Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 34, Number 109, 25 February 1909 — Page 1

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AND SUN-TELEGRAM. VOL. XXXIV. NO. 109. RICHMOND, IND., THURSDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 35, 1909. 8INC.LE COPY, '"2 CENTS.

FATAL TWELFTH ST. CROSSING AGAIN

CLAIMU LICTIM Pearl Edsali, Well Known Man, Struck Down Last Evening By Fast Moving Mail Train, No. 11. HE WAS CARRIED HALF WAY TO THE STATION Sustains Fractured Skull, Am putated Foot and Other In juries, But Is Still Alive at Hospital. The danger of the Pennsylvania rail road crossing at Twelfth street was demonstrated again last evening by the serious and perhaps fatal accident which befell Pearl Edsali, a well known laborer, about 6:30 when he was struck, by mail train No. 11. He (Was carried for a considerable distance by the train and when picked up lie was unconscious, suffering with a badly fractured skull, a twisted neck find a crushed foot, also probable internal injuries. He was taken to Reid Memorial hospital and at noon today (was still alive but unconscious. It is believed by the hospital authorities find the physician that he can not live. Train Confused Him. Last evening Edsali was returning tiome from the Rowlett Desk factory where he is employed and as he was Crossing Twelfth street, he noticed ffo. 11 coming from the east. He was ?ear the south section of track. No. 1 was1 on a track which,' a little before It reaches- Twelfth street divides Into three sections, each leading to the depot. Edsali stood on the south section, and thought he was out of danger, according to an eye witness. He was watching the train. The train instead of continuing on the main track branched onto the south ; track and etruck . Edsali. .He was - carried a Jong distance, perhaps half way to the station and then, according to the eye" witness, he was tossed to one side. In falling, his left leg fell across the track and was ground off by the car wheels. ; Taken to Hospital. Engineer Ed Finney, residing at InHianapolls was not aware he struck the Brian at Twelfth street crossing, and," as. far as could be learned, had not Bounded any warning signal other than the customary sounding of the bell ' of the engine as the mail train pulled into the station. , After the train had been stopped, the trainmen ran to where Edsali was lying, ex- , jctlng to find him dead. However, lie was alive, but unconscious, and Dr. Marvel, the company physician, and the ambulance were called. Edsali was taken to the hospital where his Injuries were dressed. Edsali is well known, especially among the Bhop men of the city. He Is married and lives with his wife at 403 North Twenty-second street. Mrs. Edsali was jiot apprised of the accident until several hours after it hap- ; pened. FEARED WILLJTO BILL If He Does, Baseball Measure Likely to Be Passed Over His 'Head. tS STATE-WIDE DEMAND ftND IT IS HARDLY PROBABLE THAT THE HOUSE WILL FAIL TO LISTEN TO THE VOICES OF CONSTITUENTS. Palladium Bureau, Indianapolis, Feb. 25. The senate made a few unimportSnt changes in the Sunday base ball 111 before passing it, and the bill has already been sent back to the house tor concurrence in the amendments. One amendment changed the wording In reference to prohibiting the play- - las of base ball games during other hours than from 2 to 6 o'clock in the afternqon on Sunday and another jznade the bill read that the base ball mounds must be not less than one (thousand feet from any, established fchurch or hospital, the hospital feature being the part added by the senBut there Is a general feeling that Governor Marshall will veto the bill when it reaches him for his signature. He has not said so, so far as anyon9 knows, but that impression Is out )5ut even if he does veto it, there will fee a strong effort to pass it over the veto and It would probably be carried. There appears to be, such a demand for Sunday base ball all over the jtale, that it will be difficult to resist

