Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 34, Number 4, 12 November 1908 — Page 1

ttONB P AIX AJDITUM AND STTlsr-TFTJORAlVf. VOL. XXXIV. '0. 4. RICHMOND, IND., THURSDAY EVENING, SO VEM HER 12, 1908. SINGLE COPY, 2 CENTS.

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DEMOCRATS SPLIT OVER BATTLE FOR

THE SEN Stephen B. Fleming for Revenge, Starts Campaign to I Put Crimp in Aspirations of John W. Kern. PARTY PLANS WARM FIGHT IN LEGISLATURE. Commissions Will " Be Done Away With for Sake of Democrats and Several Laws Will Be Repealed. By Ellis Searles. Indianapolis, Nov. 12. At last the did sore in the democratic ranks has be healed before the day for the Benatorship and is doubtful it it can be hearalded before the day for the election of a successor to Senator James A. llemenway. It is the old feud between John W. Kern and Stephen B. Fleming of Fort Wayne. These two democratic leaders do not speak. In fact, they have pot Bpoken to each other for eight years. And now that Kern is a candidate for senator, Fleming is out to beat him. Fleming is not a candidate himself but Edward O. Hoffman, of Fort Wayne, democratic district committeeman from the Twelfth district. Is his man and Hoffman is a candidate against Kern. 1 It is a matter of democratic history in Indiana that Kern was a strong factor in the defeat of Fleming for state chaff man some years ago. Fleming was a memberpf the Mate senate In 1900-1902. Ills record on certain legislation that came before that body was such that he was looked upon by certain of the party leaders as a corporation man pure and simple. Suddenly Fleming developed a desire to become chairman of the democratic state committee. He is rich and ambitious and he' made a fight for the chairmanship. He lined up several votes in the state.couimittee and Jt looked as if he would win. He had the backing of Thomas Taggart, Samuel E. Moras and James Murdock, the Jatter of Lafayette and other strong party leaders. Kern's Fight on Fleming." Kern, however, did not believe Fleming would make a ; satisfactory chairman, because of his record in the Senate. Fleming still had another session of the legislature to serve as senator and Kern feared that if he Should be elected chairman of the ptate committee the democratic party would be held responsible for the things he did in the senate during his first session, so Kern started to present Fleming's election. Thomas Taggart was at that time a candidate for District chairman of the Seventh district and if elected would have voted for Fleming, but Kern showed him the situation, so it is said, and the remit was that Taggart got out of the face for district chairman rather than be forced to vote for or against Flemlug. Maj. G. V. Menzies, of North VerUon, who is now a candidate for senator against Kern, was a member of the state committee from the first district at that time, and he stood by Heming to the end. But Fleming was defeated, receiving only three out of Ihe thirteen votes. W. H. O'Brien, of Iawrenceburg, was elected chairman that year. Ever since then Fleming has had it in for Kern. For four years, he was also at swords points with Taggart, but" they buried the hatchet in the campaign of 1906 but left the handle sticking out ko they could get to it any time. Kern Expects Fight. Now that Kern is in the race for lenator, Fleming is against him. Kern lays he expects Fleming to fight him. It is undoubtedly true that Fleming has brought Hoffman into the race and there are also many persons who believe that he Is behind the candidacy of Menzies because Menzies Itood by him for chairman of the Itate committee. It is pointed out here that it will probably be Fleming's plan to bring But as many candidates as possible In all parts of the state in order to split op the vote and prevent Kern from letting a majority. So there is the fight on the senatorIhip. The longer the scrap lasts the hotter it will become and the wider Hill grow the breach between the factions. Everybody recognizes Kern's tlaim on the senatorship and the rank ind file of the party throughout the Itate is for him, as is shown by the fact that he is receiving an average &f one hundred letters a day from Vemocrats pledging their support. "Democratic county committees and lemocratic clubs are adopting resolutions favoring Kern and in some places mass meetings are to be held In bis Interest. But on the other hand it is also a tact that Fleming is the best organ! zr in the democratic party in this it ate. He is resourceful and as full If energy and vigor as an egg is of tieet. He usually accomplishes what fce sets out to do and now that be is la the trail of John Kern it may be

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HEIRESS WHO ELOPED RETURNS TO U. S.

