Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 34, Number 107, 23 February 1909 — Page 4

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THE RICHMOND PAIXADIU3I. AND SUN-TELEGRAM, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1909.

Tte Richmond Palladium and Sin-Telej ram Published and owned by tb PALLADIUM PRINTING CO. Issued 1 days each week. evening and Sunday morning: Offloe Corner North th and A street : Home Phone 1121. RICHMOND. INDIANA.

RaaolpU G. Leeds MuiflU Editor. Char lea X. llergaa- Baataeas Manager. 8UH8CRIPTION TERMS, la Richmond $5.00 per year (In advance) or lOo per week. MAIL SUBSCRIPTION8One year. In advance ........... .1500 Six months- in advance 8.g One month. In advance RURAL ROUTE3. On year. In advance 'f9 fix months. In advance Cne month. In advance Address changed as often aa desired; both now and old addraases must be riven. Subscribers will nleano remit with order, which should be riven for a peclfled term; name will not ae entered until paymont Is received. Entered at Richmond. Indiana, postoff ice as second class man matter. THE MAYORALTY CONTEST. Although the republican primaries for the election of a candidate for mayor are in the dim future of an un decided date, sometime In May, there la continued talk about the candidates. To talk over the candidates Is well but to pledge votes at this early date is xtremely foolish. Not only Is the date of the primary undetermined but the citizens of the town must be aware that there is as yet only one announced candidate Mr. Henry Deuker. The other aspirants for the mayor's office are still In a nebulous mist of incognito and indecision or feigned retl cence. Walt till the candidates are uncov. red and all in the field wait till you know what you are really doing when you pledge yourself many things have .happened in the last few weeks of a fight to disrupt the carefullest calculations of mortal men and politicians. At this time, too. It Is well to remind the republicans of the city that If they do not wish to lose the office of mayor again it would be well that they nom inate a man who will not have to be beaten at the election. The candidates for mayor as they appear should not be embraced for the sake of novelty, but should be subjected to a careful scrutiny aa to their merits and defects. .In the meantime it would be better to go slowly before committing yourself to the first mayorality buds of the early spring. GET TO THE BOTTOM. The action of the governor in calling attention to tho condition of the treasury and asking for an investigation should be welcomed by all the people of the state whether they be republicans or democrats. If the books and expenditures are straight the republicans should be glad to be vindicated while if there has been graft and corruption there should be no attempt to evade the issue. In the case of moneys or accounts it Is a question of fact and not of opinion. In graft cases there should be no conslderatlon of politics. It is the people of the state who have been wronged if the funds of the state have been manipulated and they have the right to be treated, fairly in the matter of an investigation.' The investigation should be conducted not in the light of making political capital (although that will enter in anyway) but in the Interest of getting to the bottom of the affair. It is the chance of a lifetime offered to Governor Marshall. It is to be hoped that he will act fairly and squarely in the matter which seems to be what he has done already and if ha continues he will please the democrats and republicans of the state not- as partisans but as. citiaena, Get to the bottom. THE MOTOR BILL. A bill evidently designed by. sources favorable to the railroad companies introduced into the house by Representative Murphy affects automoblllsts in a seemingly unfair way. By its provisions a person operating a motor ; vehicle, when approaching the tracks of any railroad or interurban street railroad for the purpose of crossing the. same shall before proceeding onto or over the said cross- ' ing with such motor vehicle bring the same to a full stop within not less than 10 feet and not more than thirty feet from the nearest rail of the railroad track and ascertain that no locomotive is approaching the crossing. Moreover if any person be accidentally killed by reason of the foregoing provisions the penalty is from two to fourteen years in the state prison. The authors of the bill admit that they know nothing of the operation of automobiles. It is not to be conidered that there is a likelihood of more accidents occurring due to the stalling of machines on the tracks after stopping the same than by slowing down to a minimum speed. . The provisions of the bin as now proposed would Indeed - be constantly violated except by the extremely careful persons who would run the risk of getting stalled on the track. The penalties of the. violation seem a little severe especially as the most of the

accidents not due to excessive speed of the motorists are the fault of the railroad companies.? This bill seems to make no provisions for any. thing except the sending to prison of those who are killed and maimed. It reminds one of the ordinances of the city of Paris which places a penalty on those who are run down on the streets on the theory that they impede the traffic. It is true that most of these persons are never sent to jail because they have already been sent to the morgue but those who have simply been sent to the hospital are gathered into the toils of the law.

