Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 34, Number 277, 13 August 1909 — Page 1

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THE EIC AND SUN-TISLEGRAM. I VOL. XXXIV. NO. 277. RICHMOND, INI., FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST 13, 1909.

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COMMENT Oil THE

LEEDS PLAN HAS BEEIIJFAVORABLE ; Several Local Business Men - And City Officials State That the Proposed Project Is a Feasible One. MEMBERS OF BOARD OF WORKS INTERVIEWED Take Kindly to Proposed Plan And State That It Will Be Given the Most Earnest Consideration. ' ' The plan outlined in the Palladium ilait night for municipal ownership of 'the water works Is meeting with general discussion and favor. In widely separated circles. The Palladium in tervlewed this morning many prominent citizens, almost all of whom were in entire sympathy with the plan as outlined by Mr. R. O. Leeds. Among those who were interviewed were the presidents of all the banks, 'the members of the board of works, the candidates for mayor, and others Board of Works Approves. The Board of Works was in session this morning at the city building; They said that while they" did not want to commit themselves on the water works proposition previous to the time that the Water Works company company put its contract before them for consideration and did not want to commit themselves to the plan in particular until the Water Works company gave them access to their books, that they were of the opinion that the water works situation was changed and that the proposed place would, and should, be taken into earnest consideration. : Mr. O'Neal said: "1 am heartily In" favor of any plan ' by which the city can - get control, In an equitable manner, of the Richmond City Water Works. The plan as outlined by Mr. Leeds seems to me to be entirely practical and ought to be very seriously considered. . The Municipal Light Plant has proved a success and I am heartily in favor of municipal ownership." Views of Johnson. Mr. B. B. Johnson of the board also favored the' municipalization of the water works If the books were laid before them and they showed that the company was In proper financial shape. He did not want to commit himself at this time but said that the plan was entirely practical. He saidthat the Municipal Light plant had proved a success and that there was no reason why a city water works plant already built would not be the same thing. He said that the plan would merit the most careful consideration. Mr. Hollowell, while not wish ing to commit himself to the plan in any greateV degree than the other members for the same reasons, said that he was entirely favorable to such a proceeding and would go Into the matter more thoroughly than he had yet had a chance to do. ooemeyer's Views. Mr. George Eggemeyer of the Second National Bank said: "Please say for me that I consider the plan of Mr. Leeds as entirely practical and that I am for the municipalization of the water works. The plan is safe from a business point of view." Mr. Gayle of the First National Bank said: "I have no legal knowledge of the practiblllty of the plan and doubt whether the company would submit. From a financial point of view I think It practical and I should like to see it go through." View of Cates. Mt. E. H. Cates of the Union National bank said: "I do not want to talk for publication, inasmuch as my views are those of a man interested in the water works and therefore might be misinterpreted. I will say that there Is a very serious doubt in my mind as to whether it would be a good thing for the city to the plant which It undoubtedly has the right co do by the terms of the contract." Mt. Howard Dill of the Water Works company did not want to be quoted. "You may, however, say that I had never considered the possibility of the municipalization of the plant Until brought up by Mr. Leeds." Zimmerman For It. Dr. W. W. Zimmerman, republican nominee for mayor said today: "Please say for me that I think the plan entirely all right and the way in which municipal ownership of the water works should be accomplished. My lews on municipal ownership are well known. Mr. Pettis Reld, who Is mentioned as a democratic candidate for the same office, said: "I do not want to - commit myself entirely at this time. The general plan ought to be seriously considered. I am in favor of municipal ownership. The plan seems practical. Study Supports It. T. J. Study, city attorney said: "I am la favor of anything which will

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the sister, the dead lieutenant, ana LI TO BE RECALLED BY THE CHINESE Friendship for the United States Costs Popular Official His Office and He May Lose His Head. CHANG YIN TArW-TO-'.-w ASSUME THE BILLET Greatest Offense of Retiring Diplomat Was His Failure To Drag America Into the Eastern Brawls. Washington, Aug. 13 For the second time the friendship of Wu Ting Fang, the Chinese Ambassador for the United States, has cost him his official position, and the hope is held out In diplomatic circles that it will not cost him his head. The popular diplomat has been recalled by his Government, and he is to be supplanted by Chang Yin tang, a man who leans only to China and the Chinese, and who is regarded as a progressionist, as the word Is construed by China. Dr. Wu's decided friendship for the United States andi his subsequent failure to drawing the United States into Eastern brawls, as the Chinese politicians wanted him to do, brought down upon him once more the displeasure of his home office. Two distinct failures are believed to be charged up against the popular official in China, whether rightfully or not. One was the failure of China to get the United States to take the initiative against Japan in the ChineseJapanese row over the Antung-Muk-den military, road. Minister Wu unfortunately was not in Washington when this came up, being on a visit to Peru. . lv .. : : Knox Called Browbeater. Without doubt his Government expected him to swing the situation in favor of the Chinese Government, and his absence at "the psychological moment gave rise to the belief that his leaning toward this country again interfered with the performance of a duty that for this reason would have been Irksome and against his grain. His critics at home openly claimed that his office was browbeaten by Secretary Knox. The other failure was In regard to the effort of the Chinese Foreign Office to play into the hands of the German-English-French syndicate In the matter of the loan for the Hankow Railroad. When China practically ignored the American financiers and the State Department of this country took the matter up, Wu was conspicuous in defending his Government's action only by his absence, and in .washing his bands of the whole matter. China could not see why its Ambassador did not at once stop the protests of the United -States Government, in regard to the loan and keep the protestors mute before the mighty power of the Chinese Government. Again Wu Was Blamed. . Here again Wu's friendship for the United States was' blamed for the back-down act performed by the Chinese in granting United States financiers one-fourth of the loan. The first recall of Minister Wu. and