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MRS. RUSSELL THOMAS. New York, Nov. 12. Mrs. Russell Thomas, who eloped from her home in Atlanta, last September, with her father's chauffeur, has returned from Europe. She arrived Wednesday, accompanied by her mother, Mrs. W. A. Speer. She never lived with her hus: band, but was taken away from him almost immediately after the marriage ceremony, and brought by her, mother to this city on September 30, accom panied by a family friend, R. K. Rambul. On October 2 the mother took her daughter to Europe, where she was joined by Mr. Speer. Mrs. Thom as is the daughter of William A. Speer, business man, of Atlanta. She inherited $1,250,000 from her maternal grandfather, John Silvey. After their marriage, Mr.' and Mrs.' Thomas left Atlanta for Charlotte, N. C. They were pursued by Mr. Speer, who caught them at Gainesville, Ga., less than 100 miles from Atlanta, and took his daughter from her husband, who is twelve years older than his wife. expected that the sparks will fly before the fight is ended. Laws to be Repealed. "While the' senatorship Js" the " main topic of conversation among the legislators and others in the democratic party just now, there are some who are paying attention to other things that the legislature will be expected to do. One of the very first bills that will be introduced in the house will be one to repeal the law forbiding Sunday base ball. Representative Thomas I. Brolley, of Jennings county, who introduced such a bill at the last session and got It through the house only to meet death in the senate, is here lining things up for the bill again at the next session. He said last night that he will Introduce the bill early in the session and that he expects to see it enacted into law. It is almost a cinch that the democrats will repeal the Metropolitan police law. This has been their hobby for years and now that they have a majority in the house and there are some republicans in the senate who believe the law should be repealed they will certainly try to carry their idea into effect at the earliest possible moment. They came mighty near to repealing the law at the last session. In fact the bill passed both houses and went' to Governor Hanly for signature. But he vetoed and sent It back to the house. The supporters of the bill had everything set to pass it over the governor's veto and would have done so, had not Speaker Branch adjourned the house sine die before the democrats could - get recognition to move Its passage. It is likely also that the present board of state tax commissioners will be abolished. This will be done in order to get rid of the republican members. Then a new commission of some kind will be created so that democrats may be appointed as its members. An effort will probably be made to amend the local option law so as to make it apply to townships and yty wards instead of to counties. This was the declaration in the democratic platform and theer is every reason to believe that the platform will be followed. Of course, this bill will have the active opposition of the Anti-Saloon league and many, others,- but without J. Frank Hanly In the governor's chair to use the big stick and make people do things the way he wishes them done, regardless of what the people think about it, they will be at a disadvantage and it is not likely that they can prevent the change being made in the law. It la possible that a bill will be introduced to create a public utilities commission that will replace the present railroad commission. The new commission would have jurisdiction over railroads, Interurbans, gas, electric, water and street car companies and all other public utilities. This would give the democrats some more new Jobs to fill. There are a number of other things that the democrats will do or try to do at the coming session, but these seem to be the ones that are .. most talked of right now. The prospect is for a lively session with the democrats In each other's wool most of the time. ;

