Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 34, Number 247, 14 July 1909 — Page 1

BICHMOM) 1PAIXABIIJM AND STTN-TFXTCGR AM. tvOL. XXXTV. NO. 247. RICiniOXD, INI., WEDNESDAY EVENINCi, JULY 14, 1909. SINGLE COPY, 8 CENTS.

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iIAFT IS SUCCESS FLftVlG RQLE AS SOLKFIIID, President Believes Course 1 Will Obtain Acceptable Tariff Measure and other Economic Reforms.

SECBET SESSION WAS HELD TODAY AT COURT HOUSE IS STILL MISSING A PLAN ADOPTED BY ASSOCIATION TO RAISE MOIIEY She Divorces Son of Senator Aldrich Leon Ling, Fugitive Chinaman, Declared Not to Be in Jersey. . ,

VI THE FOOTSTEPS OF PRES. M'KINLEY

his Problem Is Greater Than Faced by Predecessors, - But He Expects to Gain Ends Without Clash. Chicago, July 14. John Callan Xaughlin, under yesterday's' date tine, says in the Tribune today; President Taft promses to rival President McKinley In preserving friendly relations with congress. From the beginning of his administration he has made it a point to cultivate senators and representatives and the tariff has furnished the first real opportunity for demonstrating the (value of his policy. Its results up to date have been most satisfactory at the capitol and Che president, too, is gratified. He believes he will be able to get cot only a tariff bill which will be acceptable to the people, but other economic reforms! vital to their welfare. And he believes this accomplishment can bo brought about without friction. The situation which has been produced is one which has not prevailed cince William McKinley left Washington in the fateful summer of 1901 for Canton, O., on. his way to Buffalo, where he met his death. Mr. McKinley 3iad no struggle with congress over the revision of the tariff which culminated in the Dlngley law, because primarily he was a high protectionist and the sentiment of the country was iin favor of an Increase in rates Taft's Problem Is GrtfSTt; Mr. Taft is face to face' with- an entirely, different situation. fie has stated' that he is for revision, which the country regards as a promise of the reduction of rates, and he is opposed by a formidable number of standpatters an supported by a small number of members in the senate and house who are classed as insurgents. It is evident that a condition exists which contains dynamite and there are men ready to precipitate an explosion. But Mr. Taft has mastered forces more difficult to handle than those in the capitol, and he has done it when he did not possess the tremendous power of the presidency. While serving as governor general of the Philippines he capped the work of the army by iuduclng the various factions to unite In common purpose to give peace and order and development to the islands, and later he went to Rome where he arranged the settlement of difficult 1 qustions between the church and his government at Manila. ; Before the tariff question reached its present stage the president was able to establish- most cordial relations with the mem who control affairs in the senate and house. This is an advan tage of reat importance now that he find It necessary to apply pressure to induce them to make concessions in the Interest of the consumers. Tsffs Tact Is Effective. Mr. Taft is interfering in most tactful way. He is not wielding a club He is making no threats. He is not even seeking to explain his own views to the public, preferring misrepresenta tion to the circulation of statements whihe might produce ill feeling and consequent friction. ' t When the president sends for Speak er Cannon or Senator Aldrich or one f the conferees, he makes it clear that he really is glad to see him and that he merely wants to discuss a special matter with a view to reaching an agreement. His manner is so cordial and so friendly that the caller is naturally disposed to go as far as he can to meet his wishes. It is a significant fact that ... the friendliness toward , the president is felt not only by Cannon, Aldrich, and the men who are pronounced standpatters, but by Senators Nelson of Minnesota, Burkett of Nebraska, LaFollette of Wisconsin, and other insurgents who voted against the passage of the senate tariff bill. Cordial to the "Insurgents." With the insurgents Mr. Taft is as cordial as he is with their opponents. He has made it evident to both sides that he wants a tariff bill which, all republicans in the senate and house " and throughout the country can defend and support. He realises that the final way in which the insurgents registered their votes makes extremely awkward any change of attitude by them, but he naturally believes thatt he abandonment of the high rates in the senate bill and in the house bill will furnish them with an excellent reason for casting their votes in favor of the adoption of the conference report. It is generally recognized that the party must "get together" . before the conference completes ; Its work. To prevent a great deal of discussion and delay it has been decided not to bring jU tin report byiecemeal. When the