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4& THE BOYCOTTERS ARE LISTING ALL. LOCAL MERCHANTS Through Aid of Richmond Sym pathizers Will Learn How Local Business Men Voted In Option Election. WANT THE C, C. & L. TO 4 REVERSE ITS TRAINS Economy People Seek This Action in an Effort to Injure Business in Richmond County Officer Talks. "It has been talked about Economy that the women of that place, Greensfork and Dalton intend to carry out their threats about boycotting Rich mond merchants," remarked John Manning, former trustee of Perry township, this morning. The ex-trus tee said he does not know just how effective this will be. He added that he has heard a petition has been proposed in his neighborhood" which will ask the management of the C. C. & L. railroad to reverse its present schedule of. passenger trains so that the morning train will go north instead of south and the evening .train come south instead of go north. Official Denies Charge. One county office holder declared that he believes that for a period at least the most bitter temperance advocates will endeavor to throw their trade to places other than Richmond. He said further that he does not believe the present condition of affairs will last for any length! of time. This office holder expressed the opinion that the "blacklisters" have no way of positively knowing how a Richmond merchant voted and are likely to make mistakes - for this reason. , He said he had been asked to tell how he believes certain merchants .voted and in each case has refused., He resents the implication in the resolutions of the Perry township citizens that the majority of .the county officials, favored the wets and offers to cite names to prove his contention. Local Drys May Help. There are certain persons in the temperance force of this city who will lend their influence to the agitators of the blacklist in the out townships and small towns. It is known to be a fact that a list of the loal merchants is in preparation and they are listed "wet" or "dry" for the purpose of determining the trade of the local ' optlonlsts, who are not codtent with the election's result as, proof of 'option.' SUPT. JORDOH HAS CHANGED ADDRESS Is Now Resident of North Fifteenth Street. Charles Jordan, county superintendent, who has resided on South Eleventh street, for a number of years, has removed to 410 North Fifteenth street Mr. Jordan has disposed of his Eleventh street property, . He says it is somewhat farther to his office from his new location, but he believes he can - stand tb sdfefttatfl - exerefeer

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X il -JL-rO-T lf Y SPREADING RAIL CAUSED SERIOUS C, C. ol L. M. C. Merrill of Cincinnati, Probably Fatally Injured, But None of Passengers Receive a Hurt. ENGINE AND TENDEft JUMP INTO A DITCH Scene of the Wreck Was Between Economy and Williamsburg and Occurred This Morning About 10:30. Passenger train No. 2, northbound on the Chicago, Cincinnati & Louisville railroad was wrecked one mile east of Economy this morning as the result of a spreading rail. M. C. Merrill, of Cincinnati, a mail clerk, was badly injured internally. The paspengers were shaken up and frightened severely but were not injured. The engrae and tender roled off the track into the ditch and rest on the side. The train left Richmond , at 10:30 o'clock. Wreck a Bad One. The wreck was the worst that has occurred in Wayne county for some time in which no fatality took place. It is supposed the recent heavy rains had loosened the gravel in the road bed and this resulted in the spreading rail. There was some rumor about Economy to the effect spikes had been drawn from the ties, but this rumor could not be confirmed. One of Rails Spread. The train was bowling along at a good speed when the rail spread. Engineer McXeary of Cincinnati said he had no warning of the impending disaster. The rail gave way and the engine and tender went into the ditch turning half way over. The front truck of the baggage car left the rails also. Merrill was in this car and was caught by .the rending timbers and bruised and ' mashed badly. It was thought at first he. would die, but this, afternoon it is believed he will recover. Track Was Torn Up. About 200 feet of track were torn up. The wheels of the passenger coach cut the ties as they jolted along. The passengers were in a state of great excitement. They made a rush for the doors and there was considerable jostling but all escaped unhurt. ; They were marooned for the time being and the hospitality of Perry township residents was shown when ; dinner was served for all at the homes of George Ballenger and Rufus : Williams. A number of the passengers walked into Economy. A - relief train was sent np following the wreck and Dr. M. P. Johnwas on board. A wreck train was ston was on board. A wreck train was summoned from Peru. Polo Team Aboard. Members of the local polo team enroute .to Marion were on ; the train. Mrs. Omer Bullerdick was a passenger, also. She was going to visit her parents, at Economy. Joan Manning, former trustee qf JPerry township was amonx the nsiiwucota-tww.

