Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 34, Number 71, 18 January 1909 — Page 1

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AND STJN-TETjEGRAM. VOL. XXXIV. , NO. 71. RICHMOND, IND.,'MOKDAY EVENING, JANUARY 18, 190!. SINGLE COP 8 CENTS, BRAVE SOLDIER DISMISS MOTION BEST POLIIICmil MAYOR BBEIIIiAH SPOKE TO LARGE CROWD ON SUNDAY COLORED VOTE GOES TO "DRYS" Surprising Statement Made by Rev. Noah Williams. CROWD OF WOMEN WE SHOULD BE PROUD WASOVERRULED ase of Outcalt vs. Sutton Remains on Docket. ATTEND MEETING AND FORM LEAGUE DIES AS RESULT OF RIHOUIIDS 111 MUTED STATES ISTHEPBESIOEUT Mrs. W. C. Bernhardt Thankful Richmond Does Not Have Carnegie Library.

JVets, Drys and "On the Fence" People to the Number of 600 Hear the Address of Xenia Executive.

DRINKS TOAST TO CAUSE WITH GLASS OF WATER Speaker States That Catholic Church Is Opposed to Traffic and Will Fight to Eliminate Saloons. Mayor Brennan, the "dry" mayor of Xenia, O.. attracted a large crowd to the Gennett theater yesterday afternoon to hear him lecture on the benefits derived by Xenia as a city and by her citizens since the county in which It is located has been dry. He was brought here by the county local option advocates His remarks were considered very applicable to the cause for which local temperance people are striving. The meeting was for men only and it is estimated that at least MM voters were present, including those wha are confirmed "drys" those who are doubtful, and those who are advocates of a "wet" city and county. The program included the invocation by Rev. T. J. Graham, a temperance solo and Mayor Brannan's remarks. Nothing efaborate wa3 attempted by those in charge. President Kelly of Earlham college Introduced the speaker. Mr. Kelly in . his introductory remarks stated that the people of Richmond and Wayne county wanted to see the county go dry and the saloons wiped off the face of the map. Mr. Kelly has been one of t the' most-untiring workers In the 'cause of county local option. By way of introducing to the citizens and especially those present to what they may have to get used to, Mayor Brennan proposed the health of those present by picking up a glass of water from (the table. This rather dramatic action brought forth much applause. Mayor Brennan , stated that the county local option question was a call to arms and that those who do their duty. will. vote at the polls to destroy the traffic. He said the immortal Abraham Lincoln started the call when he said on the day of his death, "The next great question to follow the emancipation of the slaves is the ridding of the country of saloons. The people will settle the saloon question. He said that since Lincoln had made this notable utterance, the people were exhorted to follow Lincoln's advice. He declared that a man owes it to his children. The audience was called upon hot only to protect their children from the evil but also to protect their .wives from the sorrow that may result by reason of their children becoming addicted to the habit of drink. Mr. Brennan stated that in Xenia he was looked upon as a curiosity because he advocates temperance. He asked if, this was not strange, but he declared that all Xenia men who did their duty were regarded in this light. Sereno Payne Praised. Sereno I. Payne, a Wall street operator, was praised by the speaker because of the attitude taken by him in a recent editorial in which he stated the world was adopting but one attribute, that of making money. , Benefits for the people were being lost sight of in the scramble for money, said thfc speaker. Credit to Roosevelt. To Theodore Roosevelt was attributed the cause of the moral awakening. The Catholic church was against the traffic, but not against the saloonIsts themselves. Mayor Brennan is a Catholic and has been a leading worker In the total abstinence league, organized by members of this creed. Mention was made of the fact that the . Plenary Council of Baltimore has issued a decree telling members of the church to stay out of the liquor business and those who were in it to get out. '.: . Leading Catholics in the church life lire said to be against the traffic. Catholics Will Support. Richmond would undoubtedly sup port the cause of temperance the same as the Protestants. These remarks ?were applauded by a number of Catholics present. He stated that in Xenia the "blind tiger" was a thing of the past as the temperance people took the question Jn hand and saw that the operators of neb joints were punished. Neither are the "suit case" men a nuisance any more, he said, because he had made it a habit to fine every v one caught $50 and ' costs and add' a little jail sentence besides. These fellows Boon learned that their business was dot profitable he said. In the evening Mayor Brennan spoke ia Cambridge City to a large crowd.

