Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 34, Number 54, 1 January 1909 — Page 1

MICHMOMB F AIX ABIUM V-v :;,- AKT SUN-TELEGRAM. VOL. XXXIV. NO. 54. KICII3IOD, IXD., FRIDAY" EVENING, JANUARY 1, 1!K. SINGLE COPY, 2 CENTS.

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KILL SOLDIERS III WILD FIGHT FOR PROVISIONS

Hunger-Crazed People Also Murder Each Other in the Scramble for Meager Food Supplies. ANY PERSONS DEVOUR DECOMPOSED EATABLES From Various Sections of Sicilian Earthquake Zone Come Reports of Suicides By Grief Maddened Victims. KING AND QUEEN LABOR 0RE8SED IN THE COMMONEST CLOTHES ROYAL PERSONAGES ASSIST IN WORK IN EXTENDING RELIEF TO SUFFERERS. ' Washington, Jan. 1. The following telegram wit received by the state department this morning: "Rome, January 1. Italian foreign office assures me Taromina escaped uninjured. This answers many inquiries from American citizens as to friends and relatives there. No official news regarding our consulate at Messina. (Signed) Ned Griscom." Land is Ruined. Rome, Jan. 1. Reports from rural districts of. the earthquake territory say enormous stretches of the richest farming country have been turned into ; a wilderness. Great fissures are seen in the land, water courses have been X changed,' streams and ' springs have j dried up. Parliament is expected to 3 devise a plan of colonization in another part of the- country aa the future home for survivors. Relief measures at Messina and Reggio are far too meager to cope with the situation. Crazed by Hunger, When rations of the coarsest kind are given to survivors it is necessary 'for soldiers to stand by and prevent other hunger crazed victims from killing each other in the scramble. At Reggio two soldiers were killed in wild rush for the stock provisions they were guarding. Many persons devoured decomposed food ' recovered from debris. Scores , of suicides are reported today from Reggio. Catania sends word of numer ous suicides among survivors who have-reached that place in a half crazed condition. ' ; King and Queen Labor. The king and queen continue to la bor in common clothes and great fear is felt because of their numerous nar row escapes while dodging falling masonry. The public works minister, who is at Reggio, telegraphs that he estimates three houndred thousand survivors are in a most desperate con dition and many deaths among these must result before adequate relief arrives. Lapari Islands Safe. The Lapari Islands are safe and no loss of life is reported by the torpedo boat which departed to investigate the report that Lapari Islands had sung in to, the sea with their 28,000 popula tion. Marquis Di Ruvolito says three hundred thousand have perished in the earthquake zone, while other esti mates run about two hundred thous and. The blighting effect of the catas tropbe now begins to dawn on the na tion and it is now conceded Messina will never again be built into a pros perous city, as well as Reggio, Palmi and other .cities. The king will urge that 'human residence lu the earth quake zone be abandoned- and the vast area in Sicily and Calabria may be come uninhabited by man. There have been 42 distinct shocks since the first quake on Monday and the precise extent of the disaster will probably never be known. ' FOr?TT THE DEAD. every t Bending His Efforts to t.oring the Injured. Rome. Jan. 1. Every hour adds ' thousands to the number of. victims who perished in Monday's earthquake and tidal wave which devastated Southern Italy. Late last night word came from the Strait of Messina that the Lipari islands, a group of volcanic Islands in the Mediterranean, near the coast of Sicily, have disappeared. The total population of the group numbers 28,000, and must inevitably have perished. The Minister of Marine has rushed a torpdo boat to ascertain the facts. The Italian people have ceased to evince interest in estimates of the death roll, which is now conservatively placed at 173.000. Some say u will reach 300,000. Every effort of the eoterament and the people Is bent to (Continued oa Page Seven.)