Those who have a prejudice against the automobilists due to the carelessness of the few who are intent on violating the speed law will have little sympathy with the motorists who do not wish the law passed. However if they were forced to stand still within certain limits and a penalty fixed to send them to the penitentiary if they happened to be run over after using their wits to avoid the machines perhaps they would begin to be sympa thetic A law which will reduce accidents to a minimum is need3 indeed and a modification of this bill will help but It might also be said that the rail road crossings of the state should also be improved to the benefit of not only automobilists but aU other trav elers. THREE VETOES. Marshall's legal knowledge came into play when he acted in the capa city of a judge in vetoing the court bills yesterday. All those who were not directly interested in the court bills felt a3 Marshall did that there was really little use in establishing the courts which were solely for the purpose of exploiting the counties concerned. There was little feeling in the vetoes they were calm and to the point and without passion. It will not be greatly to the credit of the legislature if it acts over the governor's head in this matter they have had sound advice let them take it. Items Gathered in From Far and Near KNOX. From the Scranton Tribune Of course Mr. Knox was mentally equipped for a position in the Taft cabinet from the start and now that he is constitutionally qualified the incident can be closed. From the Birmingham Age Herald Secvretary of State Knox will have the satisfaction of knowing that he is worth more money than the law allows. He will stand quite alone in that respect. ' From the Indianapolis News Other eminent statesmen who thought they saw a possibility ahead of them must new reluctantly admit that they were mistaken. Mr. Knox will be in the cabinet. From the Charleston News and Courier Having successfully under gone a congressional operation, Mr. Knox is fit for the cabinet. From the Columbus, Ohio, State Journal Anyhow, Senator Knox is going to get a $500 raise, which looks good to some of us. From the Detroit Journal After all, what is the constitution between such friends as Secretary of State-to-be Knox and. the American people? From the Milwaukee Journal You musn't talk to Senator Knox about the constitution's being a dead letter. He is sensitive on that point. THE WISEST. That man is more than richly blest Who takes life as he finds it; Keeps his own secrets in his breast, Knows his own biz and minds it. That man is either fool or knave, And works his own disaster, Who digs for other men a grave, Or feels himself their master. He goes to ruin fast or slow . Who scoffs at race or nation, Assuming he is boss below And running all creation. New York Times. TWINKLES HE WAS IT. "Really, don't y'know," said Cholly Braneliss, "she's an odd girl. When I was introduced to her she burst out laughing." "Yes," said Mrs. Peppery, "she's hysterical." "Aw, weally?" "Yes; she frequently laughs at nothing." - NOT WASTED. Patient I have a confession to make, doctor. I didn't . like ..the taste of that medicine you left, so instead of taking it I gave it to my dog. Doctor (indignantly) Do you mean to say, madam, that you wasted all that medicine? Patient But it wasn't wasted, doctor. We wanted to get rid of the dog anyhow. THE EXERCISE IN IT. Noosey Didn't I hear you tell Lazerbee to take a ride in his motor-car for an hour each day? Dr. Wise Yes. r Noosey Do you really think the riding will help ' Dr. Wise No; but the three or four hours of work repairing the thing will surely do him good. NO SET RULE. "In politics, I presume It is always well to saw wood and say nothing." "Not always. Sometimes the people send a man to congress to get rid of his gab-