It was declared by the Rev. Noah Williams of the Bethel A. M. E. church, in his discourse on Heredity and Environment before the Crispus Attucks League that the local colored vote would be almost solid for county local option. This was somewhat of a surprising statement as the colored vote at. the election last fall was greatly divided. This was the first meeting of the league held this year. The South Ninth Street Baptist church was used for the meeting.

TANGIBLE FORM IS THE LINCOLN PROJECT TAKING Citizens Are Generally Taking Interest in the Proposed Celebration and Will Take Definite Action. LOCAL BUSINESS MAW WILL DONATE TABLET Offers to Pay Expense of Plac ing a Lincoln Bronze on Big Bowlder in Park Board Favors the Plan. The suggestion that a public obser vance be made of the centennial anni versary of the birthday of Abraham Lincoln has met with public favor. A number of prominent men to whom the subject has been broached declar ed Richmond should not miss the opportunity to 'payrTts "share of honor to the martyred president. Strange as it may seem, there is no school in the county that bears the name "Lincoln," there is not a posf office nor a township, although nearly every other celebrity of the county has been accorded the distinction in the selection of names. There is every reason to believe that the movement will be put in tangible form. Public Meeting Proposed. It is proposed that a public meeting be held in the evening at which patriotic music be rendered and a speaker of note deliver a eulogy. The evening hour is regarded as preferable, as the factory employes and clerks would be at liberty to attend then, while such would not be the case during daylight hours. The Indiana laws designate Lincoln's birthday as a le gal holiday, but very little recognition ! is accorded the day other than by the i banks and saloons. Practically no busines houses close. There are a number of local resi-' dents, who have had some connection with Lincoln, or at least had the distinction of seeing him, while president. Among this number are some of the veterans of the Civil war, who passed in review before him, when president.: It is suggested that these persons be the guests of honor for the occasion and in whatever ceremony that be arranged, they be accorded especial distinction. - To Dedicate Boulder. Another suggestion that has met with favor is in regard to the immense boulder located near the east drive in Glen Miller park. The board of public works will be asked to permit this boulder to be designated as the "Lincoln Boulder." If permission be granted, it is proposed to place a bronse tablet, suitably inscribed, on the face of the granite. When " the matter was placed before one public spirited citizen today, be announced that if the board of public works sees fit to approve the idea, he will gladly donate the tablet. He declared he believes proper "respect should be accorded the memory of Lincoln by the citizens of Richmond and be will be glad to do all he can to give it impetus. G. A. R. Not Prepared. As yet, plans are merely cumulative, but it is proposed to place the project with some wideawake local organization. Sol Meredith Post G. A. R. appears . as the most patriotic organization in the city, but its members do not feel as if they would care to assume the responsibility. One veteran said the Post will be glad to lend all support possible, but as to active participation in the way of doing the work, he did not feel the old soldiers could meet the emergency. The matter will be brought before a meeting of the directors of . the Young Men's Business Club, tomorrow evening. The president of the organization favors the proposition and stated today he believes the club will take up the matter. Such an organization might supply the initiative that is needed to make a success of the undertaking. At the meeting of the Ministerial Association this morning, the subject

