Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 33, Number 333, 5 October 1908 — Page 1

BIGHMORD PAIXABIITM AND Snre-TFT:P.TR AM. VOL. XXXIII. NO. 333. RICHMOND, IND., MONDAY, EVENING, OCTOBER 5, 1908. SINGLE COPY, 3 CENTS. PRINCE FERDINAND DECLARES BULGARIA TO BE INDEPENDENT WOMEN PROVIDED FOR DURING FESTIVAL Headquarters With Matron in Charge Arranged. GRAND JURY CONVENES TODAY HANLYSAYSCOUHTY LOCAL OPTION LAW IS HOT YET SAFE Remains of Bishop Potter to be Placed Beneath St Johns Altar Only Done to Meet Law's Re quirements.

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Proclamation Is Telegraphed To All European Countries And Attitude of Powers Is

Now Awaited. JSM- """" V AUSTRIA WOULD HAVE BULGARIAN PROVINCES. Said That the Country Is Ready to Compensate Turkey for Seizure of Bosnia And Herzogovinia. BULGARIANS ARE ARMING. ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND TROOPS ARE READY TO TAKE THE FIELD IF TURKEY OPP08ES DECLARATION. CONFERENCE PROBABLE. News From Turkey Says Representatives of All Powers May Be Called Together to Mediate Proclamation. Sofia, Oct. 5. Prince Ferdinand today issued a proclamation declaring Bulgaria free and independent. The cabinet and Ferdinand were in com- - plete harmony in the , matter. The declaration has been telegraphed to all European governments and will be made public after replies are received If war follows it will be between Turkey and Bulgaria and much depends on the attitude of Germany, France and Australia in this crisis. FRANCE AS MEDIATOR. Series of Conferences are now being Held. Paris. Oct. 5. France has decided to act as mediator between Turkey and Bulgaria and already has begun series of conferences with foreign diplomatic representatives. The Temps says that Austria i.s ready to compensate Turkey for the definite seizure of the provinces of Hosnia and Herzegovina by the retrocession of the Sanlak of NoviDazar. which is under partial military occupa tion by Austria-Hungary in virtue of a convention between that power and Turkey concluded in 1879. Biflh Personage Confirm Rumor. Inquiries in competent circles seem fully to confirm the Temps' informa tion. President Fallieres, Premier Clemencean and Foreign Minister Pinchon held a consultation Sunday rela tive to a letter from Emperor Francis Joseph, which was transmitted t6 the president by Count KhevenhullerMetsch, the Austrian ambassador. This letter Is understood to be identical with letters - which have been transmitted to other chiefs of states, notifying them of Austria's intention, In view of the change In the situation In the Balkans, to "tighten the bonds" which unite Bosnia and Herfttgovina to Austria. France is disposed to act cautiously In this matter. If the treaty of Berlin 3s to be torn up, the main fear is that this will be followed by a scramble for 'compensation," Greece claiming Crete, Italy Albania and other powers , peeking similar acquisitions. Being largely disinterested, France Is in a position to enact the role of haranonlser between the rival interests. The first move is likely to be a suggestion that any changes shall be made in accordance with the diplomatic chart of the Balkans laid down by the powers In 1878. The presence cere at this time of M. Iswolsky. the Russian foreign minister, is considered fortunate. France to Evade Initiative. Late last night it was announced that the French government must leave the Initiative in the publication of the text cf the emperor's letter to Francis Joseph himself, but Information, originating apparently from an authorized Vienna Bource, indicates the letter exposes the general situation In the Orient and emphasizes the possible consequences of a Turco-Bulgarian conflict and the position Austria would be placed In thereby. The emperor, it is stated, declares he will not take the initiative In breaking the Berlin treaty, but that Austro-Hun-garian interests force him to take into account certain eventualities independent of his will. Notable results may follow the proclamation of the independence of Bulgaria. The emperor concludes his letter with the statement that the occupation of Austria-Hungary, of Bosnia and Herzegovina must te considered definite. Vienna Expects 'Annexation. Vienna, Oct. 5. The annexation or the prorinence of Bosnia and Herzegovina by Austria, it is believed, will not be long delayed. The foreign office, (Continued to page 7