fate of every amendment has been decided then the conferees will report to the two houses. Speaker Cannon is all ready with rule to jam the bill through the lower body. Ho is convinced that the concessions the senate will make will enable the success of his program. TUESDAY IS DATE FOB BIG CONTEST The Newspaper and Lawyer Teams Will Clash With Big Noise Then. GAME FOR SPORT ALONE IT IS REALIZED THAT BEST WAY TO ATTRACT A CROWD IS TO ELIMINATE PROPOSED ADMISSION CHARGE. Generalissimo Meredith of the lawyers-court house baseball team has se lected next Tuesday afternoon as the date for the contest against the newspaper men. Meredith says he will put a team in the field theequal of which never has been seen in this city. The newspaper men do not deny that such an aggregation might be collected from the city. The game will be played for the sport alone. The lawy ers proposed an admission fee be charged, but with their usual generous spirit the newspaper men objected to any commercialism being allowed to enter unless they are paid for providing the chief attraction. The press representatives were also desirous that a large crowd attend and none realize more than a newspaper man how much easier it is to get a crowd out when it does not cost anything for the production. - Local theater managers have offered this same suggestion as advice. Meredith says he will announce his lineup next week, but before the game Is played. He wants to test the mettle of his recruits before putting them on public exhibition. The newspaper men are going out for a warming up process this afternoon. A challenge has been received from the barbers' team. This organization claims it has never lost a game yes, it has played one or two.

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This is a picture of Mrs. Edward Burgess Aldrich and her baby daughter. , Mrs. Aldjich has . been awarded a. decree of divorce against her husband,' son of United, States Senator Nelson W. Aldrich of Rhode Island.

TIP FOR Bl Greensburg, Pa., City Council Gets Plums From the Pennsylvania. GAVE UP ITS ULTIMATUM Greensburg, Pa., July 14. At a conference between officials of the Pennsylvania railroad company and a committee from Greensburg Councils all points of difference were smoothed over, the railroad people backing down from their ultimatum and $2,000,000 will be spent within the town limits in improvements. Three immense bridges will be built. The railroad company had insisted that unless the town would maintain the bridges they would take the road two miles north of town and cut Greensburg entirely. The councilmen believed this to be a bluff and promptly called it. NO DEVELOPMENTS There are no new developments in regard to the clever swindling scheme by m'hich two Indianapolis strangers fleeced Richmond merchants out of about $500, on the pretense of collecting for the benefit fund of the Railroad Employees' Association. .No trace of the men has been found .as yet, but the police are working on several clues and much valuable evidence has been secured. Jiips On Buying or Selling a Second-Hand Musical Instrument Shakespeare knew human nature. Be believed music was one of the most essential taints in the make-up of a person. So it is. Teach your children to love it. Have it in your heme. Buy a secondhand instrument and save money for instance, a Phonograph. Maybe you have tome instrument that yea are tired of. Trade or sell it. One of our little Want Ads will do the trick for but a xew pennies, juybe we advertise a Bargain today.

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WILL BE ABANDONED

Pennsylvania System Plan to Eliminate the Famous "Horseshoe Curve." TOURISTS TO MOURN LOSS Pittsburg, July 14. In straightening its lines the Pennsylvania railroad will abandon the world famous horse shoe curve in Pennsylvania. Local tourists have enjoyed the trip around this bend in the river for years. It is to the Pennsylvania what Niagara Falls are to the New York Central as a scenic wonder. The elimination of the curve will be a big saving in time and distance for the railroad, but will deprive the tourists of a beautiful sight. WILD STATEMENT HELOJE TRIVIAL Divinity School Trustees Refuse to Talk. Chicago, July 14. The statement of the Rev. John Wesley Hill, pastor of the Metropolitan Temple, Xew York, that $5 worth of dynamite, placed under the cornerstone of the University of Chicago Divinity school would be the best thing that could happen to the young men of this country, was called too trivial and insane a statement to be discussed by Charles A. Marsh, prysident of the Baptist Theo logical Union. Francis W. Parker, treasurer It the board, and other trustees, said they "could not be annoyed with a matter so trivial. FROM STATE ARRIVES AT LAST With No Explanation for the Delay. The check from the state that has been needed by the county to meet the demands by the semi-annual distribution arrived this morning. There was no explanation of the delay. In the morning mail the treasurer also received & check from the American Wire fence company in payment for the tax of last year and this. This company was overlooked by-the assesser la making ou round. y

County Commissioners and Railroad Officials Have a Discussion About Seizure of Infirmary Land.