"Why Not Let the Women

Conduct the Campaign," Exclaimed Mere Man Spectator as Close of Session. REV. HOWARD TELLS OF EVILS OF DEMON RUM Leaders of W. C. T. U. Shared Limelight With the Pastor And Urge Sisters to Fight For Fire Sides. By Miss E. R. T. "Say, why not let the women carry on this campaign," was the remark made yesterday by a man who happened to pass by Reid Memorial church just as the women who attended the local option meeting were leaving the church. Whether this mere man was for or against local option could not be ascertained by the careful listener, for he hurried away to avoid the crowd of women and .therefore could not be Interviewed. Evidently he was much impressed by the large number of women leaving the church. Meeting Was a Success. The meeting was certainly a success. The large auditorium of the church was almost filled; the audience being representative of women who are prominent in church and social circles of this city. Also a large number of women not affiliated with the same at tended. Mrs. Jane V. Colburn had charge of the exercises for the after noon, the session being opened with the singing of the Doxology. The de votional whic followed was conducted by Mrs. S. W. Traum, an active mem ber of the W. C. T. U-, and Mrs. R. E. Haughton, president of the same or ganization. Miss . Clara My rick, sang an-appropriate and very pretty solo. ' The Rev. E. G. Howard, pastor of was the principal speaker for the afternoon. Preceding his address Miss Col; burn made a few remarks concerning the work which is needed to be accomplished by every woman in this city before the coming election. What Rev. Howard Said. The Rev. Mr. Howard said the present campaign which is being waged by the men of this city certainly needed the support of every woman and child. He said it was indeed an unusual opportunity which is being offered to the motherhood and womanhood of this county to aid In the great conflict. In his estimation It was second only to the civil war. He said the rights of the home are now at stake and the question is "Shall the legal ized traffic continue or not?" This problem, he added, is soon to be solved by the citizens of Wayne county. 'Woman is considered the queen of the home and who has a better right to cleanse it and keep it free from all stain, than she who reigns over the home. "Under the present conditions which now exist it is not possible for her to do this." Same Heart Burners. A number of touching stories and incidents were told by Mr. Howard in illustration of the evils of the liquor traffic. He also said that just last week it was learned that 50 per cent, of the calls at the Associated charities for aid were the result of the idleness and drunkenness of men who were un able to support their families. In conclusion Rev. Mr. Howard said that this work which is now being carried on so vigorously should appeal to the heart of every woman, whether wife mother or sister. "The call is one from the home, the nost sacred place of all. Shall the women stand idly by or shall they aid in this noble work ?" he asked. League Is Organized. At the conclusion of the address a Woman's League was organized. A meeting will be held Tuesday after noon in the Sunday school room of the First ; English Lutheran church promptly at two-thirty o'clock. All of the women of the city are urged to be present. of a Lincoln centennial celebration was considered. A committee com posed of the Rev. George Hill, Rev. T. J. Graham and Rev. Dr. Cathell was appointed to consult with committees of other organizations about the prop osition. . STANFORD CONSULTS. Attorney . Stanford, of Liberty.' was In the city today to confer with Judee Fox of the Wayne circuit court In regard to the . Bruckner : vs. Ballenger case. Stanford is counsel for one of the litigants. THE WEATHER PROPHET. INDIANA AND OHIO Threatening Tuesday with rising temperature

