Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 34, Number 88, 4 February 1909 — Page 1

FAIXikBIUM A2JD SUN-TELEGRAM. VOL. XXXIV. NO. 88. RICHMOND, IND., THURSDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 4, 1909. SINGLE COPY, CENTS. BAILIFF WAITING RESULT OF WAYHE ELECTION FRIDAY TWO WERE KILLED IN MINE ACCIDENT Eleven Others Were Seriously Injured. REPORT VOTE AT THE COURT HOUSE 10A.M. SATURDAY ERNEST N AFTZGER L0SES HIS VOICE Undergoes Operation at Boston Hospital. LAST DRY RALLY OF THE CAMPAIGN HELD YESTERDAY Principals Figuring in a Peculiar Case

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He Holds Balance of Power on County Option Law Repeal Bill, But Refuses to Make Statement.

INS AND OUTS FEES MEASURE WAS PASED Friends of Sunday Baseball Bill Succeed in Keeping It from Morals Committee Other Measures. Palladium Bureau. Indianapolis, Feb. 4. The senate today passed the bill allowing ius and outs fees to sheriffs. This bill passed two years ago but Hanly vetoed it. This time it has passed the house and senate over his veto and is now a law. It allows sheriffs 25 cents for locking in and 25 cents for locking out prisoners and fixes the legal rate for the board of prisoners at forty cents a day. Representative Wells and Senator Ranke both of Ft. Wayne Introduced a bill to allow telephone companies to own and control other companies. A bill was introduced for public playgrounds in cities of the second class. Senator Ranke introduced a bill appropriating $30,000 for an armory at Fort Wayne. Rati iff is Waiting. Local option fight did not come on la the house this morning but may come up this afternoon or tomorrow Jnorning. Ratliff of Wayne county is till the center of interest. The reealers cannot win witaout his vote nd be refuses to state his position. It Is believed he is waiting for the result of. the local option election in Wayne county tomorrow. The repealers are counting on him, however. A lolll ' regulating the construction and maintenance of apartment and tenement houses occupied nearly all the day in both houses. Many New Bills. Twenty-five new bills were introduced In senate. Among them one to biave members board education in cities second class, elected at election to levy tax twenty-five cents square mile In county for support county institute, create public play grounds In cities, second, third, fourth class, require eeventy-flve percent cars in train have Jvand brakes and ash pans on locomotives. Sunday Base Ball Bill. The Sunday bail bill is in the hands f Judiciary committee "B." Friends of the bill insisted that, it be kept out of the hands of the morals committee, of which Mattingly is chairmain. A large number of protesting petitions are coming in from different parts of the state. The crowds in the gallaries were disappointed because the option bill did not come up in the house. The Session is being devoted to yesterday's Unfinished business. PAN HANDLE TRAIN HITSTIRE TRUCK Sertous Accident at Indianapolis Yesterday. Fast mail train No. 11 on the Pennsylvania lines which leaves Richmond westward bound at about : o'clock in the evening struck a fire truck answering an alarm at Indianapolis, last evening. The truck was " smashed so it cannot be repaired. The members of the crew with the exception of the driver and lieutenant Reaped and were uninjured. The lieutenant suffered the fracture of the kull. It Is believed that he will die. flThe truck was struck fairly in the middle and carried S00 feet before the train stopped. The horses broke loose and were not seriously injured. JOHN LA PAGE WILL DRESS THE BOWLDER To Arrange for Lincoln orial Tablet. Memjohn La Page has been secured to dress the bowlder in Glen Miller park which will bear the Lincoln centenary tablet. Mr. La Page is one of the itnost expert granite cutters and stone dressers in this part of the country. He did the lettering on the Soldiers' t and Sailors' Monument at Indianapolis and aleo placed the Clark and other bronze memorial -tablets on that edl

