Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 34, Number 80, 27 January 1909 — Page 1

A TXABI'UM AND SUN-TELEGRAM. VOL. XXXIV. NO. 80. RICHMOND, INI., WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 27, 1909. SINGLE COPY, 55 CENTS,

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BECKER BILL IS A LIKELY CAUSE New AssistDnt DEMON RUM CHASED FROM 4 COUNTIES BY IMMENSE VOTE Firemen Hunting for the Bodies in the Chicago Crib Ruins Secretary of State SOME FUR FLYING

RAILROADERS III FIERCE BATTLE III MOMO YARDS Two Participants, Fred Miller and Harry Aiken, of Richmond, Start Row in Freight Caboose.

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AIKEN TAKES COUNT WITH BLOW OF POKER Fighters Get Out of Town Before Kokomo Police Get Wind of the row and Are Now in This City. Kokomo, Ind., Jan. 27. Local railroad circles are greatly excited over a fierce fight between members of a Richmond division, Panhandle, freight crew, which fight took place yesterday afternoon about 3:30 in the yards. The scene of battle was a caboose. The principals in the affair, it is stated, are Fred Miller and Harry Aiken, both of Richmond. The fireman, M. Welsh, witnessed the battle but took no hand In it. Other members of the crew were not present. Aiken, it is stated, was severely injured by a poker wielded by Miller. The participants in the fight got out of town before the police learned of the fracas. Both Miller and Aiken are now understood to be at their homes in : Richmond. It is stated that Mr. Aiken's nose was brokep. and that Dr. J. M. Moulder had to take fifty .stitches in a wound, cut deep along the head. An extra freight crew from Logansport was sent here to take out the freight of which Miller and Aiken were crew members. This freight was a special operating between this city and Anderson.

- NOT SERIOUSLY HURT. - Aiken, However, is Confined to His . Home. " Aiken who is about 22 years of age was brought to this city on passenger train No. 6 arriving here about 4:30 this morning. He went immediately to his home with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Aiken, 1417 North C street. His injuries consist of two scalp wounds, one just above the forehead and the other near the crown of his head. He was struck on the arm with the poker also and although no bones were broken, it is very sore. V : Later this morning he visited the company's physician. Dr. Charles Marvel and had hi3 injuries " redressed. Dr. J. M. Moulder of Kokomo, the company's physician at that place, dressed his - wounds after the fight. Dr. Marvel states that his injuries are riot serious. . Knocked Under berth. Mrs. Aiken in speaking of her son's trouble stated that he told her on returning home that Fred Miller had been insulting him during the day. The trouble first started in a cigar store at Kokomo and after the two had returned to the caboose of the extra the row was taken up again. She states her son told Miller that unless tie desisted he would slap him, whereupon Miller picked tip a large poker and struck him on the head. Aiken was knocked into the corner of the caboose under a bunk arid before he could arise Miller struck him again. Both blows landed on his head. The third attempt, "which Mrs. Aiken states was a murderous one, was warded off by Aiken throwing up his arm. She states that his arm shows a large welt where the blow landed and fhad it been on her son's head it certainly would have killed him. Welsh Throw Miller Out. M. Welsh, a fireman rooming at the Grand hotel, this city, was Sleeping In a bunk at the time of the fight and was awakened by Aiken's feeble cries. He separated the two. He also threw Miller from the train and told him to Stay away. Aiken was removed to the company physician's office and his wounds were dressed. JVhile waiting for passenger train No. 6. Mrs. Aigen raid, her son "was approached by Miller who begged of him that he keep the matter a secret, offering to pay for all the expenses. When asked whether Miller would be prosecuted she stated that she did not know. Friends of the two men say they were playing craps ; In the caboose When a discussion arose. Aiken is declared to have slapped Miller in the face and this caused Miller to pick tip the poker to defend himself. Among railroaders both men are well liked. Neither of the men are married. Miller lives in Fairvlew. CHILDREN ARE KILLED. Dunbar, Penn., Jan. 27. Three children ranging in age from eleven 'ats down were cremated this mornng when the two story residence,, of A. M. Kendall burned. Kendall and ia wife were severely injured and

