOWN. entered enthusiastically Into tne scheme. ' Carol caused it to be circulated that he desired the pony to sell and use the money to obtain treatment The Cincinnati Post featured the story and the public showed its interest and sympathy. A wealthy Cincinnati woman expressed a desire to defray all expenses If Carol would go to a hospital she named. This she did. HJ3 friends continued, however, wita the result that the pony and cart were won for Carol. When his benefactress heard of the award she notified Carol's father that it must be kept for Carol's use when he returned home well and strong. When he went away he was carried on pillows, but he returned walking alone, using a nttle crutch, but strong and able to help himself. The pony and cart were waiting at the station, and he had his first ride. He will return In a few days for further treatment, for the doctor says he will be practically cured of suffering and disease, but will have to use a cratch all bis life

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MRS. 8. J. C0LF0RD, JR. Mrs. Sidney Jones Colford, Jr., of Philadelphia, is the woman who, with her husband in their auto, raced against her father and mother In another auto, from Philadelphia to Newport. The race was run at high rate of speed all records between the two cities being smashed. Newport, hearing of the start of the sensational race in Philadelphia, bad made great prepara tions to receii the young and old cou ples. They were royally entertained when they arrived at the fashionable resort. The young people won over their elders by scarcely two miles. SISTER DIES. AND HE KILLSMDTHER AND SELF Broken Hearted Cartoonist Uses Chloroform. NeW York, Sept. 2G. Edward Soden, a cartoonist, out of a job and broken hearted because his sister died, killed his mother and then committed suicide today, using chloroform in both cases. The three bodies were discovered by the police thi3 morning. He left an explanatory note. MAXINE ELLIOTT ORDERED TO REPORT Must Answer Husband's vorce Charges. DiReno, Nev., Sept. 26. Besse Hall Goodwin, known on the stage as Maxine Elliott, has been ordered to appear before Judge Pike on Dec. 20 and answer to complaint for divorce filed against her by Nat C. Goodwin In the District Court last Monday. The order was made by Judge Pike on the affidavit of Goodwin to the effect that his wife was not a resident of this state, but was a resident of the City of New York. In case Mrs. Goodwin fails to appear on the date named in the order the case will go by default. THE WEATHER PROPHET. INDIANA Fair Saturday night; Sunday shower and cooler; fresh south winds. OHIO Fair Saturday night; Sunday increasing cloudiness, showers and cooler by night; fresh south winds

Counsef for John F. Wild Pre

sents Intervening Petition, Saying Stimson Is Not the Chief Creditor. CLAIMS MANUFACTURING CONCERN IS SOLVENT. Investigation of Books Will Show This, It Is Claimed Preferred Stockholders Not Consulted. Allegations of a somewhat sensa tional nature, are made In an lnterven ing petition filed m connection with the suit of Robert "W. Stimson. vs. the Richmond, Ind., Manufacturing com pany, for receiver. The petition was presented by Henry U. Johnson, counsel for John F. Wild, of Indianapolis, who claims to be owner of 120 s'hares of preferred stock in the concern, val ued at f 12,000. It Is alleged that Stimson Is not the real owner of the indebtedness of the company amount ing to about $90,000, as he claimed In his petition, when he secured the appointment of a receiver. The petitioner says the plant Is solvent. It Is set forth, also, that the legal firm of Shiveley and Shiveley is concerned directly in the affairs of the plant, and therefore the court erred In permitting this firm to continue as representative of the receiver. The intervening petition alleges Ed ward F. Claypool, grandfather of Mrs. Robert Stimson, is the real owner of the stock claimed by Stimson. . It la averred further, this Claypool Is stockholder In the St.-Clair Air Brake company and the whole scheme was J conceived so as to get control of the local factory for the purpose of manu facturing these patented air brake con trlvances. It is set forth that the cap ital stock of the company is divided into 1.000 shares valued at f 10O each and 809 of these shares are purported

to be owned by Stimson, 100 by Mrs. Stimson and one share by Ray K. Shiveley. Besides this common stock there is an Issue of preferred stock and the petitioner claims to be owner of 120 shares of this kind of stock. Can Show Plant Solvent. In arguing In support of the petition before the , court this morning, Mr. Johnson claimed the petition for the appointment of a receiver was entered In court by the owners of the common stock only. They claimed the plant was Insolvent, went Into court and secured an order, the court not knowing there were any other stock owners, or that there was any objection to the transaction. The petitioner asks thirty days time in which to make an ex(Continued on Page TwaJ