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BILL IS ENTERED Bl HEP. BEHYMER This Measure and the One to Increase Tax Levy for Indiana University Benefit Were Features. A STRICT PARTY VOTE ON THE BANK MEASURE Consequently It Was Passed, But on the Tax Bill the Democrats, Even Honan, Tried to Sidestep It. Palladium Bureau, Indianapolis, Feb. 23. The passage of the Behymer bill for the guarantee of bank deposits and the passage of the King bill to increase the tax levy for the maintenance of Indiana university, Purdue and the state Normal school from 2 cents to 4 cents on the $100 were the features of yesterday afternoon's session of the house. The bank guar antee measure became a party measure and the vote that passed it was 55 democrats for the bill and 36 re publicans against it. The bill creates a commission to be known as the state banking board which shall have charge of the fund created for the guarantee of bank deposits. An assessment on all private and state banks of one half of one percent of their average daily deposits to obtain the guaranty fund is provided for. The bill was patterned after the Oklahoma law. Will Bring Money Out. Wise, of Marshall county, In a speech declared that the law would bring much money out of hiding because it would make depositors feel that their money is safe in banks. There was a red hot debate over the King bill to increase the state school tax, but it finally passed, 52 to 40. For a time it looked like there would not be enough votes for the bill to pass it. When the roll call had produced 46 votes for the bill some one asked that the absentees be called in. Several members were out of the room. Speaker Honan instructed the doorkeepers to hunt up the men and bring them in. Pretty soon they began dropping in one by one. Behymer was off in a corner all by himself and he had not voted. Finally some one spied him and be was forced to his seat to vote. He did not want to vote but reluctantly said "aye." This made a total of 50, or one short of enough to pass the bill. Honan Side-Stepped. "It's up to you," said one member to Speaker Honan. The speaker, by voting for the bill could pass it. "I don't want to vote unless I have to," said Honan, "but if I have to vote I vote aye." But before his vote was counted Zearing. of Marion county, changed his vote from no to aye iud so did Tomlinson, of Shelby. This made 52 and Honan did not have to vote. One Sampio Enough. "Why do you keep your daughter practicing so incessantly on that piano piece J" "I want to be sure she can play something when our friends ask to hear her." "But snnnoBe thev want to hear her ) nlav snmethinc more?" "Oh, there's no danger of that" Cleveland Plain Dealer. A book published in Japan 1,000 years ago notes that at that time good silk was already produced in twentyfive provinces of that country. Soothing Oil Cures the Skin Tender Skins of Children Soothed by a Mild Liquid Compound. Have you ever tried a few drops of an oil of wintergreen compound for skin trouble? It seems to be about the only safe and sure cure for eczema, salt rheum, tetter, ringworm and kindred diseases. The liquid is so mild that it is used with wonderful soothing effect on the tender skins of infants. To prove efficacious, the oil of wintergreen must be mixed with thymol and glyverine, as in the Prescription of Dr. D. D. Dennis, the eminent skin specialist. The compound is known as D. D. D. Prescription. Used with D. D. D. Soap it appears to be infallible.,. A. J. Brand, lf2S Joliet St., New Orleans, La., writes: "About five years ago when my daughter was about three months old she had eczema very badly. Her neck was one solid mass of sores, and we tried everything possible to relieve her, but to no purpose. The doctor we called said that he could cure her, but that it would take at least two years to do so, and on account of her age we surely thought that her pain would kill her. We began using- D. D. D. Prescription and after using two bottles she was as well and happy a child as you can see and with no mark or scar on her skin. "My youngest daughter, now two years old, started tho same way with a sore neck about six months ago. We did not lose any time in applying D. D. D., and It needed only a few applications to heal her neck. I also use D. D. D. after shaving with beneficial results.' . ' For sale by all druggists.

