Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 34, Number 59, 6 January 1909 — Page 1

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MAD DOGS ATTACK WOUHDEO AMD THE DYING REFUGEES Terrible and Gruesome Stories Are Reported From the Devastated Sections of Earthquake Zone. MORE EARTH SHOCKS EXPERIENCED TODAY

Weather Is Now Beautiful and The Work of Rescuing Survivors Being Pushed Along Very Rapidly. Rome, Jan. 6. Reports readied here today from Messina and Reggio telling of earth shocks of unusual violence this morning, increasing the panicky conditions. Strange and gruesome stories come from the devastated region where numerous dogs becoming afflicted with rabies are attacking and mangling the wounded and dying. The weather is now beautiful and rescue "work is pushing along rapidly., Tho American fleet is due here Saturday and is looked forward to with great hopes. OVER $400,000 RAISED. . Washington. D. C, Jan. 6. To Inform the public exactly what Americans thus far have done through the Red Cross society, Miss Mabel Board jnan, the secretary, has issued an official statement that the total amount of subscriptions for Italian relief so far credited, and received through the organisation is over $400,000. This Includes yesterday's contributions of $136,7.79. The statement adds: "On December 31, the remittance by the American Red Cross to that of Italy through the department of state and the American ambassador in Rome was $70,000. On January 2, $100,000 additional was telegraphed. and on January 3, $150,000 additional Vas remitted. "The expense incurred in the char tering, freighting and use of a large tsteamship, contracted for by the Am erican ambassador, has been assumed by the .American Red Cross, and further remittances have been made to cover the expense thereof. "Bayard Cutting, Jr. one of the consular officers of the United States In Italy, and who is personally famil iar with the devastated region, is act log for and the agent of the American Red Cross. He is supplied with the necessary funds so that personal as sistance may be extended at his dls cretion to Americans who have been overwhelmed by the disaster. May Reach Half a Million. "Contributions are still coming in rapidly, and it seems to be evident that the collections through the Red Cross will reach $500,000." Postmaster-General and Mrs. Meyer yesterday contributed $1,000 to the earthquake sufferers through the Bed Cross. Subscriptions by states received by the American Red Cross to date in clude the following: New York, $165,875; California, $80,807; Illinois, $26,876; Missouri $25,052; Massachusetts. $16,255; Rhode Island, $11,000; Connecticut $7,315; District of Columbia, $6,669; Maryland, $6,017; Wisconsin, $5,105; Pennsylvania, $2,248; Washington 11.450: Ohio, $1,032; Nebraska, $1, 000: New Jersey, $1,000; , Indiana, $65$; Virginia, $557; Montana, $175; Colorado, $100; Kansas, $100; Texas $61; Georgia. 85; Tennessee, $25; Kentucky, $21; Iowa. $5; Utah, $5; West Virginia. $5; New Hampshire $2 and South Dakota, $1; total, $408,567.86. Cables Italians' Thanks. Count Traveria, f president of the Italian Red Cross, ; has cabled Presi dent Taft, of the American Red Cross expressing the thanks of the Italian society for the contribution of the American people toward the relief of the earthquake sufferers. The cable gram reads: "The Italian Red Cross tenders L thanks to American Red Cross for conspicuous contribution of 1,538,500, Italian lire, received through the Am erican Ambassador in Rome, toward the relief of the distressed districts of Reggio, Calabria and Messina, and begs to express its keen appreciation of the feeling of solidarity and warm sympathy with the stricken popula tlons, which have prompted their gen erouB acts." , Several liberal contributions for the earthquake sufferers were received yesterday at Red Cross headquarters John D. Rockefeller sent his check for $10,000. The California state branch of the Red Cross sent a third contribution for $10,000, making the total contribu ted by that branch $30,000. The larg st contribution today was $54,000, from the New York branch, represent ing money contributed there January 8. 3 and 4. From the Keokuk (Iowa Red Cross branch $1,050 was receiv ! Inquiries touching the whereabouts na sarpTj oi mm nu persons oenevj (Continued on Page Eight,).