TALKS TO THE STUDENTS

-At the Richmond High School this morning Mrs. W. C Bernhardt, Librarian of the Morrisson-Reeves Li brary, gave a short talk to the' students on the library and its use. "Richmond is to be congratulated on having a library which is due to the public spirit of its own citizens and which is supported by the people themselves. You should be proud that It is not a Carnegie library," said Mrs. Bernhardt. Mrs. Bernhardt then went on to tell of the construction and use of the card catalogue. TRIBUTE FOR THE GREAT AMERICAN SOIIGJIRD, POE Centennial Anniversary of the Birth of the Author of the Immortal Poem, "The Rav en," Celebrated. PROGRAMS ARRANGED BY VARIOUS COLLEGES tvent win be uoservea in Most Appropriate . Manner By Alma Mater of Poe, Uni versity of Virginia. New York, Jan. 18 Tomorrow will be the centennial anniversary of the birth'of 'America's? master, poet, Edgar Allan Poe and the event will be ob served by many metropolitan organ izations. Will Issue Pamphlet. The North Side Board of Trade will issue a commemorative pamphlet, and the Bronx Society of Arts and Science is planning an all day program. Its Poe centenary committee has asked the board of education to have read ings and recitations from Poe's works in the Morris high school and in the public schools of the Bronx and to have the public lectures on that even ing devoted to Poe. It also plans to dedicate a bronze statue in Poe park opposite Fordham college, at 11 a. m and to hold commemorative exercises in the New York university, which is near the Fordham home of Poe, and the Aqueduct, which was bis favorite walk, at 3:30 p. m. To Hold Memorial Meeting. The Authors' club intends to hold a memorial meeting on Jan. 28 in hon or of Poe. Professor Trent of Colum bia university will deliver an address. Friends of the United States Military academy and admirers of Poe are joining to erect, by subscription, in the library of the academy, a memorial to Poe near the Saint-Gaudens' memorial to Whistler. PAY TRIBUTE TO POET POE. Students at University of Virginia Hold Celebration. t Charlottesville, Va Jan. 18. A twodays celebration .of the centenary of the birth of Edgar Allan Poe, the University of Virginia's most . celebrated student, was commenced here today. . The room on West Range, No. 13, which Poe .last occupied when here, has been put in shape for the occasion and is the shrine for many admirers of the great poet An attempt will be made to make this room a permanent Poe museum. This morning the guests of the university were taken on a pilgrimage to the Ragged mountains, about the only spote made famous by his stories. since his geniu3 was. independent of locality, and in the afternoon the Ravens, an organization whose membership is made up of students who have won distinction by intellectual achievements during their college careers, will celebrate the occasion with musical and dramatic events with motifs drawn from Poe's lyrics. Tomorrow, the birthday, is, of course, reserved for the strongest features of the program of commemoration. - The morning will be devoted to an international celebration: t Lover of Beauty. Poe had Just passed his seventeenth birthday,, when, he arrived. at Charlottesville to enter the university, then tn its second session." It was mid-winter, and the little f village - clustered about the court house could not have been ' very alluring. A mile" away, through thickets . and over ; a rough country road, he zepched the university. His love of beauty. If offended by its still raw, ungardened grounds, should have been satisfied toy the ar4GaBUausd on Page Twal

Major Isaac Kinley, Distin

guished Native of Wayne County, Dies at Advanced Age at Los Angeles. WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR LOCAL PUBLIC LIBRARY After Serving His Country Gallantly, He Began His Literary Career in This CityWas Well Known. A telegram just received by bis brother-in-law, Wm. H. Bradbury of this city announces the death at Los Angeles, California, in his 89th year, of Major Isaac Kinley, formerly a prominent citizen of this county, and well remembered by many of the old er residents. He had long been a patient sufferer from the effects of a wound received during the civil war, resulting several years ago in paralys is of the lower limbs, from which he has gradually grown weaker and more helpless until death released him on Friday, the 15th instant Isaac Kinley was born on a farm in Randolph County, Indiana, November 7, 1820. His father, also Isaac Kinley, came to Indiana in 1817 from Warren county, Ohio. The family came to Wayne county in 1825, settling upon a farm' a few miles northwest of Centerville, where Major Kinley grew to manhood. Wounded Leading Charge. In 1849 he was married to Nancy B. Holloway of Henry county, a worn an of sterling character, who died in 1855. On October 2. 1859, he was again married, to Mrs. Jeannie G. Ad ams,.then. his assistant teacher at the Union seminary. Soon after their marriage, they moved to New Castle where he began the practice of law, but the war of the rebellion changed his career. He organized Company D of the 36th Indiana volunteers and was made its captain. Before leaving for the war, he and his wife removed to Richmond where they made their home until 1874, when, because of Mrs. Kinley's failing health, they removed to California. Together . they taught a private school at San Jose, but the further decline of Mrs. Kin ley's health caused them to quit the school and go to . Los Angeles where she died in 1S77 and where he spent the remainder of his life. . In the Civil war Major Kinley made an enviable record. He was a favorite of both officers and men. For merit orious service, he was chosen, out of the regular order of promotion, major of his regiment to succeed the late Gen. Thomas W. Bennett when he became colonel of the 69th. This was on November 27. 1862. Although while c.tain he had passed through several skirmishes and battles un hurt soon after his promotion, on December 31, 1862, at the battle of Stone River, while in command of bis regiment the colonel having been as signed to the command of a brigade and the lieutenant colonel being ab sent on leave, he received a severe wound from which he never wholly recovered. He was on foot bis horse having been shot under him, when a musket ball shattered his thigh bone near the hip joint The wound was thought to be necessarily fatal, but his splendid physical condition, to gether with the careful nursing of his devoted and heroic wife through many months of suffering, saved his life for further usefulness. " Becomes Provost Marshal. Being disabled from further mill tary service, he resigned from the army in May 1863. When sufficiently recovered, he accepted the office of provost marshal for the Fifth district of Indiana, which trying position be filled very acceptably until the end of the war, when., in August 1865, he sent in his resignation with his recom mendation that the office be discon tinued. Major Kinley's public services were various. - Besides teaching .school, he was active in literary work, writing many articles upon agricultural, horticultural, scientific and ethical themes, which were printed in different local papers. He established and conduct ed for a time; The Beech Tree, a pa per of high literary merit He edited The Citizen, a weekly paper published at Knigntatown. Indiana.' and The In dustrial, a monthly, at Richmond, Ind. He took a deep interest in V welfare of all toilers and at Lob Angers he published The Slogan, devoted to the Interests of laboring people. He also published in pamphlet form, a collection of .his verses, entitled "Songs of Labor." . Helps Local Library. - He was a prime mover in organizing the Library association with the de finite purpose of securing a public li brary for Richmond. This society nourished for several year,, and the interest thus awakened prompted the late Robert Morrisson to establish