SEALBY IS BLAMED FOR LOSS OF SHIP Captain of Oil Steamer Says He Offered to Use Pumps But Was Refused. HE STOOD BY FOR HOURS JACK BINNS, WIRELESS HERO, AND REPUBLIC CAPTAIN GIVEN ENTHUSIASTIC GREETING IN NEW YORK CITY. " Philadelphia, Jan. 27. That the White Star liner Republic could have been saved was the startling declaration of Captain Fenton of the Standard Oil company's whaleback steamer, City of Everett, which arrived here today. Captain Fenton stated that his vessel contained powerful apparatus including pumps capable of pumping two million gallons an hour, and that had Captain Sealby accepted his several times proffered assistance two million dollars worth of property, including the baggage of passengers could have been saved at a cost of but twenty thousand or so. The City of Everett received wireless signals soon after the collision and hastetned to the rescue, standing by several hours, but Sealby relied on other vessels. Cheer Sealby and Binns. New Yok, Jan. 27. The landing at the White Star pier of Captain Sealby and Operator Binns was the occasion for a demonstration yesterday. A big crowd awaiting them cheered the men heartily, while a score of enthusiastic admirers tossed the men to their shoulders and thus carried them to the steamship offices on the floor above. Here the captain and Binns held a reception, receiving the congratulations of scores of callers, and here Captain Sealby modestly told the story of how he stood by his ship until she sank beneath him. Captain Sealby and Operator Binns accompanied by Captain Ransom of the Baltic, later went to the White Star offices on lower Broadway, where another great crowd met them. " It was learned that wireless telegraph operators receive ridiculously small wages. Men like "Jack" get about $12 a week. They live on the ships as officers and get their board. The wireless people ask $1,000 a year per steamer for the service to insure them against loss during the dull season, but some of the steamship companies have refused to pay that sum. WILLETTS SQUELCHED. Washington, Jan. 27. The entire speech of Representative "VVilletts," of New York, criticising Roosevelt, was ordered expunged from the r fiords by the House today." . .

Only Three More Days Only three more days in which to obtain your ticket to the Corn School FREE. Saturday will be the last day of this liberal offer the Palladium makes to its farm subscribers. Any farmer calling at the Palladium office and paying for a year's subscription, will be given free a season ticket to the Sixth District Farmers Short Course and - Corn School to be held at Centerville, Feb. 1 to . By paying $2.00, yon will receive the Palladium for one year and a $1.00 ticket. Don't miss this opportunity: Solicitors are not authorized to give tickets with subscription .

EXPOSURE AFTER CENSURE CAUSED DEATH WALTERMAN Local Marketmaster Died This Morning Fro Pneumonia Contracted While Cleaning Up Market House. REBUKED IN COUNCIL FOR DELAYING WORK

Popular Official Smarted Under This Criticism and Worked Exposed to the Snow and Chilly Blasts. To exposure resulting from his work in cleaning the sidewalks about the South Sixth street market house, following criticism of the condition of the walks before the city council by Matt Von Pein and newspaper ac counts of the same, is attributed the cause of the death of Henry Walterman, city market master and inspector of weights and measures. He died at about 8 o'clock this morning at his home 615 South C street. Mr. Walterman was taken ill Saturday while at work at the market house. The criticism of the walks' condition and the fact he was blamed in open council was felt keenly by .the market master. He undertook to remove the snow and ice that had accumulated on the cement pavements, and was taken ill. He was removed to his home in a buggy by a friend. Sciatic rheumatism and congestion of the lungs ensued. Sunday his condition was not regarded as serious. Monday he was worse and last night he was believed to be in a critical condition. He sank rapidly until the hour of death. Was Leading , Democrat. The deceased was fifty-one years old. Besides being a municipal office holder, he was connected prominently with St. Joseph's Benovelent society, a member of the board of directors of the Jefferson club, secretary of St. Andrew's church, and secretary of the German-Roman L Catholic Insurance company. He claims a large circle of friends and " acquaintances and his sudden death was a great shock to all who knew him. By many of his most intimate friends, it was not known that he was ill. Others knew of his (Continued on Page Two.) - -