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OUR CAUCUSES WILL BE HELD BY SOLONS TONIGHT Senate Republicans Will Meet And Draft Drastic Rules And House Members Will Choose Floor Leader. ',:''v ' LAMfi ROOTERS INVADE CAPITOL YESTERDAY Delegation Arrived Too Early And Will Not Have Great EffectRumor of Honan Shively Deal. Palladium Bureau Indianapolis, Jan. 6. Four legislative caucuses will be held tonight, two by each party. The republicans of the senate will meet to elect a president pro tem, secretary, assistant secretary and doorkeper, and to adopt rules that will govern their course during the session. Among the rules will be one under which all committee appointments will be made by the senate as a body instead of by ..the democratic lieuten ant governor. Another rule will be that power to adopt resolutions, pass motions and transact other business i in the hands of all the senators instead of in the hands of a majority of those present. This rule will absolutely prevent the democratic minoritj from taking advantage of the majority when some of the republicans are absent. This will also prevent Lieitenant Governor Hall from doing any thing more than presiding rver the senate. - Democratic Caucus. The senate democrats will caucus and elect a floor leader. That is all there is left for them to do, as they are in the minority. Their floor leader will be either Senator Kistler of IiOCansport or Senator Stotsenburg, of New Albany. House democrats will caucus in the house s of .representatives. They will elect a speaker, chief clerk, assistant clerk and doorkeeper, also a floor leader. There seems little doubt that Representative Tom Honan, of Seymour, will be elected speaker though Representative Garrard, of Vincennes, is running strong; ' The other candidates have no chance whatever. Republican Caucus. The republicans of the house, who are in a hopelessilnorlty will caucus and elect a floor leader, which is the extent to which they will be able to go in this session. There are several names under' consideration for 1 this honor, among them being Representa tive Elliott, of South Bend, Represen tative King, of Wabash, Representative Fitch of Muncie and Representa tive Grieger, of Laporte county. It looks like a horse race between them all, with the chances of Elliott a little better than the rest. Everything else is taking a back seat today for these caucuses tonight. It is necessary for both parties in t both houses to be ready for the : in of the session of the legislature tomorrow noon and they j must get their caucus work done in time. It is the general understanding that nothing will be done in the senatorship fight at these caucuses. These are mere argonization caucuses. The senatorial caucuses will come later, probably about January 17 or IS, as the first ballot for senator is to be taken on January IS. Race Still Lively. But, even at that, the senatorial situation is just as lively as ever. All (the candidates are here working like irojans m jant toe pium. a deiega Continued on Page Two.)

ASSESSMENT CASE WAS ARGUED TODAY

Attorney for Piano Company Claims Court May Determine Assessment. CITY IS THE DEFENDANT LITIGATION OUTGROWTH OF CONTROVERSY OVER AMOUNT ASSESSED BY BOARD ON SOUTH FIRST STREET IMPROVEMENT. Argument in the case of the Starr Piano company vs. the City of Richmond and J. W. George Schneider executor of the will of John H. A. Schneider was presented in the Wayne circuit cour today by Henry V.- Johnson representing Schneider'. Judge Fox has held the law governing the case is unconstitutional and an appeal has been taken to a higher court. Mr. Johnson contends that until the higher. court declares the law invalid, the circuit court has the right to pass on the case and determine the assessment against the company for the improvement of South First street. John Schneider was the contractor, who constructed the street upon the order of the board of public workrs. Since then he has died. The work was completed by the executor, who ever since has been trying to collect the money due him for the work. He has not been paid as the final settle ment remains in contest in the courts.' The contest of the assessment, is brought by the piano company, which claims its assesment is unfair and unreasonable. BOILER BLEW UP AS TIRE RAGED Volunteer Fire Fighters of Centerville Meet With Misfortune Last Night. DWELLING BURNS DOWN ALL THE DEPARTMENT COULD DO AFTER THE ACCIDENT WAS TO HELP SAVE HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND WRECK BUILDING. Centerville, Ind., Jan. 6. While the volunteer firemen of this town were just going into action last evening in a fight against the flames which were destroying a frame dwelling belonging to Thomas Kins and -occupied by J. Werley and family, the crowp head in the boiler of the fire engine blew out, thereby putting a stop to all efforts to save the property. It was burned completely down. The fire originated from a defective flue and started about 6:30 o'clock. After the accident to the ancient fire engine the firemen assisted Werley in removing his household goods and in tearing down the building to prevent the spread of the flames. In this effort they were successful, deSDite a brisk breeze. Werlev saved j about 'half, of his household goods. which were partly covered by insurance. The dwelling was not valued to a great amount owing to its age. It was partly covered by insurance. The old King property was one of the oldest in the county. It was built over fifty years ago. The building was of two stories and in recent years had not been in the best state of repairs. It was located in the north part of the town. THE WEATHER PROPHET. INDIANA AND OHIO General! fair , and ce4v