A motion to dismiss the case of

Outcalt vs. Sutton in the Wayne circuit court this morning. The court overruled the motion. The attorney for the plaintiff moved to "have the case dismissed on the ground the defense had agreed to deposit $100 to cover the costs of the case by today, but had failed to do so. The attorney for the defense said the fault vis his and not his client's as he had neglected to notify him until too late to have the money here by toda. . APPROPRIATIONS WILL AMOUNT TO FIVE MILLIONS One Million. Seven Hundred Thousand for Regular Ap propriations, remainder for Specific Expenses. AMOUNTS LARGEST IN HISTORY OF THE STATE This, It Is Stated, Is Due to The Fact That Many Improvements in State Institutions Are Contemplated. Palladium Bureau. . Indianapolis, Jan. 18. The legislature will be asked for appropriations for the various state in stitutions amounting to a total of $5.124,244.41. Of this sum $1,786,705 will be for regular appropriations and $3,337,439.41 will be for specific appro priations. For several weeks the legislation visitation committee, appointed by Governor Hanly last November, went over the state and visited all the state institutions . and ascertained tlieir wants. The amounts asked for this year are larger, than ever before, due in large part to contemplated im provements in the institutions. The visitation committee was com posed of Senator Horace Hanna, of Boone and Hendricks counties; Representative Henry P. Sicks, of Boone county and Representative Gu3 Grieg er of Laporte and Porter counties. List of Appropriations. The following is a list of the appro priations that will be asked for in the report of this committee which will be presented to the legislature in about two weeks. Instances where no regu lar appropriation is set out the institutions are supported by tax levies: Indiana University Regular none; specific $425,416.62. Purdue University (experiment sta tion) Regular $50,000.00; specific $443,000.00. State Normal School Regular nene; specific $171,120.00. Institution for the Blind Regular $41,000.00; specific $67,391.00. Institution for the Deaf Regular $92,000.00; specific $409,379.50. Central Hospital for the InsaneRegular $365,000.00; specific $35,000. Eastern Hospital for the Insane Regular $164,000; specific $32,000. Northern Hospital for the Insane Regular $180,750; specific $118,403.30. Southeastern Hospital for the Insane, per capita Regular $225; specific $496,187.22. Southern Hospital for the Insane Regular $119,895; specific $9fT,000. Village for Epileptics, per capita Regular $300; specific $109,700. School for Feeble Minded Youth Regular $138,500; specific $194,625. Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home Regular $112,050; specific $17,507. Soldiers Home Regular none; specific $273,823.56. . ; ' ' Boys School Regular $97,000; specific $56,520. Girls School Regular $76,800; specific $173,000.t - - Reformatory Regular $194,000; specific $115,500. State Prison Regular $131,410; specific $101,866. - Women's Prison Regular $24,300; specific, none. Total Regular $1,786,705.00; specific $3,337,439.41. what has since grown to be one of the glories of Richmond, the MorrissonReeves library- : In politics Major Kinley was a whig, a free soiler, and- a republican from the organization of that party. He was one of the original abolitionists of Eastern Indiana. MAY BE NO COURT. V; There may be no circuit court to morrow. Judge Fox stated this morn ing he may go to Indianapolis tomor row to attend to certain business matters.

