Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 34, Number 131, 19 March 1909 — Page 2
THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, FRIDAY, MARCH 19, HOTED EDUCATOR MEETS HIS DEATH William W. Birdsall, Former Resident of Richmond, Dies in the East. Is Marguard a Gold Brick, Or Is He a World Beater? Over 81.CC3 wcrtb of Dric-a-Crac f or $210.55 in the rnorn'g Cric-a-Crcc Sc!s la the G3crc!s3 23c, 23c, CSc. 58c, C3c, 78c, C3c '3wm (GdDdixfe mi. WAS HEAD OF SWARTHMORE
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AT THE TIME OF HJ 8 DEATH HE WAS PRINCIPAL OF PHILADELPHIA GIRL'S HIGH SCHOOL I EARLHAM GRADUATE.
Word has been received ' by local friends and relatives of Prof. William W. Birdsall of Philadelphia, announcing bis death! in that city Wednesday morning. He was born and raised in this city and was & graduate pf Earl ham college, finishing his college work at the axe of ID years, a record which ilias been equalled but 'once or twice 'daring the history of the college. Aft tr hi graduation he became professor of physics , In the Richmond high school. His parents died a few years ago and are, buried, in Earlham ceme tery. Mrs. H. 8. King, West Rich niond, is a slater-ln-law, and Mts. Sar ah Thlstlewaite Is an aunt. The Phil svdelphia North American says: ' Had Heart Trouble. , After suffering from heart trouble 'tor several months. Professor William W. Birdsall, principal of the Girls' High School, and former president of Bwarthmore College, died at'his home 1723 Mount Vernon street, yesterday morning. His family was with, him when death came. ... . Professor Birdsall was born in 1854, Hear Richmond, Ind., and was graduated from Earlham College in 1873. He taught mathematics and physics In. the Richmond high school for five years, resigning this position to become principal of the Boys' High School in Wil mington, Del. , Later he was called to Friends' Central School in this city, as professor of mathematics, finally- becoming principal of the boys' department He was offered the presidency of Swarthmore college in 1888 on the resignation) of President Foulke, and accepted the of flee. Resigned After Trouble. Four years later .he resigned after difficulty with several of the trustees over the management of students' fraternities. He was made principal of the Girls' High school in the summer of 1003, to succeed Professor William D. Rorer. . Several months ago, his illness compelled him to relinquish teaching,, and to place himself under medical treatment.- "' ' . Professor Birdsell was a member of the Pennsylvania Historical . society and the American Academy of Politic al ana social science. For many years he - was an active member of the association of colleges and preparatory BChoois. He was also elected a member of the Head Masters' association, of the United States, an organisation which includes the heads of the principal New England schools. MS BURSTED; THBEEJBE DEAD Terrible Tragedy Was Enacted This Morning at Parkersburg. CITY IS WITHOUT WATER IT IS SUSPECTED THAT SOME MISCREANT BLEW UP THE TANKS WITH DYNAMITE SEARCH FOR BODIES. Parkersburg, W. Va., March. 19. Three persons are known to hare perished and two fatally injured, many seriously hurt, twenty houses demolished,' many others badly damaged, by being flooded and total property lose - of a quarter million dollars, is the result of two Immense water tanks, used to supply the 'city with, water, which burst early this morning. The dead are: 1- Mr. and Mrs. Walter Waggles and child. , Those fatally Injured are: .Mrs. John Maloney and Miss Mary 'Jones, ' v ;The tanks , ware on top of the hill and the water rushed down In a great volume. It is suspected that some miscreant blew up the tanks with dynamite. More bodies are being searched for. The city Is without a water upply. COIHIERSVILLE IS AFTERiM. C. A. Vi:f Start to Raise Building ' : Fund. r ' Connersville Is after a Y. M. C A. A somber of citizens have made known, their willingness to help by liberal contributions. One man. not a resident of the town, has offered I1&00. E. E. Stacy, state secretary, has made as Inspection of the prce gtt&cs fccUoTee taeavfavexaUe.
