Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 34, Number 124, 12 March 1909 — Page 1

VOL. XXXIV. NO. 12.

RICHMOND, INJJ., FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH 12, 1909. SINGLE COPY, 3 CENTS.

CHURCH MEMBERS CUSTODIAN CASE A FAINT IDEA OF KIND OF WEA THER THAT PREVAILED INAUGURATION DAY T RETURIl OF RECALLS STORMV SESSION OF 1095 REV. R. J. WADE S3-'Www - -r

HMD IS STARTED TO BUILD MlitlSE FOB THE PASTOR First Presbyterian Church Announces This Movement At Annual Meeting Held on Thursday Night. SALARY INCREASE IS

ALSO GIVEN GRAHAM

Reports Submitted Show that The Church Is in Splendid Condition New Officers Were Elected. Annual reports showing the First Presbyterian church to be In good condition both financially and from the standpoint of membership were read at the ; congregational meeting last evening at the. church. The financial reports made by J. M. Judson, treasurer of the church, showed this body had assisted In many matters outside of the church itself, such as contributions to the county local option movement, Associated Charities end other organizations of similar character. The election of the church officers was held and also the reading of the officers of the Sunday school, elected some time ago. . The membership of the church totals 453. The report showed that there had been 30 accessions, 8 dismissals and 15 members suspended. Salary la Raited. That Rev. T. J. Graham pastor Is wellHketf by the congregation is at tested by the fact that It was announced he had been given a raise in salwry and also that a . fund : had been started with $200 by the Ladies Aid society, for. the pastor's manse. , The salary increase dates back .'from December 1. J.-M Jud3on treasurer of the church read his report, for .the ye.ar showing the financial condition of the 'church. The ; total expense, Including everything t pertaining ,.to - the church, amounted to $4,255:90. During the year the church donated considerable Including the following Items; $400 to tfce hew! Presbyterian- church . under the course of construction at Earlham Heights; to the county local option movement. ' $155. " The church gave $7,300 to the Y. M. C. A. fund; $101.50 was donated to the .Associated Charities of the city. Election of Officers. ' The following officers . were elect ed: John M. Coate,- Henry Mather and Dr. J. M. Thurston as .elders, to serve for the ensuing threef years; O, B. Fulghum, Mrs. Mary Sohaeffer and Miss Christiana Young as members of the board of deacons. Trustees elected for the following three years were Christian F, Schaeffer, D. L. Mather and L M. Emmons. The reports for the year in the Sun day school department read by John C. Dougan, secretary and -treasurer were very interesting. The announce ments of the officers to serve for the ensuing year was made. With the exception of superintendent the old of ficers were re-elected. Howard Dill, - who has served as superintendent for several years, resigned and Raymond Nicholson, one of the younger mem bera, was elected to" the position. The total receipts for the year in this department were $253.60 and after all expenses had been met. including the purchase of new hymnals, there , was balance of $33 In th treasury. The officers to serve for the ensuing year as announced last evening are: Superintendent. 'Ravraond Nicholson: vice sunerlntendentsfeitin M. Coate and Miss Sophia W. Marchant; secre tary and treasurer, John C. Dougan; . librarians. Ralph Keelor and Rush Bowman; pianist, Miss Donna Park; orchestra director, Willard Rupe; mu sical airector, miss tsiancne cunningham; Miss Arline Barlow and Miss Sarah Williams principals of the pri mary department. were also given. These societies are all In excellent condition. The Ladles Aid society reported that an expend! ture of $372.81 had been made and that $200 had been set aside in . special fund for the purposes of secaring a manse for the pastor. The Home and Foreign Missionary society also reported a very successful year financially. - Fowwtnnthe business session a social time - was ..had. Refreshments were served by one of the societies. BLItIO BAGGAGE RIDERS CAUGHT Nabbed by Panhandle Offi cers at Cambridge. - Two hoboes, named Wilson and White were taken into custody "by Panhandle policemen at Cambridge City yesterday. They were caught stealing a ride on a train. The pair was brought to this city and placed ip oa county J .

