Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 33, Number 348, 21 October 1908 — Page 4

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIU3I AND SUN-TELEGRA3I WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, lSOS.

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Badelfth O. Le4 Ckeries ML. Har(O. Owes Kg tin HimiIib Edlter. -Boitu Sf.uaarer. i Xewi Editor. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS, la Richmond 15.08 per year (In advance) or 10c per week. MAIL SUBSCRIPTIONS. One year, in advance ........... Six months. In advance, , One month. In advance .ss o . 2.60 . .45 RURAL ROUTES. One year. In advance. ........ ...If' Six months, In advance One month. In advance.... Address changed as tften as desired; both new and old addresses must be given. Subscribers will please remit with order, which should be Riven for a specified term; name will not be entered until payment is received. Entered at Richmond. Indiana, postoffice as second class mall matter. REPUBLICAN TICKET. NATIONAL TICKET. For President WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT of Ohio. For Vlce-Presldant JAMES S. SHERMAN . of New York. STATE. GovernorJAMES E. WATSON. Lieutenant Governor FREMONT C GOODWINS. Secretary of State FRED A. SIMS. AndltOTNof State JOHN C. BiLLHEIMER. 1 Treasurer of State ; OSCAR HADLET. Attorney General JAMES BINGHAM. State Superintendent LAWRENCE McTURNAN. State Statistician J. L. PEETZ. i Judge of Supreme Court QUINCY A. MTERS. -Judge of Appellate Court DAVID MTERS. -Reporter of Supreme Court - . GEORGE W. SELF. DISTRICT. Congress WILLIAM O. BARNARD. COUNTY. Joint Representative ALONZO M. GARDNER. Representative " WALTER S. RATLIFF. . Circuit Judge HENRY C. FOX. Prosecuting Attorney CIIAS. L. LADD. Treasurer ALBERT ALBERTSON. Sheriff LINUS P. MEREDITH. Coroner DR. A. It. BRAMKAMP. Surveyor ROBERT A. HOWARD. Recorder ' WILL J. ROBBINS. i Commissioner Eastern DlsL HOMER FARLOW. Commissioner Middle Dist BARNEY H. LINDERMAN. -Commissioner Western Dist ROBERT N. BEESON. v WAYNE TOWNSHIP. Trustee JAMES H. HOWARTH. Assessor CHARLES E. POTTER. UNCLOGGING THE WHEELS. One of the charges which is being made against Taft is that in the event of his being made president he would advocate the separation of some of the functions of the Interstate commerce commission' and put them into the hands of a department of the government. By this democratic- speakers are wont to dance up and and down in glee and then startle their audiences into believing that this would, do away with the effectiveness of the interstate commerce commission and put the rail roads in power. It is somewhat amus ing to regard the once democratic prin clple of state rights and their one time hostility to the Interstate commerce commission. But be that as it may, it is well to inquire Into it In Taft'a speech of acceptance he said: "The commission ought to be relieved of its jurisdiction as an executive directing body and its functions should be limited, to the quasi-judicial Investigation of com plaints by individuals and by a depart ment of the government charged .with he executive business of supervising the operation of railroads." He is right! The interstate commerce commission is so overburdened with, work that it is far behind. Already Taft has declared the evils of delayed justice and ho has pointed out that one of the chief tasks of the next administration should be to complete, adjust and per feet the machinery necessary for the full enforcement of reformatory meas ures. " ' The Interstate commerce commission 13 so overworked and, overburdened that it is Imperative that some of its work be given io a newly created de-