"TAPS"SOUHDEDFOR" AN AGED VETERAN

John S. Iredell, Respected Citizen, Dies of Blood Poisoning. WAS QUAKER SOLDIER. HE FOUGHT VALIANTLY THREE ' YEARS DURING CIVIL WARONE OF MOST ESTEEMED MEN IN RICHMOND. John S. Iredell during the three years he fought for the Union in the j great Civil war participated in numerous battles and marched with Sherman through Georgia and he never suffered a wound, living to die, when his beloved country was at peace with all the world, of blood poisoning, resulting from cutting his second toe on his left foot with a knife. This accident occurred six weeks ago and this morning at 9:30 o'clock Mr. Iredell expired at his home, 28 North Seventh street. Mr. Iredell was one of the best known and among the most esteemed residents of this city. Last September, lust a few days before his old regiment held its reunion at Dunkirk. Ind. Mr. Iredell accidentally cut his toe. At the time he regarded the accident as trifling and went to the reunion. His foot became quite sore while at Dunkirk and on his return home he was suffering great pain from it. Blood poisoning gradually developed and about three weeks ago physicians considered the advisability of amputating his left leg to save his life. This operation, however, was not performed as it was feared his condition was such that it would be impossible for him to withstand the severe shock. From that time Mr. Iredell had gradually weakened and all hopes of his recovery were given up several days ago. He suffered excrutiating pain. The deceased was sixtynine years of age. He is survived by his wife; his two daughters, Mrs. Louis Hampton and Miss Rachel Iredell; his two brothers, Horace and Ellis and his three sisters, Mrs. Nathan Garwood, Mrs. John Koogle and Mrs. Schuman Jones of Los Angeles. "John S. Iredell was burn in this city' July 22, 1830 and was the son of Mr. and. Mrs. Samuel B. Iredell. After the war Mr. Iredell operated a farm near Chester. This occupation he followed until a few years ago when he moved to Richmond and engaged in the insurance business. At the time of his death he was a member of the firm of Iredell & Ferguson. Mr. Iredell was a devoted member of the East Main Street Friends church and was an active member of the Sol Meredith Post, G. A. R. He always took a keen interest in politics, beinir a staunch republican. Mr. Iredell fought for three years in the civil war and had a splendid record as a soldier. This record is given in brief in the "Soldiers' Record," published in 1S3, and is as follows: His War Record. "John S. Iredell enlisted in Company I. 84th Indiana Volunteer Infantry, August, 1862. for three years. He was in the battle of Chickamauga; Sherman's campaign from Chattanooga to Atranta, Ga., and the battles of Franklin and Nashville, Tenn. He was then detailed to the quartermaster's department and served until June, 1805. when his regiment was mustered out of service."J. F. Davenport, who was color bearer of the S4th Indiana, and Charles Unthank, who served in the same company with Mr. Iredell, state that he was an ideal soldier and that even while in the service he stood firmly by his religious convictions and never succumbed to any of the many temptations which constantly confront the soldier while campaigning. He was a good and true comrade, they say, and a good fighter notwithstanding his Quaker breeding. Mr. Iredell never, held office in the Sol Meredith post, but it was not the fault of his post comrades that such honors were not bestowed upon him. "A dozen times at least John Iredell was asked to serve as post commander but he always refused. He never gave any reason why he declined these honors," stated Noah Hutton. He served as deputy sheriff when Allen Bond was sheriff. The funeral of Mr. Iredell will take place Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the East Main Street Friends church. The burial will be at Earlham. Friends may call at any time. Mr. Iredell will be accorded a soldier's burial. QUEEN LIL WANTS HER CROWN LANDS Former Hawaiian Queen Visit Washington. to Honolulu. Not. 12. Ex-Queen Llliuokalanl has determined to go to Washington, D. CL, to urge the recognition of her claims to the lands in the Hawaiian group which formerly were Id by Urn crow -

ARREST TO FOLLOW W0S RELEASE Peru Authorities Desire Custody of Man.