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ARE NOTIFIED Of THE ASSIGNMENTS Corn School Committee Receives List of Lecturers Who Will Attend. SWEEPSTAKES CHAMPION JOSEPH OVERSTREET OF FRANK LIN, WINNER OF THIS HONOR, - WILL BE ONE OF THE OFFI CI ALS-SEVERAL OTHERS. The committee preparing for the farmers' short course which will be held in connection with the corn school at Centerville February 1-6 has been notified of the assignment of speakers and lecturers for the corn work, The men that have been delegated are among the best corn growers in the country. All have tauten prizes, in open competition and all are capable of tellingf Wayne county farmers how to improve the quality of their corn. Tickets Necessary. The committee desires it made known clearly that general admission tickets fo the entire course are the on ly ones that will entitle holders to the work in the corn school. Owing to limited facilities it will not be possi ble to povide accommodations for day ticket holders. Special arrangements wil be 'made at the school for every hodler of a season ticket and unless a season ticket is purchased, only the regular program lectures may be at tended. Among the'men who will conduct the corn school will be Joseph Overstreet of Franklin, who won the grand sweepstakes on a single ear at the National corn exposition; C. A. Brown of Franklin, who won the sweepstakes on yellow corn at the same exposition; Harvey Gray of Galveston, who won sweepstakes for the north central zone; G. I Kerlin of Franklin, who won several premiums at the same show and is one of the best corn - growers in Johnson county; : and F. C. Palin of Mellott. a prominent corn grower and a representativ of the Indiana Corn Growers' association. All AGED ODD FELLOW Veteran Member of Order, Edwin Vickers, Sends Regreats to Local Lodge. ANNUAL ROLL CALL FRIDAY Word has been received by Lawrence Handley , secretary of Whitewater Lodge . of Odd Fellows, from Edwin Vickers of Cincinnati, the oldest member of the order, that he will .be unable to attend the annual roll call to be held next Friday night. The order had desired very much to have Mr. Vickers in attendance as he oldest member from the standpoint of age and the number of years as a member. He is past eighty years of age and bas been a member of the order for G2 years. "The prospects are that the order will make several acquisitions this year. Up to date there hare been" fifteen petitions for membership. Instead of having a banquet . and impromptu speech making the new first degree will .be given for the benefit of members. Afterwards a light lunch

