Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 34, Number 108, 24 February 1909 — Page 8

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1909.

IIIDEPEIIDEHT HAS PRESIDENT ELECT BEEII lOjB WORK In the Difficult Task of Cabinet Building He Has Generally Belied Upon His Own Common Sense.

KNOX AND HITCHCOCK HIS CHIEF ADVISERS In Appointing Them Early, He Hinted Their Advice Alone Was Wanted, But Hint Not Generally Taken. By 8heldon 3. Cline. Tftshington, Feb. 24. As the time approaches when the make-up of Mr. Taft's Cabinet will be officially an Bounced, party leaders are coming to e realization that the President-elect has gone about the job of cabinet building In a strikingly independent manner-. He has failed utterly to.gr to prominent Republicans in Congress for advice, and, so far as is known except in the case of the Secretary ship of Agriculture, Mr. Taft was the first to "discover" the men who will fill the various portfolios. 'Of "course, huge Quantities of ad vice have been voluntarily given the President-elect, and in all instances Mr. Taft has been polite. He early announced the selection of Senator Knox to be Secretary of State and Mr Hitchcock to be Postmaster General, and made it plain that their selection had been made putllc at once so that the President-elect might advise with them regarding other appointments. This ought to have been sufficient notice that Mr. Taft did not care for unasked advice, but the hint was not accepted in all cases. System Used by Taft. Aside from Messrs. Knox and Hitchcock it cannot be said that any man has been really advised with regarding Cabinet appointments. Mr. Taft has drawn from many sources information about men he had under consideration and those who have been called upon to furnish this information have been very willing to have the public understand that the President-elect had sought their advice. For example, if Mr. Taft had John Jones, banker, of Chicago, under consideration for Secretary of the Treasury, he probably requested William Smith, also of Chicago, to call upon him, then would state the case about like this: "Among the men I am considering for Secretary of the Treasury is John Jones, of your city. Understanding that you have known Mr. Jones a great many years and having confidence in your dis cretion, I would like to ask if you know of anything concerning him, personally or in a business , way, that would be a sufficient reason why I should not appoint him. I shall regard any information you may give me as confidential and I shall expect, of course, that you will regard my request for information as confidential." Information Wanted. No one will blame Mr. Smith greatly if he swelled upvsome at the thought that the President-elect was seeking his advice about Cabinet appointments;, but it was information, not advice, which Mr. Taft wanted. Undoubtedly Mr. Taft has sought the advice of Senator Knox, and it is highly probable that the seeking of advice ended there. Mr. Hitchcock has been invaluable as the procurer and supplier of information, political and otherwise, and has sounded out men to whom the offering of portfolios was contemplated, but it is not likely the President-elect has actually sought his advice on other than the political phases of prospective appointments. . The story was current a few days ago that President Roosevelt had taken a hand in Cabinet making to the extent of registering a protest against the appointment of Senator Hemenway of Indiana as Secretary of the Treasury. The story looked "bad" on Its face, and the best information ob- . tainable is that Mr. Hemenway was ntver under serious consideration for the Treasury. For one thing, Mr. Hem- ( enway failed last fall to secure re-election to the Senate, and while it is quite the proper thing to care for Congressional "lame ducks," places are not ordinarily found for them in the Cabinet WHITE CAP AUTHOR WAS NOT NEIGHBOR Herman Pilgrim Says Suspect Lives on West Side. The statement in last evening's issue that the person suspected of writing letters to Herman Pilgrim, threatening to whltecap him; tar and feather him, and otherwise injure him,' was a neighbor of Mr. Pilgrim, was incorrect. This morning Mr. Pilgrim stated the persons suspected lived in West Richmond. Mr. Pilgrim stated there were several contractors who were neighbors of his and that, the story- did them an Injustice. Yesterday Mr, Pilgrim refused to discuss the case except to direct the. reporter to Prosecuting AtUasrr Cfcs! lad.

KELLY GOES TO CHICAGO FRIDAY Will Make an Address Before Educators.

