Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 34, Number 37, 15 December 1908 — Page 10

TUi: RICHMOND PALLADIUM AM) U-TJb:L.EGlJA3I. TUESDAY, DECEMHliK 16, liHKS. PRES1DEMT ORDERS COUNTRTS DEFENSE State of War Practically Exists between Holland And Venezuela. IS WOULD PROBE '. CITYF1NANCE5 Secretary Harris of Y. M. E C. Favors Committee Investigation. MtUSI3A.'ILJIMI9 Theatrical Employes in Richmond Organize a New Association. OFFICERS ARE ELECTED.

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ORGANIZED

SURRENDER IS DEMANDED

NEWS OF SIEZING OF VENEZUELAN VE8SEL CAUSES WILDEST EXCITEMENT DEMONSTRATION AGAINST PAPER.

The Hague, Dec. 15. The" Dutch warships today seized another Venezuelan ship at Contraband and put the crew ashore and took the- prize to Willemstad.

rue Kicnmona loage, meaincai we- pnMPARIQDMQ ARP I lit PI Y chanical Association was incorporated UUMrHniOUniO Hnc L.lrCLl.

today at Indianapolis with no capital stock. The incorporators are Roy Wenger, George Huey, Charles Bennett, John H. Broomhall, Erman Smith, Walter Muey, Frank Buckingham and Earl Mendenhall. The members of this organization, which is a union for stage employes and men employed as mechanics in theaters, moving picture shows, etc., expects soon to have every theater employe in the city in the organization. Roy Wenger has been elected president, Charles Bennett, secretary and John H. Broomhall, treasurer.

INVESTIGATION TO BE RECOM MENDED THAT PROPER REME DIES FOR PRESENT CONDITIONS MAY BE ADMINISTERED.

Caracas, Venezuela, via Port of Spain, Dec. 15. When the newB of the capture of the Venezuelan coast guardship Alexis by the Dutch cruiser Geld erl and Saturday became known

In Caracas a big crowd at once in

the Plaza Bolivar, and demonstrated

In rapport of the government

A decree issued by acting President Gomez places the Republic in a state

of defense.

A crowd of citizens, including a large number of students, went to the office of 1 Constltucional, the organ of President Castro, and indulged in a demonstration. The feelings of this

crowd were plainly hostile to Castro and to the steps taken by Gomez. A pitched battle ensued between the

employes of the paper and the crowd on the streets. Many shots were exchanged and the fighting lasted five minutes. Several men were wounded, and one has since died. The police were summoned, and when they appeared on the scene armed with rifles the crowd dispersed. The captain of the Alexis, who came ashore at Puerto Cabello. has sent up to Caracas the communication handed him by the Dutch officer, who came on board from the Gelderland. Dutch Demand Surrender. This note is as follows: "On board the cruiser Gelderland, "December 12, 1908. "Her Majesty, the Queen of Holland, has given orders for her warships temporarily to sequestrate and embargo an Venezuelan government vessels. This Is a retaliatory measure. We demand that you lower your flag and surrender your ship and your persons to the commander of the Gelderland. All resistance will be useless. If you resist the result will be the loss of your vessel and death to 'many of you. ' "Second Lieutenant Bolnar. Acting President Gomes issued a decree today in which he relates the capture of the Alexis, after which he declares: , "I consider these acts a true invasion of Venezuelan territory, an an aggression against the Venezuelan government. They constitute a grave offense. The national sovereignty is threatened, ana the territorial integrity, honor and dignity of the fatherland is in danger. "I decree the nation in a state of defense, and consequently the executive assumes and will exercise the extraordinary faculties conferred upon him by Section 8 of Article XX., of the Venezuelan constitution."

The news that the republic had been placed in a state of national defense against Holland, ran through the city like wildfire and in a few moments there was an enormous

crowd in front of the Yellow House,

the executive mansion, to great Act

ing President Gomez. The Populace Aroused. The threatened danger from with

out bad a double effect on the people.