In the hands of the county sheriff has been placed a warrant issued at Peru, Ind.. for the arrest of WIMam G. Wood. The warrant is made out to any constable in the state. Wood is in jail now for passing a fraudulent check. He was fined in circuit couit. He is wanted on four similar charges at Peru. To protest their cla'ms upon the man in case his fine were paid and his release granted, the Peru authorities sent the warrant to the local police. If Wood remains in jail to lay out bis entire fine he will be rearrested immediately upon release, or if his fine is paid he will be arrested, so there is no way for him to avoid the other charges. GOES TO PRISON . FOR HIS ACT James Via Convicted of Crime Against His StepDaughter. COURT CENSURES MAN. ALTHOUGH 51 YEARS OF AGE, VIA SEEMS ABSOLUTELY UNAFFECTED BY THE COURT'S VERDICT. After changing his plea of innocence to one of guilty, and the presentation of the prosecutor's statement, James Via, aged 51, was sentenced to the state prison for from two to fourteen years. The man admitted the crime of Incest against his seventeen-year-old stepdaughter, Grace Lamb. The only defense offered by Via was to the effect he did not know he was committing a crime, as the girl made no objections at the time. He claimed the girl made the advances. Judge Fox held that the only mitigating circuinstances in the case were insufficient to lessen the seriousness of the offense. On Via's claim the girl had been intimate with others the judge ruled severely. "When this man found out the girl was inclined to be wayward he ought to have helped her as it was his duty," said the court. "The very fact he knew these things ought to have aroused him so as to reform her instead of adding to her immorality. I'll send this man to prison." The prosecutor stated he had been informed by Mrs. Via that the defendant had been guilty of incest with his own daughter. The prosecutor stated upon the authority of Mrs. Via, that her husband had told her before their marriage, his own daughter had a son whose father was its grandfather. Via denied this story on the stand. He admitted his daughter had been the mother of . an illegitimate child, but said Harry Paul, now in Ohio, is its father. Despite his age and dismal prospects for the future Via was absolutely unaffected by the verdict of the court. He smiled upon taking his seat beside Turnkey Harris and began a conversation. The man has worked as a carpenter. The story of his relations with the girl was told to the authorities after his arrest last July on the charge of public intoxication. The evidence showed Via promised the girl a pair of shoes as an inducement. DESTROYED PROPERTY Dairy Sues Administrator for $1,000, Amount He Is Damaged. ACTED WITHOUT CONSENT. Amos Dairy has entered suit In the Wayne circuit court against Stanford Wilson for damages. The plaintiff asks reimbursment to the extent of $1,000. The complaint represents that the defendant was appointed administrator of Julia A. Powell, mother of the plaintiff, who died in February, 1905. It is alleged that at the time the defendant took possession of the estate there was a quantity of household goods valued at $1,000 in a certain house owned by Julia Powell at Cambridge City, Ind. It is claimed the defendant, acting in the capacity of administrator, took possession and destroyed the property against the will and consent of the plaintiff and to the plaintiffs damage to the extent of $1,000. THE WEATHER PROPHET. INDIANA Fair Thursday and Friday; fresh north winds. OHIO Fair Thursday night and Fritfajr; iiflM to fresh west winds.

POWDER EXPLODES AS TRAIN PASSES

Thirty Passengers on Kansas City Southern Injured This MorningFLEE IN NIGHT CLOTHES. PASSENGERS ON TWENTIETH CENTURY LIMITED GROW WILD WITH EXCITEMENT WHEN PULLMAN CARS LEAVE RAILS. Kansas City, Nov. 12. Thirty passengers, on a Kansas City Southern train were injured, several seriously, this morning when a powder mill located at Holmes Park, twelve miles south of here, exploded as the train was passing it. Several houses collapsed and one amn was killed. LIMITED WRECKED. Eleven injured When Flyer Goes Off Rails. Rochester. N. Y., Nov. 12. The twentieth century limited on the New York Central was wrecked at three o'clock this morning just east of this city and twelve persons were injured but none fatally. The spreading of rails ditched the last three Pullman's. Wild excitement prevailed among men and women who were hurled from their berths "and fled from the train in their night clothes. Among the injured are Mrs. E. H. Cormick, wife of a wealthy leatlier dealer in Chicago and Mrs. Leander Hamilton McCormick, relative of Harold McCormich the harvester manufacturer. The train was running only twenty miles an hour at the time of the accident and this probably prevented more serious results. . ... T Improvement Association Presents Terms to Cincinnati Company. COMPANY ASKS BIG BONUS. The South Side Improvement association has not abandoned hopes of securing the location of the Rahn-Car-penter company .in the Beallview addition. Reports that a' deal has been closed to have this big Cincinnati concern locate in Anderson have been premature. Anderson has been negotiating for the plant, but the company has not yet decided to go there. President Adolph Blickwedel of the South Side Improvement association stated this morning that for the past two weeks the association had been actively corresponding with the Cincinnati concern in hopes of having it transferred to this city and that there was a probability that these efforts would meet with success. The terms demanded by the company to locate its plant here was a title to a factory site in Beallview, about two blocks in size, and a bonus of $f0.000. In return for this the company promised to turn over $40,000 worth of stock to the South Side Improvement association. Members of the association believe that the Rahn-Carpenter company's terms are a little exorbitant and an effort is being made to have them offer terms regarded as more reasonable. It is not known whether the company will agree to this arrangement or not. The lots that were sold In the fall to raise the factory fund were disposed of on the understanding that the deal was off providing the company could not be secured. No time limit for securing the location of the plant was provided for. Mr. Blickwedel states that the association like, like the Young Men's Business clubis making an effort to secure the big stogie factory which has expressed a willingness to locate here providing the city does not go dry. MAGISTRATE SENTENCED. Marion, Ind., Nov. 12. Elijah Harrell, aged 54, a magistrate, was con- ' victed of criminal assault on a twelvei year-old girl and sentenced to from 2 I to 21 years in the penitentiary. Har- ! rell admitted the crime, but pleaded insanity.