President Robert I. Kelly of Earlham college, will leave Friday for Chicago, where he will address the National Superintendents association, which is in session there. Supt. T. A. Mott, of the public schools, is also scheduled to address the meeting. IV. M. SWADEIIEB GETS PROMINENCE IN KOKOMO FIGHT Makes an Arrest at Option Election Yesterday, Seizing Coat Tails of an Imported Voter. MARCHED FLOATER TO THE POLICE STATION Belligerent Pastor Well Known In This City, Being Formerly Pastor of the First M. E. Church. One of the most active participants in the local option election at Kokomo yesterday, was the Rev. Madison Swadener, pastor of the Grace M. K. church. Previous to going to Kokomo, the Rev. Mr. Swadener was pastor of the First M. E. church of this city. It was he who made the first arrest of an illegal voter at Kokomo yesterday. He recognized an alleged floater and took him from between the ropes leading to the poll,, The Kokomo Tribune in yesterday's issue, said that in no kind of an election ever held at Kokomo, were there more evidences of corruption than in that of yesterday. The Tribune said: The methods resorted to by the sa loon forces had the effect of turning against them a good many voters who were disposed to vote with them. When these voters saw how the "wets" were operating they were filled with disgust and went immediately to the polls and voted dry. Makes First Arrest. The Rev. Madison L. Swadener, pastor of Grace Methodist church, has the credit of having made the first arrest. He was assisted by Nelson G. Hanna. The man arrested was Thomas Leeson of Elwood. Leeson, it is alleged, attempted to pass the poll book holders in the Third precinct of the Fifth ward. The Rev. Swadener was standing near by. and heard the man declare his resi dence. Mr. Swadener at once object ed, took the man by the arm, and called for an officer. Mr. Hanna of the Howard County Detective associa tion was present, and the two men took Leeson in charge and marched him to the police station, where he was locked up. Came a Beggar. i "This fellow Leeson came to my of fice two weeks ago," said the Rev, breakfast, which he got . He told me that he had just arrived from his home in Elwood, and that he was com ing here to take a job. I recognized him the moment he tried to vote." Leeson at first said that he had not In any way attempted to vote. Later he admitted that he might have said he had lived here two months, but it was all a slip, he said. He intended all along to say two weeks. A disgraceful scene ensued as the minister and Mr. Hanna took Leeson away from the polls. "Wets" lounging about hooted the men, advisig Leeson to "hit 'em both," and to jerk away. Neither man made any reply to the abuse heaped upon them. RIVER ON BOOM; NO DAMAGE DONE Feared That It Will Reach the High Mark. The Whitewater river is on the boom and a regular tear and as yet its destructive tendencies have not been arrested. The hard rains of the past two days are responsible for the somewhat peculiar actions of the river. Little damage except to property along the river banks has been reported as it is still within its banks although it is feared that it win reach the high water mark soon. Stella When will KeDa come out In society? Bella As soon as her parents break in. New York Sun. For a good, wholesome, cheap breakfast, always buy Mrs. Austin's pan cake flour. Tour grocei has a fresh supply. City bowlina alley, 22 N. 9th

TARIFF REVISION CURRENCY REFORM AMOIIGRKIES Then of Course President-elect Taft Will Have the Delightful Problem of Corporation Control.