partment which can and Trill take care

of it. Since the rate law has been passed with its amendments, the many important questions which are constantly arising have made too much work for the commission. v It Is this side of the commission (that of freight rates and rebates) which most nearly affects the Individ ual often a matter of business life and death. Is Mr. Taft to be blamed for trying to get rid of the choked up situation so that the shippers of the country may be protected? Is this putting the railroads Into power? The shippers of the country are wel coming this suggestion. They ought to know. And the nervously prostrated and overburdened commission would only be too glad to have their burden shared. That is the iniquity of Mr. Taft. FACE TO FACE. A candidate for the highest office which the people of the United States can confer is coming to Richmond. There will be many who will go to see him out of curiosity. But that should not be the reason why there should be a large crowd to see him. Every man who casts a vote for president owes it not only to himself but to the country to be as well in formed as to why he casts his vote as possible. He should remember that he casts his vote for his family and for generations yet unknown, which Imposes on him a responsibility far greater than any other which, can touch him. What can a man be sure of in these days? Can he be sure he knows everything about the candidate or the principles he is voting for? Certainly not. But there is one thing he can be sure in his own mind about That is whether the man sizes up in his mind to the stature of presidential timber. How can he be sure when he never sees that man? A man can soon tell of the sincerity, of the character, and the honesty of a man by seeing him in person. From such a scrutiny, Taft has nothing to fear. He is open, honest ana above board. His character Is irreproachable, his Judgment and his common sense are sound. He is a real man and he appeals to real men. As an orator he cannot compete with Mr. Bryan. But whoever hears him Is convinced of his sincerity a thing which has always been conceded of Bryan. Mr, Taft is no visionary he Is just a plain, common sense man eminently fair. No one who casts a vote should fail to take this opportunity to be sure in his own mind as to whether or not his estimate Is .correct Meet him face to face. THE HEARST-ARCH BOLD LETTERS Whatever may have been the cost of the letters which Mr. Hearst is reported to have bought for $12,000, there is little doubt that they are authentic. And as far as discussing the morals of a man who would buy stolen goods there Is no denying that it was Important that a side light be thrown on the operations of the Standard. Hearst has never been known as any thing but unscrupulous so that he has nothing to lose. This is almost his first service to the country. Good can be accomplished by bad methods. This by-product of Mr. Hearst's dlstlngui shing feature sensation is worth while. - But that does not render Hearst free from condemnation of his methods; nor on the other hand does it prove that the letters were not authentic. On the whole they came nearer being worth $12,000 to some body than the $1,000 which Mr. Archbold offered for their return. We have had many "Letters to an Unknown, and "Love Letters of a Musician," but the "Letters of the Standard" would make not only Interesting reading but future history. STREET CAR SPRINKLING. The recent absence of rain in this vicinity made the problem of street sprinkling one of the things of pre eminent importance to every one. Two of the most active dust pro ducers at work were the street cars and interurbans. By continual passing at frequent intervals they not only cause dust, but keep it stirred up In other cities sprinkling is done by the railway and interurban com panies. This is easily accomplished by a sprinkling car running over their road beds. Inasmuch as these public T

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carriers cause most of the dust on the thoroughfares In which they operate, Is It not fair that they do their part toward keeping down the dust? When it snows, these companies keep the snow shoveled off. Why not make them sprinkle their tracks? It is done in larger places. .Richmond has awakened to the fact that she should no longer be a jay town. Are we willing to stay in that class in this matter? PLAYS PIANO FOR 36 HOURS Worlds Record Claimed Shelbyvifle. in Shelbyville, Ind., Oct. 21. Roy E. Harding, of Indianapolis, claims tbe world's record for long-time piano playing, the young man naving broken the record of thirty-six hours in this city when he played one minute over time, ending at one minute after 10 o'clock tonight Harding began playing at exactly 10 o'clock Monday morning and' continued until he broke the record, which was formerly held by W. B. Kingston, of Brooklyn, N. Y. He wins $50 for breaking the record. You May Enjojr Your Meals If You Will But Equip Your Stomach With The Right Means To Handle The Food. If you go into a restaurant, cafe or hotel, where all your , environments, the. lights, dazzling linen, silver, cut glass, music, chatting and laughing women, seem to foretell of a pleasant meal, your stomach should not revolt when you read the. menu card. Heavy steaks, soups, oysters, entrees, salads, etc., should hold no terrors for the healthy stomach and they do not A small box of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets placed in your vest pocket will be sufficient guard against the mad revels of a worn-out stomach. A tablet taken a few moments after a copious meal will remove any ill effects of food from your stomach and ybu may eat as generously as those about you. One of these little tablets will of itself settle all questions of indigestion for that meal and will place your stomach and digestive organs In a better condition for. the next. Your blood will be enriched, and the depleted gastric fluids will be rebuilt Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are natural, active, digestive agents who give to the gastric juices the elements they lack, which ease the stomach, remove Irritation and enrich and stimulate the blood. All of these statements may be verified if you will take but a little of your time to prove them. Every druggist carries Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets in stock and will tell you of their merit These tablets sell for 50c per box, or send us your name and address and we will send you at once by mail a trial package free. Address F. A. Stuart Co., 150 Stuart Bldg., Marshall. Mich. MASONIC CALENDAR. Wednesday, Oct. 21 Webb Lodge, No. 24, F. and A. M., stated meeting.