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and the dead officer. From left to lieutenant iwwn r. RICHMOND PEOPLE TO ATTEND RACES Auto Events at Indianapolis Will Be a Good Drawing Card. HOTELS WILL BE FILLED W. P. HAUGHTON ADVISES LOCAL PEOPLE WHO EXPECT TO AT TEN D TO APPLY . FO R . ACCOMMODATIONS RIGHT NOW. , The automobile races which will be held at Indianapolis on Aug. IS, 19 and 20, will be largely attended by local automobile enthusiasts. It is fear ed that considerable difficulty will be exDerienced by Richmond people in obtaining places to stop while in In dianapolis. Practically every hotel in the capital city will be crowded to its utmost capacity it is said. Two hundred rooms have already been reserved in the Denison hotel by Chicago people who expect to attend the races and many local persons have sent in their application for rooms. Clayton B. Hunt purchased a large 30 horse power Cadalic touring car yesterday from ,W. P. Haughton of the Richmond Automobile company. Mr. Haughton was in Indianapolis yesterday to bring the car to this city. He states that he saw many of the large racing cars which will be entered in the contest and which have arrived to try out the ' course. He commented upon the fact that it would be prac tically impossible to secure rooms in Indianapolis during the event and suggested that Richmond people who expect to attend the races, put in their application for rooms as early as possible. Miss Elizabeth Morris and Miss Louise Moorman of Indianapolis returned with him in the new car to spend a few days with friends in this city. Earlham Advertisement Does Not Mention Location Here. IT'S "EARLHAM, INDIANA." The entire back page of the cover of The American Friend, of this week Is covered : by s an advertisement of Earlham college. The American Friend . is the official publication of the Friends church in this country. A peculiarity of the advertisement is that no place in it does it mention Richmond. Earlham College, Earl ham, Indiana," is the way the ad reads. . - The college has been designated by the postal department as "Earlham' postofOce. The Earlham mail, however, is received at the post office in this city and taken to the college. It may be in the opinion of the college officials "Earlham, Indiana" is more widely known than Richmond. OXEIIOIIIE RETURNED Simpson Oxendine, a Janitor at the court house, has returned from a camping trip on Nolan's fork. Around the court house it is claimed Oxendine tells the biggest fish stories of them all. He is particularly verbose about goggle eyes and perch. ' :

RICHMOND

GIIORED

right: Lieutenaut Harold Utley, Lieutenant

m CHAUTAUQUA WILL HAVE AS FEATURE A CITYJR BOYS Municipality for Local Youngsters Will Be in Charge of R. J. Horton and Orville Brunson. WILL HOLD ELECTION ON THE FIRST DAY Accommodations Will Be Provided for About Fifty Lads And Expense Attached Will Be Reasonable. The plans of Orville Brunson, boys' Y. M. C. A. secretary, and R. J. Hor ton, physical director of the Y. M. C. A., for the boy's city, to be held in connection with the Chautauqua assembly, August 20-29, Glen Miller park have been approved by the directors of the association. Mr. Horton and Mr. Brunson will have charge of the boys and will be responsible for their welfare. Arrangements will be made for the accommodation of about 50 boys. The omst interesting event in connection with the boys' city will be the election of officers on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. There will be no parties formed among the residents of the city but two or three candidates will be nominated for each office. The elective offices are as follows: Mayor, city clerk, treasurer and six councilmen. The following offices will be filled by appointment, either by the mayor or other officials: Three members of the board of works, city controller, city attorney, street commis sioner, city health officer, librarian and chief of police. Location of City. The city will be located at the south entrance of the grounds in the catalpa grove. The city hall will be a large tent located near the gate. Around this will be the homes of the citizens, formed in the shape of - a crescent. The residences of the boys will be tents 12 by 14 feet and sufficiently large to accommodate four, or five boys. ; Different athletic events will be planned by the residents of the city. Among these will be a tennis tournament, baseball games, . track events, swimming contests, etc. Camp fires will be held on certain evenings. The affair will be culminated by a circus. The Hawkins pond " has been leased for certain hours during the day by Messrs. Brunson and Horton. Only boys between the age of 12 and 18 years will be permitted to become citizens. The privileges will cost $2. This sum including entrance fees, tax assessments and the like. TO HAVE EXCURSION The Penny Club, In order to raise funds -for the work this winter, will give an excursion to Cincinnati, Thursday, September 2. The round trip fare will be $1.25. and a special fare of 65 cents for children. The excursion will be held over the Pennsylvania.'. ' THE". WEATHER PROPHET. INDIANA Continued cloudy and proDaoie xnunewravorma,

