Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 34, Number 201, 28 May 1909 — Page 1

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T EICHMOM) PAXXlA-M AND SUN-TELEGRAM. I VOL. XXXIV. NO. 201. RICHMOND, IND., FRIDAY EVENING, 31 AY 28, 1909. SINGLE COPY, 2 CENTS

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VETERANS WANT STARRY BAMIER TO FLOAT HIGH Grizzled Soldiers of the Great Rebellion Hope There Will Be Lavish Decorations Next Monday.

PROCLAMATION OF MAYOR IS PLEASING Like the Suggestion That Residences as Well as Business Places Display the Nation's 'Colors. , When Mayor Schillinger in his Memorial Day proclamation suggested generous decoration of --places of business and private residences on next Monday he struck a popular note with the veterans of the Civil war. Nothing is so inspiring to these men as the sight of the national colors used profusely in all parts of the city. Richmond has not been accustomed to decorate very lavishly in the past. The downtown stores have hung out a flag or two or placed them in a win- ; dow draped about a picture of Lincoln, Grant or some' other notable of the war period but in the resident districts little attention bas been paid to the occasion. V'A Grand Old Flag." "It's a grand old flag, It's a high flying flag," and one for which thousands of lives were sacrificed. Those who . survived the onslaughts of the enemy that sought to replace It by the stars and bars love every shred of it. Memorial Day is particularly for them. Athletic games 'and dramatic performances may take advantage of the holiday but the old soldier, his widow end orphans, or wife and children, as . the case may be, reverences nothing on this day like the fctar spangled banner. . Generous use of the flag and bunting will be appreciated deeply by the veterans and the officers of the Win. R. Benton Camp S. of V. have . .called upon the, public to make as liberal display of the flar as possible. All arrangements 'are complete for the services to be held at the coliseum and if the public can be induced to decorate the grandest day of the pear will be enjoyed by "the boys of 81 and 65." The lawns of the city present a beautiful appearance at this season of the year. A strip of bunting across the edge, of .the terrace, bunting around the veranda, the liberal use of flags can go a long way toward improving the appearance of premises and at the same time show the loyalty of the resident and his patriotic pride. Why Overlook SonflsT ? "Why is It. asked a veteran, whose aleeve hung empty at his side, "that there is such a general tendency at Memorial Day services to overlook the songs we boys love best to hear? jl notice that a?$lendld program has itoeen prepared for the exercises at the teoltseum, but I see, alBo, there is an absence of the old war time songs. tt. am not finding fault with what the program calls for. I know all the sxmaa will be splendid, but how well I (would . like to hear Tramp, Tramp, Tramp, the Boys are Marching;' that Yamous old marching song, The Battle Hymn of the Republic and that kind f songs. "I was talking to others of the boys last night and they spoke of the same thing. We would like to hear again those old soul stirring hymns and ongs. They may not be regarded now s music of a very classical nature, tout we love every word of them. We sjo all year without hearing them and nothing would pleace us better than at (decoration time to have our hearts ' thrilled by the words and music. Why, t actually believe the boys would all want to get up and Join in." And he walked on down the street, bending fceavily on his cane and whistling aoftly "We are tenting tonight on the old camp ground." J v Sol Meredith Post. Women's Relief Corps, Sons of Veterans, Denver Brown Camp U. S. W. V. and allied organizations will meet at the Post rooms at 9:30 o'clock Sunday morning to attend the Memorial services at the First M. E. church. The sermon will be delivered by the Rev. R. J. Wade." TALKED GERMAN: MANBRIGHTENS Police Chief Finally Gets Desired Answers. After many attempts had been made by the police to elicit information from a foreigner giving the name Anton Csaya. who was arrested yesterday afternoon, and nothing gained, SupL etaubach drew upon his supply of German. The fellow awoke as filled with new life. He replied to all questions asked, glibly. He claimed to be an Austrian. The stranger was held pending an lnvesigation. The chaise .a vagrancy waa vww

Wins New Honors In Literary World

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Robert Hobart Davis, whose picture Is here shown, is one of the leading newspaper men in the country. He is one of the right hand men of Prank A. Munsey, in his newspaper and magazine enterprizes. Mr. Davis has recently won added laurels by writing a successful play, "The Family," which is soon to have Its New York presentation.

