Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 34, Number 67, 14 January 1909 — Page 1

s EIGHMOHD FAIXABIUM AND STTN-TETiTCGR AM. VOL. XXXIV. NO. 07. RICHMOND, IND.. THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY 14, 1909. SINGLE COPY, CENTS.

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ATEARLYMORtllllG CAUCUS SH1VELY IS ELECfEDSEMATOR South Bend Man Develops Strength Gradually During Evening and Wins on the Twentieth Ballot. GETS MAJORITY OF ONE ON THE FINAL BALLOT

Kern Enters the Fight With a Lead of Eleven Over His Successful Opponent, But Support Fails Him. Indianapolis, Jan. 14. At 2 o'clock this morning, the Democratic caucus , of the Indiana legislature, after twenty ballots, chose former Congressman Benjamin P. Shively, of South Bend, for the United States senate. The last ballot Btood as follows: Shively, 42; Kern, 35; Lamb, 4; Menzies, 1 ; Charles Maas, 1. Shively had a majority of just one vote, which was cast by Shirley of Allen county, who was considered a Fleming man. ' Slack's showing was a great disappointment to his friends. Kern's followers lost hope when their proposal for an open ballot was turned clown by the caucus. Mr. Shively was escorted into the hall and made a brief speech and was loudly applauded. From the fljst ballot, Shively developed more strength than was generally credited to him, and on the twentieth' ballot received the sufficient number of votes to win. -. John W. Kern, who had a good lead on the first ballot, was unable to muster enough strength to win the prize. At 1:30 this morning his followers tried to force an adjournment of the caucus, but were defeated by one vote. None, of the other candidates v developed sufficient strength to be a strong contender In the caucus. Mr. Shively is a native of the county where he resides and is 52 years old. He has been prominent in Indiana politics for many years. He was a member of , the Forty-eighth, Fiftieth, Fifty-first and Fifty-second congresses, each time being chosen from a Republican district. He was the Democratic candidate for governor in 1896 and received the Democratic vote of the legislature for United States senator In 1903. He is president of the board of trustees of Indiana unl- .., rerslty. ,,- At the caucus last evening the first eighteen ballots taken were as fol- - lows: How Ballots Stood. First ballot Kern, 25; Shively, 14; Slack, 12; Lamb, 12; Hoffman, 11; Menzies, 5; Niblack, 3; Miers, 1. Second ballot Kern, 13; Shively, 15; Slack, 14, Lamb, 13; Hoffman 10; Menzies, 4; Niblack, 3; Miers. 1. Third ballot Kern, 34; Shively, 15j Slack, 14 ; Lamb, 3 ; Hoffman, 11 ; Menzies, 5; Miers, 1. Fourth ballot Kern, 28; Shively, 22; Slack. 15; Lamb, 3; Hoffman, 12; ., Menzies, 3. " Fifth ballot Kern, 27; Shively, 20; Slack, 19; Hoffman, 11; Menzies, 3; Lamb, 3. t . Sixth ballot Kern, 16; Shively, 22; Slack, 18; Hoffman, 9; Menzies, 3; Lamb, 15. : V Seventh ballot Kern, 23; Shively, 17; Slack, 17; Lantb, 10;.Hoffman, 12; Menzies, 4. Eleventh ballot Kern, 26; Shively, 25; Slack, 8; Lamb, 9; Hoffman, 11; Menzies, 4. Thirteenth ballot Kern, 29; Shively, 23; Slack, 10; Lamb, 7; Hoffman, 10; Menzies, 4. Fourteenth ballot Kern. 29; Shively, 31; Slack, 4; Lamb, 7; Hoffman, 5; Menzies, 44; Niblack, lMl Zaring, 1. Fifteenth ballot Kern, 31 ; Shively, 32; Slack, 4; Lamb, 10; Hoffman, S: Menzies, 3. Sixteenth ballot Kern. 31; Shively, 36; Slack. 3; Lamb, 7; Hoffman. 2r Menzies, 4. Seventeenth Kern, 31; Shively, 37; Lamb, 7; Hoffman, 1; Slack, 3; Meneies, 4..'" v Eighteenth ballot Kern, 31; Shively. 37; Lamb, 7; Hoffman. 1; Slack, 3; Menzies, 4. Rumor of Shively Combine. A rumor heard early in the evening . was that the opposition to John V. Kern were trying to combine on B. F. Shively. Kern's opponents asserted he could never get the necessary 42 votes to win. Thomas Taggart, former chairman of the democratic national committee, who has not been active in the sena torial fight, was in conference with a number of. legislators late yesterday urging them, it is said to vote for Kern. The caucus was not called to order by Senator Evan B, Stotzenburg. cau cus chairman, until 8:30 o'clock. Sen . ator Frank Kistler and Represents tives D. I B. Hos tetter ? and Harry 4 Continued on Page FiveJ