They demanded measures of protection, but at the same time they insisted upon the termination of one of the most unpopular courses of the Castro administration the maintenance of government monopolies in the necessaries of life.

SETTLEMENT SHEET IS NCW FINISHED

Wayne County Pays State Treasury Over $54,000 of Collections m 1908.

POLL TAX WAS DODGED.

COUNTY AUDITOR HAS PREPAR

ED SHEET FOR STATE OFFICIALS WHO MAKE COLLECTION FROM TREASURER.

The statement of Indiana's share of the taxes paid in Wayne county in the

year just closing is $54,302.81. A part of this amount has been paid into the state treasury by the county treasurer

in advance upon the request of the

state treasurer. The December settlement sheet has been completed by the county audjtor and his deputies. Auditor Coe and Deputy Newlin will go to Indianapolis tomorrow or Thursday and make settlement with the state

officers.

The total poll tax paid into the coun

ty treasury during the entire year of

1907 was but $5,200.50. It is evident that there was a great deal of evasion of this tax. The total amount of tax paid into the county treasury and distributed among the various funds, amounted to $289,772.47. Of this amount the largest portion was paid in corporation tax, the total being over $70,000. The total poll tax paid was divided as follows: On account of state revenue, $937.50; on account of state school revenue, $937.50; on account of county revenue, $1,875.00; for other purposes, $1,516.50. The amount of money paid to the state treasurer was divided as follows: On account of state tax, $18,493.03 ; on account of benevolent institutional fund tax, $7,117.91; on account of state school tax, $20,878.74; on account pf educational institutional fund tax $3,914.84; on account of school fund Interest, $3,557.37; on account of permanent endowment fund interest, $311.91; on account of docket fees, $89. On his six per cent, fee for the collection of delinquent taxi which amounted to $20,487.53, the county

Secretary E. H. Harris, at the meeting of the Young Men's Business club

this evening, will present a resolution

providing for the appointment of

committee of three club members to investigate the financial condition of

the city, with the end in view of see

ing what method should be pursued

in reducing the expenses of the muni

cipality. The resolution will further provide' that the financial conditions of neighboring towns and cities be investigated so that comparison can be made with the financial condition of Richmond. Mr. Harris will point out in advocating the adoption of this resolution that it is eminently proper such an investigation be made by the club as it is a non-partisan organization and has the promotion of local business interests as its object. He will point out that the committee, should it find the local tax rate too high and the expense of city government too great and the administration of the city government not on business principals, could make a comprehensive report on its findings and offer remedies for the conditions as exist. He will point out that a low tax rate and economical expenditures for maintaining the city would be to the great benefit of the business interests of the cijy, primarily be-

i cause it would make Kicnmond ana

attractive point for manufacturing concerns to locate. He will suggest that the Investigating committee sub

mit its report at the January meeting of the club. At the meeting this evening, Mr. Harris will submit the financial report on the fall festival, which report will undoubtedly be highly satisfactory.

JISTW- LEHOY HARRIS

TO LErVE RICHMOND

Accepts Position With Chicago Firm.

treasurer was paid $1,228.25. The following shows the division of the total tax paid: Stte tax '. $ 18,493.03

RAPIDLY RECOVERS. Dr. J. Jd Wampler, the well known physician, who has been confined to bis borne from an operation on his leg, te improving very rapidly and It is now thought that be will be able to care for his practice by January 1.

Benevolent institutions

7,117.91

none QEE QIVE Pos I iST GROCERY im

Fancy Holly Fancy Holly Wreaths, Fancy Evergreen 'Wreaths, Fancy Evergreen Decorations.