Measure is for Cities and

Towns Government and in Direct Opposition to Other Similar Bills. PROVIDES FOR REPEAL OF METROPOLITAN LAW Argument Is Made That the Bill in Question Would Better Government and Also Reduce the Expenses, Palladium Bureau, Indianapolis, Jai. 27. A bill prepared by Lawrence Becker, mayor of Hammond, to amend the cities and towns law. probably will be introduced in the legislature within the next day or two, and it is believed that it will make the fur fly when it gets to the committee that is looking after such matters. It is in direct opposition to some of the things that have been recommended by mayors and other officials -of some of the other cities and to sime of the bills that have already been introduced. The house committee on cities and towns is already wrestling with any number of such bills, but none of them are like Becker's bill. The house committee a few days ago refered to Representatives Elliott of South Bend and Stephens of Anderson all t he bills that have been introduced on the subject of amendments to .e city and towns act and this sub-committee is hard at work trying to evolve a bill that will meet the demands of all parties. But Becker's bill may complicate the whole business. New Police Law Bill. Becker's bill provides for the repeal of the metropolitan police law and would make provisions whereby cities may take advantage oZ much the same form ; of -government - that they now have, but at less expense. r- Senator Stotsenberg, who has given much attention to the cities and towns law is now studying the bill, at the request of Senator Bowser ,who will probably introduce it in the senate. The basis for placing cities in the fourth class would be changed, all cities going into this class that have a population of between 10,000 and 25,000 and taxable property amount ing to $5,000,000. The present basis for the fourth class is a population of 10,000 to 20,000. By this bill New Al bany, Muncie and Anderson would be in the fourth class. JeffersonvIUe and Elwood would be excluded and would be in the fifth class as neither hos tax able property valued at $5,000,000. Salaries Provided. In cities of the fourth class the maximum salary of the city controller would be $1,500 a year instead of $1,200. It would provide also that cities of the third and fourth classes might pay their city civil engineers $1,500 a year instead of $1,000. It would be provided further that members of the board of public works in cities of the fourth class should receive $750 a year instead of $1,000. The council would have power by ordinance to authorize the mayor to appoint, a commissioner of public works and to provide that the mayor, the city civil engineer and the commissioner could serve as the board of works, the may and the city engineer to serve without additional pay. Clerk Collects Water Rents. In cities of the third and fourth classes that are not county seats the city clerk would be authorized to collect water rents. In cities of these classes the board of works could let contracts up to $5,000 without ratification by the council, and could let contracts np to $500 without advertising. , In cites of the third and fourth classes if the council shall provide that the mayor, the -city engineer and the commissioner of public works shall form the board 'of public works, then the council may authorize the mayor to name three other commissioners to act as the board of safety or the mayor may appoint a superintendent of police and a chief of the fire force, and these three may act as the board of safety. In cities of the fifth class the mayor without ordinance wbuld be empowered to appoint a city marshal and a chief of the fire force, and these three would act as the board of safety. In instances in cities of the third fourth and fifth classes when the mayor, the chief of police and the chief of the fire force act as a board of safety none of them shall be entitled to additional salary. Cheaper and Better. It is pointed out that In such combinations as these cities would have the advantage of a superior form of government and yet without great expense. As to, the provision 'that boards of works shall let certain contracts without ratification by the city council and without advertising Mr. Becker says that now public business in many cases is delayed because for every little contract the ; board -; of works must go through the formality of advertisine; and must get the saae-

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JOHN C O'LOUGHLIN. BRADFORD LOSES HI C M DEAL; HAWLEY WINNER Latest Defeat of C, C. & L Magnate Believed to Enti tie Him to a Membership in . Down and Out Club. - WHAT.IS POSITION OF C, C. & L. NOW ASKED In Financial Centers Belief Prevails That Road Will Be Bought Up From the. Re ceiver by Hawley. W. A. Bradford, well .known in this city, is believed to have been relegated to the "down and out" club of railroad promoters and owners as the result of the developments in New York mar kets yesterday.. It had been announced that Bradford and his associates would secure control of the Chesapeake & Ohio lines, but the story was discredited yesterday when Kuhn, Loeb & Company, New . York bankers completed negotiations and sold to Edwin P. Hawley of New York, 250,000 shares of C. & O. stock. This gives Hawley a controlling Interest in the road and marks- the defeat of Bradford. . Besides finding himself defeated In his attempt to acquire the C & O., Bradford has undergone the experience of being ousted from the Wisconsin Central. There was no doubt Bradford and bis clique were after the C. & O., and Its loss is expected to cripple bim effectually in his railroad ownership career. Wanted Merge With C, C L. . Bradford wanted the C. a O. with the Intention of uniting that system with the Chicago, Cincinnati & Louis vllle, thereby securing a direct route from Chicago to the Atlantic Instead he finds - he has - been beaten at - the game, and Hawley, by obtaining the C & O.. stands in a good way to make terms with the C C. & and acquire ownership of ," that . road, . also." This would give him the Chicago connections and dispatches today say there is a probability the C. & O. will eventually obtain a terminal , far west of the MississippL , The C. C. L. has been under the management of a receiver for several months. It has been operated at a deficit of from $10,000 to $12,000 per month, but previous to the appointment of the receiver this deficit approximated $20,000 monthly. The road has been Improved in some ways by J. P. Goodrich, the receiver, but lack of funds' has prevented the. line from acquiring the position it was hoped for It. COQUELIN IS DEAD. . Paris, Jan. 27. Constantln Coquelin, the famous actor, died last night from pneumonia, aged sixty. MENELIK PASSES AWAY. Paris, Jan. 27. King Menejik of Abyssinia. Is dead. The Empress Tattou is directing public affairs. - Serious trouble is anticipated. - ' THE WEATHER PROPHET. INDIANA Fair Thursday and moder-