Quake's Toll in

Town. Augusta, Sicily Bagnara, Calabria 10,000 Barcellona, Sicily 16,490 Belpasso, Sicily 9,734 Caltanissetta, Sicily 43,000 Cantanzara Province .....35 Towns Castroreale, Sicily ........ 3,375 Catania, Sicily 146,500 Cassano, Calabria ..!.. 6,842 Cosenza, Calabria 2,500 Favizzana, Sicily Florida, Sicily . , Gazzari, Calabria Gioja, Calabria . Messina ........ Milero, Calabria 12,165 2,000 7,000 90,000 3,437 Monteleone, Calabria 10,000 Naro, Sicily 12,90C

Noto, Sicily 22,285.. Palmi, Calabria 14,000..

Paterno, Sicily 20,000 Pizzo, Calabria 9,172 Reggio, Calabria 50,000 Riposto, Sicily 8,100 Santa Eufemia, Calabria ... 6,000 San Giovanni, Calabria 12,000 Scilla, Qalabria 5,042 Seminara, Calabria .... 4,000 Stephaniconi, Calabria 2,500 Terra nova, Sicily Vittoria, Sicily 30,800 Total 174,825. NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICERS MADE PUBLIC Two Nominating Committees Of the Young Men's Business ; Club Submit Their Tickets Today. E. H. HARRIS OF BOTH FOR CLUB SECRETARY One Committee Selects R. G. Leeds to Be Re-elected President Spekenhter Is Choice of Other. The following are the tickets prepared by the two nominating committees of the Young Men's Business club: Ticket No. 1. Committee C. W. Merrill, Edwin O. Marlatt, Paul Comstock. -President R. G. Leeds. Vice President P. J. Freeman. Secretary E. H. Harris. Treasurer Alton G. Hale. Directors William M. Bailey, Fred J. Bartel, Thomas P. Butler, C. C. Commons, Charles H. Feltman, B. D. Game, J. B. Gordon, R. W. Hall, A. L,. Jenkins, Fred H. Lemon, Dr. C. S. Markley, Ray K. Shiveley, J. A. Spekenhier, Omer G. Whelan, John Zwissler. Ticket No. 2. Committee-J. B. Gordon, J. S. Kuth, A. L. Jenkins. President J. A. Spekenhier. Vice President William Bailey. Secretary Edward H. Harris. Treasurer Frank M. Taylor. Directors Will D. Lbehr, Elmer E. Eggemeyer, John W. Turner, Stephen Kuth, Thomas A. Williams, C. C. Commons, C. W. Merrill, Charles Feltman, R. G. Leeds, J. B. Gordon, P. J. Freeman and Joseph H. Hill. The two nominating committees of (Continued on Page Seven.)

HAPPY NEW YEAR. To its subscribers, advertisers and competitors, the Palladium wishes a happy and prosperous New Year. The New Year finds the Palladium in a particularly happy frame of mind, for, despite the panic, the year just closed has been the most prosperous one in the history of the paper. It has carried more advertising than any other local paper and at a higher rate than paid to any other local paper. This is a fitting reward for the efforts and money that have been expended in making the Palladium the best , newspaper published in Richmond, and the fact that local merchants pay more for advertising space in the Palladium shows plainly that the paper having the largest bona Ode circulation in Eastern Indiana, the Palladium, commands their utmost confidence and appreciation. We include our competitors in our New Years Greeting because they are invaluable to us. Competition is the life of the newspaper business. It makes newspapers keep abreast of the times and strive to produce the best possible. We return thanks to our subscribers and advertisers because it is. their substantial appreciation of our efforts ' that provides us with the "munitions of war." so necessary in publishing a modern newspaper. We look for the coming year to be a prosperous one for all of us. The panic is in the past and we are now goIng through a period of recuperation, which will In turn, give way to normal prosperity, and that such may be the , case soon is the earnest New Year's wish of the w Palladium.

Southern Italy

Population. Estimated Loss. 16,000 Loss of life; no figures.

