Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 34, Number 92, 8 February 1909 — Page 1

XnTEMIED mKCOLIM CENTENARY, REGHMQND, FEB. HUTIHI,

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PROGRAM FOR THE CELEBRATION HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED

Tribute Paid to Memory of Lincoln by Citizens of Wayne County Will Be an Appropriate One. DECORATIONS ARE TO BE VERY BEAUTIFUL Cincinnati Firm Has Been Engaged for This Work Hon. Isaac Jenkinson, the Guest of Honor. That there will be few cities in the United States to observe the centennial anniversary of Abraham Lincoln, which will have a better program than Richmond is attested by the procram, just announced by "J. A. Spekenihier, chairman of the committee of the fYoung Mens Business club, who had the work in charge. The program is of unusual excellence and one which Bhould prove a source of pride to the citizens. Preparations for the rendition of the program at the Coliseum fThursday evening, February 11, have been about completed and it is believed that tbe occasion will attract one of lhe largest crowds that ever attended a service of a patriotic nature held in this city. Jenkinson a Feature. One of the distinctive features of the program will . be the Hon. Isaac Jenkinson of this city, who will be the fjuest of honor. Mr. Jenkinson has received Invitations from many other cities to attend their celebrations. He Js the only living elector who cast a vote for Lincoln at the time of his last election for president. It is not probtible that Mr. Jenkinson will make any remarks. Mr. Fou Ike's Address. The address of the evening, to be delivered by Hon. William Dudley l-'oulke of this city, will be one of the speaker's beset literary efforts. Mr. Soulke has been working on his ad dress for many weeks. Before he started to write on the subject he went through extensive preparation and read eleven large volumes on Lincoln which covered every detail of his life. Much is expected by the people of Mr. Foulke. On February 12 he will deliver the same address at Indiana university, Blooraington. Rev. Lyons Presides. Rev. S. R. Lyons, pastor of the Held Memorial church, who is a great lover of the martyred president, will Bet as master of ceremonies. He will deliver the address of acceptance in behalf of the citizens of Richmond of lhe bronze tablet presented by R. G. Leeds. He will also make a few, remarks in regard to Mr. Jenkinson being the only surviving elector to vote for Lincoln. The bronze tablet containing the Gettysburg address of Lincoln wjiich Is being made by a local concern will be presented to the citizens by Secretary E. H. Harris of the Y. M. B. C. in behalf of R. G. Leeds. Good Musical Numbers. The musical numbers are without equal. The Apollo club which is probfebiy the leading male musical organization of the city, will carry the burden of the musical part of the propram. It is probable that the members will appear in soldiers' uniform, fifteen members being dressed in private uniforms and the sixteenth member in an officer's uniform. On the Ft age will be located little "pup" tents. AVhen the club sings the hall will be darkened and the members will appear before the tents. In front of each lent will be a small red incandescent light, and the effect with the other decorations, will be most beautiful. Beautiful Decorations. In respect to decorations, the club lias secured the services of the Cin cinnati firm which decorated Main street last fall. The contract calls for flags and bunting to be hung until the rder "stop" is given by the club of flcials. Besides the decorations of fags and the like the floral displays rlll a Iso be very beautiful and attract ve. Record Breaking Crowd. tend The crowd which isforflcmfwypE The crowd is expected to be the largest in the history of the city to attend any such gathering. Of this the Y. M. fc. C. feels assured. The patriotic or ganizations will be the honored guests. Reservation of seats has been, made by the club. Already 300 seats on the main floor have been reserved. J. A. Epekenhier. who Is the general over seer of the work states that the club Invites all G. A. R. organizations to attend as guests. These organizations f hould send in their requests for seats Immediately: to Mr, Spekenhier.

LINCOLN CENTENARY COMMEM

ORATION,

Master of Ceremonies Rev. S. R. Lyons Guest of Honor Isaac Jenkinson 1. Overture, "Poet and Peasant" Suppw Richmond City Band. 2. Assembly Bugle Calls Robert C. Wilson 3. Invocation Rev. S. R. Lyons 4. "Oh, Hail Us Ye Free" Verdi Apollo Club 5. Presentation of Lincoln Tablet to the City of Richmond E. H. Harris. Sec'y Y. M. H. C. representing Rudolph Gaar Leeds. 6. Acceptance on behalf of the Citizens of Richmond Rev. S. R. Lyons 7. LINCOLN Hon. William Dudley Foulke t 8. "Kipling's Recessional" De Koven Apollo Club, Soprano Obligate, Mrs. F. W. Krucger 9. "Sounds from the Sunny South" Iseumau Richmond City Band. 10. "America" Entire audience, accompanied by Richmond City Band Benediction. Members of Apollo Club Mr. Lee B. Nusbaum, Director. George H. Eggemeyer Frederick C. Knollenberg Harry Stillinger William H. Kienker Joseph F. Wessel Dr. A. B. Price Oliver P. Nusbaum Walter H. Luring i - s dW,ar? Ha8emeler Joseph A. Chamness Rutherford B. Jones . f fc Alton T. Hale Dr- L- s- Chenoweth ;i , Charles Cox James L. Gan-er (The program begins promptly at 7:45. During the seating of the audience, the Richmond City Band will render an impromptu program.)