DR. HURTY DENIES TOBACCO CHEWING REFORM PROPOSED States in Letter and Long Distance Phone Interview That Palladium's Report Was Just a Hoax. SAYS SOME HUMORIST MUST HAVE STARTED IT State Health Secretary Says Hoosiers Regard Him as a Crank, But Adds Indiana Is - Behind the tirnes Monday the Palladium printed interviews with three prominent local plug tobacco masticators in which they expressed great indignation over the alleged proposed action on the part of Dr. J. N. Hurty, secretary of the state board of health to have a law enacted making it unlawful to loan a "chaw of terbacker." Yesterday afternoon Dr. Hurty communicated with the Palladium over the long distance phone and labeled the report that he intended to father such a bill as a "hoax," pure, simple and unadulterated. "Thoughout the state I arr known as a crank," stated the efficient health secretary, "but I am not quite that much of a crank." " Indiana Behind Times. "The reforms I have proposed to benefit public health have been in most instances designated as the eccentric whims of a fanatic. The truth of the matter is my reforms are not new and original. They are practiced all over the country. However, in Indiana thene suggestions are received with suspicion. To be frank Indiana is away behind the times in matters pertaining to public health." This morning, as a. follow up to the long distance discourse came the following letter from Dr. Hurty; Dr. Hurty's Reply. "It seems that you are the victim of a hoax which is' going around the I state. I refer to your notice in Mon day's Palladium saying that Dr. Hurty will "Introduce a bill in the legislature making it unlawful to give a 'chaw of terbacker' to anyone who accosts you for the 6ame.' I find this Bame notice in a clipping from a NewCastle and Delphi paper. These notices are the first I have heard of this hoax. Evidently some one desiring to have a little fun has started this thing going. Will you not please give me the benefit of the facts in this case, and I repeat again that I never had thought of such an idea as set forth in your paper, and the whole matter is a hoax from beginning to end. Truth Has Leaden Feet. It is indeed interesting to observe how fast a lie and a, hoax will travel while the truth itself goes with leaden feet. Ve have an instance of this truth now existing at Oakland City. That excellent community is supplied with water from an artificial lake. A fishy smell and taste developed in the water. We made an examination and found that the fishy smell and taste was not due at all to fish, but as well known, was dne to a small plant called algae. Indeed these algae are ' the sources of what we know as a fishy smelL Healthy fish without algae growing upon them, have none of the so-called fishy smelL ? Despite our statement of the faet. the people shake their heads, although they have made no investigation and know nothing about the matter and say; "I know better; little plants do not make