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Roosevelt to Get $30,000 per Year as Editor of Magazine

Washington, Oct 21. The report that President Roosevelt will become an associate editor of The Outlook after his return to this country from South Africa received further confirmation from the visit paid the President by Elbert Francis Baldwin, managing editor of the magazine. He refused to discuss the object of his visSHIP'S STEAM PIPE BURSTS: FOUR KILLED Lake Captain ancj Men. Cooked To Death. Kenosha, Wis., Oct. 21. Chief Engineer John Peterson and three assistants were literally cooked to death on board the steam barge Maggie Marshall, from Manistee, In midlake, off Kenosha, when a steam pipe in the engine room burst. The men were In the room. When the accident occurred the crew anchored, started the bells and put up a flag of distress. When no assistance was received three of the crew volunteered to attempt to reach shore. ' The sea was high, and when within a mile of short the boat capsized and the men were compelled to swim the rest of the distance. They were nearly exhausted when they reached land. Chief Engineer Peterson's assistants were Chas. Seete, of Marinette, Wis.; Reed Meyers, of Bear Lake, Mich., and Ernest Mickler, of Manistee, Mich. DEMAND DEFEAT OF JOSEPH f. Baptist Pastoral Union Passes Resolutions. Decatur, 111., Oct. 21. Resolutions demanding the defeat of Speaker Joseph G. Cannon because of his alleged obstruction of temperance legislation were adopted by the Pastoral Union of the Baptist Association of Illinois at its session here. Boys In the west of England believe that by squeezing a mole to death between the hands and touching the affected parts with the blood that oozes from the mouth of the dying animal, warts will dissapear and will not reappear. The culprits are convinced that moles, worms and other subterranean dwellers have no feelings, and therefore it is not cruelty to put them to death in this way.

How Shocking! A Shirt Lost in Freshman-Sophmore Class Scrap

One of the modernized Earlham College class scraps took place at the college yesterday. The Freshmen appeared at the breakfast tables wearing their class colors. There was a rush by the Sophomores and while the upper class men 6tood about and laughed with glee, the Freshies dust