COUNTY HAD PLANNED TO ASK INJUNCTION This Was Abandoned When The Railroad Officials Asked For Meeting Road Has the Advantage. Secret conferences have entered into the issue between the Pennsylvania Railway company and the county commissioners relative to the proposed double tracking of the railroad through the county farm. The conference was held at the court house this morning and was attended by the commissioners, the county attorney, John L. Rupe local counsel, and Engineer Robertson of the Pennsylvania. The railway officials declared they want to deal fair with the county, recognizing that the farm is a charitable institution. Definite action on the matter was postponed until next Mondav. The conference held today at the request of the railway company was the only thing that prevented injunction proceedings being entered by the coun ty against the company. Everything was in readiness last evening to enter the proceedings, when the railway au thorities asked for a delay until after a consultation could be held. The mat ter was thereupon withheld. $10,000 Damages. It Is estimated that the county will suffer damages to the extent of $10,000 if the railroad company goes ahead with its present plans. The entire water system as the county farm will have to be rearranged. The source for all water used for domestic purposes stock, and everything else Js the springs located at the top of Jackson hill, which the railroad company proDoses to cut down.i Under the old 1886 franchise contract, the company is giv en the right to change the grade of the tracks whenever it may see fit and no nrovision is made for safeguarding the interests of the county in the 6pring water supply. It is believed by attorneys that upon the contract, the company has the advantage of the county. The company was given the right to cross the farm in consider ation for the privilege of the county taking water from the company s right of way. It is provided, also, that if the county's water right be destroy ed by the change of grade, the county has no remedy nor claim for damages. Company Is Anxious. But on the other hand it is believed the county stands in the way to be a strong buttress in case it tries to hold the company from going ahead with its improvement. The company has awarded contracts and is anxious to proceed with the work of double tracking its system between this city and Indianapolis. If the county were to enter injunction proceedings and legal delay of months duration follow it would mean a serious impediment to the company. It is believed that the company probably would prefer a com promise settlement rather than enter into extensive and expensive litigation. It is probable that the county would welcome an amicable settlement of the estrangement. The county objects to the expense that would be encountered in rearranging the water system and there is some belief that the water supply might be impaired by the change of grade. HUSBAND IS DEAD WIFE IS Much Mystery Is Connected With the Crime. New York, July 14. Edward J. Hel mur, twenty-four years old, died in the Presbyterian hospital today from a pistol shot wound in the temple which he received late last night at his home 409 East Eighty-fourth street.. At the same time his bride of four months, Lillie Helmus 19 years old, was shot through the cheek. Mrs. Helmus is in Presbyterian hos pital and her- condition is so serious that she has not been told her hus band is dead. . Although the police believe that Helmus shot bis wife and then turned the revolver on himself, they cannot understand why he should have so suddenly decided on a tragic ending of his honeymoon unless he went in sane from heat or some other cause. ACCEPTS POSITION. Wales Gaston left this morning for Chicago where he will accept a posi tion in the offices of the Lash Lnmbalox company- -