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ABANDONED

Democratic Majority Is Fourteen on Joint Ballot in Legislature Indianapolis, Nov. 12. The final and complete returns from the legislative districts shows that the democrats will have a majority of fourteen on joint ballot in the coming general assembly. The. republicans elected ten members of tbe senate and the democrats elected sixteen. The republicans had seventeen hold-over senators and the democrats seven. The senate, therefore, stands 27 republicans and 23 democrats, or in other words, the republicans have a majority of four in the senate. The republicans elected forty-one members of the house of representatives and the democrats elected fifty-nine. This gives the democrats a majority of eighteen In the bouse. Deducting the republican majority of four in the senate from the democratic majority of eighteen In the house leaves the democrats a majority on joint, ballot of fourteen. '

POLICE OF STATE -SEABCHJR BARKER Center Township Man Cannot Be Found.

An additional paragraph to the complaint has " been filed in the case cf Charles J. Deiser vs. Winfield S. Parker, et al. Suit was brought on account in this case. Parker, one of the defendants, disappeared from his home in Center township several months ago or immediately following the filing of the original complaint in this case. He has not been located since, although the police of the entire state have been looking for him. STATE TO TAKE UP GLEN MILLER FIGHT Attempt Will Be Made by Jessup to Keep Traction Out of Park. GLEN IS PUBLIC PROPERTY. IT IS ON THIS GROUND ATTORNEY WILL BRING SUIT THINKINK HIS INTERPRETATION OF LAW WILL BE UPHELD. It appears that the announcement made yesterday that the end of the controversy regarding the right of the T. H. I. & E. traction company to place a line through Glen Miller park would probably come to a close be cause of Judge Macy's ruling in favor of the company, was premature. This morning, Prosecutor Wilfred Jessup, who was one of the attorneys for George W. Hill, in his suit to en join the traction company from oper ating through the park, stated that he was preparing to bring suit on behalf of the state to prevent the traction company from running its line through the park. "Glen Miller Is public property and the state laws do not make any provision which would permit the Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern traction company, a private corporation, to use Glen Miller, which is essentially owned by the municipality," Prosecutor Jessup stated. He feels confident that his interpretation of the law is correct and that the court will sustain his contention by restraining the company from the use of the park. The right to place its line through the park was given the traction comI pany by the board of public works and the common council. The suit to be brought by the prosecutor will involve the interesting legal question as to whether the city or the state has a right to dictate the management of a public park. City officials are of the opinion that the court will rule against the state in the forthcoming suit, rendering the opinion that Glen Miller park is under the jurisdiction of the city and not the state, the supposition on which the new suit will be based, and that the board of public Works and the common council as the representatives of the city bad the authority to .permit the traction company to place a line in the park. GIRL IS KILLED. Caught Between Street Car and Auto. I Green Bay, Wis., Nov. 12. Elsie Dutton, aged 20, was killed in an automobile accident, being pinned between a street car and the automobile. Ross Handy, chauffeur, had two ribs broken and was badly cut about the face, head and bands. The street car struck the automobile broadside, shoving it to the curbing, and Miss Dutton was hurled between the wreck. ' " . DIES IN THE WEST. Word has been received by Mr. and Mrs. George W. Davis, 1010 Park avenue, Indianapolis, of the death of their daughter, Mrs. Eva Davis Brown formerly of Richmond and later of Escondido. Cal. The remains will probably be brought to Indianapolis for Interment at Crown Hill cemetery.