Hamilton, Tipton, Putnam and Decatur Counties Decided

Yesterday the Saloons Are Unnecessary Evils. SEVEN COUNTIES IN STATE ARE NOW "DRY." Wayne County Optionists En thusiastic Over Returns and Feel That They Will Influence Local Vote. RESULTS YESTERDAY. Ma j. dry. Hamilton 2.39$ Tipton 1.581 Putnam 1364 Decatur 1.708 PREVIOUS ELECTIONS. Lawrence (Dec 29) ..1,500 Wabash (Dec 29) 897 Pike (Dec 31) 892 Saloons which will be closed by yesterday's elections: Decatur, 29 Hamilton 18 Putnam 7 Tipton 4 Total SB County local option headquarters In this city was a scene of much rejolcIng this mornfng. The sole topic of conversation was the option elections ' held in Hamilton, Tipton, Putnam and Decatur counties yesterday, resulting in each instance In an overwhelming victory for the "dry. Local temperance leaders, ' who frankly . confess they have a fight on their bands "in this county,-feel - that- tbe results of , yesterday's elections will have -a favorable influence for the Wayne county option cause. - ' . From reports received concerning the four elections held yesterday the county vote did not come up to expectations, many farmers refusing to leave their farm duties to vote. Local optionists are depending largely on the country vote and they will exert every Influence to have the' full farm-' ers' vote turned out, and they think their efforts will be met with success. NEARLY 2.500 -DRY.- . Noblesville. Ind.. Jan. 27. The lo . cal option election gave the drys a majority of nearly 2.500, the unofficial figures showing 2.39$. All of the eleven precincts In this city were open before 7 o'clock this morning with the exception of Pre cinct four. Charles M. Klnsey, a prom-. inent farmer, who was one of the judges, failed to appear and further declared be would not serve on the board. A big crowd was on hand . ready to vote. This precinct was , considered one of the strove; ones for the wets, and leaders of both sides appeared on the scene and there was evidence that a riot would be started. The local Hquor men who bad anticipated trouble ' were on hand with attorneys from Indianapolis, among who was Charles E. Pettijohn. . Under the local option law the last saloon of Hamilton county will close its doors In Arcadia Oct. 28. This saloon is owned by Thomas Barnes. The saloons of E. L. Sopber and J. ' E. Harrison of this city will close Oct. VICTORY IN TIPTON. " Tipton, Ind., Jan. 27. The victory of the anti-saloon element In the election was even more sweeping than the most sanguine worker anticipated, the majority being one-third larger than any had claimed. The "wets" did not carry a single precinct In the county. The "drys". were so elated over tho result that a. monster mass meeting of rejoicing of people of all denominations was held at the M. E. church last night with songs of praise. The total "wet" vote was 978. ... . ' The vote In the county was err light, many farmers refusing to leave their plowing to vote either way. although schoolhouse ' meetings have been held in all townships and the fact urged upon them that their rotes were necessary to save the county. DECATUR DRIES UP. Greensburg. Ind., Jan. 27. Completeunofficial returns from all of the twenty-seven precincts in Decatur county show a "dry victory In the local option fight held here yesterday by 1,708 majority. Only two precincts voted "wet." ; . t '. -; Washington township, la which Greensburg is situated, went "dry" by over 600. There will be no Jollification by the drys. but the church bell rang for several minutes to signify the victory- . The Church and school .bells rang 0iri-v hmr rfnrinx the time noils were open to remind voters of ;"Tbe!r - duty

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