10.COO. Loss of life; no figures. Thousands dead. 1,000. Villages' loss, 30,000. Less of life; no figure. Less of life; no figures. 1.CC0. 500. In ruins. Loss of life; no figures. 1,500. In ruins. 70,000. Loss of life; no figures. ?,000. Loss of life; no figures. Loss of life; no figures. 13,500. Loss of life; no figures. 3,325. 40,000. Many dead; no figures. 1,600. In ruins. In ruins. 400. In ruins. Loss of life; no figures. Loss of life; no figures. NEW OFFICERS ASSUME DUTIES AT COURT HOUSE Although It Was a Holiday, It Was a Busy Time at The County Capitol for Several Hours. ALBERTS0N FILES HIS BOND FOR $30,000 Col. C. E. Wiley, Veteran Commissioner, Will Be Elected President of Board Howard's Long Service Although it was a holiday, today was a busy time for a few hours at the court house this morning. The new office holders were given the oath of office by Clerk Penny.' Each vowed to support the United 45tates constitution, that of the state of Indiana and to perform his duties to the best of his ability. Those to take the oath were Albert Albertson, county treasurer; Thomas Ahl, his deputy; Linus (Meredith, sheriff: Oscar Mashmeyer, deputy; William Robbins, recorder; Miss Ernia McMath, deputy; Charles Ladd. prosecuting attorney and Robert Howard, surveyor. - All Bonds Were Filed. All the bonds were filed. Albertson is bonded for $30,000 with the United States Fidelity and Guaranty company as surety; Howard for $1,000 with the same surety; Ladd for $3,000 with i he National Surety company; Robbins for $4,000 with John Smelser and Robert Colvin. surety, and Meredith for $3,000 with George Cates and E. L. Cates, as surety. The bonds were placed on file in the office of the county cierk. Howarth Takes Office. James Howarth took his office as township trustee and Charles Potter became township assessor. No provis(Continued on Page Seven.)

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THE VERGE OF A FAILURE Said That Caidweii & Mobley, Contractors, Are Being Threatened by Bonding Company and Creditors. ONE FIRM'S MEMBERS DENIES THE REPORTS Information Given Concern's Liabilities Are Between $10,000 and $12,000 and Assets Very Small. Because of the anxiety of the bonding company and the creditors of Cald well and Mobley, contractors, for settlements, the firm has been placed in an embarrassing position and action is expected. Tilden J. Caldwell, of the firm, stated this morning that the firm was solvent and would resume operations on its contracts within a few days. The firm is one of the youngest organizations in the city, having been organized but last fall. Its offices are located in Beallview. Liabilities $12,000. The liabilities of the firm, according to responsible people are said to be in the neighborhood of ?10.0tO or yiU.ooo. Its assets are said to be practically nothing. The firm has but one large contract in this city, the erection of the residence of Mrs. J. M. Gaar, North Tenth street. Work has been delayed on this building for some time due to this embarrassment, it is said, but the contractors say that they will resume operations Monday. By reason of the alleged business reverses of the firm, the Elks lodse has been delayed in preparing plans for the entrance of its new home, the present residence of Mrs. Gaar ou North Eighth street. Local Debts Large. According to responsible people whu are interested in the firm, the company owes many local concerns for material used in carrying on its work in the erection of Mrs. Gaar's dwelling. Because of refusal of these concerns to advance further credit to the firm until settlements are made the construction of Mrs. Gaars property has been delayed. The contract price for the residence is in the neighborhood of .11.mm. The contractors have a .,-.! bond with a reliable company back of them. The creditors are threatening to take mechanic's liens on the property to protect themselves and the bonding company is threatening action. The members of the firm are pleading for time with which to meet their obligations. Have no Property Here. The assets of the firm, as far as can be learned are said to-include lots in Huntington, W. Va. In Richmond it is understood that the firm members have no property. The firm contract ed with the South Side Improvement association for 32 lots in Beallview on which they were to erect four build ings in two years time and make good in business in this city in five years time. At present the deed to the property is in the hands of the associa tion. The contractors have three large contracts under way. One is the local contract and another is with the school authorities of New Augusta Ind.. and the third is to erect a frater nity house for the Sigma Chi at Green castle. Ind., where Dcpaw university is located. The members of the firm have been in business together for but a short time. Mr. Mobley was formerly located at Indianapolis and Mr. Caldwell at Ixuisville, Ky. SCORCH SCORCHER David Hyman, Touring Motorist Gets Fined in the City Court. TRIED TO BURN UP STREETS David Hyman, a touring automobilist, was fined $1 and costs for violating the motor vehicle law in city court yesterday afternoon, Hyman tore along Main street-as If it were a back alley in & country village. He had a whole lot of fun burning up the pavements, but he paid for It afterward. Brawny Henry Vogelsong was on the job. He located the speeding auto at at the Inn and took him In tow. Hyman had no defense to make and paid his fine. THE WEATHER PROPHET. INDIANA AND OHi'w-y cloudy