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-y 4 f - 4 a 'nil It, ... J"' ACCOUNTING BILL STIRS UP FIGHT III UPPER HOUSE By Strict Party Vote Senate Votes Not to Concur in the Amendments Tacked on by The House. MARSHALL WILL VETO THE BASEBALL BILL Legislator Stated Today the Governor Had Informed Him Be Believed the Bill Was Unconstitutional. Palladium Bureau, Indianapolis, Feb. 25. Tne Merchants Association public accounting bill came up in the senate this morning, as a special order. By a straight party vote the senate refused to concur in the house amendments. Stotsenberg (Dem.) and Bland (Rep.) were appointed as a conference committee to confer with the house. The bone of contention is the makeup of the accounting board. He Will Veto It.' A prominent politician declared this morning that the governor told him yesterday that he would, veto the Sunday base ball bill on the ground that it is unconstitutional, because it would legalize the right of one class of men to pursue their usual vocation while other men were denied the same privilege. The base ball bill is expected to be forced up for action this afternoon. The Salaries Bill. Senator Mattingly, republican, introduced a bill - fixing the county officers salaries. The salaries for Wayne county officials are fixed as follows: 'Clerk $4,200; auditor $4,400; recorder $2,400; sheriff $3,600. Goodbye Nickel Novels. The senate by an amendment to the bill forbidding the display of firearms in show windows also prohibits display of wifct west. -yellow back, or colored picture. novels. The rest of the forenoon in both houses was confined to routine j business. Nothing of importance came up. Senator Beveridge spoke to the joint session. It is believed here that the Sunday base ball bill will permit all kinds of gambling on Sunday" afternoons. It is being pointed -out that it .would allow gambling at French Lick and other resorts In the state. Y, . ... BECAUSE IT RAINED she dismissed the laundress. Then she received a telegram . calling her out of town for the latter part of the week. She didn't; know her washer woman's address, and it was Imperative that the washing should be done next day. Quandary! Solution the small want ad! Five women answered next morning, but the Terr first was her own laundress. Call Phone .'1121.. :Y THE WEATHER PROPHET. INDIANA Friday, fair 1 with -rising

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TAFT TO RECEIVE A $15,000 RAISE OVERJOSEVELT House Yesterday Cut Down Salary Increase for President From $100,000 to Mere Sum of $75,000. WATSON CHAMPIONED THE LARGER INCREASE

By Overwhelming Majority the House Refused to Accept Senate Amendment Increasing Salary of Speaker. Washington, Feb. 25. After a long and spirited debate the house of representatives yesterday afternoon fixed the salary of the president at $75,000 flat, and made no allowance for traveling expenses. This is a reduction of $23,000 from the stipend provided by the senate and is a net increase in the present compensation of the chief executive of approximately $15,000. His salary now is $50,000 a year and although congress voted him $25,000 a year for railroad travel, he has not spent in excess of $10,000. The action of the house was in the nature of instructions to its conferees on the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill, who heretofore have been unable to agree with the senate conferees on this matter. The house also knocked out the increase of $3,000 each in the salaries of the vice president and the speaker, leaving them at $12,000, and also refused to accept the increases in the salaries of federal judges, proposed by the senate. The vote did not follow party lines, seevral democrats advocating acquiescence in the action of the senate. Debate Over Salaries. When the discussion turned to the increased salaries of the president, vice president, sneaker of the house and judges, about which the conferees could not agree, Mr. Clark renewed his criticism, declaring that instead of $50,000 the president actually received $291,000 per annum. The vote on each increase was taken separately. By 57 to 102 the house refused to accept the senate amendment increasing the speaker's salary. The house then voted on the proposition to increase the president's salary to $75,000. giving him outright the $25,000 allowed for traveling expenses. This vote resulted: Yeas, 141; nays, 16S, which again had the effect of rejecting the senate amendment. Before the announcement was made Speaker Cannon directed that his name be recorded in the affirmative. Unusual Scene Follows. An unusual scene followed. Members were on their feet in a general scramble for recognition for v motions of one s6rt or another. The speaker, unruffled by his besiegers, held that a motion by Mr. Watson (Indiana) to recede from the amendment and amend it so as to make the salary $75,000 was preferential. Mr. Watson sought to shut off debate by moving the previous Question, and on that proposition the roll again was called. The previous question was ordered and on the vote being taken on the adoption of the amendment it was carried, 163 to 149, amid republican applause. The amendment will make the president's salary equivalent to the present salary plus the $25,000 appropriation heretofore allowed him for traveling expenses, the latter appropriation being stricken out. HAD CLASS AT.ABINGTON Local Kof P.'s Attended Affair, Drill Team Doing Work. The drill team of Coeur de Lion Lodge Knights of Pythias accompanied by others, went to Abington last evening and bestowed the third degree on a class' of nine candidates. It was a long cold ride, but the Knights managed to get back home.