f 4ifr pi iiiLliTuinr" J itself SALOONS WILL MJ BE CLOSED TIGHT Jkjfl

Believing Local Option Committee Had Planned to Discredit Saloons All Were Closed This Noon. . Rev. Wade of Option Committee Denies the Alleged Move Considerable Excitement Was Caused. Charging that the county local option committee for the purpose of casting reflection on the respectability of the saloons intended to import tonight disreputable characters to create trouble in the local liquor establishments and will not open again until Saturday morning. The committee which has been conducting the wet campaign got together this morniifg and as soon as the decision was reached that the saloons close at noon one member of the committee communicated with every saloon keeper in the city informing of the decision reached. Every saloonlst complied with the committee's order. Statement of Wets. "We heard last evening on reliable information that it was the intention of the dry committee to import a lot of toughs and rowdies and tonight send them to several of the saloons. We understand that the purpose of this move was to have these thugs get drunk, or pretend to get drunk, then start a brawl in the course of which considerable damage to saloon property would result," stated one of the members of the wet committee. "Of course, you understand," continued the man referred to, "this would be a hard blow to our faction for such disorders, coming as they would on the eve of the election would be sure to create an unfavorable' impression against the local sal con 3 and might be the cause of losing lis many votes. Consequently when the executive committee of the wets met this morning we decided that the only way to avoid such a move would be to close all the saloons in the city this noon." Report Is Denied. Shortly after the announcement that the saloons had closed at noon Rev. R. J. Wade of the county local option committee telephoned to the Palladium making a vigorous denial of the reported action of his committee. THREE STRIKES ON JOHHNrCLARKSON Famous Baseball Pitcther Died This Morning. Boston. Feb. 4. John G. Clarkson. the famous ex-pitcher of the National league, died this noon from pneumonia. . THE WEATHER PROPHET. INDIANA Fair and increased cloud iv esa ' .

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Afee, of Mahony Plane, Pa., and his fiancee. Miss Kate McLaughlin. McAtee was arrested first night in New York on burglary charge. Rev. Hogan has gone to his rescue and charges police conspiracy. ;','rrrr,T' LOWE HAS SMALL TO GET IT Not Probable That Tax Ferret Will Secure Contract From The County Council. METHODS NOT APPROVED ONE COUNCILMAN STATES THAT HE NEVER SANCTIONED RECENT DEAL AFFECTING LOCAL MANUFACTORY. There is but very slight probability that William E. Lowe will secure a contract as a tajc ferret in this county. A member of the Wayne county council said this morning he does not believe in tax ferrets and he does not think other members of the council will, to such an extent that they will contract for one. "It is not the ferret personally, that I oppose" said the member "but the fact they too often resort to crooked means and have an influence on other county officials that is not for the best." Gives His Opinion. Reference was made by the councilman to the recent addition of $75,000 in taxes paid by one manufacturing plant and declared it was a shame. He said: "There was a question about that whole affair that I did not Eke. The money was on notes held and it is doubtful if ever those notes could have been realized on. But the company saw it was up against it or go to law and drag out a long case, so paid. 1 have told Lowe I don't believe in that way of doing business." Refers to Customs. The speaker referred to the custom of ferrets to compromise and said this is another reason, wny he does not believe everything is fair. He said ferrets try to intimidate property owners by threats and then compromise the claims in order to get their commission. The county loses on the whole, but the ferret comes out to the good. EDITOR R B. INMAN PRAISES HOSPITAL Middle town Man Has Been a Patient There. " R. B. Inman, editor of the Middletown News, who has been a patient at the Reid Memorial Hospital for some time called oo local friends today. He is couvateeclng rapidly. Editor Inmaa la load in his praise of the conduct of affairs at the hospital. He speaks higUpoX tba matranan4.aur-

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Johnstown, Pa... Feb. 4. Michael Mudderick and Charles Dergers were killed and eight others injured when the elevator at shaft number one. ct the Jerome coal mine became unmanageable and descended with terntic speed. The two met death by attempting to jump from the car.