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The upper picture shows the Altar in the Cathedral of St. John, the Di vine, beneath which the body of Bishop Potter will be placed in a tomb hewn out of solid rock. Lower picture 6hows the late Bishop Henry C. Potter. FORCED MARCH FOR Men Ask Officers to Give Ord ers That They May Stay Here Longer. ARRIVE HERE ON TUESDAY. ALL SEEM ANXIOUS TO GET IN RICHMOND AND EAGERLY INQUIRE OF PROGRAM TO BE GIVEN FOR THEIR BENEFIT. Making forced marches the Tenth United States infantry with the slogan "On to Richmond" will arrive in Cambridge City late this afternoon and will camp there at the old fair grounds over night. At sunrise to morrow morning they will resume their hike through old Wayne county and It is expected the outfit, seven hundred strong, will arrive in this city about 5 o'clock In the afternoon, twenty-four hours ahead of time. Sunday evening the regiment camped at Ogden, three miles east of Knightstown, and quite a number of Richmond people in automobiles and on traction cars, went to see themand bid the boys a hearty welcome to the Quaker City. "The boys can hardly wait until they reach Richmond," said Col. Greene with a smile to the Richmond delegation. "They have asked that a forced march be made so that they will have a day longer in spend in your city. As a result of this quite a bunch of the boys have sore feet. They know that a warm welcome and a good time awaits them in Richmond and they are anxious to receive it. All the boys have been on their best behavior during the march and as a reward I intend to let them off duty Tuesday night so that they can have 'one of those best times. " With seven hundred soldiers and two or three thousand masked merrymakers on the streets Tuesday night, joy promises to reign unconfined. Richmond will indulge in a romp never witnessed before in this section of the country. "I never saw a finer looking body of men in my life than the officers and enlisted men of the Tenth infantry." said one of the Richmond men who went to Ogden yesterday. "All are tanned and the picture of good health. Officers and men are clad in khaki and their 'pup' tents are of the same material. You ought to have seen the supper served to the men yesterday. Evidently Uncle Sam thinks that the best In the eating line is none too good for his fighting men." After the local delegation had talked with the officers, a delegation of enlisted men waited upon them and enquired what the program for their entertainment was. When told they would be given a pie dinner Wednesday and a dance Wednesday evening broad smiles (Continued on Page Seven.)

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YEARLY MEETING SUNDAY OBSERVED

Huntfreds of Friends From Far And Near Were in Attendance. - - OPEN AIR MEETING HELD. SOME FRIENDS OBJECT TO THIS FEATURE THINKING IT IS CONDUCIVE TO LEVITY RATHER THAN RELIGION. If any one has been incredulous as to the possible future of yearly meeting Sunday, they certainly had their doubts dispelled yesterday when they saw the mass of people that congregated in the church yard at East Main street Yearly Meeting house. That yearly meeting Sunday is an established annual event, not to be forsaken in the city of Richmond is not to be a mooted queKl6n. The early dawn foretold a delightful day and at an early hour vehicles of every description began to arrive in the city from all of the surrounding communities. Saturday afternoon and evening the trains arriving in the city brought numbers of Quakers Into the city, all of whom were to enjoy once more the yearly meeting of friends. Preaching was almost continuous in the large building throughout the day, and many spoke who had not been solicited by the committee. The stands were erected on the lawn and during the afternoon many of the ministers of the church, together with singers, proclaimed "the Gospel." Both Sixteenth and Seventeenth streets were lined 'with vehicles during the afternoon, and it is probable that never as many foreign automobiles in the city at one time before, they bearing registration marks from all the adjoining states. The crowd was orderly at all times during the day, and the police officers on the scene afforded only an official coloring. All of the addresses delivered during the day were of an edifying character, and while the greater mass of people on the grounds payed but little atten tion to the exortatlons of the speakers yet a goodly number crowded close to the stands and at least caught snatches of the addresses. This was the eighty-eighth session of the yearly meeting, the majority of which have been held on these erounds and it was the opinion of many of the leaders in the church that there is no mark of decline 1a interest However,

For the benefit of the hundreds of women and children who will come to the city from all over this part of the country the Young Men's Business Club has decided to devote' the fall festival headquarters. Ninth and Main streets, over the Western Union Telegraph office, as a waiting and resting room for them. A matron will be in charge of the room aud every courtesy will be extended to visiting women and children.