ROGERS WILL IS PLACED Oil FILE: A LARGE ESTATE Bequests Made by the Late Standard Oil Baron Almost - Entirely Benefit Members of The Family. HIS NATIVE TOWN IS THE ONLY EXCEPTION Various Trust Funds Are Createtf for the Widow, Children and Other RelativesSon an Executor. , New , York, May 28. The H. H. Rogers will was probated today. No estimate of the value of the estate is stated. He gives a hundred thousand dollars to the town of Fair Haven, Mass., for the use of the primary and grammar schools. The remainder goes to the widow, children and relatives. His New York City residence is set aside for the widow's use together with a trust fund sufficiently large to yield an income to - provide annuity of a hundred thousand dollars. Var ious trust funds, also, are created to provide incomes for Rogers's collateral relatives.; These trust funds aggregate a half-million dollars and all revert to the residuary estate upon the death of the beneficiary.. After these bequests, Rogers divided his estate into four trust funds, one for the benefit of each of his children, who. upon reaching the age of forty, can receive one-half of such trust fund's principal, the remaining one-half still , to be in trust. H. H. Rogers, Jr. is one of the executors. ENTERTAINS RELATIVES. t E. S. Curtis, the popular manager of the Starr Piano Company,' is entertaining his mother, Mrs. E. L. Curtis, of Huntington, West Virginia, his sister, Mrs. J. W. Taylor of Huntington, and an aunt, Mrs. A. I Curtis, of Maxion, Ohio, at his home, 121 North Thirteenth street. There ' Is something about a Hon among ladies somewhere and t sometime.

Memorial Proclamation Whereas, the citizens of Richmond will observe Monday, May 31. 1909. as Memorial Day, I request all citizens to decorate their dwellings and places of business, and business be , suspended, in order that all may participate la the memorial, services. May 27. 1909. RICHARD SCHILLINGER, Mayor.

MAX P. EMMERICH IS DEFAULTER Well Known Young Indianapolis Man Takes $10,000 From a Bank. MISSING SEVERAL DAYS VICTIMIZED BANK IS THE CAPITAL NATIONAL, OWNED BY D. G. REID EMMERICH WAS A GREAT ATHLETE. Indianapolis, May 28. Max P. Emmerich, married, thirty years olcL and a book keeper at the Capital National bank, son of Prof. Emmerich, principal of the Manual Training high school, was today found to be the defaulter for ten thousand dollars at the bank. The detectives of Indianapolis and other cities are searching for him. He has been missing since last Saturday. Young. Emmerich', was well known throughout the state as an athlete. Officials of the Capital National bank gave out the information that Max Emmerich had been missing since Saturday. They said his books show a large shortage, probably $10,000. The Capital National is Daniel G. Reid's bank. START FIRST TRAIN Service on the Georgia Railroad Was Resumed This Morning. WAS NO - DEMONSTRATION Atlanta, Ga., May 28. The first train over the Georgia railroad since Saturday left here for Augusta this morning, manned by a white engineer and a negro fireman. The train hauled nothing but -mail. Several newspaper men boarded the train to make the trip but the officials of the road decided to order them off at East Atlanta. There was a big crowd at the station but there was no demonstration. A similar train also left Augusta for Atlanta this morning.