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it, but it Is understood he desired to make the President understand that the report of his contract with The Outlook did not leak out from any of the magazine sources. It is also understood that the President will receive a salary of $30,000 a year when he takes up his work as associate editor of The Outlook in 1910. LAKE MOHONK CONFERENCE BEGINS Indian Affairs Are Considered x Today., Lake Mohonk, N. Y., Oct 21. Phil anthropists, educators and others Interested in the welfare of the American Indians, Porto Ricans, Filipinos and other peoples over whom the United States government has been placed in the position of guardianship, are gathered there for the conference which began today under the descriptive title, "Lake Mohonk Conference of Friends of the Indian and Other Dependent Peoples." The first day was devoted to "Indian Affairs," and the opening address was made by Dr. Elmer Ellsworth Brown, United States commissioner of education. The genera subject of Thursday's program will be, "The Philippines." Friday will be devoted to the interests of Porto Rico and Hawaii. CHARGED WITH FIRST DEGREE MURDER Grand Jury Takes Action Against Rasor.. Medina, O., Oct 21. Guy Rasor, charged with the murder of Orle Lee, his sweetheart, on the road near Wadsworth, on the night of Oct 8, was held to the grand Jury on a charge of first degree murder by Justice Van Deusen. The defense sought to show that Rasor had always been devoted to the girl and that he had no cause to kill her. The state's strongest evidence was the tracks left In the dust of the road by the horse andarriage which carried the girl to the place where her body was found. The tracks tallied with the peculiar shoeing of Rasor's horse. Jtttth: - Millions use Gold Medal Flour. Lcciitu. ed the lint off the clothes of's the Sophs and were declared victors. The only shooting done was by the camera fiends who photographed, a group of Sophs after they had been lined up and tied. The list of fatalities includes a torn shirt. The most seriously wounded was a red sweater. c 3

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By Louis ? Author of Wings of the Light." COPYRIGHT. 1904. Dy Tnere isirt mnerrto ten.- cnea Jonn. "When poor mother died we were taken care of by a gentleman whom Mr. Thilip asked to look after us. Wheu the Mary Anson home was built we were among the first batch of Inmates. If ever a young man has done good lu this world, it is Mr. rhilip Anson. See what he did for us. Mother was nursed and tended with the utmost kindness, but her life could not be saved. We were rescued from the workhouse, taught well snd fed well and given such Instruction In a first class trade that even at our age we can earn 5 a week between us. And what he lias done for ns be does for hundreds of others. God bless Thilip Anson. I say!" "Amenr said hit brother. The voices of his sons reached Mason's tortured brain like sounds heard, remote but distinct through a long tunnel. His great frame seemed to collapse. In an instant he became an old man. He set his teeth and jammed his elbows against. the woodwork of the cab, but strive as be would with his Immense physical strength and bis dogged will, he shook with a palsy. "Father," cried John anxiously, little dreaming how his enthusiastic speech had pierced to the very marrow of his hearer, "are you 111? Shall we stop?" "Perhaps, John, a little brandy would do him good," murmured Willie. "Father, do tell me what Is the matter. Willie, reach up and tell the man to stop." Then Mason forced himself to speak. "No. no." he gasped. "Go on. It Is only a passing spasm. He must have time, even a few minutes. In which to drive off the awful specter that hugged him In the em brace of death. He dared not look at his sons. If he were compelled to face them on the pavement In the flaring gaslight be would run away. , His anguish was pitiable. Great drops of sweat stood clammy on bis "Father, do UU me what U the matter. forehead. He passed a trembling hand across his face and groaned aloud un consciously: "Oh, God forgive me!" It was the first prayer that had vol untarily left his Hps for many a day. The boys heard. They Interpreted It as an expression of sorrow that his own career should have been so cut off from their childhood and joyous youth. - "Well, cheer up. dad, anyhow," cried the elder, much relieved by this conclusion. "We are all together again, and you can face the world once more with us at your side." No danger of steel could have hurt so dreadfully as this well meant consolation, but for the sake of his sons the man wrestled with his agony and conquered It to some outward seeming! When the cab stopped outside a big building he was steady on bis feet when he alighted, and he managed to summon a ghastly smile to his aid as he said to John: "I am sorry to set you a bad example, but that is nothing new, Is it? I must have some spirit, strong spirit or I can't keep up." "Certainly, father. Why not? It Is all right as medicine. Willie, you go and get some brandy while I take father upstairs. Their flat was on the second floor. It was neatly furnished, fitted with electric light and contained five rooms. John talked freely, explaining housekeeping arrangements, the puzzle as to their father's size, for the first bed they bought was a short one: their honrs of work, the variety of their employment any snd every cheering topic, Indeed, until Willie came with, bottle. Both of them glanced askance at the quantity Mason consumed, but they passed no comment He tried to 6moke and sat so that the light should not fall on his face. And then he said to thm : 0 EL. of