Theodore C Burton, Who Will Succeed Foraker

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Washington, D. C. Jan. 1. When T. E. Burton becomes a member of the United States senate he will not have to serve a long legislative apprenticeship, as many a man, who enters that body, has done. His IS years' experience in the house of Representatives has qualified him for good committee assignments and prepared him for a important part in shaping legislation If the senate committee on commi tees takes info consideration his sp rial attributes it will place Burtc first on the committee on comniercv which corresponds to the house coi: raitte'e on rivers and harbors, of whic he is now chairman, and second o: the committee on finance, for he has i deep knowledge of financial matters In a sense, he will become a senato on or about the same footing as Elihi Root, now secretary of state, who wll supersede Tom Piatt on March 4 next. The budden termination of the Ohio senatorial fight came as a surprise to Washington, although the outcome was not so unexpected, for Mr. Burton had been exhibiting constantly increasing strength, and it was known that Senator Foraker was ready to throw his own support to him whenever that became necessary in his Judgment to Taft. As the situation is ana'vzed here. Mr. Foraker did some adroit work in precipitating today's development. It is anticipated that the senator, under certain conditions, may become a candidate again in 1910. when it becomes Southern Ohio's turn to get a senator. That would place him in opposition to Editor Taft, since it Is assumed in Washington that the PLANT WILL BE SOLD SHORTLY Local Hat Factory Will Close After Selling Material And Machinery. LIABILITIES WERE $12,000 EXPECTED THAT THE PLANT WILL BE SOLD IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES AND CREDITORS ARE PROTECTED. Richmond will soon lose one of Its manufacturing concerns, the Simon, Wagoner & Cook Hat company, which will close its doors after disposing of the plant's machinery and material held by a trustee. Several Richmond men have lost heavily in this concern under its various managements. It is understood the members of the present firm are heavy losers In the venture. The plant, machinery and materials will be sold at private sale by Attorney Thomas Stitt of Wabash, Ind., and everything will be disposed of separately. Liabilities $1200. The liabilities of the company are $12,000 and the local plant is probably worth 110,000 to $15,000. . The owners of the plant are Sam Simon, Morris Wagoner and Ben V. Cook, all of Wabash, Ind. Providing the local plant does not sell for a fig ure equal or in excess to their liabilftleev- credit oca will net auff

latter mill apire t.i Senator Dick'r seat. Politicians are curious to learn what sort of an agreement with refpect to lrtio, if any, was entered Into

by Messrs. Burton and Taft before the latter withdrew. The prospective retirement of Mr. Burton from the house will necessitate e appointment by Speaker Cannon of new chairman of the rivers and bar trs committee. In the next house f representatives De Alva Alexander, f Buffalo, will be the ranking memer, and if the rule of promotion usully followed is observed in this case e will succeed 'Mr. Burton. But here will be strong pressure in behalf f Representative James H.' Davidson, f Oshkosh. Wis., from the advocates f liberal appropriations for rivers and rojected ship canals in the Middle .Yf st. This will be on the theory that Davidson is more friendly to such ex penditures than Alexander. Mr. Burton's advancement to the senate also will require the election of a new dean of the Ohio delegation in the house. This distinction" usually goes to the man of largest continuous service, and there happens to be nc one who can lay claim to it on thai score. General Kiefer, of Springfield will have served six terms by next March, but four of them were in the late seventies and early eighties. Representatives Goebel and Longwortb. of Cincinnati, are now each concluding their third consecutive term and both will enter upon their fourth In March. All other members of the Buckeye del egation have had only one or two terms. C0UI1CIL VOTE TO APPROPRIATE At Special Session Provides Additional $6,235 to Sewer Fund. SESSION WAS SHORT ONE CITY'S SHARE OF SOUTHWEST SEWER COST $10,000 IN EXCESS SUM PROVIDED LAST EVEN- . ING. At its special meeting last evening the ' city ' council voted an additional appropriation of $3,2:3.G3 to the fund for the South West Second street sewer system. The members were In session only about ten minutes. The city's total share of the cost of the construction of the sewer anjd filtration plant is $10,000 in excess of the amount voted last evening. The latter sum was voted as the first Installment, The city has persisted in its determination not to bear any additional portion of the cost of this sewer. It wis constructed upon petition and sanitary experts have pronounced the plan followed as the most improved and advisable. ' - owners of the plant have . sufficient property to pay all Indebtedness. The- plant is the only one operated by this company and has been in operation for about, two yearsw The S. W. C. hat factory like the Richmond hat factory was stilled by competition and after sheet dnwtflon gave up the