TO MEET CALLS

HELP IS HEEDED Associated Charities at Be ginning of New Year Finds Treasury Depleted. COLD WAVE BRINGS MISERY WORTHY CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION REALIZES PROMPT ACTION IS NECESSARY TO FORESTALL SUFFERING. To meet the additional calls that will be made for help within the next three months, the Associated Charities will require a number of cash contributions. There has not been the gen er ous "response IocaIl s " f or . assBtance on the part of the public this year that has marked previous years, It is absolutely necessary that the or ganization have more money to pre vent crippling its work among the poor and needy. The present cold wave is expected to continue for some time and today there was a longer line of applicants at the headquarters of the association and township trustee's Office than has been noticed for some time. No Funds in Treasury r. Owing to the stringent circumstances in which the Associated Charities found itself at the close of 1908, there is no balance now in the treas ury, according to the report made at the meeting yesterday afternoon. Dur ing December the receipts were about $400 and the expenditures lesa than S2O0, but the deficit that had to be met prevented a balance. The organ ization was conducted upon credit for some time previous to the December contributions. It is proposed to have the sustaining funds collected by the ministers of the churches in the future. It is believed that in this way the money can be secured more promptly. Mild Winter Fortunate. A mild winter has been very fortunate for the poor of this city. But little complaint has been made of actual suffering, although there can be found worthy families that are in distress. The township trustee is acquainted with the circumstances of a case wherein an older brother and his wife and baby returned to make their home with the aged mother and two younger brothers. The elder brother is fatally ill with tuberculosis. The wife must care for the baby and the aged mother and the two young boys are trying to support the combined families. ' GETS ANOTHER PLUM Commissioners, Without Request Appoint Freeman Pauper Attorney. DARNELL IS ENGINEER Another plum fell to Perry J. Freeman, when the county commissioners made their appointments this morning. It fell without Perry shaking the tree, or so much as making an appli cation. He was reappointed pauper attorney, which pays an annual salary of $300. He had not applied for the position, but told the commissioners afterward he supposed they would take bis application for granted, as be now holds the office. - Johu Darnell was reappointed engineer at the. court house.- Darnell has held this (position for several years :-" o. - Henry Benson was named justice of I the peace for Jefferson township He

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CORN SCHOOL IS HOW CERTAINTY Richmond Young Men's Busi ness Club Steps Into the Breach and Guarantees the Promoters Co-operation. ORGANIZATION WILL TAKE UP 200 TICKETS By This Generous Action, Treasury of School Will, Be Enriched $200 Program - WwBehfg-Arranged." By its ' practice of liberal applica tion of missionary work toward deserving organizations, the Toung Men's Business club has assured the success of the Sixth District Corn and Stock Judging School to be held at Centerville, the first week in February. Incidentally Centerville will return the compliment by observing a Richmond day during the session of the school and what little feeling remains over the removal of. the court house from Centerville to Richmond will be entirely wiped out, although this feeling has not been pronounced for several years. This beneficial understanding was accomplished by the organization voting, last evening, to guarantee to take " 200 corn school membership tickets at. SI each and by guaranteeing that the club members would use their personal influ ences to stir up interest in the event. Management of School. The school will now be out under the management of Prof. Christie of Purdue university. He had intended to oversee thg management from Purdue university but now that the school will be one of the most suc cessful In the state he will direct operations at Centerville. The success of the school from the point of mem bership will no doubt result In an annual Corn and Stock school and probably quarters will be. erected for it. This physical success of the school will be overbalanced by the material success, judging from what benefits similar schools ., have proven to other communities. Were Up Against It. The success of the school depend ed on the sale of 200 tickets and, judging from the remarks of several of those interested in the movement. thei majority of whom were farmers. it was going to be bard pulling for the school promoters to sell this number. When the organization on motion of J. Bennett Gordon, voted to tike 100 tickets and then adopted the amend ment of Elmer Eggemeyer to take 200 tickets, the wind was taken from the interested farnfrs present, several of whom bad driven in the neighborhood of ten miles to be in attendance but evening. There were about 20 repre sentatives of the school present. ' AH of the school promoters would have been pleased if the club bad only tak en 25 tickets. O. E. Fulghum, formerly manager of the Business college and who is now the owner of a large stock farm west of the city, stated to the club members that be would leave at once to notify Prof. Christie of Purdue and Joseph Helms, the Wayne county corn authority by long distance telephone of the success of the school through the club's action." - . Helms is Preparing. i Mr. Helms is at Purdue university attending a special corn school and is acting with Mr. Christie in planning for the , Centerville school. Every township and precinct worker for the scbool was notified today by telephone not to loose hope but to re-