EXPENDED $1,500 -' FOR THE ELECTIOII County Local Option Commit tee Says It Will Meet All Its Obligations. CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED REPORT' IS" DENIED THAT COM MITTEE ACCEPTED FINANCIAL AID FROM THE STATE ANTISALOON ORGANIZATION. The expense of the Wayne county local option organization i its fight totaled approximately $l,50O and it has received sufficient funds in the way of contributions, both personal and those taken up in the churches to meet all obligations. The expense was princi pally for newspaper advertising, literature distributed, and sneakers brought to thecity. "What the organization vigorously denies is that the Anti-Saloon league of Indiana took any part in financing the local temper ance fight. Did Not Want Barney. Although Rev. Barney one of the state superintendents of the league, made several visits to this city, the offers of the league for financial support were turned down. The local organization also worked entirely apart from the state organization in another respect and that was in a legal way. State Attorney Minton who had requested to assist the prosecution in the Jones case was refused the privilege. The Jones case in which the Jury twice disagreed, did much to change the sentiment of the public from "dry" to "wet" it is generally stated. The organization had much donated to it during the campaign by local parties in a way other than financially. For instance the carriages used by the organization on Friday were donated by individuals. The organisation did not have much expenses in respect to paid poll workers, as all contributed their time and work freely. THE WEATHER PROPHET. INDIANA Tuesday rain or snow and colder. AS OTHERS SEE US. The result of the county local option election held in this county last Friday attracted the keenest interest throughout the state. The Saturday and Sunday issues of the state press were full of editorial comment on the surprising result of the election. These comments are extremely interesting. Some are wise some bordering on the absurd. For the benefit of its readers the Palladium, on page eight of this issue prints editorials on the subject of the Wayne election, clipped from ' fourteen newspapers in various sections of the state. One newspaper prides itself on the fact that it was the first paper In its locality to inform its anxious readers, by bulletin service, on the outcome of the local election. An Indianapolis newspaper ,man states that last Friday evening hundreds of people thronged about an Indianapolis newspaper office to hear the returns of the Wayne election.

COLISEUM

FEW CHANGES - LOCAL M Methodist Conference Will Probably Return Most of The Local Divines. REV. J. 0. CAMPBELL MAY GO AT PRESENT HE" IS IN CHARGE AT CENTER VI LLE REV. MR. NELSON ALSO MAY BE GIVEN A TRANSFER. There is considerable comment as to what the Northern Indiana Methodist conference, at itst meeting in April at Greenfield, will'do, in regard to filling the local pulpits. It is probable that Rev. J. O. Campbell will be given another charge and it is also probable that Rev. W. M. Nelson of the Grace M. E. church will be transferred. It is almost assured that Rev. R. J. Wade of the First M. E. church; the Rev. J. Cook Graham of the Fifth Street M. E. church and Rev. Kenna of the Thirtt M. E. church will remain in this city, in charge of their present congregations. New Post For Campbell. Rev. J. O. Campbell, who resigned his pastorate at the Fifth Street M. E. church to make the race for congress, has been occupying the pulpit at Centerville for the last few months. However, it is expected, he will be given a larger congregation. It is probable that his new charge will be entirely without the district. A change in the pastorate at the Grace M. E. church is altogether problematical. Rev. Nelson has occupied the pulpit for four years in a very satisfactory manner, and it is thought his congregation will request his retention. The First M. E. church seems to be very well pleased with Rev. R. J. Wade, who has been there for three years and his return is almost assured. Rev. J. Cook Graham and Rev., Kenna have been in this city less than a year and their return is also assured. CONTRACT FOR THE REPAIR OF BRIDGE H. E. Williams Was the Suecessful Bidder. The county commisioners have contracted with H. E. Williams to repair the Commons bridge in Center township. The successful bid was $244. Five other bids were received nearly all of which were in excess of the appropriation. ONE LODGE WILL ENTERTAIN OTHER An Interesting Program for The Event. Woodward lodge of Odd Fellows of East German town this evening at the lodge rooms. A very interesting program has been prepared and besides the visiting delegation from East Gerroantown there will be several others hi attends

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LOCAL MINISTERS IGtlORED RESULT OF THE ELECTION

