Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 34, Number 11, 19 November 1908 — Page 1

RICHMONB TPATXATMTTM ANT) STTN-TFJHAM. VOL. XXXIV. NO. 11. RICH3IOND, IXD.t THURSDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 19, 1908. SINGLE COPY, 2 CENTS.

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Great Questions of the Day Discussed at Federation Sessions

BEASLEY HEADS CLUBFEpERATIOM Chosen President of the Organization at Its Final Meeting in This City This Morning. LEITER VICE-PRESIDENT OF SIXTH DISTRICT. Resolutions for State County And Township Improvements Are Passed by New Organization. WHAT THE FEDERATION . DID THIS FORENOON. Chose John F. Beasley of Terre Haute for president. Adopted a constitution. . Decided ou Gary as the place of next annual meeting. ' Endorsed resolutions favoring various improvements In state, county, township and city government. Endorsed resolution providing for Improvement of tenement conditions. . Endorsed resolution favoring good roads. s At the final meeting of the Indiana Federated Commercial clubs, which was the name adopted for the organisation, held this forenon, John F. Beasley of Terre Haute was elected first president of the infant organization, which, ita promoters predict, will be on of the most powerful and influential In the state, and the following vice presidents, one to each congressional district, were elected? First W. V. Dixon, of Evansville. Second Job Freeman, of Linton. Third E. M. Frank, of Jeffersonville Fourth C. E. Custer, of Columbus. Fifth E. Li. Harris, of Greencastle. Sixth A. E. Leiter, of Connersville. Seventh J. I Gavin, of Indianapolis. Eighth A. W. Brady, of Anderson. Ninth G. W, Duke, of Kokomo. Tenth E. F. Johnston of Hammond. Eleventh E. E. Tulley.of Marion. Twelfth R, B. Hanna of Ft Wayne. - Thirteenth C. E. Pattee of South Bend. 1 The committee on constitution reported through its chairman, C. M. Klmbrough, of Muncie. The principal features of the constitution provided that the name of the organization be The Indiana Federated Commercial Clubs; that any organization of a commercial nature in the state be eligible for membership; that the officers include a president, secretarytreasurer and thirteen vice presidents, end that the executive committee Include the president and five members appointed by him. This latter section was opposed by jnany of tjhe members and was finally eliminated. The constitution was amended to read the executive committee should consist of the president, secretary-treasurer and the thirteen Vice presidents, and that a quorum vould be the president, secretarytreasurer and any three of the vice presidents. It was feared that provision permitting the president to appoint the executive committee would vest too much power In him. The constitution also provides that the secretary-treasurer shall be appointed by the executive committee, and it la quite probable this office will be a salaried one. Connersville Beaten. Grins of "dee-light" overspread the countenances of the Gary delegation when by a unanimous vote that city was selected as the place to held the next annual meeting of the Federation. Connersville would have liked to have had this honor but nracefully backed down to Gary, stating that it was an open secret the members of the Federation were anxious to see the Sand hills of Gary. S. E. Jones of this city laughingly stated that before be voted he wanted to be assured Gary would have enough money to meet the expense of such, a meeting. "We've got money to buUi," Mr. Norton replied. The resolutions for the improvement of state, county, township and city government which are being championed by the Indianapolis Merchants Association and the Evansville Commercial club were endorsed enthusiastically by the federation after they had been reported by the committee on permanent orrmization. The list of these recommendations baa been published. The officers elected by the federation were the selections of the committee on permanent organization. Temporary Chairman McClure also (Continued on Pace Eight.)