Bulletin Board of State Option Derby

YESTERDAY'S RESULTS. Wet. Dry. Floyd County (106 saloons) 1.900 ... Laporte County (126 saloons) 4,300 ... Harrison County (4 saloons) 169 TOTAL STANDING TO DATE. Counties voted, 68 ; won by "drys," 59; won by "wets," 9; by remonstrance, 10; vote dates scheduled, 5; saloons voted out in 59 counties, 970; by remonstrance, 155; counties yet to act or in which action has been beguil, 9. OTHER ELECTION DATES. Ripley County Saturday, May 29. Boone County Tuesday, June 1. Porter County Thursday, June 3. Clark County Wednesday, June 9. Warrick County Thursday, June 17 "WET" MAJORITIES. Wayne, 751; Cass, 108: Blackford, 134; Tippecanoe, 793; Spencer, 43; Posey, 1,449; Franklin, 430.. "DRY" MAJORITIES. Wabash, 889; Lawrence, 1,505; Pike, 884; Hamilton. 2.461; Putnam, 1,552; Decatur, 1,708; Tipton, 1,851; Noble, 692; Randolph, 2,470; Park, 2,000; Huntington, 1,600; Switzerland, 900: Clinton. 2,084; Daviess, 1,337; Grant, 2J83; Howard, 1,433; Newton, 482; Adams, 1.044; Morgan, 1,055; Hendricks, 777; Fountain, 1.9S8; Fayette, 851; Carroll, 1,942; Gibson, 1,074; Rush, 2,016; Sullivan, 1.841; Jay, 2,099; Marshall, 1,164; Whitley, 1,150; Hancock, 1,302; Shelby, 745; Miami, 1,066; Montgomery, 2,803; Benton, 886; Greene, 2,647; Ohio, 28; Elkhart, 879; Orange, 745; Bartholomew, 783; Jennings, 520; Vermilion, 285; Henry, 2,583; Jackson, 362; White, 1.435; Delaware, 2,956; Starke, 84; Kosciuskb. 2,320; tfefferson, 106; Martin. 399; Washington, 1,296; Jasper, 595; Clay, 2,174; Pulaski, 400; Fulton, 1,627; Monroe, 419; Crawford, 773; Owen, 1,207; Madison, 1,224. "DRY" BY REMONSTRANCE. Boone,- Brown, Dekalb, Johnson, Lagrange, Scott, Steuben, Union, Warren, Wells 10. CAPT. SMITH DEAD .-Captain -C, W. ; Smith, , formerly of Liberty and an ex-treasurer and recorder of Union county died recently at his home at Washington, D. C. Captain Smith was known to a large number of local friends and members of the Grand Army. ' MAKE CHANGES IN TEACHING STAFF It Is Reported School Board Will Ask Some for Resignations. NO STATEMENT IS GIVEN SCHOOL OFFICIALS ALSO DISCUSS METHOD OF FLOATING BONDS FOR ERECTION OF THE NEW HIGH SCHOL. It was learned today that at a meeting held last evening by the school board, it was decided to reorganize the teaching staff of the public schools and that some of the instructors will be gently requested to hand in their resignations. Providing they fail to grasp the hint, it is learned, they will be discharged. The list of teachers to be employed next term, which commences In September, is in the hands of the board, and the names of some of the present instructors are missing. What Supt. Mott Says. Prof. T. A. Mott this morning admitted that the question of the employment of teachers for the next fiscal year had been considered. - He stated that he expected there would be some resignations. This proceedure is adopted by- the board in a spirit of fair play to the teachers, in that they are not handicapped in securing a position somewhere else. It is understood there will not be any radical changes, and that the majority of the old teachers will be back again next year. Those who are expected to resign will receive notice that such is expected of them. The board last evening also consulted with its attorneys on the form and wording of the bonds to be Issued In order to meet expenses in the erection of the new high school building. Ninth and North B streets. As the time of publication is not up for several days yet, no definite action was taken. - It is probable that only- $100,000 bond Issue will be floated at first. . If nececi sary another issue of $7o.OOi will be ! floated later. ' No , definite, plan has j been decided upon as to how the bonds jwill be sold. It is probable thai a 'good portion of them will be for pop jwlar issue and the remainder will be j disposed of to some banking company, j The bonds will bear 4 per cent Inter-

TO MAKE EFFORT TO IMPROVE THE . SITUATION HERE Commercial Club Decides to Back Movement to Secure A Better Fire Protection for City of Richmond. WANT NEW FRANCHISE FOR WATER COMPANY