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IT WON'T LOOK SAME Dr. Bond Will Hardly Be Able To Recognize Jlis Pet Milk Ordinance. COMMITTEE CARVES IT UP It is probably that Dr. Bond's milk ordinance will be introduced at the council meeting next Monday evening, supported by many crutches, necessary from injuries received after being six weeks in committee. It is understood that the ordinance committee will meet this week and take final action, rela tive to the final changes to be made in the ordinance. Mayor Schillinger states that the ordinance will probably be modified and made "practical." He declares that an ordinance insuring the consumer clean and pure milk, is all that is needed to protect the interests of the citizens. Prices of living increased, the only exception Mrs. Austin's pancake flour. Same old price at all best grocers. Resignation of Wheaton Tallant Causes Shift in the Freight Office. BOWMAN IS RATE CLERK Wheaton Tallant, who for several years has been rate clerk in the local Pennsylvania freight offices, has resigned his position and accepted one with Gaar Scott & Company, as traffic agent. He will not give up his present position until about March 15.' Mr. Tallant's place in the freight office will be taken bv E. Bowman, and several other shifts will also be made in the office. Mr. Tallant in his new position will practically have charge of the traffic department, including duties which his several years experience with the Pennsylvania has qualified him to successfully perform. CLEVER ACTRESS GIVES SURPRISE Leading Lady of "The Thief" Announces Marriage. Miss Helen Wilson, leading woman for "The Thief" which was in this city last week, announceed her marriage to Chester J. Maxson, of Akron, O., yesterday while the show was at Anderson. Miss Wilson appealed to many theatre goes for her clever acting when she appeared in this city In the role as the wife who stole to keep up appearances to save her husband's love. Mr. and Mrs. Maxson were married two weeks ago. She will remain as the leading woman of the .company to ful. fill her present contract with Charle3 Frohman. ANDREW CARNEGIE MAYJAKE NOTICE John Bayer Appears in Role of Near Hero. John Bayer, the Main street restauranter, appeared in the role of a would-be hero yesterday afternoon. A horse attached to a carriage in front of the restaurant frightened at an automobile. It plunged about In a reckless manner and collided with another rig. Mr. Bayer grabbed the horse's bridle and kept it from plunging across the sidewalk. SYLVIA J; SOLO TO CURT GOSNELL Buys Speed Mare from George Mashmeyer. Curt Gosnell of Cambridze City. has purchased Sylvia X. (2:14) from George Mashmeyer of this city, and Richard Granger of Indianapolis, and will campaign her along with Fair Oaks (2:1114); Tony Boy, (2:16); David S. (2:16): Wance Boy. (2:124). J. J. S (2:21) and Lou Westwood, a green mare on the grand circuit this summer.

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PINK EYE PLAGUE NOW PREVALENT It is Troublesome But Not Serious. Physicians of the city state there Is an epidemic of pink eye going the rounds at present and is attacking many persons. The disease is not serious although very troublesome to the afflicted. Beware of Ointments for Catarrh That Contain Mercury. as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole system when entering It through he raucous curfaces. Kuch J articles should never be used except s on prescriptions from reputable physli duns, as the damage they will do Is i ten fold to the pood you can possibly (derive from theni. Hall's Catarrh i Cure, manufactured by V. J. Cheney cz wo., i uituo, contains no mer cury, and Is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous ; surfaces of the system. In buying, Hall's Catarrh Cure be sure you set the genuine. Tt is taken internally; and made in Toledo. Ohio, by F. J. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free. ; Sold by Druggists. Price 75c per ' bottle. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation. HOUSEHOLD Goods Packed for STORAGE or SHIPPING. DUNHAM'S Furniture Store 627-629 MainStroet. Henry W. Deulier FANCY GROCER High Grade Coffees and Teas Cor. Ctn St. and Ft. Wayne avc 1291 Established 1974

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11 18 . Political Announcements FOR MAYOR. HENRY W. DEUKER Is a candidate for mayor, subject to the Republican nomination. Ha Was Just Careful. "I can't understand why my second husband is so fastidious. He scarcely eats anything. My first husband, who died, used to eat everything I cooked for him." -Have you told your present hosr band thatr -Tes."Perhaps that's the reason." llggendorfer Blatter. PALLADIUM WANT ADS. PAY. Let Us Exsziine That Ifcsclbfcctcry Use-Piece - We will clean, repair, snd put it in first class order return it to you as good as new. The cost will be slight. We guarantee all our work to be satisfactory. O. E. Dickinson Diamonds Mounted. - DcKo, Central I Give os evcryfcc3y on the Wire.Y We want to have it generally known that we have the biggest and best stock of coal right here in Richmond that we Lave ever owned."" We bought it expressly for you. Try our famous kitchen stove coal next time, please. IL C Dzlltrficit Soa Pttoae 12X3 it tke wlU krlagfartk