HEW COMMERCIAL

Propositions Advocated At Federation Banquet

Public' highways commission with power to devise system of road construction and place it in practice. John T. Beasley, Terre Haute Club. The adoption of a system of business accounts for every rtate, county and township office and the auditing of the books at stated intervals James Noel, Indianapolis Merchant's Club. More interurban railway lines to act as feeders for the business of the towns and cities. R. B. Hanna, Fort Wayne Club. Obliteration of selfishness by legislators and representation of all the people and not merely "constituents," who are simply the men who voted the legislator into office. C. M. Kimbrough, Muncie Club. The adoption of the principles of large advertisers and appeal to the spirit of the times, as indicated by publicity, to promote the interests of cities as well as individual business. H. S. Norton, Gary Club. Strength derived from such a confederation as is proposed for the business men of Indiana as represented by the Commercial clubs of the various cities and towns Better acquaintance of Indianians. E. F. Johnson, Hammond Club. Conservation of natural resources, development of inland waterways and application of those methods used in private business to the business of the country as an obligation to the flag. Judge D. D. Woodmansee, Cincinnati, Ohio. UNITED STATES MUST USE CAUTION Eloquent Plea for Conservation of Natural Resources Is Made,. LEIGHTON GIVES WARNING. FORESTS SHOULD BE PROTECTED AND MINERAL WEALTH IS RAPIDLY DIMINISHING, SAYS CHIEF HYDROGRAPHER. At the high school auditorium yesterday a large audience, composed of delegates to the Federation meeting, local business men, teachers and school children, heard a splendid address by M. O. Leighton, chief hydragrapher of the United States Geological Survey, on "Conservation of Natural Resources." After he had been introduced by R. G. McClure, of Indianapolis, temporary chairman, Mr. Leighton paid a compliment to the high school orchestra. He said that he had spoken in nearly every state in the union, but never before had he had such an inspiring introduction. Mr. Leighton stated that he keenlyfelt his unfitness to act as a substitute for Gifford Pinchot, who was called "the most useful man in the United States," but said that he had decided to act as his substitute only because he had been closely associated with Mr. Pinchot for a number of years and he felt that he could present his views.

we Americans nave inneruea aimatter of regret that in Indiana our large measure of Esau's recklessness I highways have not kept pace with our and improvidence," stated Mr. Leigh- interurban and steam railways," said ton, after he had described the biblical Mr. Beasley. "I would propose that tale of Esau, who sold his birthright we have a state highway commission for a dish of porridge. "We squander similar to that of Massachusetts. Let as rapidly as possible all our natural I there be three members appointed by

resources, and with a glutton's appe tite. "We have now " come to the place where we have to chose between two methods to pursue that of Esau, the fool, or conservation, the method of the wise man. The latter method, I hold, is necessary for our very existence," Mr. Leighton said. To bring this point home, Mr. Leighton referred to the exhaustion of natural gas in Indiana. "You can remember when how natural gas was permitted to flow with reckless extravagance from a thousand wells in this state. Those who protested against this criminal waste were laughed at and called conservative fools," he said. Mr. Leighton said that the exhaustion of the iron, coal and timber supwlies was in sight. "They will go the way, the natural gas did unless we mend our ways." he said. "The American people," he said, "had used all their wonderful ingenuity in inventing devices for the more rapid consumption of the dwindling timber supply. He said the source of all rivers was in high, thickly wooded countries. Nature, he said, had placed timber in such places to protect the river sources, but man had even attacked such forests until their conservation was now a crying need. "We are all dependent upon soil products and Its conservation is an absolute necessity to our existence. Ita Conservation leads back to the forests, emphasizing again the necessity of their conservation. Floods are caused by exhausting the timber supply and floods wash away thesoil, removing It (Continued on Page Eighty