JEALOUSY THOUGHT CAUSE OF SUICIDE

Harry Benning, Bridegroom of Two Weeks Ends Life With Acid. OBJECTIONS TO WEDDING. PARENTS' OPPOSITION THOUGHT ONE OF PROBABLE CAUSES OF RASH ACT WIFE NEAR HUSBAND AT TIME. Harry Benning, a well known young man and a bridegroom of two weeks, killed himself last evening In the presence of his bride, who was formerly Miss Viola Brldgeford, by swallowing nearly half a pint of carbolic acid. Mrs. Benning states that her husband gave no explanation for bis rash deed. Friends of the young man were dumbfounded when told of his suicide, and they state they had no idea be bad ever contemplated taking bis life. Benning killed himself la his rooms over 9124-i Main street, at 9:30 o'clock. An hour before taking the acid he was seen in a Main street establishment playing cards with some friends, laughing and talking aa though his only thoughts were gay ones. People who were well acquainted with young Benning, who was only 23 years of age, are able to throw but little light on the mystery surrounding his death. Some are ot the opinion that he was despondent because some members of bis family were very much opposed to his marriage. Others say he probably killed himself because be was jealous of bis wife. This latter theory Is borne out I Al . . 1 A , - 1 A 1 . , vy me simemeDi niaue iasi mgui oy Mrs. Benning to a man who was called Into the apartment, that ber husband had locked her in the rooms when he went out early in the evening. -Ed Christman, whose room adjoins the rooms occupied by the Bcnnings, states that last evening shortly after 9 o'clock as he was entering his room be met Benning in the hallway. H states Benning made some langhing remark and went down stairs. About fifteen minutes later, he says, he heard Benning enter his room. In just a few minutes he beard Mrs. Benning scream, then she came to Christman's room and told him to come at once to her husband's assistance. Christman states that as soon as he had partly dressed himself he went to Benning's room and found the young fellow standing by tbe door, his face scarred by acid burns and his eyes rolling in agony. "Harry has taken something," Mrs. Benning said. The smell of the acid and a pint bottle of the deadly drug, which had almost been drained, told Christman the story. He states he mixed some egg and milk and tried to Induce Benning to drink it but he only shook bis head and motioned Christman away from him with his hands. Benning then reeled over ' on a bed and in a few minutes expired in terrible agony. Benning's marriage to Miss Bridge ford two weeks ago was almost as great a surprise to his friends as his suicide. Another well known young man bad, been very attentive to Miss Brldgeford, and it was not known that Benning was a suitor for her hand. Harry Benning was the eon of John Benning, . 128 South Tenth street, who is engaged In the livery business. Young Benning mas a member of the blacksmithing firm of Benning fc Goldrich. The funeral will be Saturday afternoon at the home of his parents, and will be private. Friends may call Friday afternoon and evening. DEFEND ACCUSED Rev. Harter Charged With Unbecoming Conduct. The Rer. O. 8. Harrison and the Rev. George Hill of this city defended the Rev. S. F. Harter of Meotone, Ind., on the charge of immoral practices, Including adultery. The trial was conducted by the Methodist Episcopal church at Poneto, near Bluff ton. The acta of which the Rev. Harter was alleged to have been guilty of were committed when he was pastor of the Poneto church. Early in the summer tbe Rer. Harter was tried by his church at Bluffton on charges of Immoral conduct but was acouitted. This caused dis satisfaction and new charges were preferred, which caused the bishop to order a new trial. The new hearing was before Presiding Elder Hollopeter of the Wabash district. Tbe prosecution was in the hands of the Rev. S. B. Work of Warren, the Rev. Chauncey King of Bluff ton and the Rev. McXary of Poneto. -