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FREE LUMBER HQ AID STATES THE FOREST EXPERT Gifford Pinchot Is of the Opin ion That It Would Not Reduce Price Nor Protect the Supply. 1 ' - FOR NO WOOD PULP TAX IS A RECOMMENDATION Paper Makers Are Alarmed Over the Report That Their Industry Will Probably Be Sufferer.. . Washington, March 12. A removal of the tariff on lumber would neither reduce the price to the consumer nor preserve our forests, according to the opinion expressed by Gifford Pinchot chief of the Unite States forest ser vice, in a letter yto Sereno E. Payne, chairman of 'the house ways and means committee. Mr. Pinchot holds that the funda mental Question at issue in the lumber tariff i3 jforest conservation. . He says that he would favor a removal of the tariff if he "were of the opinion, which he . thinks is the cause of the demand for free lumber, that it would offer a way to protect 'our forests. "But I am unable to see," he says, how free lumber will promote fores try." "There is only one way to save our forests," he adds. "That is to Bee that they are kept at work growing newcrops of timber as ; the old are cut away." . Mr. Pinchot says that "most of the lumber we now Import comes from Canada, as most of it would if the duty were taken off. We are import ing from Canada only about 2 per cent as much lumber as we are cutting from our own forests. - It is --not likely . that under free lumber more than 5 per cent as much would come from Canada as we would cut ' at home." . Wants Free Pulp Wood. The chief forester thinks it highly important that we should ; have free pulp wood in the future as in the past, and that Canada should impose - no export duty upon pulp wood. "In this respect, he continues, "the pulp and paper-making industry Is in a differ ent position from , the other great wood-using Industries of the United States. The latter can be supplied wholly from our own forests,1 while the former must have free access, to the Canadian spruce forests so long as spruce is the chief pulp wood." He declares that ground wood should be admitted free "provided that It comes from a country which does not in any war: restrict the exportation of wood pulp or ground wood, and that there should be a reduction in the duty upon news paper, providing that it comes from a country which does not in any way restrict the exportation of pulp wood, wood pulp or printing paper." Paper and pulp manufacturers have expressed great aJarm over the report that the ways and means committee would; include in the bill the ctaapces in te pulp : , paper schedule recommended in the report of ; the Miaira committee, which investigated the pulp and paper ' questions. The American Paper and Pulp association, - through its president. Arthur C. Hastings,, has submitted a tengthy brief, urging cerIComiaoed oa Pace Two4,

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CASE IS DISMISSED St. Louis Coffin CompanyLantz Case Settled Out Of the Court. LED TO CAMBRIDGE FIGHT The case of the St. Lbuis"Coffini company, vs. Thomas Lantz, on account, has been ordered dismissed' in the circuit court. Announcement wae' made the case has .been settled out of court. It was an argument over this claim of the coffin company against Lantz that led to the argument : betweehPAkmzo Feemstar and Lantz at Cambridge Olty, which precipitated the fight be tween Feemster and1 the Rev. Walters Peemster, as attorney for the compa ny, sought to collect the claim against Lantz. The latter protested, assert ing the claim was unfair and. among other things took occasion; to pay his respects to Feemster unfavorably. Peemster tried' to put Lantz out of the office of the loan company, where the episode occurred, , and when Walters remonstrated, the fight ensued. HIS POSITION TO MAKE A CAMPAIGN Resignation Became Effective AtJVoon Today and He Is Already in Field Advancing His Candidacy. WILL INSERT GINGER INTO LOCAL POLITICS Mr. Harris Plans to Hold . Shop Meetings and Public Addresses Has Many Encouraging Boosts. . - In order that he may devote his undivided attention to his campaign for mayor, Edward H. Harris this morning resigned his position at. the Second National bank. The resignation became effective this noon. Harris intends to wage a thorough . campaign and the first few weeks will be devoted solely to getting acquainted with: the voters. To do this he proposes to hold a num ber of meetings at the various facto ries. ' . j A Lively Campaign. The campaign gives indication of being conducted along the same lines as are followed! in other cities. Newspaper lnk will be used extensively and the merits of the candidates and their platform pledges wiH be set forth. In bold type. It is expected that the plan of Harris will be followed by the other candidates. If it to, a real Rve campaign is assured! : It will be an innovation, also, and it is probable that the public will accept it as a relief from the old time method of card passing; cigars and talk on the side,. The candidacy of Harris was a subject of general, conversation today and his numerous friends have been calling upon him throughout the day con gratulating mm and giving, aim ; as nranrra of their hearty, aajg