AT BANQUET DISCUSS WELFARE OF STATE John T. Beasley of Terre Haute Advocates Establishment of Public Highway Commission. BUSINESS PRINCIPLES NECESSARY IN OFFICE. James Noel of Indianapolis, Says Men Who Have Made Failures in Private Affairs Are Forced on State. Represeutative business men from the most progressive cities of Indiana, gathered about the festival board in the banquet hall at the Masonic Temple last evening. They were there for two purposes to enjoy an excellent repast served by the Order of Eastern Star, and to exchange ideas relative to plans to improve the business welfare of the state, subsequent to the formation of the State Federation of Commercial clubs. The banquet served as the means of drawing these men from the various business pursuits into a general body to discuss matters ot vital interest and importance to all. The result far surpassed the expectations of the promoters, the local Commercial Club members. Nearly all the leading business men of this city were in attendance. Invitations had been issued by the home club to persons not members of the organization and there was a general response. During the course of tHe meal, which was served upon tables beautified by huge bouquets qf chrysanthemums, an orchestra rendered splendid music. The repast was In the nature of a turkey supper, and the service was first class. There was the usual roast turkey, dressing, escalloped oysters, cranberries, pickles, coffee, ice cream and cake. . : -m$t Tne real feast of the evening came in the aftermath. It was "shop" talk but of the kind that everyone present wanted to hear. It was an assembly of business men and the subjects in which they are most interested were given free discussion. Owing to unexpected engagements of some of the men named on the program, they were prevented from being present. In their stead were substituted able men, who used the subjects assigned the others. Foulke Toastmaster. The Hon. William Dudley Foulke presided as toast-master. He extended a hearty welcome to the visitors in behalf of the local Commercial club. He gave a brief introductory in announcing the name of the speaker in response to the various toasts. For Better Highways. The need cf the public highway com mission was advocated by John X Beasley, of the Terre Haute club, who spoke in response to the toast, "Indiana's Place in Commerce." "It is a the governor, who shall be from the best business men of the state. Let them be broad-gauged men and serve from a spirit of patriotism and as a matter of pride, so that their salary need be but nominal. I would have a secretary, who would be paid properly and a chief engineer, also on salary, who would look after the effairs of the commission. I would have statistics gathered, maps prepared and the development of a system of highways undertaken. First let there be the main line highway, and then let there come converging lines. "In order that this matter be taken hold of and given a real impetus. I would suggest that a committee composed of members of commercial clubs prepare a bill and have it introduced at the next legislature. Place it in the hands of some active member and induce him to push it. If this is done great good will be accomplished and Indiana soon would become the first state of the nation in her development of internal commerce." The speaker referred to the first steps toward the commerce of the ancients. The Phoenicians were credited with being the first to venture upon the high seas for the purpose of (Continued on Page Four.) THE WEATHER PROPHET. INDIANA Fair Thursday night and Friday; light to fresh south winds. OHIO -Fair Thursday night, slightly warmer in north portion; Friday fair; light to fresh sooth winds

BUSINESS

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DECIDE TO WAGE

T Promoters of the Anti-Saloon Movement Meet Today and Decide Now Is the Time to Take Action. FORCES WILL BE WELL " ORGANIZED THROUGHOUT Hoped to Make Wayne County An Example of Temperance Sentiment in the State of Indiana. That it is advisable to circulate a petition asking the call' of a special election uuder the provisions of the county local option law at once; that a perfect organization shall be formed similar in character to political organizations; that each man interested will lend his active support and co-operation and services; that the movement shall be known as one of private citizens and not under the auspices of Ministerial association, Civic League or any other organization; that what work is done by the ministers shall be free from church connections; that it would be advisable to select an executive committee composed of men in each voting precinct of the count, that it will be advisable to act in conjunction with other counties of eastern Indiana; that Wayne county shall become an. example to the legislature of the sentiment of the people of the state; that there is every reason to believe there will be a good chance for success and that the nature of the campaign and the strength of the opposition may be known and understood from the first these were some of the things determined upon by the promoters of the anti-saloon movement In Wayne county, under the provisions of the county local option law as autlined at a meeting at the South Eighth Street Friends' church this afternoon. About fifty ardent champions of the cause of temperance attended the meeting. Nearly every minister In the city was present, but it was stated at the very first this is not to be a fight of ministers, but of private citizens. The selection of business men, who favor prohibition to lead the movement, was advocated. A few women attended the meeting, but took no active part. Among those present and who lent their influence by voting for the propositions that developed were: the Revs. Huber, Parker, Howard, Keats, T. H. Graham, J. C. Graham, Dunnaway, Hughes, Hobson, Nelson, Wade, Lyons, Harrison and Albert Johnson; E. J. Humpe, Arthur Smith, W. H. Hadley, George Bartel, L. J. Woodard, Richard Sedgwick, R, L. Kelly, L. H. Bunyan, C B. Hunt, Dr. Charles Bond, John Johnson, Edgar Hiatt and W. H. Hiatt. Kelley Chairman. The Rev. Conrad Huber acted as temporary chairman and stated the ob- ! ject of the meeting was to find out if the county unit was the best form for the temperance movement and to find out what action should be taken. President R. L. Kelly, of Earlham college was elected permanent chairman and Charles Newman secretary. It was decided to adopt the county unit and to begin the work at once. The Rev. Mr. Barney, of the anti-saloon league of Indiana, explained the nature of the movement now on foot throughout the state. He stated it is believed advisable to take into consideration local conditions and let their bearing on the outcome be the greatest. He urged that the work be undertaken at once, only in case there is reason to believe there is a chance for success. He said the organization must understand it will be necessary to convince voters the saloon is an evil and to induce them to vote their belief. He said he wanted the local workers to understand the nature of theopposition and that every brewer and distiller in Indiana. Ohio and Illinois would use money to oppose them. if any of their goods are sold here. He wants business men and laymen put behind the project. The motion that a petition be prepared and circulated at once was made by E. B. Reynolds of Jefferson township. It was seconded by Edward Thompson, of this city.