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Mornins." "Th Pillar of Etc. EDWARD J. CLODS. "Tell me all you know about rhilip Anson. It Interests nit." Snap! The hard composition of bis pipe was broken in two. "What a pityr cried Willie. "Shali I run and buy you a new one? No. my boy, no. I can manage. Don't mind me. I can't talk, but I will listen. May the Lord have mercy oa me. I will listen!" lie suffered that night-as few men hare suffered. Many a murderer has had to endure the torments of a haunted conscience, but few can have been harrowed by bearing their own sons lauding to the sky the victim's benefactions to themselves and to their dead mother. He was master of his emotions suffi ciently to control his voice. He punctuated their recital by occasional com ments that showed he appreciated ev ery point. He examined with interest specimens of their work, for they understood both tbe stitching and tlM stamping of leather, and once he found himself dully speculating as to what career he would have carved out for himself were he given In boyhood the opportunities they rejoiced in. But throughout there was In hll surcharged brain a current of running purpose. First, there was Greiner, away In the north, robbing a dead man and plotting desolation to some girt He must be dealt with. Then he the slayer, mustta slain and by his own band. He would spare his sons as much pain as might be within his power. He would not merely disappear, leaving them dubious and distressed. No. They must know he was dead, not by suicide, but by accident They would mourn his wretched memory. Better that than live with the abiding grief of the knowledge that he was rhilip Anson's murderer. He was qolte sure now that the dead would arise and call for vengeance If he dared to continue to exist Yes, that was it a life for a life a prayer that his deeds might not bear fruit In his children and then death, speedy,, certain death. Some reference to the future made by Willie, the younger, who favored bis mother more than the outspoken John, gave Mason an opportunity to pave tbe way for the coming separation. "I don't want you two lads to make any great changes on my account," be said, slowly. "It is far from my Intention to settle down here and let all your friends become aware that you are supporting a ticket of leave father. Tea, I know. ' You are good boys, and it won't be any more pleasant for me to to live away from you than It wonld be for you under oher conditions to be separated from me. But I am In earnest In this matter. I will stop here tonight just to feel that I am under the same roof as you. It Is your roof, not mine. Long-ago I lost the right to provide you with shelter. Tomorrow I go away. I have some work to do a lot of work. It must be attended to at once. Of course you will see me often. We can meet in the evening go out together but live here with you I can't" l" His sons never knew the effort that this speech cost htm. He spoke with such manifest hesitation that Willie, who quickly interpreted the less pronounced signs of a man's thoughts, winked a warning at his brother. He said, with an optic signal: "Not a word now, John. Just leave things as they are." Under any ordinary, conditions he would be right He could never guess the nature of the .claims that encircled his father, delivering him fettered to tbe torture, bound hand and foot, body and soul. At last .they all retired to their rooms, the boys to whisper kindly plans for keeping their father a prisoner again in their hands. Mason to 11 open eyed, dry eyed, through the night mourning for that which might not be. The rising sun dispelled the dark phantoms that flitted before his vision. He fell Into a fitful slumber; disturbed by vivid dreams. Once he was on storm swept sea at night on a sinking ship, a ship with a crew of dead men and a dead captain at the helm. Driving onward through the raging waves, he could feel the vessel settling more surely as she rushed Into each yawning caldron. Suddenly through the wreck of flying spindrift be saw a smooth harbor, a sheltered basin. In which vessels rode In safety. There were houses beyond, with cheerful lights, and men and women were watching the doomed creft from th (Continued.) It was testified at an inquest at Bryn (Wales) on a young man named Owen Richards, who was killed by a fall of rock at a local colliery, that he had liberated his horse, which was attached to a tram, and in doing so delayed his own escape and was killed. PALLADIUM WANT ADS PAY. 3C o o 0