Milwaukee Judge Rules on Proper Way to Hold Skirts

Milwaukee, Wis., Feb. 25. How high can a woman hold her skirts on a damp night and still remain a lady? It was np to Judge Neelen. in the district court today to decide it, and he made a ruling that will apply to all future cases when he fined Miss May Walters 5 for getting past the "lady stage. , i. Patrolman Becker was the etiquette expert, and said that when a woman's skirt was up fourteen inches in the rear, nine in front and had a waist attached which was more or less peekaboo, the limit has been reached. ""I have patroled this beat for several j ears,' said the officer, and none of the Propec arena cotfUaost

KILLING OE EATOII MAN INVESTIGATED

Dayton Police Believe That They Can Lay Hands Upon the Slayer. DYING STATEMENT MADE IN WHICH A DAYTON POLICE CHARACTER WAS IMPLICATED MURDERED MAN WAS ALSO POLICE CHARACTER. Eaton, O., Feb. IT.. The Dayton police are continuing the investigation of the stabbing of John Flannery. a former resident of this place, who died as the result of his injuries. In his dying statement Flannery implicated Bert Parsels. a well known police character. Flannery was a well known character to the local police. He was in various kinds of trouble and his residency did not bear a good reputation. Parsels. the man accused of the murder is well known here. He worked here last summer n construction of the sewer. INSPECTION Of THE LOCKERS AT Y. H. C. A Officials Find Evidence of the Fact That There Has Been Systematic Work by Youthful Raiders. MANY COMPLAINTS ARC MADE TO MANAGEMENT One Locker Inspected Contained Thirteen Shoes and Other Articles Drastic Rules Are Made. After numerous complaints had been made to the Y. M. C. A. officials by members who have been missing articles from their lockers the officials started on a tour of inspection yesterday. Several remarkable dis coveries were made in the locker rooms of the intermediate and junior members, including unsanitary con ditions and the fact that there, has been a systematic operation by cer tain younger members in pillaging lockers of other members. Today an inspection of the lockers in the senior members and the sustaining members locker rooms waa made. What a Locker Contained. In the investigation of conditions yesterday one locker was found to contain the following: 13 s'uoes, 3 gymnasium shirts, 1 pair of senior trousers, two pairs of running pants and two towels. Fully twenty other lockers, after an inventory of the articles contained in them, showed conditions to be nearly as bad. The officials do not charge these suspected members of theft, but still they cannot explain the matter in any other light. In some instances. It is probable, the members can account for their lockers containing so large a number of Y.-M. C. A. outfits. The names of the members who are suspected are not known to the officers, because they possess no ' records snowing which members occupy certain lockers. The guilty parties will have to be determined when they call at the office to secure their, things. Unsanitary conditions. In respect to unsanitary conditions, the officials found suits rolled up while wet with perspiration and placed in the bottom of the lockers preventing the suits drying properly. The officials have decided that in their inspections of the future persons whose lockers are found in an unsanitary condition will be suspended or some other action taken to punish them. ever carried their skirts like that on the street The dress expert said Miss Walters had a "wrapper" on. but she denied this indignantly, and declared it was a pretty, fine white foulard silk dress, with a yoke of lace insertion. The court held that this little difference of opinion did not disqualify Becker as an expert.. He held that even a white foulard, etc, dress could be held too high, and he approved of the arrest of Miss TValter. By the way the patrolman said that be bad looked sharply, and bad seen no fluffy-ruffle stuff under the oute' skirt, and that was one reason why he thought she meijelr-wor a-wrapper.