Only Two or Three of Them Referred to the Subject in Their Sermons Delivered . Sunday Morning. ,REV. GRAHAM SCORES ; , SOME CHURCH PEOPLE Stated They Were Active in Organizing the Fight, But Absent From HostilitiesWade's Statement. Ffcw local ministers took occasion to refer tq thecounty local option figh from tqftjr pulpits yesterday. Some of the ministers did not' touch upon the questioq.in. any manner while others spoke of it as an aside from their regular sermons. None so far as could be learned preached a sermon entirely upon the question. Rev. T. J. Graham of the First Pres byterian church stated in his sermon on "Behold I stand at the door and Knock," that the saloon keeper was the big person in Wayne county. He also said that the ministers have ap parently little to in this eiy. Censures Church Men. Probably Jiis most severe censure was made concerning members of his own congregation when he declared "There were plenty of people who sat upon the front seat at the time of the selection of a platform but it was hard to get these same men to take front seats ob a moral Issue." He declared that -the church people "fell down badly intttar fight. These, renarka. were made by; RGraham'sh& wning sermon-TV was & ..is,t-fHvirtjmce and to many of them he meant that his remarks should be taken person ally, it is stated. What Rev. Wade Said. In the preliminary remarks to his sermon in the morning Rev. R. J. Wade of the First M. E. church, stated he was glad he took part in the fight and that if there was to be another fight tomorrow he would take part in it. He stated he had nothing to regret for his share of the work. He declared that the organization regretted no action of itself, and felt that it had done nothing unclean and was not in the least conscience stricken. He thanked those who had taken so earnest a part in the fight. He also referred to the story of a member of his congregation whose husband is a drunkard. He stated that Friday evening when this woman called him up over the phone and wanted to know how the election went she let out a scream when informed that it went "wet." He declared that this woman said over the phone, "My husband will kill me." Rev. J. Cook Graham of the Fifth Street M. E. church, one of the prominent temperance workers, stated this morning he made reference to the fight. When asked what he said, he declared that it was of no particular interest to any one and refused to divulge the nature of his remarks. THREE YEAR SENTENCE Cincinnati Lawyer Prosecuted By Richmond Woman Paid The Penalty Today. GUILTY OF EMBEZZLEMENT John L.. Orebaugh, the (Cincinnati attorney gaainst whom proceedings of embezzlement were instituted by Mrs. Rose Curme of this city in the Hamilton County, Ohio, circuit conrt, was sentenced to three years in the Ohio state penitentiary Saturday by the presiding judge. Mrs. Curme paid Orebaugh a sum of money for legal services in advance to the services being performed, and when she tried to regain the money, after her attorney had failed to carry out his part of the contract, she brought embezzle ment proceedings against him. VERY CROWDED IS THE HIGH SCHOOL Seniors Will Not Have Study Room. Any Owing to the crowded condition of the high school because of the increas ed number of pupils coming from Gar field school the seniors who are carrying elective work will not occupy study rooms. The school is crowded far !PW thin tt.fti'eiJtee.B.--

Scotch Divorce Case Is i Attracting Attention.

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The principal characters-in "the-;Stirling divorce case Jh Edinburgh court. On the left is shown Mrs. Stirling. '' Above 'to the right are shown Mrs. Stirling Lord" Northland," wh'o is oir the right of the group, and one of the counsel. Below . is-' shown-Mrs. Taylor, mother of Mrs.' Stirling, and a cardboard model of Ambefly! Cottage.

APPLICATION FOR GUARDIAN HEARD W. F. Brown Said to Be Mentally Incompetent. The application for a , guardian " of William F. Brown was heard by Judge Fox in the circuit court this morning. The petition is presented by Brown's mother. Brown is a stockholder in the Richmond Candy company and it is claimed he has been unable to attend to his business affairs. .It was claimed Brown owes the company 12,700 and Brown alleges he knows nothing about such a transaction. WILLIAM WALTERS IS STILL Police Have Not Been Able to Locate Him. The police have not succeeded i in locating William Walters " who- is wanted as the result of an escapade at the Kennepohl saloon, Saturday evening in which Walters shot himself through the hand. It is believed he has left the city.

THE YOUNG MEN'S BUSINESS CLUB t extends a special invitation to the citizens of Wayne and the adjoining Counties to join with the citizens of Richmond in celebrating the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, at the Coliseum, on the evening of Feb. 11. Everything will be absolutely FREE. A program has been arranged which very few cities of the State will be. able to surpass and will undoubtedly be well worth your time and effort to be present on that even- . ng, February 1 1th,' at 7:45 P. M.