L BE BIG FEATURE OF CORN SCHOOL Farmers of Sixth District Are Urged to Enter Horses in Event, Which Will Be Held On Saturday. PRES. STONE, PURDUE, IS A SPEAKER TODAY After Four Lessons on Hogs, Prof. Cochel Today Took Up Subject of Cattle Prof. Woodbury On. - staff Correspondence. Centerville, Ind., Feb. 4. Arrangements have been made for the holding of a horse show at this place Saturday morning in connection with the con cluding days of the Sixth District Farmers' Short Course. Farmers who have draft horses are especially urged to bring them to 'the city. Arrange ments have already been made for an excellent display. Colts of this var iety will be acceptable. No prizes will be awarded. The horses will be shown in harness or without as the owners desire. Prof. Cochel has promised to assist in the judgment of these animals. It is probable that some place on the street will be arranged for the display purposes, as there are no other places where the large crowd which is expected could' be comfortably placed. President Stone to Speak. President W. E. Stone of Purdue university was expected this afternoon to lecture. At noon he had not arrived and' a little uneasiness was felt. However he sent word to the members of the Purdue faculty here yesterday that he would be inattendance. After four lessons on hogs Prof. Cochel today switched onto the subject of cattle. The remaining lectures at the course will be on these animals. He considered the animal especially from the breeders' standpoint and said that whatever was ideal in the beef breeds for the fancier was also good for the market and practical purposes. He declared that Indiana could improve its beef cattle greatly. , A bull and a heifer both . of the Short Horn breed were judged. Prof. Cochel pointed the good and bad points. He stated and demonstrated by pointing out the deficiencies and good qualities. The general form should be straight top line and under line, deep, broad, low set, and must have style. In respect to quality he said the hair must be fine, skin pliable, dense clean bone, and evenly fleshed without ties or rolls. Woodbury Arrives. Prof. C. G. Woodbury of Purdue university arrived in the city this morning and lectured on "Orchard Spraying" at the M. E. church. By the number of women in attendance it is judged that the orchard is of great interest to them. The Wayne coAty horticultural society was well represented. Prof. Woodbury called atention to the profits made by men devoting their time to fruit raising. He recommended that some form of arsenic or paris green be used fo killi ing insects. Another pest to fruit trees is the San Jose scale which is j found in every county in the state. A kerosene emulsion was recommended for it. Still another insect is the fungi which grows on trees causing them to be knotty. The Bordeaux mixture is best for fungi diseases. Several formulas were stated. u .... c . ; Plums and peaches when sprayed with this mixture should be treated with weaker mixtures. In the use of chemicals for spraying he said that arsenated lead was better than paris green. It sticks better and does not burn the foliage. He declared that it important that the trees be sprayed just before the petals of the blossom fall in order to control the coddling moth. Takes Advance Work. Prof. Christie's class in judging and scoring of corn took" up advanced work. The attendance was increared and included several women. Prof. Christie says that . much interest is manifest and good work, i being., done

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However the Result of the Election Will Be Known by Expectant Crowds Early Tomorrow Night.

NO HITCH LOOKED FOR AT FRIDAY'S ELECTION For the First Time in Years Women Throughout County Will Do Active Work at the Election Polls. Provision has not been made for any place where the general public may receive the returns from the local option election tomorrow night. The returns will be made officially Saturday morning at lO o'clock to the county auditor. Not until that time can the official count be obtained, but it will be known long before which side is the winner. The optionists and the saloon leaders have instructed their inspectors to report the vote to the respective headquarters as soon as possible. What the public learns will be in a general way only. Vacant Places Filled. The vacant places on the election boards have been filled and it Is not exepected there will be a hitch of any kind tomorrow. The optionists are hoping for good weather so as to induce the farmers and rural residents to go the polls. Many farmers declare they will not hitch up and drive to the polls through rain or snow. The predictions are for continued fair weather but increased cloudiness. The final effort of both forces will be put forth this evening. The saloon men will hold a consultation and all arrangements will be perfected for the work that is to be done at the polls tomorrow. A large number of "wets" who are not personally connected with the saloons will be used as workers at the polls. Women Will Work. For the.first time in years, women of Richmond will do active work at the polls. They will be assigned to positions at each precinct in the city. They will be on hand when the polls open at 6 o'clock and remain until the close twelve hours later. The women optionists have great faith in prayer and tonight a union mass prayer meeting will be held at the Grace M. E. church. The Deity will be invoked to lend aid to the cause of temperance. It has been .necessary . to make changes in the voting places in Wayne township. Those finally picked are: WHERE YOU WILL VOTE. Outside City. Precinct No. 1. School house, West Fifth and School streets. Precinct No. 2. George Minor's ship in Chester. Precinct No. 3. Residence, Joseph Brooks in Middleboro. Precinct No. 4. Berheide's residence, Ablngton pike. Precinct No. 5. School .. house east of city. First Ward. PrecinctXo. 6. Court house. Precinct No. 7. Shofer's livery barn, South 6th and A streets. Precinct No. 8. Northwest corner South Fifth and D streets. Precinct No. 9. No. 532.South Sixth street. Second Ward. Precinct No. 10. No. 20 Fort Wayne avenue. Precinct No. 11 City Hall. Precinct No. 12. No.. 405 North D street. Precinct No. 13. No. 189 Fort Wayne avenue. Third Ward. Precinct No. 14. North Tenth. -first alley north of Main. Precinct No. 13. No. 417 North Eighth street. Precinct No. 16. No. 808 North F. Precinct No. 17. No. 818 X. 11th. Fourth Ward. Precinct No. 18. Pythian Temple. (Continued on Page Two.)