RUBE" MARQUARD. He was purchased from Indianapolis last fair by the New York Nationals for $11,000. From his showing in spring practice some say he is a prize others that he is a ripe lemon.
MERE LIOIIS DON'T SCARE ROOSEVELT Tells "Neighbors of Nassau" Not to Worry About His Future. ; WILL DISCREDIT STARR EX-PRESIDENT ANNOUNCES THAT HE WILL RETURN FROM HIS AFRICAN TRIP WITHIN FIFTEEN MONTHS. Oyster Bay, N. Y., March 19. Theo dore Roosevelt told some prominent visitors yesterday that he intended to disprove the? gloomy forebodings of Prof. Starr of Chicago, -rho declared the former president would never come out of Africa alive, if h followed his announced itinerary, and' also added, when his remarks were applauded: "All right, but don't cheer for the lions." The special visitors at Sagamore Hill were "Roosevelt neighbors of Nassau county, N. Y."; a delegation of 250 prominent men, republicans and democrats, whom he had planned to receive at the White House on March 3, but who failed, on account of a storm, to reach Washington in time. "Neighbors" in Pompous Parade. . The delegation, headed by Chester C. Painter, arrived on a special train, and appeared as they did in the Inaugural parade in Washington. On the veranda to greet them was Mr. Roosevelt and a party consisting of William Loeb, jr., collector of the port of New York and former secretary to the president; Congressman W. W. Cooks of this district, Republican National Committeeman William L- Ward of New Yorkv and former Congressman Littauer. These gentlemen, with Gen. Leonard Wood, had been the former president's guests at luncheon during the day. Happy Over "His Holiday." Mr. Roosevelt responded to the salutations of his neighbors by saying: "I am now back with my friends and neighbors of Nassau county," he said, "and I feel deeply the way everybody has greeted me. There is ' nothing much out of the ordinary in being a decent public servant. These qualities are the same as those which go to make up a good neighbor. I am now a private citizen of a very private kind, as private as these gentlemen (pointing to the newspaper men present will allow me. I have worked pretty hard for a good many years. I am now going to have a holiday." Mr. Roosevelt promised those present that in a year and a quarter they would again celebrate together. From this remark it appears that Mr. Roosevelt will be absent from the United States no longer than fifteen months. Mr. Roosevelt is tearing to shave himself so as not to have a beard in Africa. "His face shows it, it looks like a map of the Erie freight yards," says a reporter. - j LODGE PROBABLY WILL ACCEPT IT Whitewater Team Is Invited To Connersville. Whitewater lodge of Odd Fellows wil act on an Invitation tonight at Its meeting to send Its degree team to Connersville, March 27, to give the first degree work. It Is probable that the invitation will he accepted providing the team can return horns thai sight. A large attendance Is expected uus evening as 31 candWates-wfll be dveopcts second 4
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IGHT OIL IS USED IHOLLEGE Students Are Preparing for Examinations, Which Begin Saturday. HAVE A WEEK'S VACATION WINTER TERM WHICH CLOSES THIS WEEK, HAS BEEN MOST SUCCESSFUL ONE HAD LARGE ENROLLMENT. The students of Earlham College have begun burning the midnight oil in preparation' for the regular examinations which will begin Saturday morning, and will last to Tuesday evening. With the examinations coming so far in advance this term the students will be given almost a week's vacation. The winter term, which closes for recitations this week, has been one of the most successful in many years. The attendance was not only larger, but the work dons by the students has been of a better quality. The rowdy element at the college this year has been entirely absent and not a student has been dismissed on account of disorderly conduct. Opens en March 22. The spring term will open March 22. The present prospects are that the enrollment of the college will be largely increased from the number of inquiries that have been received at the president's office. The program for the term has been completed and the majority of the students will register during the next few days for the spring work. Notice has been received that Miss Lucy Francisco, who had been granted a leave of absence