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raSTATE SOD! DY BE REPUBLICANS According to Arrangements State Committee Will Hold Meeting Within Month for This Purpose. HONOR WILL BE GIV EX-GOVERNOR DURBIN Goodrich Anxious to Retire as His Duties With C, C. & L. Receivership Require Most Of His Time. Special Correspondent. Indianapolis, Ind. March . 12. Ac cording to arrangements made by the republicans dutlng the session of the legislature a meeting of the republican state committee will be called some time during the next thirty days when a state chairman to succeed James P. Goodrich, will be chosen to fill out the unexpired term ending in 1910. The preliminary plans for the meeting, it is understood, provide for the election of WInfield T. Durbin, of Anderson, former governor, for the place. Harry S. New, of this city, former national chairman, it is said is also talked of for the place, although he is reported to be not at all anxious to assume the chair. Durbin, on the other hand, it is said, has signified his willingness to fill out the unexpired term, nd has said that he is wilMng to give it the time and attention required to chape up the preliminary affairs for 'the-state campaign of 1910. Charles F. Re my,' former reporter of the supreme court, also has been, mentioned for the place. . y Goodrich Retires.; Mr. Goodrich decided soon after, the last election, that he would not seek to remain at the head of the state com mittee. He has held the position for a number of years. ' Now, - however, business demands hte attention. He is receiver for theCJ,C&.L.. railroad and nuenages to keep busy without giv ing any attention to politics. - It is reatiied by the republican lead ers, it is said, that new material for the chalrmanehlp ' must be need this time, and for this, reason it has been suggested that a man should be select-: ed who has not been particularly active heretofore in the state organization. The suggestion has been mad? that it would be well to select some county . chairman who has made a good record as an organiser in ham home county and yet who has never been connected with the state organisation prominently enough to weaken nis position with the public All of these things and probably the defeat last fall, will be thrashed out at the meeting of the republican committeemen. - It Is expected that tt carl for the meeting will be Issued soon. State Statistician Peets has sent to tire printer the blank forms to be used In i"t"g licenses to the employment agencies cf the state, according to as act of the legislatam The act carried an emergency clause and since it was signed by Governor Marshall, virtually all. of the agencies of. the state which expect to continae business have conferred with. 7 the statistician concerning the provisions of the act. I The p law neglected to state the length of time for which licanses were to be issued, but the intent. It is rater; preted by " Mr. Peez. was for U li censes to run for one year. A 11 fan oC fSi to JsapiiaAV

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.-v OFFICERSBANOUET Y. M. C. A. Trustees Will Meet This Evening for Important Business. BOYS ARE ALSO TO FEAST The trustees and directors of the Y. M. C. A., will have a banquet this even ing at the association building. Pol lowing this, they will consider the ways and means of raising the deficit. The different bible classes of the boys department will also have a banquet this evening at 6:30. . - The winning classes in the contest to raise $100 subscribed for the purpose of assdstfog in the engagement of a boys state secretary, will be banqueted by the members of the losing teams.' In addition to the two banquets the high, school basket .ball team will play the Liberty team in' the gymnasium. EVASIVE ANSWER BY BARHARQ AtlD WATSON Congressman and Ex-con - . : i . gressman : "State" What Their Plans lor the Future Will Incorporate. , JAMES E. SAYS HE WILL " TAKE LONG VACATION Bamard States That He Will . . . . . Ddier rreparea lO UUlline His Policies at a Later Date. . . . , Telegrams were sent juage ,tv. O. Barnard, congressmaii from the Sixth district and James IT ." Watson, Barnardfs predecessor, asking them as to their future work. Each returned an evasive reply.' Watson was assured if he expected to receive any governmental - appointment. His answer makes no-mention of such a probabil ity. It was stated in. press dispatch es today, he may be appointed gover nor of Porto Rico. Congressman Barcard wast ask5d in particular a to pro spective legislation aoxt m mm reply h makes no statement that mJafct indicate the position he will aeeume en any subject. Barnard Comprehensive. The letters received in answer to the triomma . "Your telceram did not reach me until yesterday, which of course, made it too late to undertake to comply with your request. -"I don't care to have anything pear Just as present as coming "1 am very glad for the interest you manifest, and in the future may have something for you along the Mne you suggest. Tours truly. "W. O. BARNARD. Watson Is to Rest., "Your massage of recent date reached me Sunday evening, but too late to answer you in time tor publication. "I have not ret decided as to what I shall do in the future. I have been so exceeiEngry engrossed ; vkl congresUntt 1 bavTt aoc dSLves ;