LAWYERS IN CABINET WILL AID IN WORK The Array of Legal Authorities Surrounding Taft Necessary In the Great Fight Now Impending. Washington, Feb. 24. Three impor tant policies are known here to be receiving the most careful attention from President-elect Taft. They are: Honest and sincere revision of the tariff. Proper currency legislation to take the place of the makeshift AldrichVreeland bill. Control of the great corporations. These were the subjects, so far as can be learned, that he discussed with his friends on his recent visit to Washington. It is expected that lfe will have something to say on them in his inaugural address, though he is expected to discuss the last two in much fuller detail at the opening of the regular session of congress next December. Firm as to the Tariff. Mr. Taft discussed the tariff with both Speaker Cannon and Senator Aldrick when he was in Washington in December. He went over the matter with the ways and means committee, and told his friends they were at liberty to say that he would veto any measure which he believed .was not a sincere revision. He repeated the asr surance to Cannon and Aldrick. The currency question is giving him much concern and that is the reason he is looking so carefully for the right man as secretary of the treasury. If possible, he is anxious to obtain a finance minister who is known to be something more than a first-rate banker. So far as his friends in Washington know, he is still in the air about this important office. For Corporation Control. In his speech accepting the presidential nomination Mr. Taft express ed his concern in the problem of the control of the great corporations, and suggested the need of reorganizing the interstate commerce commission so that its work could be done more efficiently. It is pointed out that his cabinet, in which lawyers are to predominate, is being organized with the idea of getting the best possible legal advice on the perplexing questions of combina tions, of interstate commerce and of the relations of capital and labor. The usual rumors are current of clashes and an impeding break be tween the president and the presi-aent-eiect. sucn stories are pure speculation. The fact is that Mr. Taft consulted freely and exhaustively with the president regarding the next administration, and that they are on the same terms of intimate cordiality that have always characterized their relations. HOLD RORE CARNIVAL Interesting Event for the Coliseum Arranged for the Near Future. IS A BRAND NEW FEATURE Following the mask carnival next Saturday evening, the Coliseum will be prepared for a "Rube Carnival," a new feature, and one that has never been attempted here. It will be for V skaters who do not wear white shirts ;or white waists that is on the evening of the carnival. All white shirts and shirt waists will be barred. The interest in the affair is booming already and an evening of great sport is assured. The requests of skaters for a mask carnival was such as to assure a large crowd ifor the Saturday evening event, before formal announcement was made of its arrangement. It is the first attempt in this direction this year and lots of fun is anticipated. MANY COME HERE SEEKING WORK Workmen Drifting in From Indiana Cities. There are a large number traveling mechanics and , workmen arriving in the city just at present. According to union men to whom " appeals have been made by these men, they are not "Weary Willies. In the general acseach of work. - It is declared that c large number have been thrown out of regular employment In various Indiana towns. Most ot !- hn nhto.i

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FOR DEGREE WORK Coeur De Lion Team to Make Trip Tonight. Coeur De Lion lodge. Knights of Pythias, degree team will drive to Abington this evening to confer the third rank work on nine candidates, providing the weather is such that the team can make the trip. They will probably be accompanied by a number of members of the order who are invited to attend as guests. AT ATLANTIC CITY CONGEST RESORT People From all Over the Country Have Flocked There, Drawn by the Balmy Springlike Weather. BOARDWALK NOW GAY WITH FESTIVE THRONG Season-Rushing Women Folk Are All Displaying Their Spring Finery at the Many Crowded Hotels. Atlantic City, N. J., Feb. 24. A brilliant, happy holiday crowd, fleeing from disagreeable winter weather of the interior, filled the boardwalk to its limit and welcomed the sunshine with all the ardor of the pagans of old. Stretched for at least three miles, the crowd filled the promenade from rail to rail and police details, usually kept in reserve until Easter, were called on to keep the throng moving and prevent congestion. Bathers appeared, yachts at the inlet went into commission and big piers were filled to a degree that brought smiles to their owners faces, while the overflow, seeking amusement, forced the running of double electric trains to Ocean City and other points reached by the suburban service. The crowd outnumbered any former throng seen here at the opening of the Easter crush. Hotels were filled last night, and "standing-room-only" signs went up today in the hotel dining rooms long before the majority of the crowd had left the promenade and even avenue restaurants were called on to feed the hungry newcomers. , Virtually every train since noon yesterday came in sections of a dozen cars each. Wary ones who had waited until this morning to assure themselves that the weather man had not gone wrong in promising sunshine made a constant stream of humanity between depots and beach until afternoon. Like California Climate. The crowd was featured by the large number of newcomers from northern, southern and western citieB, who are learning that in Atlantic City the eastern half of the United States has a winter resort which will compare favorably with those of California and southern France. Pittsburg, Chicago, Buffalo. New England, and other chilly points sent their quota in fur overcoats and wraps that were either discarded early in the promenade or that tired their perspiring wearers until they were glad to make the acquaintance of the luxurious rolling chair, beloved of the Atlantic City "regular." Patrons from nearer the resort brought along spring duds, and bright hued gowns and hats on season-rushing women folk were sandwiched in between the more sombre attire of the doubting ones who failed to credit reports of an early seashore springtime. 7 RUSSELL S TALK HEARD BY MANY Bible Class Meeting Well Attended. There were a large number of men, young as well as old. present at the meeting of the short term Bible study class of the Y. M. C. A. last evening. Prof. Elbert Russell of Earlham college gave an interesting talk on "Saul the Persecutor." This was the sec ond lecture by Prof. Russell. He will give eight more lectures on different phases of Paul's life and work. "And now, ladles, concluded the lecturer on woman's rights to her downtrodden sisters, T am ready to answer any questions. "Would you mind telling us, ventured one enraptured fair auditor, "where you got that perfect love of a hat?" Liverpool Mercury.