during the . winter term, will return in time to assume her duties. Miss Francisco is the instructor of music. Prof. David Dennis, who is one of the most popular teachers In the college will return the first part of next week to prepare his work for the next term. Prof. Dennis is the head of the biology department and is a general favorite among the students and from the present indications he will have the same large number of students as formerly under his wing. During the past three months Prof. Dennis has been traveling in the Bast and visiting his son, Walter Dennis, at Washington, D. C, for the benefit of his health. BUSH CAUSES FUROR Hughie Jennings Says He . Is Greatest Shortstop in . The Game. DECLARES HIM A MARVEL -The following dispatch from San Antonio, Texas, concerning "Ownie" Bush, formerly with the Richmond dub, will be read with interest by all local base ball fans: "Hughie" Jennings has said repeatedly that Owen Bush, formerly of the Indianapolis team, is a marvel and there are a lot of men who will ever contend that Jennings is the greatest Go to Y. RSI. C A, Snnny, f.-rjeh 21
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Our Mr. Ed. Hasemeier has just made a special trip to the market in the interest or our DRESS GOODS and SILK DEPARTMENT. His purchases arrived by express this morning. They reflect the newest and choicest goods the market affords. Exquisite shadings, beautiful weaves. All at very attractive prices. Now Is the time to make your selections in this department. Avoid the rush and jam by coming in the morning hours.
shortstop baseball has ever known. 1 It is freely predicted that the diminutive Hoosier will be the base ball sensation of the year. That's what everybody - said last fall before he came to Detroit from- Indianapolis. In the closing hours of the base ball year of 1908, Detroit saw Bush and his work in those few days verified most of the predictions that had been made for him. He became the child of the hour. . He came when the pennant seemed lost to Detroit and his marvelous work did as much as anything else to bring the championship to the city of the straits. Bush Is a great ball palycr. He is a natural ball player. THE THEATER THEATRICAL CALENDAR. GENNETT. Saturday, March 27 Vogel's Minstrels Monday, March 29 "Sis Hopkins." NEW PHILLIPS. All Week High Class Vaudeville. "Sis Hopkins. The story of "Sis Hopkins," that delightful play of Indiana country life, with its scenes laid in Posey county, at the old Pa Hopkins' home, is one of unusual subtle pathos. Being in timately associated with the love of "Sis," the odd little country girl, it has. an added charm and the tale is told in a most natural and unconventional manner. Miss Rose Melville, who plays the part of "Sis," originated the character and has made of it one of the classics of the stage. Her unassuming acceptance of the love of a man, whom deceit is apparent to every one but the girl, is pathetic; yet, when she awakens to his duplicity, the punishment she metes out to him is swift and sure. Miss Melville is surrounded this season by a com pany which ' surpasses in individual ability any supporting organization which she has previously had. "Sis" Hopkins" comes to the Gennett the ater Monday, March - 29. Vogel's Minstrels. John W. Vogel's big city minstrels travel in swell private cars, and when tiiey appear here Saturday, matinee and night, March 27, they will appear in Tolling palaces that cost a fortune and afford comfort and luxury. The minstrels of today do not fly-by-night to escape the tavern keeper, neither do they tour overland by horse-power, ; as did Whitemore and Clark for many a year, Down East, as has since .been revived by reference in many tales of fiction and allusion in the rural dramas of the stage. And with all the fame of the cross-roads pioneers, they were lucky to take in MCA