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gation Last Evening Reso lutions Sounding His Praise Are Adopted. ALSO ASK RETENTION OF PRESIDING ELDER Reports Submitted Show That The First M. E. Church Membership Now Totals to Over Six Hundred. At the quarterly conference of the First &L E. church congregation at the church, last evening, resolutions were passed unanimously asking the Northern Indiana conference, which meets at Greenfield, the latter part of this month, to return the Rev. Raymond J. Wade as pastor of the church ami the Rev. T. M. Guild as presiding; elder of the Richmond district. Partial financial statements were reported last evening, showing the church, to be in excellent conHtdon in this respect. A complete financial statement will not be read until the last Sunday of the month. The election of. church offi cers was held and the announcement of committees made. ' Pleased With Wads. The resolution adopted last evening will be presented to Bishop W. F. Anderson of the Northern Indiana confer ence. It sets forth, the reasons wtnr the church is well pleased with Mr. Wade as its pa&tor. - Reference ts made to the work of Mr. Wade tut the county local option movement, which is as follows: "His ministry has not been limited by First Church wails. He has toiled enthusiastically in the wider field. We heaMAly commend' nis cctirageous, determined , and unwearying efforts1 in behalf of civic Righteousness, in the contest for County Local Option." The resolution also cays that Rev. Wade has beep untiring in his devotion to all the varied interests of the church. He has acted as counsel and given support to the different church; organizations and takes an active part im all. ' The resolution' also says: "His ser mons have not only interested, but also edified' and instructed. They have the ring of a "Man of God." There is no uncertain sound in his gospel proc lamations. A , Large Membership. The membership of the church, num bers 612 at the present time.. The officers elected are as foHowv: Trustees C 'A. Gaar.v J.. O. Barber, D. W. Stevenson,-1 M. Ridenhour, W. A. Sample, J. XL Williams, J. C. Taylor, M. H". Wolfer and CI C. Curtis. Stewards W. P. O'Neal, B. P. Wehrley, I H. Bunyan, C, 1 Irwin, U. B. G. Kwing, J. Starr, E. K.'; Shera, A. R. Beyerie, H. Thompson; ' H. " CL Warfel, A. E. Brown, J. B. Shera. C W Isenbarger, A. Elliott, M. -McMahan!. Recording Steward E. K. Shera. District Steward I 'H. Bunyan,- ' Trier of Appeals Al L. Beyerie. - the days to come much thought up to thta tim. After Imvinf hero I ex-' Pect to take two months of rest, during which . time I snail have abundant opportunity to look over the future and take: advantage of such opportunities as may present themselves. "Thanking you. for your kindly In terest, I beg to remain. Very truly yours, "JAMES E. WATSON CONTROLLER TO GETTHE STATUTE Goes to Indianapolis to Get Thornton' Law. iD order to secure a copy of the new Thornton cities and towns act, city controller, Parfy went to Indianapolis this morning. The local dty officials are somewhat disturbed. The ortginal bill wasaltered and amended so iviciously by ooth houses that when it ld passed through the mill it : scarcely recognisable. Controller Par- , ry wents to mow wnat me new meas ure is and ror tus reason went alter a copy, which be knows will be au thentic CASE DISMISSED. - . - The case of J. H. Kinsey vs. the es tate of Catherine Sullivan on claim has been dismissed in the circuit court. The' ease was disposed of out or court ny a compromise. THE WEATHER Pr.C?IIET. ', ' ' INDIANA Threstenins;