JUDGMENT

GIVENSTARR CO. Concern Empowered to Re tain Possession Of Dis. puted Piano. Judgment- was given in favor of the Starr Piano company in its suit against Mary Stratton Hoyle, which was argued in circuit court yesterday. The company is empowered to retain possession of a piano valued at $700, which it has replevined and to collect damages at the rate of $10 per month for eight months. The costs are taxed against the defendant. LINUS MEREDITH A B0HDSMAI1 FOR SPIFF T, BOX Wayne Sheriff States He Went On Bond of Accused Lawrence County Official for Sake of Friendship. BOX CHARGED WITH THE MURDER OF M. BARRETT Local Guardian of Law Does Not Believe His Friend Will Be Tried Because He Acted In Self Defense. Sheriff Linus Meredith explains the fact he is one of the bondsmen for T. W. Box, sheriff of Lawrence county, upon the grounds of friendship. Eight other sheriffs of the state appear as bondsmen . and Meredith claims that it would have been easy to get thirtyfive. The only reason more names were not secured was due to the fact the blank space allotted on the bond was exhausted by nine signatures. The case of Box is being investigated by the grand jury of Marlon county. It is expected to. report tomorrow and Meredith intends to go the capital. The local sheriff and the Lawrence county official became acquainted following an accident to Harry Meredith, brother of Linus, at Bedford. Meredith was injured in a dynamite explosion and the sheriff brought him back home. Meredith does not believe .Box will be tried. He is charged with the murder of Martin Barrett at Indianapolis, ; Monday night. According to the story told to Meredith.Box acted solely in self defense. Meredith says Box and the prosecuting attorney of Lawrence county stopped in Indianapolis Monday with a prisoner enroute to- Michigan City. The prisoner was placed in jail and the two of ficials decided to remain until Tuesday. While in a saloon Monday night, Box was accosted by Barrett, who was intoxicated and seeking trouble. Box remonstrated with the man and old him he wanted no trouble. Barrett taunted the sheriff about wearing a "tin badge." The bar tender was forced to eject Barrett forcibly from the saloon. As Box was returning to the hotel a short time afterward, Barrett pounced' upon him, knocked him down and assaulted him. While lying beneath Barrett, the sheriff secured his revolver and shot his assailant. The drum of one of the sheriffs ears was broken, his chest crushed-and he sustained other injuries that Meredith believes may prove fatal. WILL OBSERVE JJNCOLIi DAY Earlham Will Also Celebrate Birth of Darwin. Announcement was made this morning in the chapel exercises that Earlham college would celebrate the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin, the noted scientist, on the birthday of these two noted men February 12. Rev. S. R. Lyons, pastor of the Reid Memorial church will lecture on Lincoln, the chapel hour being devoted entirely to his talk. Other fitting services will be held. HORSE IS KILLED. k- . - A horse belonging to Henry Haager slipped on the street car track at Fifth and North D streets yesterday afternoon and died a few moments afterwards. The horse was not a valuable one. BARTON ENTERS SUIT. William Barton has entered suit in the Wayne circuit court against Karl LHelm on note, demand 150.

AWOTHERSLAP AT PRES. ROOSEVELT IS THEIIAVY BILL The President Enthusiastically Championed Construction Of Four Battleships But Committee Said Two.