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M. C. as much money in a week as Vogel gathers in in a day. Indeed this is an age of huge affairs. - . SEEKER'S TEAM WOinWO GAMES Markleys Put Up a Hard Contest. The contest between the Seekers and the Markleys in the League A at the Y. M. C. A. alleys last evening resulted in a two to one victory for the Seekers. Hunt for the Seekers rolled the high score of 202 pins The team scores made last evening are: Seekers, 855, 885 and 706; Markleys, 783, 715 and 716. If BOARD OF WORKS MAUOT BUY IT New Hose Nozzle Is Quite an Expensive One. The board of public works has not decided as to the purchase of one of the new nozzles of the pattern exhibited yesterday. The nozzles cost more than it is believed advisable to spend for such a purpose just at this time. CASH PECK WON'T BEJJAIIOIDATE Will Not Run for Councilman In the Fifth. Cash Peck stated this" morning that he would not be a candidate for council in the Fifth ward as announced. Business reasons are given as - the reason for keeping out of the race. Up to date there are two out Tor council in this ward Richard King and Frank Howells. CLnfKKTOT: Don't try to make angel food unless you re Gold iledaJ Flour. Belxxda. KodolfSJSSSSS palpitation of the heart. Digests what yoa sat. FBOAT
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1 CLUB MAKING A PROBE Commercial Club Making Inquiry on the Water Works Question. ASKS FOR INFORMATION CITIES ABOUT THE SIZE OF RICHMOND ASKED TO SUBMIT STATEMENTS MANY REPLIES ARE RECEIVED. Information regarding - the ' water works systems in the United States and Canada, in cities the size of Richmond, is being obtained by the Commercial club. Secretary E. M. Haas has sent out 250 letters to cities of 20,000 inhabitants or thereabouts . asking for copies of franchises under which the water works systems , are managed. The club has two purposes in securing the franchises. One is to have valuable information at hand when the Richmond Water Works company's franchise expires. In 1912. The other is to give information to the insurance comimttee which is still investigating and trying to determine a means to minimumize the Insurance rates in the city. Seventy-Five Replies. About seventy-five replies have been received by Mr. Haas and, although he has not been able to go over all of them as yet. he finds that four out of the five cities replying own their own systems. Many of the clerks of the different cities, to whom the requests were addressed, have sent a complete list of the ordinances of their respective cities. PEOPLE SHARPER KIIIVES FOR THE TARIFF MEASURE . (Continued From Page One.) tores of Iron and steel, cotton, wool, and silk. . People Kept in the Dark. The only one of those four schedules which has been touched Is the mm SATVaOAY list IB oc
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steel schedule, and yet In Mr. Payne's statement, intended for the information of the country, there Is a significant omission of all mention of schedules I and L. which deal with cotton and silk manufactures, and the reference to .schedule K. covering woolen goods, ts so blind that only an expert could see any reduction In the direction of providing cheaper raw material for manufacture.
On the whole, the women of the country will have no cause to call Mr. Payne or his associates on the ways and means committee blessed. If they assert themselves as some modern women do the adjective will be of quite a different character. That the new tariff hill is open to serious objection because of its complete failure to cut down the savage dsty imposed on all articles of wearing apparel, both for men and for women; Is not a thing which should be concealed in the Interests of nertv. So far as the three schedules men tioned are concerned, the committee has not fulfilled the pledge of the republican platform, and that section M A 1 mm . . . . . ui iuw Din nsniiesuy is onen in uoa AkiaaliUa kUk ' - - nrm.m- " lore bis inauguration declared would result In a veto. COIITRACTIS CLOSED Robert Aschs Will Operate a Uchting Plant at Liberty, Indiana, v FARMERS ARE INTERESTED The terms of the contract for furnishing electric lights and power to the town of Liberty have been accepted by Robert Asche of this city. Mr. mmw grm w.ll.wi . V VUr ment installed within iar days. If nothing unforeseen Interferes. He expects also to Indued a large number of farmers along the pike between this city and Liberty to make nse of elec Lricity i or iignung ana power purposes. For a farmer to run his cutting box or corn huaker with electrical power Is quite an advance over earlier methods. Business men at Liberty view with favor the plans and anticipate a liberal use of electricity in their store rooms. -SPECIALS " CHICKENS "(To Fry; te Reset) CREAM TO WHIP. MAPLE SYRUP. IZL EVAI3 : C7 En. Verier