English Walnuts, Soft Shell Almonds, Pecans, Filberts, Brazil Nuts, Fine Tabie Raisins, Fancy Figs and Dates, Candled Cherries, Candied Pine Apple, Shelled English Walnuts, Shelled Pecans. Shelled Almonds, Shelled Black Walnuts, Good Shell-bark Hickory Nuts. We have the finest line of Fancy Shopping Baskets in the city (just

in). .

4X Sugar for Candies.

live us your order now

for y(our Christmas Turkey.

Win hvwe a Tine lot-or Dims.

State school tax 20,878.74 Educational Inst fund .... 3,914.84 County tax 43,455.29 Bond sinking fund 12,702.01 Bond Interest . . 4,295.50 Free turnpike repair fund 4,240.02 Township assor tax 2,997.83 Road tax 534.34 Library tax 2,342.87 Township tax 7,935.02 Township poor tax 4,154.53 Special school tax 40,577.15 Tuition tax 30,005.04 Corporation tax 7O.370.01 School house bond t 6,724.39 Bridge sinking fund 2,890.79

Justin Leroy Harris, the well known

vocal teacher and choir director of the Reid Memorial church, has accepted the position of secretary of the Dunstan Collins Musical Agency, Chicago, and will leave this city to accept his new position the' first of January. He will be located in the Auditorium building. Mr. Harris will not give up his position of choir director" of the Reid Memorial church, and will spend each' Saturday and Sunday here. Mr. Harris has suffered with partial paralysis of the vocal chords and was -forced to give his voice a rest of at least two years, under penalty of losing it entirely if he continued to give vocal lessons. In June he will travel in Europe with Mr. Collins. Mr. Harris has accomplished much in stimulating interest in music in this city and he has a host of friends who will regret his leaving Richmond. He states he will always take an active interest in lecal musical affairs.

FIVE NEW MEMlERS

UTiE CIRCLE

Total $280,772.47

CITY IN BRIEF

Attention Eagles! Business of much Importance Wednesday evening, Dec. 16. All Bros, requested to attend. Trustees. 14-2t The Rev. Addison Parker former pastor of the First Baptist church of this city filled the pulpit at the Baptist church in Kokomo, Sunday. Revival services will be held at the Whitewater church every "evening and afternoon. The Rev. A. Napier will conduct the services. At the revival services held Sunday at the Whitewater church there were 46 conversions. At the special services at the Grace M. E. church Sunday evening, there were eight conversions. The Rev. J. Cook Graham, pastor of the church Is more than pleased with the results of the special meeting. This makes eighteen conversions up to the present time. The Teachers training class of the Grace M. E. church met last evening at 7:30.

Degree Team of Several Members Organized.

The Tremendous Votamnie oil Biuis5ness ... that must be crowded into the remaining brief period should induce early shopping, while Comfort, Convenience, complete and bountiful asortments, excellence and economy, are all assured. A few pleasant hours in inspecting our magnificent stocks will suggest exactly what you want for gift giving, a little while in choosing and buying and the 'thing's done then you can settledownto the cajm enjoyment of the happy days preceding Christmas. " Sec Our Lines of the Following Practical Gilt Things That Any One Would Highly Appreciate :

FURS Neck Pieces, Muffs and Coats, for Ladies, Misses and Children. i UMBRELLAS For Men, Women and Children. SHIRT WAISTS Fine Lace, Taffeta Silk and Lingerie Waists for the Ladies. HANDKERCHIEFS For Men, Women and Children, in Linen, Silk, Mercerized and Cotton. LADIES' FUR COATS Special, 10 Elegant Near Seal Coats (this season's coats) at absolute cost price from now until Xmas.

TAILORED SUITS For Ladies and Misses; over 150 for selection. MUSLIN UNDERWEAR Bought Special for Holiday selling, in Ladies', Misses' and Children's Garments. TABLE LINENS AND TOWELS For the housewife; she will appreciate such as ours and you buy them at a saving. FANCY DOYLIES, LUNCH CLOTHS AND SCARFS In Cluny, Teneriffe, Mexican, Austrian and Japanese drawn work. And a multitude of other gift things.