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OPEIIIIIG OF THE LENTEN SEASON

Period of the Forty Days' Fast Began This Morning Many Observe It. THIS IS ASH WEDNESDAY SEASON OF SACK CLOTH AND ASHES IS OBSERVED MOSTLY BY CATHOLICS AND BY THE EPISCOPALIANS.' Lent, the fast season of the year, during which time all Christians are supposed to absolve themselves from worldly things, as near as possible, and which is observed especially by those of the Catholic and Episcopal faith, began today, which is known as Ash Wednesday. Preparations are being made by the local churches for the observance of the Lenten season of the year with the usual appropriate services. In the social circles of the city, there will be a general laxity during the season. This season lasts for 40 days and is concluded on Saturday, April 10. Christians who follow the teachings of the bible in observing the season, as a rule abstain from the use of all meats excep fish, which is permissible only on Fridays. All foods are partaken of very lightly and only sufficient amount is eaten to keep up the strength, by those who follow the teachings most closely. This custom of fasting for forty days is in commemoration of the fast of Christ. There are many days during Lent which have special significance, chief of which is Good Friday, which falls on April 9 this year. There are 47 days between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday, but Sundays are feast davs durinc the season and are not re garded as a part of Che lenten fast season. The"' other forty days are fast days. . On Good Friday many do not eat at all. CENTERVILLE MAN MAYJSK LICENSE Center Two. Remonstrance Expires Soon. It is reported that a citizen of Center township intends to apply for a license to operate a saloon at Centerville. The township is now dry by re monstrance, which will expire before long. The identity of the prospective applicant could not be learned. ADDITIONAL SOCIETY President and Mrs. Robert L. Kelly will entertain the members of the Sophomore class of Earlham 'College this evening at their home on the National road, west. The girls of the class will be received at four o'clock. while the boys will come at six o'clock and remain for dinner. The evening will be spent socially and Special Notice. AH accounts due J. Will Mount & Son are payable now and are due not later than Jan. 9, 1009, after which they will be placed in the hands of an attorney to collect with costs, Mr. Mount, Sr., having sold out to Paul A. Mount we desire to close all accounts by the above date. J. Will Mount & Son BEE HIVE GROCERY PhonesAutomatic U98-II99 First of the Season 100 Gallons of Extra fine Home-made Maple Syrup. This is from the first run of sap, which is always the best; order now. Golden Yellow Corn Meal, Genuine old fashion Buckwheat Flour, Franklin Mills Entire Wheat Flour, best on earth. Rodman Whole Wheat Pancake Flour. Smoked Sturgeon, Smoked White Fish, Bloaters, Halibut, Cod Fish, Mackerel in Wine Sauce, English Channel Mackerel, Fine, Fat, White Mackerel, Etc. will fort

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