LINCOLN EULOGIZED

Tribute Paid to the Martyred President at Ministerial Meeting Today. TALK ABOUT OPTION FIGHT -At the meeting of the ministerial as sociation this morning, Rev. S. R. Lyons of the United . Presbyterian church, read a paper on Lincoln and in the discussion following. Rev. Allen Jay, Rer George H. Hill, Rev. Addisoa Parker, Rev I. M. Hughes and Rev. Kenna made remarks. Other matters coming before the association includ ed routine business and a report of the committee on good citizenship, in re gard to the county local option fight. Rev. Lyons in his paper eulogized the memory of Lincoln, and compared him in a manner with Moses and Christ. Rev.-George H. Hill and Dr. Addison Farker who were in the civil war spoke on Lincoln from this view point. DrJ I. M. Hughes and Allen Jay, the two ministers who had voted for Lin coln, made a few remarks. The good citizenship committee thanked those who helped the dry cause in the recent campaign. A decis ion to take an active part in any future fights was reached.

GAMUT OF HUMAN woes nut) in

divorce couar Stories -of Booze; " Shoot in ' -"Iwmc ? Mirth iTimniPC-'' ftp morse and Broken'. Hasrts. Were Told This-KonUn JUDGE FOX PUSSES Oh ?n THREE "SPICY" CASSS ' Evidence 4 in Frame Casa Leads', to V the. Suspicion That Fountain City te- Her-' boring a Blind TigefX, Boose and revolvers, men and 'women, high tempera, quick flncer. vexa- f" tlon, remorse, broken hearts and severed tows found their places In the stories told in the divorce court this ; morning. It has been a Ions time since the usual line of "cruel and inhuman treatment," or "failure to pro- ' vide" was interrupted by a scene from real life such -as presented this morning. When the stories were told, tears , shed and injured feelings inflamed by the recitals, the court very mindly applied heart balm in the form, of dissolution of marriage. Three Cases Heard. Three cases were heard by JuAgw Fox and in each "demon rum" and tbe ' deeds of men infected by his spirit i furnished the motive for the plot. j Women told of their desertion by their husbands, of lost Jobs, of sleepless nights of worry, of threats on their lives, of shots fired so close to them that they heard the whistle of the bul lets. . - A "Blind Tiger" Tale.Does Fountain City have a "blind tiger?" The Question Is one that follows as the result of the testimony in one of the cases. It was to tbe effect Oliver Frame left the home provided for him by his wife and went to Fountain City. He returned with quart bottles of whisky. He did' not have time to come to Richmond to aet tbe liquor and the wife said she supposed it was purchased at Fountain City. She said Oliver never had any trouble to get It But the sheriff did not hear the evidence in the case. Drunk In Front Yard. In her application for divorce from Calvin Jenkins, Stella Jenkins told of finding her husband drunk In tbe front yard, when she arose in the morning. "He had lain there through the night.' She told of his falling; pros, trate on the porch when he returned home at other times and how unable to move him, she bad been forced to let him lie-in that position until help could be obtained from neighbors. She told how at Cincinnati, ber bus- . band had mortgaged the furniture and spent the money on himself. How -ber mother bad come to their aid. paid off the mortgage and they bad remov- . ed to Connersville, where unknown to the applicant ber husband bad again mortgaged the furniture and when she was about to move to ber mother home at Cambridge City, a constable claimed possession of the ' property. She told how Carvin Jenkins lost job after job, because be would not work. , She told how her mother had hired him to paint their, bouse and given him tS to - buy varnish with. How . $2.15 was spent for varnish and with the other Jenkins enjoyed a spree and did not return home until the next morning. How be admitted be had been drunk and claimed someone must -. have taken tbe money from him. while in that condition. As the tiny chil dren played about the court room and , over the lap of their mother, she told how their father had been accustomed to get drunk every Saturday night and perhaps stay out all night, or at least until a very late hour. How be had spent the money on liquor Instead of providing them and . the'.r mother with proper clothing and provisions. All this and much more was told, but before the story was completed a merciful court relieved the mother of continued agony and granted the divorce. "Shot" Through Door. "When he shot through the front , door, I shot out the back." explained Jennie Miller. Then she delineated -and said she meant Benjamin, ber bus- . band, shot a revolver at ber and the use of the word s applied to herself meant she ran with all ber might oat the back door , to keep from getting hit. Jennie and Benjamin are'colored folks, who had their troubles living together, so decided upon tbe next best thing and separated. That was some four years ago. Since then Jennie has been working for her own bread and butter and has not been bothered by ber gentleman friend, who was so handy with his "shootln iron.' Jennie testified that Bennie was accustomed to come home drunk. That when in that condition quarrels occurred and tben they "got mad." Strong Invectives were exchanged and the fuss X iCnntimrdLoji Fist TyoJ.

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