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iJnanimous Choice for President of Hustling, Enterprising Organization. COMMITTEE APPOINTED. TO REVISE CONSTITUTION Included Among Members or New Directors Board Are Farmers Club Favors New Municipal Code. President It. G. Leeds. Vice-President William Bailey. Secretary E. H. Harris. Treasurer Frank M. Taylor. Directors- Fred J. Band. Thomas P. Butler. C. C. Commons, Charles II, Feltman. J. B. Gordon, Fred H. Lenion. Dr. S. C. Markley, Hay K. Shiveley, J. A. Spekenhier. Onier G. Whelan, John Zwisslcr, Elmer Eggemeyer, J. S. Kuth. Joseph H. Hill, C V. Mer rill, William D. Loehr. The above are the officers and di- . rectors elected at the meeting of the Young Mons Business Club last evening at the city building by a very spirited vote. These officers will serve for the ensuing year. It is probable that a revision of the constitution and by-laws will be made whereby half ot the above directors will be selected to serve for two years in order that each year there will not be an entirely new set of directors come into office to take charge of the business of the club. There were .two tickets placed in the field,, but ticket number 2 was enlarged in order to include the same number of names as on ticket number 1, by the following additions: Oscar E. Fulghum, Thomas P. Butler, Frank Jenkinson and Charles Jordan. ..: . Leeds Unanimous Choice. The election of R. G. Leeds to succeed himself as president, and E. B. Harris as secretary to succeed himself was almost assured before the ballot ing was commenced. The election of the other officers and directors was gained only by a close vote. After the election it was moved that the elec- - tlon of R. G. Leeds be made unanimous which was done. Mr. Harris for secretary was the choice of each nominat ing committee. - Entire satisfaction was expressed by the members of the club, of whom there were about seventy-five present. over the result of the election. The of ficers are well known citizens and the directors include prominent citizens and farmers of the surrounding com munity, every one of whom is a boost er and will assist in making Richmond a greater city. By the election of the farmers as directors it is demonstrated that the club is for Wayne county as well a3 for Richmond. President R. G. Leeds, who presided at the meeting, appointed as an elec tion board: Robert Study, chairman: Jesse Bailey and Will Seeker, and as clerks, A. D. Gayle and Nimrod Johnson. A Revision Committee. In connection with the revision of the by-laws and constitution the presiding officer appointed a committee. Including Ray K. Shiveley. chairman; Wilfred Jessup. Robert Study, Paul Corastock and P J. Freeman, all attorneys. The proposition is to divide the directors elected into two divisions one to serve one year, and the other two years. In order that the club will always have experienced men in the management. It is also proposed to make the officers ex-offlclo members of the organization.' Other provisions may be included ' when the revisios is finally acted upon. . Festival Finances O. K. The committee selected tok audit tn account of the officers In connection with the Fall Festival rendered their report last evening finding everything O. K. and as published. The commute was as follows: E. B. Knollenberc, chairman; Frank Taylor and Raj K. Shiveley. ? It is probable that the organization will seek other headquarters than those at present occupied In the old Home Telephone exchange. . A suits of rooms in the Colonial building will probably be selected. - The committee on entertain mel had no report to make last evening. New City Cods Report. Wilfred Jessup made a short report j on the proposed revision of the mcnl- ' dpal code of Indians, as proposed by Irvin Stotsenberg, a legislator from New Albany. His two proposed bills will be of most Importance and probably aiven early consideration by both bouses of the legislature. Providing they are passed, it win mean a less expendltnre for cities and will taereforo serve to decrease the taaesv. Te club is very much interested In these .proposed bills and win support tbem. A municipal .meeting- Is being 'held in Logan eport - today,' bat tbe dab will not bare, s rnrventatlve. rHowsrer, word will he sent to tb organization . statins the aMtode ot-tbejocal daA ' -

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