A FIGHT MARKS EARLY MORNING AT Father Mattingly Tries to Eject Kuhlenbeck and in Scrap Following, Priest Knocks Man Down. GREATEST EXCITEMENT IN CATHOLIC CIRCLES. Attempted to Hush Affair and No Members of the Church Will Talk Police Sergeant In Case. . , A fight, in which the principals were Father J. F. Mattingly, George Kuhlenbeck and Harmon Bowing, furnished the sensational feature of the o'clock mass services- yesterday at St Alary 's Catholic church, North Seventh and A streets". An effort has been made to hush up the affair. Members of the congregation who were asked for information, admitted there had been "trouble" but refused, to telLthe nature of it. Although, it is stated, Mr. Kuhlenbeck, who is well advanced in years, threatened to have Father Mattingly arrested, no affidavit has yet been filed against the prie6t, and it is not probable that this action will be taken, pressure evidently having been brought to bear on Mr. Kuhlenbeck to influence him not to have the affair aired In court. It is learned on reliable information that the fight started because Mr. Kuhlenbeck attended the wrong mass and refused to leave on the request of Father Mattiugly. The congregation at St. Mary's is so large, it is stated, that two early morning masses are held. According to the information at hand, Mr. Kuhlenbeck is not expected to worship at the J o'clock mass. It is said, and when Father Mattingly told him he would have to leave the church or pay fifty cents for his seat. Kuhlenbeck ignored the priest's commands. Then, it is alleged. Father Mattingly seized him and attempted to force him out of the church. Kuhlenbeck, it is stated, resisted violently and Father Mattingly knocked him down with a blow of his fist, it is claimed. Immediately the congregation was in an uproar and Harmon Bowing rushed to the assistance of Mr. Kuhlenbeck. It Is stated that Father Mattingly and Bowing grappled, but before any blows could be exchanged Sergeant Dan McManus of the police force, who was attending mass, rushed upon the combatants and separated them. j It is stated that as Mr. Kuhlenbeck was leaving the church he shouted back to Father Mattingly that he would swear out an affidavit for his arrest. It is needless to say that the highly sensational encounter at St. Mary's church between priest and two parishioners has caused the greatest excitement in local Catholic circles, but the affair is not being discussed with outsiders. When Sergeant McManus was asked for information this morning he referred the enquirer to Father Mattingly, who in turn referred the questioner to Sergeant McManus. some would be pleased to see the open air feature of yearly meeting Sunday discontinued, as it is thought by some that the occasion is productive of lavity rather than conductive to spiritual edification. The interior of the church was packed at the evening service when Ira Johnson, Thurman Trueblood, Timothy Nicholson and others spoke. A male chorus of young men of the East Main Street church sang a selection. This Mornings Session. Routine business was again assumed this morning all of which was of a minor character. Epistles were read from Wilmington, Oregon and California, they being referred to the response committee. The minutes of the (Continued on Page Five.) THE WEATHER PROPHET. INDIANA AND OHIO Fair Monday night; showers Tuesday; light to freah east winds.

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JUDGE MACY HANDS DOWfi RULING THAI IS VERYPUZZLING Attorneys for Both Plaintiff And Defendant in Hill-T. H., I. & E. Case Claim a Victory. ORIGINAL COMPLAINT DOES NOT SHOW ENOUGH