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Save the Bill Having a Board Appoint Custodian of State House. SBBSSBBBSBBBS) MATTHEWS' VETO WAS PLACED ON MEASURE ! .' To Prevent Receiving It Legislature Started a Riot in the ; Course of Which the Bi'l, Was Destroyed. (Special Cerrapendnt.T " Indianapolis, March 12. The question of whether the custodian of the state house shall be appointed by Gov- ' ernor Marshall or by a board consisting of the governor, the secretary of state and the auditor of state Is still unsettled, and it looks like the courts will have to take a hand in it. State Auditor Billhelmer has in his posses sion an opinion given by Attorney General Bingham ia which he say that the old law which gave the gov- ' ernor the right to make the appoint-. ment was repealed by the act of the legislature In 1S95, which "sought to" give the appointing power to a board . made of the three state officers mentioned. Governor Claude Matthews . vetoed the bill passed la 1895, but the . veto did not reach the house until af-' ter it had adjourned sine die. Then the enrolled act was burned by some one and never was deposited with the secretary of state, as Is required by . the constitution. In order to become ' a law. Billhelmer says the bill and the veto' message were burned by My- -ron D. King, who waa secretary to ' Governor Matthews.- and that this Is the reason why it could not be deposited. r-.;-r. Kin Oeala''tory.'rrr-- , King' says this Is not true, and be recalls, the stormy .time and the riot, that occurred Jn the state bouse that night. He started to the bouse with! the veto a few minutes before mid-, night but the elevator was run up and . down and several men who were In ' me or would not. aiiow n to slop no let him out. A doxen trips. from the' basement to the top floor were made. King fighting to get out." Finally b. broke out on the top floor and ran to before be could be prevented. He left It at the second floor and ran to the bouse but found the doors locked. A mob surrounded him and there was a free-for-all fight. Several men were knocked down and injured. King nad two ribs broken in' the'melee.' Final ly the doors' were ' opened and King got Inside. He fought, his way toward the speakers stand attf,; bouse waa in an uproar. When te reached the steps leading up- the speakers stand . Jesse Adams. ,the . speaker., brought bis gavel down with a. banc, and declared the bouse adjourned sine die. Some one about that time tor the bill .and veto from Kings band and threw lit. In a grate,. 'irtltSi some ouer man .rescues? mnmr;n was. about half destroyed' Km says this. Is the reason .why the. bill was. never deposited. with the. secretary of state. - j".. f'V-' -1- , Msver Ceoame-a Law.. . r King says, the ; bill.' proposed Oat the custodian be appointed by tbCf board and that the state house engineer be elected ' by - the legislature But. he Insists, since the bin was not ' deposited with the secretary of .state. it never became a law.' And tsls ia' the position taken by Governor X2ar' shall, who says he will make the appointment 'of cnstodSaa.' The east-' iaa's Job carries wKfc it twenty-three" other Jobs m the state house. It looks like tbe courts win have to determine' whether the 'act or 1895 really went into en ecu ... The attorney general holds thai the printed copy of the bill that waa fHai' with the secretary of state by the clerk of tbe house - is show that the act was Five Days Ef Adjutant' General Perry has discov ered that it will be necessary to reduce the length of the state anaual encampment of . the Indiana National Guard from ten days to Ave days, because of the lack of money with which, to pay the expense of a longer time. He says that the companies of . the National Guard have recently' received so many recruits that tte number of men on tbe rolls at this time is so large that the amount of money at the command of the authorities is not suf ficient to pay for ten days. Gen. Perry also says nothing: be done toward enlisting the four companies of negroes for the National Guard, as is provided ia the Baasett bill which passed the legislature. Tbe department bad not with which ' to etjulp' tain them, and far this reason no attention' will be paid to the law. A." company of white mea has been farmed at Connersville anj there m not enough money at hand even, to ' esia