LEAGUERS DONATE SERVICE . AT THE ELECTIOll Propose Not to Charge the County for Work as Members of Election Boardsand Reduce Expenses. WOULD MEAN SAVING OF PROBABLY $500 Petition Filed With County Auditor Voluminous AffairSigners Come From All Walks of Life. It is proposed by the members of the local option league who may cranes to be placed on any of the electicu boards not to charge for their services. They will use their Influence with kha other advocates of a dry county to da ihe same. If their effort be successful the county will be saved at least COO in this way. The league doe not guarantee that all representatives of the drys will comply with the reluest, but all will be asked to. It Is astlmated by auditor Coe that the election will cost about $2,500 and if one half the members of the boards donate their services this sum will be cut down one fifth. . The petition for the special election was filed with the auditor at about 5 o'clock last evening. It contains 3. 550 names. No attempt was made to classify by precincts or wards. The greatest number of names Is placed on foolscap paper and piled sheet upon sheet, the total forms a bulk about six Inches thick. A glance at the petitions will prove surprising. There are names, which represent men front all walks of life. The Rev! Ransoni E- Hawley, pastor of the Presbyterian church at Cambridge City, has the distinction of beading the list. The list contains the names of preachers, professional men, mechanics, laborers and here and there is to be found the name of a man. whom the public records show has fallen a victim to the drink habit at some time In his career, and been convicted by the court. Other men, who are recognized as users of liquor and patrons of the saloons, do not appear to have b-;tated to affix their signature to lengthy docu menL ' The petition, as filed, does not con. tain all the names that were securMl., A number of persons woo 'were en-' trusted with the circulation of the petition in the out townships, failed to" make a report or return their copies In time , to have them embodied ln the whole. If all of these signatures were added the total would approximate 4,000. Each name Is numbered In red fk. The petition Is accompanied by a sworn statement by Edward Thompson, secretary of the local option legaue, affirming all signers to be legal voters. . ' Although this was a holiday, a group of the most ardent workers for the drys gathered at headquarters this morning and discussed prospects. All felt highly encouraged. A HALLELUJAH EVEIIT HELD Big Meeting of Methodists Held Last Evening. "It was the finest meeting; of the kind that has been held by the Methodist churches in many years. It was a regular old fashioned, hallelujah affair, aad everybody just radiated his joy at being present. It was la this manner that one woman spoke of the watch meeting held at the Fifth Street M. E. church last evening. The affair was well attended and more than fifty persons remained to see the old year out and the new enter. Aa the hands of the clock passed XII, all those present knelt In prayer. The services were , presided , over by the Rev. Mr. Guild, district superlntesdenL MARINE TO ATTEND. County assessor Marine la planning to attend the state meeting of county assessors, which will be held at Indianapolis beginning January 12,- and continuing until January 14. Few members of the Supreme Court have exceeded the time Justice Harlan served 011117 years. Justice Field served about thirty-fire years. -Chief Justice Marshall about thirty-'. j four aad a half .years. Justice Bmshrod j Washington thirty-one years, and 'I Justice John McLean thirty-two ;

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