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Greatest Political Game Soon

Enemies of Joseph

CONGRESSMAN MAY HEED DEMANDS OF CONSTITUENTS TO SAVE JOBS

Special to Palladium. Washington, Nov. 19. Despite a republican majority of forty-seven in the house of representatives, Joseph G. Cannon, of Illinois may not be speaker of the sixty-first congress. Such Is the opinion of a large number of the republican members who have arrived in town, and not a day goes by but some new arrival brings report of strong anti-Cannon sentiment in bla-sUatrtatv Tkis sentiment' ia reflect

John D. Rockefeller Tells of the

Growth of and

Relates Story of Rise of America's Greatest Trust

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JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER. New York, Nov. 19. John D. Rockefeller, president of the Standard Oil Company, who appeared as a witness for the defense in the federal suit to dissolve the alleged trust, has been connected with the oil business for more than forty-six years, according to his own testimony. He began in a small way in the oil refining business as a member of the firm of Andrews, Clark & Co. in Cleveland, and in 1865 he bought up the business and reorganized the firm as Rockefeller & Andrews, with his brother William as the nominal head. The multimillionaire oil king gave his testimony in strong, resonant tones and seemed to enjoy the experience. His last previous appearance on the witness stand was in Chicago . in July, 1907, in the hearing which resulted in the famous $29,000,000 fine.

RICH UNCLE REMEMBERS LOTT Local Carpenter Falls Heir to $5,000. Samuel Lott, the well known carpenter and former mail carrier, has received an unexpected inheritance. An uncle. Henry St. Clair, died at Greenville, Ohio, and bequeathed Mr. Lott .$r,CX. according to the figures published. The public schools of Greenville are given S100.OCO. The widow receives but $130,000 out of an estate valued at $500,000. Stenographers and bookkeepers were remembered to the extent of $13,000. G. Cannon Now ed by republican newspapers throughout the country. Cannon is declared to be the republican "Old Man of the Sea." the one great obstacle to a progressive policy and demand is made that he be displaced. Before the election It usually was estimated that if the republican majority in the next house was above thirty Cannon could not be defeated for speaker. But sentiment against Cannon seems to be stronger, at least Is given stronger expression, sine