Do Not Favor Waiting Three Years for Expiration of the Present Franchise Would Mean New Main. Realizing that it is impossible to hope for better fire protection for the city, under the present franchise of the Richmond City Water Works company, steps will be taken by a committee of the Commercial club to have the board of works take up the question with the water works officials, in hopes of having a new franchise given the water works company in the near future. The committee of the club in charge of the matter, which met last evening for th purpose of organization, includes S. E. Swayne, chairman; W. K. Bradbury, L. B. Kusbaum, Edgar Hiatt, Henry Gennett and Charles E. Shlveley. The franchise of the water works company does not expire until July, 1912, but as the city is in constant danger through lack of sufficient protection, club members want the matter brought to a focus Immediately. Refused to Lay Main. Under the terms of the present franchise the officials of the water works company refuse to law a new main from the pumping station to the city, and also equip the pumping station with an additional pump. These officials declare that the expense is too great, approximating more than $100,000. The matter has not been thoroughly considered as yeL J However, it Is un derstood that the water works company Is willing to accept a new franchise at the present time instead of waiting three years and facing possible adverse conditions. It is believed that the company would be willing to accept a franchise for a period of 25 years. This feature would be left to the two contracting parties, the city and the company. - . The Commercial club has been considering fire protection for several months, and this is one of the phases of better protection. Complaint is made by the fire insurance companies to the one pump of the water works company at the pumping station, and the fact that but one main connects the city with the reservoir, the source of supply. This main has been in the ground for nearly twenty years, and it is doubtful if full pressure could be put on without danger of bursting it. In cases of large fires it is Important that great pressure be had, in order to render the best service. It has been demonstrated several times that the normal pressure is inadequate. Used as Pressure. These facts will be used as pressure upon the board of works to get them to consider . taking up the proposed project. When- asked about the matter this morning, E. M. Haas stated that there was nothing for publication, as yet Members of the committee, who were asked, as well' as the water company representatives, had nothing to say about the proposition. However, one of the business men of the city who was acquainted with the action of the committee, gave out the above information. He declared that it was something the public should know and that the people should be educated to its importance. SHIVELEY ASKED TO MAKE ADDRESS Charles E. Shlveley, past supreme chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, has received an Invitation from the chancellor commander of the Ohio Grand Idge, Knights of Pythias, to attend the grand lodge meeting at Dayton, convening June 8, and make an address before this body. Mr. Shiveley will accept the invitation. , It is probable that a number of other local persons will attend. BRADLEY IS GUILTY Lebanon. Ind., May 28. The Jury found James O. Bradley guilty of murder in the second degree, today, fixing the penalty at life ' Imprisonment. Bradley killed his wife In Indianapolis last February after accusing her of wrong doing. . The defense sought to prove she had committed suicide. . THE WEATHER PROPHET. INDIANA Fair and

SHAW HAS BOOKED JAMESJ. VATSOII Former Congressman to Be a Chautauqua Star.

James H. Shaw, former manager of the local Chautauqua has booked Jas. E. Watson, the former Sixth district congressman, for a number of Chautauqua addresses. Watson's ability in this line is well known throughout the country. There is no doubt but that he will be greeted everywhere by large crowds as there are few orators who can excel his delivery. Shaw will open a Chautauqua at Rushvllle this season. He is bringing competition rather close to his former "pride of the circuit" RECALL WAR DAYS AT THE CAMPFIRE Old Soldiers Meet at First M. E. Church and Swap Old Yarns Again. FIGHTING PASTOR TALKS REV. GEORGE H. HILL, A FORMER PRESIDING ELDER AND AN EXSOLDIER, TELLS EXPERJENCES DURING WAR. Twenty-six old soldiers were guests of the Men's club of the First M. E. church last evening and attended the annual campfire gathering. There were others in attendance and the evening was enjoyed greatly by the veterans and their , friends. Music was furnished by a quartet composed of members of the club and others. The evening; was spent in relating anecdotes of war time and telling a few of the lessons that were learned by those who took part which now have timely application. The Rev. George H. Hill, former presiding elder of the Methodist churches of this district, presided. The Rev. Mr. Hill Is a veteran and prides himself on the fact. He spoke very interestingly, as did all the others. Among those who recounted a few of their experiences . were John Lh Rupe, John F. Davenport. Jesse E. Jones, John W. Tingle, Jacob Able and John Markley. BACK Oil THE BEIICH Judge Fox, After a Vacation, Reopened the Court This Morning. IS AT MARION TOMORROW Judge Fox was back on the bench in circuit court this morning after an absence of all week. He transacted only a few matters of minor importance. He will be at Marion tomorrow and there will be no local court. The judge is being called upon in other counties by old cases that demand his attention. He has made a rule not to take up any more new cases out of the county. Besides being at Marion tomorrow, the court will have to go to Decatur. He will have to enter up a case which he heard several years ago and which was appealed to the supreme court. The decision of the lower court was affirmed and Judge Fox must enter it up on the docket. Yesterday the judge was at Winchester to hear a case that has been on the docket for five years. WANTED 1 LICENSE Two Indianapolis - residents giving the names Harry Campbell and Christiana Toler came to this city yesterday and endeavored to obtain a marriage license at the county clerk's office. They were refused, because of their non residence. They intended to return to Marion county and obtain the necessary papers. J. JONES UIIITED VITII10CAL POST He Was Former Recorder of Wayne County. Jesse E. Jones, a former, recorder of Wayne county, who has been living at New Madison, Ohio, but recently removed to this city, has become united with Sol Meredith Post O. A. R. Mr. Jones hears the distinction of having been the last man to be elected recorder in this county to succeed himself. He Is a veteran of the Nineteenth Indiana, the regiment which, was led, by Sot Meredith. .