"ECONOMY" IS GIVEN AS EXCUSE FOR ACTION Secretary of Navy Newberry Will Oppose Any Plan to Construct Ships at Government Navy Yards. By Guy W. Finney. Washington, Jan. 14. The action of the house committee on naval affairs in reporting in favor of authorizing the construction of two 26,000 ton battleships was probably another slap at President Roosevelt. The president urgently advised the committee to ad vise the construction of four ships of this class. House members state that this change of plan is due to the in sistent "economy cry" which Chair man Tawney of the house committee on appropriations has called on the house to heed, and to the probability of vigorous opposition to the plans of the "fdur-battleship-men." Taking warning at the opposition to the four battleship program at the last session of congress, only two members of the naval committee of the house have had the hardihood to declare out and out for the authorization of four big ships at this session, A Heavy Expenditure. But despite this desire for curtail ment of the naval budget, the bill will carry expenditures of approximately $132,000,000, as compared with $123,000,000 for the current fiscal year. The two battleships to be recommended are vessels of 26,000 tons displacement, larger than now afloat, and to cost $19,000,000. The rest of the $29,000.000, which represents the Increase this year over last, will be used to construct five torpedo boat destroyers, $4,000,000; three colliers, $3,600,000; four submarines, $2,000,000; one submarine boat, $400,000. Opposed to Navy Yards. Secretary Newberry will oppose any recommendation that the big ships be constructed at the navy yards. In fact he is not in favor of any construction work on any of these vessels being done by the government. If the naval bill therefore, should come out of committee directing this work be done in navy yards, it will likely be followed by a protest from Secretary Newberry, who is backed in his stand by several leading naval officers, i Secretary Newberry's contention is that by private contract this work can be done at considerable less cost. By way of illustration he refers to the collier now building at the Mare Island navy yard, which he says is costing the government much more than the estimated cost from a private ship building firm. While it was estimated last year that the two ,20.000 ton battleships authorized by congress, and now building, would cost $10,000,000 each, the members of the naval committee have been led by th e navy department officials to believe that It will be possible to construct the proposed 26,000 ships at less cost than estimated for the larger ships last year. This saving will amount to $1,000,000, and according to Secretary Newberry it is due to competition among the private shipyards. . An Expensive Revenge. Uuless present plans are altered, the house of representatives .will spend about $50,000 to "get back" at the president because of the "spanking" he administered to several members in connection with his messages bearing on the secret service ; investigations. This process of "getting .back" at the chief magistrate will probably take the form of giving the widest publicity to the house's side of the secret service controversy. It will be done through the publication of- 2.000.000 extra copies of the" congressional record to be distributed broadcast to ' individuals throughout the country. Beside the bill for postage, it will cost quite a sum to print the Record and distribute it. making a total of $50,000, it is estimated. The plan is to print the speeches of those members "who have voiced their indignation at the president's utterances regarding the "need of investigating certain members of congress. While a good many members, notably Chairman ! Tawney and his associates on the appropriations committee, are in favor of this scheme, its adoption has not been definitely decided upon. President Has Advantage. Now, in obtaining publicity for his remarks, the president has a decided advantage over congress. ' His messages are printed in advance of their appearance in 'congress and are distributed to newspapers throughout the country to be held for release. Besides whatever he has to say on any subject is given ample space in all the newsand in this was- ha is ensUed