SENTENCED TODAY WERE THE WOMEN LEADERS OF RIOT Suffragettes in the London Disturbance, Many of Highest Rank, Appeared in the Police Court.

WAR FOR THE BALLOT STILL RAGES FIERCE ."Danger Duty" Squads Seek Premier Asquith Yesterday. And Are Arrested on Streets By Police. London, Feb. "5. The policy court today sentenced the suffragettes who rioted yesterday in an endeavor to get an Interview with Premier Asquith. They received from one to two months imprisonment. Among them were Lady Constance Lytton and Daisy Lawrence, the daughter of the ex-pro-mier of South Africa, and others equally prominent , Are Determined . London, Feb. 25. Every effort -of the suffragettes to force the hand - of the government becomes more determined, and it is Increasingly difficult to predict how their demands may be has taken on an embarrassing aspect for the government, owing to the -high social position of many among some thirty or more women - arrested a ad locked up in jail last evening.The women arrested Include Mm Pethick Lawrence, Lady Constance Lytton, sister to Mard Lytton, and daughter of the former -viceroy of India; Miss - Straford Dugdale, . daughter of Commander Dugdale and cousin of Hon. William W. R. Peel, who was elected yesterday In a bye election aa member of the house of commons for Taunton; Miss Daisy Solomon, daughter of the ex-premier of Cape Colony, and Mrs. Catherine Klizabeth Corbet t, an aristocratic supporter ot the suffragette movement. Y . Both sides -were well prepared for the attempt on the part of the suffragettes to force themselves on Premier Asquith, who had declined to-recelve a deputation. Brave on "Danger Duty. The women held "parliament" at Caxton Hall, and a number of them started on "danger duty" in a solid The police, abandoning former tactics of barring the approach to the house of commons, adopted the new plan of breaking up the procession close to Caxton HalL They permftbed the suffragettes to proceed simply by couples, escorted by small parties of spectators. The women were thuHnot given much chance to create a disturbance, although the were allowed to come within close proximity of? parliament The police, however, kept them continually on the move and none was allowed access to the building. ' Finally several of the women, including Mrs. Lawrence, the leader, were placed under arrest ' Word of the reception of this deputation being brought to Caxton Hall, much excitement ensued, and Mrs. Saul Solomon volunteered to lead a second delegation to the house. This in effect met the same fate, but led to more exciting street scenes and a much larger number of arrests. Seek Premier at Club. A third attempt was then organized at the hall, but this time the destination of the deputation was Brooks Club, where the premier was dining. Near St James' palace a large body of police descended upon the proeesranks, and several more arrests were made. Only two or three of the wom en reached the dors of the club, where they were 1 intercepted by the police and compelled to abandon the enter- - prise. - v. INCREASE OF RATES Fare: Between Richmond and - M- : ii r n a omcayu nas Deen uuum ed Fifty Cents. IGNORE TWO-CENT STATUTE There has been a change ' In - the . rates from this city to Chicago over the Pennsylvania lines and the pres-. ent rate is $5 one way. The distance between this city and Chicago Is 22S miles which according to the 2-eent fare would be $4.50 a trip, which formerly prevailed." The ticket agent at the deoot stated this moraine that th .rtrui uui api . line -D9-. cause the com pan was doing an interm A e .. .tx.t n. i . . state business: : -