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TENNESSEE RIDER , DIES IN HOSPITAL - Man Attached Noose Around Capt. Rankin's Neck. Nashville, Tenn., Xov 19. Tom Wilson, an alleged adjuster of the rope which hanged Captain Hankin a few weeks ago, died this morning in the hospital to which he had been transferred after taking a congestive chill in jail last night. WIDOW G ETSjROPERTY. By an order of the circuit court, the personal property belonging to the estate of the late William Surendorf has been vested in the widow, Louisia Surendorf. to Be Played Plan His Overthrow the election than before. Many repub lican newspapers which enthusiasti cally supported Taft are now demanding that Cannon be defeated, taking the ground that his continuance as speaker would make it Impossible for Taft to redeem the pledges he made the country. It Lad been expected there would be a great dell of difficulty getting mem bers to come out in the open against (.Continue doa Page-Five J

Company of Competitors

Famous Magnate Who Heads Corporation That Is Piling Up Millions, Tells of Beginning of the Trust. YES SPARKLE AS HE TELLS OF HIS SUCCESS. Tells How From Meager Start In Ohio Business First Grew to a Million Dollar Corporation. STARTED ON A SMALL SUM. $2,000 SECURED IN CLEVELAND STARTED ROCKEFELLER ON ROAD TO SUCCESS IN HANDS OF KELLOGG FRIDAY. New TTork, Not. 19. John D. Rack, efaller was again before Commissioner Ferris today. - The Standard Oil company lawyer, Milburn, handled him tenderly, with a long series of ques tions which brought out his story of the many uncertalntities encountered by the oil company while piling up iU millionsand millions of dollars. Tomorrow Prank B. Kellog. the cel ebrated trust buster, will take Rockefeller la hand and will probe and dig into the very vitals of the trust in the endeavor to bring about the dissolution of the big corporation. Today's testimony showed the gobbling process or the controlling of many Important refineries and reports from time to time, which John D. explained was necessary for the purpose of further progress and extension of his company's business. So many concerns were bought out that he had some difficulty la recalling some of them. . Rockefeller's own story of the upbuilding of the great Standard Oil company, and his Immense personal fortune, has given tremendous pubHc interest to proceedings in the government's suit. His counsel said that Rockefeller would probably be on the stand all day. It was announced that after Mr. Rockefeller had been cross examined by the government's counsel, John D. Archbold, vice-president of Standard Oil, would take the witness stand. New York, Nov. 19. John D. Rockefeller spent more than two hours on the witness stand Wednesday afternoon, telling the earlier history of the oil business in the United States. He related his story with the air of a country gentleman of kindly mien entertaining a company of friends with incidents of days long past. The examination before Referee Franklin Ferris is part of the proceedings before the trial in the government's suit for dissolution of the Standard Oil company. He was on the stand not at the behest of the government, but on behalf of the defense. In Friendly Mands. Mr. Rockefeller was examined by John G. Mulburn, one of the Standard's counsel. Frank B. Kellogg, the government's special counsel, sat quietly through the session, never Interrupting even with an objection. Wishes All to Hear Him. The head of the big oil combine was surrounded by an Imposing circle of counsel, and when he began his testimony be gazed complacently upon a swarm of newspaper men, behind whom pressed close a throng of people that filled the room. Mr. Rockefeller appeared at complete ease, and when Mr. Milburn propounded his first question the witness spoke out In full tones as if he desired the most distant spec tator in the chamber to hear. Then, in manner, that indicated s pleasure at what he was about to tell Mr. Rockefeller spoke of his start la the oil business and how, under adverse conditions, that business grew to the proportions of the Standard Oil company of Ohio, with its capitalization of fl.000.0QO. Mr. Rockefeller eyes sparkled In reflection on that early financial organization and, speaking of Its million dollar capitalization with almost boyish enthusiasm, be said: "It seemed very large to us, who began with only f4,QOO in 1862.'" Natural Growth of Trad. ' - The development of Mr. Rockefeller's testimony which carried him to the organization of the Standard Oil company of Ohio, indicated that one vf the lines of the defense would be that the Standard Oil company is not the result of an aggressive policy to jrain the mastery of the oil trade as charged, but the natural outcome of an economical development which the exigencies of the oil Industry demanded. .' During a brief recess Mr. Rockefeller talked on the Standard's growth, saying: "What a wonderful thing it ail baa been the growth of this business! It Continued on Page-TwoJ.