Corn School Program THURSDAY. 9:00 to 10: SO Judging corn; judging breeding. cattle. ... 10:30 to 11:30 "Orchard Spraying" Prof. C. G. WoooTbury 1:00 to 2:30 Judging fat cattle; judging corn. 2:30 to 3:39 "Steer Feeding."" Prof. W. A. Cochel j FRIDAY 9:00 to 10:30 Judging corn; judging draft horses. 10:30 to 11:30 "Profitable Production of Horse j and Mules,". . .: Prof. W. A. Cochel 1:00 to 2:30 Judging breeding cattle; judging corn. 2:30 to 3:30 "Alfalfa Culture," Prof. G. L Christie SATURDAY 9:00 to 10:30 Judging corn; judging draft horses. ; 10:30 to 11:30 Judging corn; judging draft horses, . Adjournment. 4 ,

a news dispatch states that Ernes'. Xaftzgcr. a former local young man. who is engaged as an evangelist singor. has had to undergo an operation at Boston. Mass.. for a serious affliction. It is probable that if he recovers h will not be able to sing for many months." The organs of the throat were affected.

FEOEHATIQ" IS TO FIGHT III BEHALF OF TWQ MEASURES Stale Organization, Formed Here, Wants Uniform Accounting and Tenement House Bills Enacted. ASKS VARIOUS CLUBS TO ASSIST MOVEMENT Executive Committee of the Federation Will Hold Meeting February 17 to Reach Final Decision. The first general letter sent out by the Indiana Federated Commercial clubs was received by Secretary E. M. Haas today. In it highly complimentary references are made to the Richmond convention held last November. Of the things in which the federation is interested the letter states,: "It Is imperative, for instance. In many matters of legislation that there should be co-operation of all clubs in secur ing the enactment of such wise and progressive legislation as a uniform system of public accounting under state supervision; adequate tenement housing; the promotion of inland waterways, and other measures of deep concern to all. There are municipal questions arising in different sections of the state which would be much easier of solution if the combined wisdom and experience of many cities was easily available when needed. Purpose of League. It is the purpose of the Indiana Federated Commercial clubs through the various local clubs to keep in close touch with the progress ond development the state is making along industrial, civic and other lines. To this end it needs the co-operation of and assistance of local organizations, if it is to accomplish the greatest good. N Aid Is Requested. It is also urged that the local clubs lend their aid in the passage of two measures now before the legislature, viz.'. the uniform system of public accounting bill and the tenement housing bill, the first being vital to good business management in all public offices, and the second is necessary for the comfort, health, morals and good citizenship of hundreds of people in our cities. The next meeting of the executive committee will be held at Indianapolis February 17. at which time reports from the "various clubs will determine the course of the federation in relation to various important matters. .AARON COIILEY IS III BADC0HD1TI0I1 Only Takes His Food by Injection. It has become necessary to Inject food Into Aaron Conley, former deputy trustee by artificial means. His condition is such that recovery is almost despaired of. Tumors have affected his throat so that he is unable to swallow food. The five physicians who have made an examination and diagnosis do not lend the family any encouragement by their reports.