Defends Himself Against tfie

Charges Registered Against Him by William Randolph Hearst. ENSURES EXECUTIVE IN TELLING OF CASE. Says Roosevelt Should Not Have Been So Anxious to Take Up Charges Explains That $50,000 Check. , Cincinnati. O., Sept. 26. Senator Jo seph B. Fo raker has issued a statement in which he defends himself from the charges of William R. Hearst and arraigns the president and Mr. Taft for acting on the accusations. He goes into a review of his connection with Standard Oil. denying any illegal acts, denies all the Hearst charges, and reviews his career in the senate. He also mentions a time when Roose velt, on Mr. , Tart's indorsement, ap pointed a Standard Oil attorney to a federal judgshlp. Senator Foraker declares Mr. Taft accepts Hearst's charges as true without investigation, and that he will ac cept no proofs when offered. He admits he was employed by the Standard Oil company, but adds that his employ ment was confined to the affairs of the company In Ohio and Its reorganisation after the trust was dissolved by order of the state supreme court, and that his employment had no relation to anything in which the federal gov ernment was then Interested, or with respect to which the congress was then legislating, or at that time proposing to legislate, and that the employment was ended long before the company was made the subject of any special attention In congress. Foraker says his employment by the Standard ended when that concern decided to reorganize under the laws of New Jersey, which was before the anti-trust and rebate agitation began in the senate. That he was not Influenc ed by his previous employment" in dealing with the trust regulation, he Eays, was shown by the part he played in that legislation. Says He Aided Prosecution. He says he was one of the subcommittee of three Senators Elkins and Clapp being the other two members who considered the Elkins bill In the interstate commerce committee of the senate, and after making such amendments as in our judgment made It more effective, reported it favorably to the committee and then to the senate, where it was passed. Under this statute the attorney general brought, or caused to be brought, all the prosecutions against the Standard Oil company, including the case in which Judge Landis imposed the fine of $2,240,000. Tells of $50,000 Check. He would not find it necessary even to Teply to Hearst's charge, Foraker says, had not the reading of the letter concerning the Jones bill been coupled . with the one in which a certificate of deposit for $o0,000 was inclosed. Mr. Foraker then repeats his reply made earlier that the $50,000 was part payment for the proposed purchase of the Ohio State Journal. That it could have nothing to do with the Jones bill incident Is indicated, the senator says, by the fact that the letter concerning the $50,000, ante-dated the other by at least one month. The statement then quotes six letters, the correspondence between Senator Foraker and Arch bold concerning the State Journal deal. These letters published previously, show that it was a business deal pure and simple, and the last letter shows the return of the draft to Archbold after the failure of the transaction. Regarding th letter which Mr. Hearst read in which Mr. Archbold called the attention of Foraker to two bills Introduced in the Ohio legislature by Mr. Price,- Foraker says he cannot recall ever having received any such letter and can find no trace of it or answer to it in his letter files. Con tlnuing. he says: "I have not been able to communicate with Mr. Price, who introduced tLs bills mentioned, but he has stated in a public interview that be abandoned the bills because Got. Nash told him that Senator H an na and I were both opposed to th measures, and that we feared It might damage McKinley's chances in the national campaign. ... In any event, I know I took no action with respect to it. nor on my own motion with respect to any other bill pendlnf in the Ohio legislature at that time of at any other time since I became a member of the senate. March 4, 1897." Talks of Tart's Letter. Mr. Foraker then continues: "Not withstanding the president says in hli answer to Mr. Bryan of Sept. 23 thai I was the representative and champion and defender of corporations fa the senate, there is not a word of truth in any such statement, whether made by him or anybody else, and there is not a scrap of evidence that

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