Answer of the Defendant Is Ruled Good Case, With Preliminaries Out, Is Ready For Trial. An interpreter is needed to explain the ruling made by Judge Macy, of the Randolph circuit -court, in the case of George W. Hill vs. the Terre Haute, Indianapolis and Eastern Traction company. Wilfred Jessup and A. M. Gardner, attorneys for the plaintiff, claim the ruling of the court favors the plaintiff. John F. Robbins, local counsel for the defendant company, says the ruling is in favor of the defendant. The opinion was rendered on the second paragraph of the answer of the defend ant to the complaint. The court holds the original complaint does not show sufficient specfic injury to property. At the same time the statutory proof of this condition is not required, says the court. In the third place the court has ruled the answer of the defendant is good. Culled down, the opinion of the court breaks about even between the litigants. On the incidental power spe cifled, the court rules for the defendant and upon the statutory claim in favor of the plaintiff. With the preliminaries now disposed of the case stands ready for trial. Hill brought'suit to enjoin the tracA. 1 - non company irom constructing a freight line on North Twenty-third street. The ' line passes directly through Glen Miller park. Hill owns a residence property located at Main and twenty-third streets, directly opposite to where the proposed track would en ter the park from the south. He averr ed the board of public works of the city of Richmond had no power to grant the company the right to make use of Twenty-third street, and alleged furth er his property had been damaged in value as the result of the construction work, which has progressed to the com pletion of the grading. In regard to the alleged damage to his property, the defense claimed Hill knew about the proposed construction oi tne line and delayed for three months before undertaking any action. The court recognized the validity of this contention, but at the same time declared it unnecessary for the plaintiff to show specific injury to property. In regard to the right of the board of works to grant to the defendant company the right to make use of the street for its traction line, the court holds it has the right when the traction line terminates in the city, but would deny the right, if the line merely passed through the park and did not tend to add to the accessibility for the general public. The court says: "It is the opinion of the court that there may be a case where the city would be authorized, by virtue of incidental and implied authority, conferred upon its board " of public works, to grant a right of way to a street or interurban railway corporation into or even across its grounds, where such construction would not mar Its beauty and utility as a public park and Its operation would contribute to Its use and enjoyment. While, in another case, where Its construction "would mar Its beauty and interfere with Its utility and where its operation tends to destroy the use and enjoyment of the park, such implied authority would be wanting, and, therefore, that there may be thus presented a case for judicial investigation and consideration. Let it clearly be understood that I do not mean by this, that such judicial Investigation, may be had to determine upon the wisdom or expedienecy of such an act, but for determining from the nature of the proposed act, whether or not such board has the power to act at all. The complaint in this case alleges that in constructing the railroad through the park it is necessary for the defendant to make a deeps cut throughout almost the entire length thereof, said cut from two to eight feet deep, and will not be at grade at but one point; that Its construction will interfere with and obstruct the free passage in and about the park and interfere with Its ordinary use; that it will be dangerous for persons on foot to cross on account of steep high banks, and that the company is threatening to slope back the sides of said cut, digging and removing the soil therefrom and that in so doing they will necessarily destroy, many shade trees along 'the banks of said cut. thereby marring the beauty and the usefulness of the park. . The demurrer admits the truth of these allegations. The court says further: We now come to the proposition of the right (Continued on Page Seven.)

The grand jury -was In session today

for the first time this year, and also the first time during the October term of court. L. D. Grench, of this city, acted as bailiff. Prosecutor Jessup said the jury was not called for any particu lar purpose except to comply with the requisites of the law. It was expected the jury would only meet and organize today, then adjourn. FLEET WEATHERS A FIERCE STORM IN MANILA BAY American Battleships Caught In Hurricane Traveling at Velocity of a Hundred Miles An Hour. SHIPS GIVEN ORDERS TO GET UNDER WAY. Heavy Damage on ShoreJapan Prepares to Outdo All Other Countries in Wel coming Americans. Manila, Oct 5. The Atlantic bat tle ship fleet has safely outridden a hurricane which swept Manila Bay for 12 hours and did much damage ashore Typhoon signals were displayed early Sunday morning, but the storm unexpectedly broke over the bay at noon. It waa Impossible to hoist the cut ters and , launches belonging to the fleet because of the danger of smash Ing them against the steel sides of the battle ships, and the little craft were sent scurrying inside the breakwater to the Pasig River, where they remain ed all night. The storm rapidly increased in in tensity and the torrential rains shut In the ships. At 8 o'clock Sunday night the storm reached its height and then gradually tapered down, until at midnight it was comparatively calm, although heavy seas swung across the harbor. During the storm all the battle ships had steam up, ready for an emergen cy. Rear Admiral Sperry finally ordered the flagship Connecticut and the Kansas, Minnesota, Vermont, Vir glnia and Ohio under way. They were close to the breakwater and Ad mlral Sperry feared they might drag anchors. The vessels steamed down close to Cavity, where they anchored. At times the wind blew at the rate of 100 miles an hour. All communi cation with short was cut off. It was impossible during the height of the storm to see the warships through the haze of rain and spray. - JAPAN ANTICIPATES. Hopes to Outdo All Others in Entertaining Fleet. Tokyo, Oct. 5. Japan is planning to give the American battle ship fleet a welcome that will eclipse in splendor and enthusiasm any of the previous receptions tendered the American ves sels on their voyage around the world. The arrival of the fleet at Manila has given a stimulus to the interest in their forthcoming visit to Japan, and the preparations for the constant en tertainment of the American officers and men are now completed. The ves sels are due here October 17, and will remain a week. When the 16 warships, under com mand of Admiral Sperry, steam into Yokohama harbor the salutes of their guns will be answered in kind from 16 battleships of the Japanese navy. These vessels are already at anchor off Yokohama. The Japanese government will outdo all previous efforts at entertainment and the occasion is regarded In Tokio as inaugurating a new page In the his tory of the relations between the two countries. The international and political significance of the visit has not been lost sight of here by any means, and the fact that it was at one time reported that the American vessels could not visit Japanese waters with safety has only stirred up greater effort to disprove these malicious rumors. The Japanese authorities have taken delight in thinking up new ways and means of extending hospitality to their guests and making their stay here thoroughly enjoyable, and various exceptional attentions have been planned which will aid in making the so journ of Americans In Japan, some thing always to be remembered. The entertainments and receptions will begin at Yokohama and continue there for two days before the scene of hospitality is removed to Tofc-