FIND NO DEFINITE CLUE

New York. July 14. After making thorough investigation today of a report that Leon Ling was alive and was being kept in hiding in New Jer sey by white missionaries, Central of fice detectives declared there was ab solutely no foundation for the story. No definite clue that Leon is alive has been obtained since the body of Elsie Sigel was found in a trunk in his room at TS2 Eighth avenue and it is now believed by the police that he was murdered when the girl was killed. BOARD OF WORKS EAVOBS PURCHASE Officials This Morning Give Approval to the West Side Park. - IS NOW UP TO COUNCIL CITY ATTORNEY STUDY THIS MORNING INFORMED THE BOARD THAT HE THOUGHT THE PROJECT ADVISABLE. Members of the board of public works this morning expressed their approval of the proposal that the city purchase a strip of land on the west bluff of the Whitewater river. An option on this strip of TOO feet has been secured for $500. . It is probable the board will recommend the purchase of the land to the city council, which will have to make the appropriation. , - - Subject Is Discussed.---The subject was discussed with the city attorney at this morning's meeting qf the board. Mr. Study said-he believed the purchase would be advisable, if the city wants to preserve the bluff and woodland for park purpopes. The owner of the land is a non-resident and the option will not be in force for a very long time. ' The board has made an Inspection of the ground and found that there Is a depth of sixty feet on the West First street front for some of the lots. It would be easy to erect buildings on these lots. The purchase of the lot gives control to the water's edge, a distance of about 300 or 400 feet in some places. The board of works believes the city would act wisely in securing the site. West First street which , is atop the bluff could be converted into a boulevard and a beautiful drive provided between the bridges. Mr. Study suggested that if the city obtain the site trees be set out between the roadway and the rocks of the cliff. MILLION DOLLAR KID AND HIS NEW WIFE The lady whose full face Is seen In the picture Is Mrs. Byron Chandler. generally known on the stage as MIi Grace La Rue. Her husband, known on Broadway as "The Million Dollar Kid." is shown la his automobile be-

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Charity Organization Plans ' Raise $2,000 Through Per

sonal Solicitation and Through Churches. TO BE MORE CAREFUL WITH ITS FINANCES Committee Announces That This Year There Will Be More Interest and Better Methods Employed. The Associated Charities held m meeting yesterday afternoon in the Y. M. C. A. chapel and the commit tee which was appointed some time ago to look after the finances made its report. Several other Important Items of business pertaining to the future welfare of the association were transacted and recommendationa were adopted. It is hoped this year to put the or ganization on a better footing, from a financial viewpoint. Last year the association was greatly hampered in its charitable and philanthropic work owing to the fact that it was destitute of funds and compelled to borrow mon ey on several occasions. Better meth ods will be employed this year, it la said, and greater interest, closer harmony and unity will prevail among the members. The committee, thrtxurh the Rev. E. G. Howard, presented the following series of amendments which were put in the form of resolutions and unanimously adopted. Adept Resolutions. 1. That the official board of each church appoint at least two represent atives, preferably a man and a woman, to represent that congregation In the Associated Charities. 2, That the Associated Charities be XSSSs4r??t than the. sum of $2,000 for the support of the organisation, the same to be secured by private subscriptions and church contributions. ' 3. That a list of not less than 500 names of prominent citisens be compiled and requests for subscriptions be sent to them. 4. That a campaign of education be launched through the pulpit, press and by circular literature, to Inform the citizens of Richmond with the importance of this charitable work. 5. That some certain day be set and designated as Associated Charities day. That plans be made for the observance of this day when the Interests of the city charities will be promoted. 6. ' That committees' be appointed to keep up the interest of the members, reconstruct and place the organisation on a more substantial basis. The resolutions will be put Into Immediate effect and it is thought that the plan will be a satisfactory solution of the problem. LOCAL PATRIOTS ; IIIDEH lit'Ofl Those 'Who Have Been H ent ering After Census Pis v Are Despondent 2 V SPOILSMEN ARE CUT OUT PRESIDENT TAFT CASTS .DARK. THICK GLOOM WHEN HE SAYS CENSUS TAKING WILL C2 ON A BUSINESS BASIS. ; Patriots In Wayne county who been whetting their knives for slice of the census pie, are doomed to go hungry; the census is not to be turned over to to spoilsmen, according to a Washington dispatch, which declares that President Taft. after signing the bill, has made It plain that the spoils feature, which many congressmen hoped would be allowed, will not be permitted in the compilation and anthering of the census. TafTs "Bad" News. The president has used the secre tary of commerce and labor and the director of the census to say that ho Intends to insist that the census shall be put on a business basis. The civil . service law, wherever it applies. Is tobe enforced to the letter. There are to be no back door entrances into the service. The supervisors and the enumerators are to be appointed without regard to the civil serriee law, but the president intends to insist that senators and ' representatives shall recommend the best men to be had for supervisors. Likewise in the arpotnvmeat of enumerators the adiwtatstm shall be disregarded in the effort to employ