-COME AND SEE

LEE IB.

They Awe

ere tan All

Tlnesir Xinras Gtory

Fancv SliDDers for women, Slippers for Men

Boots for Ladies. Fine Footwear for the Men

here in all their beauty, a variety of handsome styles in patent leather, gun metal, plain or kid, the season's latest are only shown. Come in and see them.

High Top

all are

At the regular meeting of the Richmond Protected Home circle last evening five new members were taken into the organization. The degree team that has been organized is composed of the following: Alex Henson, Carrie Bennett, May Noss, Bertha Tinnapple, Clemelt Drew, Lora Swisher, Charles Wolf, Addie Brenizer, Pearl Karch, Homer Noss, Ella Hodapp, William Bennett, Dora Druly, Dr. Ed Mendenhall and Karch. k After the regular meeting the pie social was held. It was decided that the meeting should be held each Thursday evening in the Owls' club rooms on Main street, instead of the Odd Fellows hall where all meetings have been held.

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Christmas Shoe Hints For Men and Women

For Women

For Men Hanan's Men's Shoes $6.00 See our line of Shoes, all leathers and styles $5.00 FELTMAN'S TRAMP Walk all day long, feet never get tired. A guarantee of comfort. Not an experiment, an assured fact. All leathers $4.00 FELTMAN'S SPECIAL 2.50O Pairs Sold Last Year. Hand Sewed Process. All leathers and Btyles. Is a ?3.50 shoe for wear. . $2.50

FELTMAN'S HONEST VALUE SHOES. For Ladiee $2Special Line $2.50 Sanatorium Ladles Shoes at ....$3.50 Bolton Shoes for comfort $3 and $3.50 Feltman's Stylish Shoes $3.00 WARM GOODS. Womens Warm Lined Shoes at ..$1.50 Women's Warm Slippers fl.OO Women's Warm Dress Shoes at $1X0 Women's Warm Dress Shoes at $2.00 Women's Warm Dress Shoes at $2.50

DEMURRERS OVERRULED. Demurrers to the complaint in the case of Frederick Lyman against the Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern traction coompany were overruled in the Wayne circuit court yesterday morning. Lyman brings suit for 'damages alleging he was ejected from a car of the defendant company by one of its employes.

Polo, City League, Wed., Dec. 16th. Game called 7:30. 14-3t

MILLERS' ASSOCIATION. Charles Carpenter left this morning for Indianapolis, where he will attend the annual meeting of the Indiana Millers'' association.

MEN'S SLIPPERS Men's Slippers .....$ .48 r Men's Slippers 1.00 Men's Slippers 1.50 Romeos with rubbers 1.50

Xmas Slippers for Men and Women

LADIES' PARTY, EVENING AND DRESS SLIPPERS. Calf Slippers, all colors $4.00 Kid Beaded Pumps . 3.00 ,Vici Beaded Theo Ties 2.00

Just received Four Hundred pair of Feltman's Specials in our Famous Tramp Last, and also a medium shape, Box Calf, " Double Sole, Hand-sewed . process, only $2.50 a pair. Store open Wednesday night and every night after.

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The Christmas Gift Store CRMS. -EL FELTMAM

724 Main Street

REWARD INCREASED. $18,000 Now Offered for Capture of Train Robbers. Spokane, Wash., Dec. 13. The re-

offered, by the Great KorihernJ$lS,000.

Railroad officials and the Government for the arrest and conviction of the train robbers who held up and robbed a train near. Hillyard, Wash., last Wednesday- night, baa been raised to

BUT FEW PRESENT.

Because of the Christmas rush which has just commenced, a number of the merchants of the city were un

able to attend the meeting of the Com-JJ

mercial club beld last evening -and as a result little business was transacted. The next meeting will be held the second Monday in January at which time the Question of Mutual

fire insurance will be discussed-