CAR EMPLOYES VOTE TO STRIKE AT EVAIISVILLE BSBBBSHBSSm Early This Morning This Course of Action Decided on After a Heated Session Over Night. PICKET POWER HOUSE STOP NON-UNION MEN Mayor and the Police Chief Have Taken Prompt Steps To Prevent Any Bloodshed Or Rioting. '

BULLETIN. Evansville, Ind May rs. After practically deciding to go on a strike" this morning the union men employed by the Evansville Street Railway company reconsideHL their action at solicitation of Lab Commissioners Woerner and Slough, who are making a final effort to bring about arbitration. The union men agreed to continue running cars until Saturday morning. The principal bone of contention Is the recognition of the union. VOTE TO GO OUT. EvansvUle, Ind.. May 28. The members of the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Hallway Employes' Union voted at 3 o'clock this morning to strike. , , f State Labor Commissioners Woerner and Slough, who had held a conference with the union officials earlier In the night, spoke at the meeting. They said they would never give up and the union had voted to accept their good offices. Immediately following the meeting the union car men organlted to call on the non-union car employee and try to persuade them not to work. Pickets were 'also set about the power house to catch . the non-union men coming to work, fft 5 o'clock and aslc them not to go on the cars. "I gave, the company six of its present employes, said Ben Commons. "If it runs cars it will have to use the car men brought here from Indianapolis and Louisville. The local men, six excepted, will not go on the cars, I feel pretty sure." At -the carmen's meeting the men were urged to refrain from violence of any kind. Commons, said he would withdraw strike benefits from any man found drunk. "Try to persuade men from molesting the cars. In any way," was the Injunction given. "The public will not ride. said on speaker. Police Force Doubled. Half of the night police force went off duty at midnight and will report early this morning to assist the day men. : Chief Brennecke says that crowds will not be permitted anywhere on the streets. , Immediately upon being told that a strike was called Mayor Nolan Issued a proclamation asking alt citizens to assist the police in preserving order. Ike Hornbrook. president . of the Central Labor Union, also Issued a card to union men and ; the public , It was learned tonight that strike sympathizers assaulted a' stranger whom they mistook for Henry Flshback. the leader of the LouIville strike breakers. .vv; - - ' - - The Central' Labor Union met last night and appointed a committee of five to indorse any action that the carmen might take at their meeting this morning. t ' - Organizer Commons last night received a telegram from R. F. Reeves, secretary of the International board of Carmen of America, stating that the board would Indorse the action of the carmen In going out on a strike. Men to Oct $5 Weekly. The indorsement of the national organization means that each of the carmen will receive $5 a week from the headquarters during the life of the strike. There were few developments during the day. The officers of the street car company received Labor Commissioners Harry Slough and Charles A. Woerner early In the day and gave the latter all the Information desired of the conditions leading up to the controversy, what the company's position was on the men's proposed agreement and what the company had decided about the offer to arbitrate. . National Executive Committeeman Commons said yesterday he was surprised to find that a majority of the car men were unmarried, and that ha believed that most of them had 'saved snug sums of money which would enable them to strike without suffering. ' GO TO CEIITEDVILLE Sol Meredith Post Nov 55 G. A. B. of this city will go to Centervflle Sunday afternoon to attend the Memorial Day exercises at that place. The Past members are requested to meet at the Post rooms. The party will leave on the 2:25 o'clock lntemrban. Jndga Forkner. of New Castle will detlfu at cesurrc -

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