Registers Appeal to Local Ministers to Be "Upward Still and Onward," in Behalf of Measure.

REQUIRES ELECTION OF WATSON IT IS INFERRED. Local Ministers Will Work to Insure a Republican Victory That the Law May Be Retained. Oct. 2. 190S. My Dear Doctor Wade: "I'bave the program and the newspaper clipping giving an account of the great meeting held in Richmond the other evening in celebration of the victory won for the people in the passing of the county local option law, which you were kind enough to Bend me, and I beg to thank you most sincerely therefor. A great step has been taken and now that it has been taken, it must be saved at the polls in November. Those who think it is not In peril, are not acquainted with the conditions that exist and we must be 'upward still and onward' if we would save what we have already won. , Sincerely yours, J. Frank Hanly. The above letter received from the governor, received by the Rev. R. J. Wade and read by him this morning at the meeting of the Ministerial association, is his public endorsement of the republican state ticket and his warning to the republicans and the democrats who favor county local option should rally to the support of Mr, Watson and render him additional support by electing a republican legislature. To clinch the victory they won at the special session of the legislature the temperance people of the state Tnust elect Mr. Watson. Governor Hanly's statement that "those who think it (the county local option law) is not in danger are not acquainted with the conditions that exist," Is construed to mean, that he keenly realizes that brewery and saloon interests of the state will do everything in their power to elect Mar shall and a Democratic legislature, making it possible to repeal the countv local option law and to enact a ward and township local option law. Gov ernor Hanly is most inslstant on the election of James E. Watson as his successor, realizing that should the legis lature repeal the county local option bill Mr. Watson would veto it and that the required two-thirds vote to pass it over his head would be most improbable. No discussion was entered into br the ministers over this letter, but they will heed the governor's warning, and In this campaign will exert all of their Influence to secure a Republican vic tory this fall. The governor's warning will be sounded from tre pulpits. The Ministerial association this morning extended an invitation to the State Anti-Saloon league to have Its representatives fill! pulpits of the var ious local churches on World's Temperance Day, Sunday, November 29c The invitation extended to the association to attend the Presbyterian synod, to be held In this city, was accepted. The ministers also extended condolences to the family of the late Prof. C. W. Hodgin and they will attend his funeral at Earlham chapel tomorrow afternoon in a body. TEH LIVES LOST III IIEWYOI FIRE Barrers of Oil Soaked Rags Placed in Tenement and ' Set on Fire. MANY DIE IN THEIR BEDS. ONE WHOLE FAMILY IS K1D SEVERAL MEET DS3r r . i . LEAPING FROM WINr -0 FIRE ESCAPES. New York. OcyXyWwerm I a half f3r Inlost and jured and forty fn - pes, la an incendiarrjT JV-Mt house J. . on Mulbef;5 .ierrr Bend. . U of oil soaked in rr V 1 ) X fiercely in the was discovered, ter being overcome aes, while others met "dm the windows and Ssmily of. five, named 79 other Italians, two jere victims. hallwar, Some a by str' deatS fire ' ' Fur It

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