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lie. lie uiaj Dam iu uaie luc uuigt? on his opponents. On the other hand, few congressmen, unless they arc big figures, are ever quoted at any great length. Consequently, when they, receive a "spanking" at the executive hands, they naturally smart under the pain of this enforced silence. . TO CELEBRATE 50TH BIRTHDAY Earlham College Will Commemorate the Event. The Fiftieth anniversary of Earlham college as a college will be observed during commencement week both by the student body and the alumni. Each daywof cqmmencement week will be featured with some special exercise. OPTION REPEAL BILUEHTEBEO Measure Was Presented in the House Today by Representative Sweeney. WARD AND TOWNSHIP BILL WAS ALSO INTRODUCED BY THE SAME SOLON LIQUOR LICENSE SYSTEM MEASURE IS FILED BY ROGGEN. Palladium Bureau, Indianapolis, Jan. 14. Representative Sweeney today introduced in the house a bill to repeal the county local option law, also a bill to establish ward and township op tion. Behymer entered a bill to repeal the metropolitan ' police law and to abolish certain offices in third and fourth class cities. Roggen introduced a bill to provide a system of licen ses for the retail sale of liquor and limiting the . number to -population as in Europe. Harris introduced a bill to elect county superintendents by popular vote. Stewart introduced a bill to repeal the Vincennes university claim. Bills in the Senate. Senator Cox today introduced a bill to make the present primary law apply to all counties. Other bills were: Durre for sixty cent gas at Evansville. McCullough To license all poultry dealers. Bland To extend the liability law to cover all corporations instead of railroads only. Durre To allow property owners to select street material after bids are received. Stotsenburg That all cities between twenty and thirty thousand population be governed by a commission of five members and abolish all city offices. The senate appropriated $115,000 for the expenses of the session. SOLD CHEAP ENOUGH Widow of Late J. M. Westcott Sells Five Local Properties for One Dollar. GO TO ESTATE TRUSTEES For a consideration stated in the deed as $1, ' Mrs. Grace Westcott, widow of the late John M. Westcott, has disposed of her interests in five of the most valuable pieces of real estate in the city. Mrs. Westcott has sold her interest in the properties to Burton J. Westcott, James Carr and Omar Holllngswortb, as trustees of the 'estate of her husband. The sites named are, the i Westcott hotel, lot across the street to the south from the hotel; Wayne flats; the Westcott homestead. Fourteenth and Main streets and a store room property on North Eighth street. The . deed intimates there was an agreement between Mr. Westcott and Louck & Hill, recognized as owners of the Wayne flats, whereby the real estate is Involved. FINED $5 AND COSTS. On a plea of guilty to the charge of defrauding a boarding house keeper, Laird Landis was Sped $5 and costs in city court this afternoon. . Landis pled guilty, so he said, In order to get a chance to talk. His talk did not have any influence on the court. Mrs. Edna Stikeleather was named as the prosecuting witness. FOR SAFE KEEPING. Edward Lamb, of Sheridan street, has been removed to the county jail for safe keeping. He is believed to be dangerously Insane. Lamb is said to have attempted suicide Monday by 'taking carbolic acid. He was not reI moved to th Jail until after a Strug-

WAL1ER C. DENNIS TO BE ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

Richmond Man Is Being Con0 . sidered as a Possibility for High Office Under the Next Administration. YOUNG MAN GRADUATE OF EARLHAM COLLEGE Son of Prof.'David W. Dennis Of This City and Has Been Connected With the U. S. Department of State. Walter C. Dennis of this city, son of Prof. David W. Dennis, of West Richmond, may be appointed assist ant attorney general of the United States. The name of Mr. Dennis is being considered and his chances are regarded as particularly favorable, Although the larger part of his time has been spent in the east in recent years, Mr. Dennis continues to regard this city as his home. His father is head of the biological department at Earlham college and the son received a portion of his education at that institution. He is well remembered by his former classmates in this city. A dispatch from Washington says in respect to his prospects: 9 Is Recommended. W. C. Dennis of Richmond has made application for the prospective vacan cy in the office and he has obtained re commendations which are of a high order. Senator Beveridge is interested in Mr. Dennis whose qualifications and claims he regards as of the best. Te senator expected to call at the White House today to speak a word to the president in Mr. Dennis behalf. Mr. Dennis is the present assistant solicitor for the state department, an office which he has filled with distincj tion and credit since June, 1006. He is i a onilnfltA e1 T-T o nro tmlvAvaHv anil of the Harvard law school and prior to his acceptance of the place in the state department he was an assistant professor of law at Columbia university in New York city. Penfield a Supporter. William L. Penfield of Indiana, former solicitor for the state department, is one of Mr. Dennis' warmest supporters. In a letter to the president Judge Penfield says: "I have had close observation of Mr. Dennis' law work in the department and can certify to the rare ability with which he has discharged the responsible duties of his office. He has had the very best training which this country affords, in the Harvard law school and as an instructor In law at Columbia university, and is unusually well equipped for the practice of municipal and international law and Is particularly well fitted for the duties. Judge Penfield also says Mr. Dennis belongs to an excellent Indiana .family and has been a life long republican. LEGISLATORS WERE ROOTED J FLAMES Largest Hotel in Topeka, Kan. Burns to Ground at Early Hour This Morning. A. W. SMITH FATALLY HURT WAS FORMERLY CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR IN SUNFLOWER STATE THIRTY ARE REPORTED SLIGHTLY INJURED. Topeka, Kan., Jan. 14- Thirty per sons were hurt and A. W. Smith, once candidate for governor, may die from injuries suffered in a fire which destroyed the Copeland hotel at four o'clock this morning. It was the finest hotel In. the capital and was crowded with politicians, their wives and visitors here to attend the opening of the legislature, Many were injured by jumping from the upper windows. Several guests are still unaccounted for but so many found it necessary to depart in bare feet and nighties that it is believed no fatalities occurred and all will eventually be accounted for. The T. M. C A. building across the street served as a shelter for numerous barefooted men and women who rushed through the snow covered streets. The flames spread wth great rapidity and the cause of the fire will probably never be ascertained. Broken ribs and sprained limbs constituted a majority of the injuries. - A. W. Smith of Mc pherson, Kan , sustained several brok en ribs and Internal injuries. He may die.