Hundreds of People Gathered At the Coliseum in Afternoon and Evening to Hear The Addresses. MRS. STANLEY MAKES VERY STRONG APPEAL

ssssssaass Lines Up Children on the Platform and States They Are The Real Issue Wants Woman Suffrage. " About 2,rK persons last evening gathered at the Coliseum to assist in the last "dry" rally of the campaign. Speeches were made that aroused ,th enthusiasm of the advocates of the cause as it had not been aroused-before. The pictures of homes, depraved by drunken fathers were painted 'la vivid words. The black race JamedMrkh the white and It was assetftfc by -one speaker that the whites freed the slaves and now the blanks are about to save the whites. Two atxles, contributed speakers to the cause and the optionists, who have rrBjitrrt through the Ohio experience gar to those of Wayne county, who bow are in the midst of the struggle, thair ideas and suggestions. Parade of Children. Preceding the afternoon meetfar parade of children was held. The streets were covered with muft and this fact is said to have Influe&Jed a number of mothers against permitting their children to take part in the parade. The youngsters assemble at the Grace M. E. church and Chtisalaa church and united at Main and Dentil street. A band played hymns and the marchers seemed to enjoy the occasion, despite the condition of the street. The children carried flag and signs suitably Inscribed, The parade was as cosmopolitan as could be created.' All sections of the city contributed. The dirty-faced unkempt youngster marched alongside of "the pride of .the family." The color - Una was not drawn and blacks and whita mixed heterogeneously. Mrs. Stanley Eloquent. An address was delivered by Sir. ! Stanley of Union county, president of the Wbmens Christian Temperance Union. Her words were full of fervor. She urged votes for the sake of the boys and girls and appeared optlmlstfo as to the outcome. She declared it would be an eternal shame for '-Warn county to refuse to strike a- blow against the licensed saloon. Asks Woman Suffrage. Mrs. Stanley made a fervent .appeal for woman suffrage. "You- turn loose the hell hounds of saloons upon our boys and yet refuse the mothers everyone of whom imperiled their lias for their children, tbe right t-how-tiir minds upon the questions bytfchetiigkt of the ballet, declared the speaker. About fifty boya were caned a Mrs. Stanley to surround her aa. statoed upon tbe rostrum. She sprite of a, recent visit she had mad to. the .manufacturing concerns of Richmond and told how proud the manufacturers are of their finished product. She said she had been told at the Uma bpw much the finished product : increases the value of "the raw material. Thea referring with outspread hands-vto the boys clustered about her Mrs.' Stan, ley said: "These form the raw materiel of the saloons. Now what will be the finished prodact? Look at taesrfroyt; these fine, manly j im Pllriws and then remember that on hi-every five men fills a drunkard's grave. Mother I which of these-will it be? Which will be number 'five? Will It beyonr boy? Will it be this little fellow frtsaptng Now will the finished product or this raw material be an upright, honest man. or will it be his destiny to fill the drunkard's grave. To have the f opportunity to help decide." Makes Dental of Story. The speaker said she wished to tafc the time to deny a story In cfrcalatoa in Richmond streets, that .a man came from Liberty and bought Z2Z worth of household furniture android the merchant be wanted to pay for It with a cheek, so the people of Union county could have evidence that by driving out the saloons they had driv- ; en business away form . tbe Liberty i merchants. Mrs. Stanley said she. had j gone to the banks at Liberty and found j no such check had been drawn upon j either institution and had inquired of ! a number of Richmond merchants and all said they had made no such sale. -. Talks of Blind Tigers. I fit an In v said h wnnlil - rather down the streets any day and meet a tiger that is blind than one with law good eyes. - : .' John Rntledge or Cleveland. Oknown as an Irish orator concluded the meeting with a stirring appeal. His remarks were well received and loudly applauded. - i. - - Last Night's Meeting." About tbe same sized crowd that wag in attendance at the afternoon meeting gathered at the" Coliseum in the

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