Roosevelt's Ability to Adapt

Himself to all Conditions Has Won Him More Friends Than Enemies. FRIENDLY TO G0MPERS INSTEAD OF HOSTILE Completely Disarmed the Labor Chief With Usual TacticsShows Warmth to ' Foraker and Harriman. - r fly Guy W. Finney. Washington, Jan. ' 18. Theodora Roosevelt in his seven odd years of ups and downs as president of the United States has earned a reputation . as a "many-sided man equal to that of Benjamin Franklin. Certainly In this respect the 'president Is the most striking prototype of fte revolutionary statesman-phllsopher In public life today. Amid jhe stirring events of the last two or three years, when the "big stick" has been frequently employed to deal sturdy blows here and there regardless of persons or polities', thechief executive's ability to adapt him self to and all conditions has been displayed in noteworthy style. It It a quality that has won him more friends than enemies, which would make him seem well worthy of emulation by his able successor. I . . . I . ,"'-, The Gompers Incident. Take, for Instance, the president's reception of Samuel Gompers at the White House. ,Troe it is incumbent upon any chief executive to make a show of cordiality to friends and enemies alike, bat who other than Thee- , done Roosevelt would receive on terms of easy, disarming friendliness so Im placable foe aa tlie president of the American Federation of Labor has shown himself to be? One has only to- refer to certain passages, violent, vindicative, ear-splitting, newt-making between this distinguished pair during the November presidential cam-' Patau to reason properly that they, should stand today a j bitter, unforgiving, warring enemies. Not so with Mr. Roosevelt. Talcs coming from the white house apropos 'that recent memorable , meeting between Mr. -Roosevelt. Mr. Gompers and his fellow labor leaders tell of something approaching a "love feast." Labor Chief Under Spell. Mr. Gompers. whether his heart was in his mouth or whetlier It pulsated normally from behind Its accustomed rib. forgot either anger or fear when he crossed the . presidential threshold and came within the spell of the Rooseveltian smile." Instead of greeting a larking enemy, he found brother; yes, a smiling, beaming brother, there with a warm handclasp and ready to let bygones be bygones. There was : no ' knife-behlnd-the-back-truce about this meeting; nor could It be called a "reconciliation.'" Just a sweet, nerve-soothing meeting as If between old friends, and a spirit of comaraderie hang In the atmosphere that even Secretary Loeb Jr., exuded. ' Friendly to Foraker. Same way with Senator Foraker and Mr. Harriman. if they only cared to experiment with this side or the president's character. Eveil body whn has read of the distinguished Ohioau's noisy, demonstrative defense of the black soldiers who "shot up" Browns ville, Tex., hlj defiance of the "nig Stick" and his declarations against and denunciations of the , executive's unconstitutional usurpation of power," has naturally assumed, when Mr. Roosevelt called his favorite weapon of offense and defense, the much heralded "big stick." into play, that be bore" his senatorial opponent the most intense hatred possible. Not so with Mr. Roosevelt. For those scars of political warfare he has Inflicted on the Ohioan, admittedly done with malice and aforethought, as most everybody believes, the president stands everyready to administer a soothing balm, if Mr. Foraker would only visit the white house. ' The same warm hand that greeted Mr. Gompers likewise would be extended to Senator Foraker. - He would find the "big stick laid aside for the time, reposing for want of action In some dark corner of the executive offices. Temporarily the Inscription .of that weapon would be missing front the presidential coat-of-arms. and In Its place would be found something symbolic of peace and good-wilL Desnite their little differences of ooinioa as to men and Issues. Mr. Roosevelt has always entertained, and frequently , mxya eased to newspaper men. a sneaking, admiration for Mr. Forakers fine powers. Though there are some, who tfosM It. he thinks the Ohio statesman's abilities and his sen loss' to the nation outweigh his lapaya. Yes. frankly, if the senator went to the White House today he would he

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