CORN SCHOOL HOW

' HASjUlEY NAME Centerville Show to Be Called Sixth District Corn School. The corn school that will be held a Centerville February 1-6 will be known as the Sixth District Farmers Short Course. The advantages of the school will be offered to all farmers of the sixth congressional district The work done approximates that done at Purdue university in the short course. PUtllSHMEIIT FOR PUBLIC GRAFTER SAYSJMEI1WAY Appointed to Secret Service Investigation Comittee Under Protest, States Retiring Indiana Senator. GIVES HIS OPINIONS IN A LETTER TO E. M. HAAS Begs Puulic Not to Fall Out With Congress Because Occasionally "a Bad Fellow" Gets Into the Body. Senator James Hemenway has declared in a letter to a local citizen he believes the man in public life, who seeks to defraud the government ought to be punished more severely than a private citizen. Coming Just at this time the expression of the Indiana senator is deserving .of more than ordinary consideration. Added emphasis must be accorded, the remarks, when it is considered Senator Hemenway is a member of the com mlttee named in the senate to inves tigate the secret service troubles. From his distinguished position, in the national affairs of the country the senator has opportunity to view public sentiment with an unusual perception. His letter is so explicit that no question of doubt as to whether or not the investigation committee will do its duty can arise, providing other members hold the same opinion as the Indianian. Letter is Significant, The interest of the entire country Is centered in the present controversy between the president and Snator Tillman. The senator is charged with having attempted to take advantage of his public position for private gain. He has been assailed by the president and In turn has attempted an excoria tion of the chief executive. Indica tions sow are that the Tillman matter regarding deals In Oregon lands will come before the committee of which Senator Hemenway is a member. This being the case, his letter, which was written to E. M. Haas, of this city. chairman of the Sixth district republicans, may be regarded as especially significant of his views on that sub ject: Protested His Appointment, The letter in. part, says: ... "Notwithstanding my - vigorous pro test, I have been designated . as a member of the committee of the sen ate to investigate the secret service troubles. My investigation, however. will be without regard to personalities and there will be no mud-slinging. believe that the various departments of the government ought to be provid ed with a sufficient number of inspectors and secret service officials to protect the government from fraud, and if in making Investigations some men in public life happens to get into trouble, this should not be any reason why the service should be discontinued. In fact, a man in public life who seeks to defraud the government ought to be more severely punished than private citizens, as he is not only guilty of crime, but in addition brings discredit to the body in which he serves. It is unfair xhat the country should fall out with its national legis lative body because occasionally a bad fellow gets in." $55,000 DEPOSITED. County treasurer Albertson has caused to be placed in the county depositories located outside of Rich mond a total of $55,000. Yesterday checks were sent for 149.000- of the county's money which is placed In the depositories. This amount was" divided among five depositories. EVANGELICAL SERVICES, Evangelical services will be held this evening at -Grace M. E. church at 7:30. THE WEATHER PROPHET INDIANA. AND OHIO Probably- rain or snow Fridav. .

BIG EXHIBITION OF POULTRY AIID DOGS ATTRACTIVE

Many People Last Evening Attended the First Annual Ex hibit of the Local Fanciers' Organization. MANY PRIZE WINNERS PLACED ON DISPLAY Richmond Public Shows Unfamiliarity With High Class Chickens and CaninesJudgments Made Today. The opening of the Greater Richmond Poultry and Pet Stock show was attended by a fair sixed crowd last evening at the Pythian Temple, South Eighth street, and from 7 until lO o'clock inspection was passed on the exhibitions of fine blooded prixe winning dogs, cats, pigeons, geese, turkeys and chickens of all classes. Noth ing but favorable comment was heard on all sides concerning the displays. The attendance todar and tomorrow should be large as the exhibitions war- - rant the patronage of the public. The show is much larger than anti cipated and in fact It was hard for the management to find places for the exhibitions brought in today. It far sur passes the fondest hopes of the pro moters both In numbers displayed and . the excellence of the dogs and poultry shown. Some of the displays are prize winners of national reputation. Collies Were Popular. Everything has been arranged as attractively as possible, and this Is especially true of the stalls for the dog display. The canines were the attrac- , tlon of the day. The collies with their long silky coats were the most popular dogs. Another center of attrac- ; tlon was "Duke." the best mastiff In America today, and owned by Louis E. Emmons of this city. .The unfamlliarity of the Richmond public to the breeds of chickens and dogs is seen on every hand. The show will no doubt be the cause of increas- . ing interest in pets and poultry and future exhibitions will be attended with much more Interest titan this one. This Is due to the fact that this show will serve to educate people to appreciate the better class of chickens and dogs. Fowl Judging Last Night, The judging of the fowls began last ' night with the weighing. It will con tinue throughout today and possibly ' part of tomorrow. Judge Lane of . Spiceland will have charge of the awarding of ribbons and -prises on all poultry. Mr. Lane has expressed surprise at the excellence of this the first show. - . The canines will be Judged by If r. Bowser of Dayton, O.. raiser of some oof the best pit bull terriers In the world today. He makes these dogs his specialty, but is well versed on all other breeds. , In fact he is considered the best all-round dog man In the middle west. The vaclety and class of the pooltry exhibited as well as the breeder and owner is as follows: List Poultry Entries. George W. Harvey, Richmond, rose- . comb Rhode Island reds. 2 pens. - Ross Osborn, Richmond, single comb Rhode Island reds. George Harvey, Richmond, single comb Rhode Island reds, 2 pens. - Gus Eggemeyer, Richmond, "golden Wyandot tea and black conies, white tans and pouters in pigeon class. Lee Eadler, Richmond, rose comb Rhode Island reds, 3 pens. A. C. HarrelL Richmond, single comb buff Orpington, pen; pair white Holland turkeys, and pair Emden geese. John G. Coddington, Greensfork, diamond Orpingtons, 1 trio. Mrs. O. EL Oler, Dublin, buff Orpingtons, 1 pen. George H. Eggemeyer, Richmond, buff Orpington. 2 trios. V. Klenzle, Greensfork, buff Orp- ' ington, 1 pen. Y. C. Sample. Liberty, buff Orpington. 2 pens. Jesse Minor. Richmond. English gray Dorkings. - William Harris. Greensfork. buff Plymouth Rocks. 1 pen. T. E. Rodefer, Liberty, blade Langehan, 1 pen. J. W. Moore, Cambridge City, black Langshan, 5 pens. " ' .Charles Rule, Eaton, dark Brahma. 1 pen; rose aomb Rhode Island. reds 1 trio. . E. J. Barker, Thorn town, IatL, light Brahman. 1 pea. Arch Brers, Franklin. Ind, light Brahma a. 1 pen. . ; ; . Mrs. Kate Watson. RSehmomd, white Plymouth Rocks, 1 pen." - Mrs. H. & Kala. Liberty, , barred Plymouth Rocks, 1 pen. ; " , : n;1 Eugene Anderson, Bkhnwi, fcatrtl Plymouth Rocks. 1 pea. C. W. Boweker, Dublin, barred Rymouth Rocks, 4 peas. W. K. Ensmlmgsr. Lmurd. IaL, twff

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