Celebrated Sutton Case

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James N. Sutton, Mrs. James N. A DELAWARE TOWN IS RAZED BY FIRE Little Town of Milton Now Has Only Twelve Buildings Standing. LOSS RUNS OVER A MILUON IN ANSWER TO APPEAL MADE BY TAPPING TELEGRAPH WIRES, GOVERNOR SENDS SOLDIERS TO THE SCENE. ... ' . , ' (American News Service) Dover, Dei., Aug. 13. Milton, a banking post town of 2,000 inhabitants thirty-eight miles south of here, was wiped out by fire today. Of 170 build ingsbusiness establishments anresl dences only 12 are If ft standing. The fire which started In the bust ness section in the northern part of the town, had gained considerable headway before it was discovered. The headquarters of the two fire companies were destroyed and the firemen were powerless to do anything to check the spread of the flames until aid arrived from nearby towns. All Are Homeless. Practically all the Inhabitants are now homeless, and in answer to an appeal for aid Governor Pennewill started a troop of soldiers to the scene with tents an provisions at daybreak. Relief expeditions are also being organized In neighboring towns. Shortly after the fire was discovered the entire business section was ablaze and the flames were sweeping everything before them. The fire attacked the Pender house, the biggest hotel In the town and many of the guests narrowly escaped with their lives. - They fled in scant attire to the street, leav ing behind their clothing . and valuables. ' " The Sussex Trust and Title company, where $90,000 was on deposit, was destroyed, the fire proof vault in which the money was kept alone remaining ' intact. The value of the property destroyed is estimated at Sl.OOO.OOO. A Bank Destroyed. The handsome home of Governor Pender was among the buildings destroyed. The house was in charge of servants, the family being out of town, and not a thing was saved. The Milton National bank building, where a large sum was on deposit was razed to the. ground. . When the fire was discovered efforts were made to summon aid by telephone, but it was discovered that the wires were down... The telegraph wires of -the Maryland, Delaware & Virginia railway were then tapped. and a special train was started from Cheswold. with volunteer firemen and fire fighting apparatus. It was found however that the tracks were blocked by the wreck of a freight train bound for New York. The apparatus was then transferred to a steamboat, but the town was destroyed before they arrived. 110 COURT WAS HELD Judge Fox spent today in his private office and there was no circuit court. The Judge said he would not mind attending to what business might come up, but pointing to the calendar he said he didst believe any of the lawyers would want to tackle such odds. J. W Friday( the tklrtssaffc.. .

Sutton, the mother, Mrs. Rose Parker,

A HALF CEUTURY WILL BE PASSED BY ASSOCIATIOt! Old Settlers' PiCniC Will Meet 1 m. 1 j-.. x u NeXt Saturday for ItS Fittieth Time and Big Crowd IS Expected. PLAN TO MAKE EVENT In 1859 the FirSt Meeting Was Held But There Are But Few Living Now Who Attended Picnic. Settlers The semi-centennial Old picnic will be held at Centerville the third Saturday In this month. This

picnic Is an annual event and the only Mardi Gras day will bo a big attracone of the kind held in this part of the Uon more th PPement Millcounty. Because it celebrate. It. half j 2 ' 25

of the association to make It the most! auspicious of all. Special effort Is be - ing put forth to provide an unusually interesting program. The old setters picnic is to Center ville what the fall festival has come to be to Richmond. It Is the one big thing of the year. For six months each year, CentervJJe citizens plan for the event and for the succeeding six months they recall the Incidents that marked the day Large crowds always attend and Interest Is general throughout the county, persons comIng from all parts. Richmond always Is represented by several hundreds. It Is the intention this year to send over a delegation of fall festival visitors and this means there will be plenty of enthusiasm. The First Meeting. It was in 1859 that the first meeting was called for the old settler, of the county. But a very few of the men and women who attended that gather.us w. P mr me mm - versary. But Uie Intention is to secure as many of these old pioneers as L, J V. . .r . 6 P -- bled. It was In the Jones grove north

of Centerville. The gatherings wereL, r

held there for a few years, when the old fair grounds site , south of town Planning a Midway, was selected.' But later the place of The committee Is planning to havw meeting was again removed. This midway In the center of the city, the time King's grove north of Centerville location not having been decided upon was selected and this has been the ye, ft will be largely for the purmeeting place for. the last twenty-two P08 of furnishing amusement and en-

years. The first meeting was held there August 21," 1886. The fiftieth anniversary of the picnic will be held on the same calendar date. August 1, as the first in King's grove. Only one meeting has been missed, because of weather conZtions. that was in 1905.. HOLD CAMP MEETItIG A ten days colored camp meeting to be held In the Hawkins grove beginning next Sunday. It Is expected that many visitors from without the city will spend the entire period in the city so aa to take advantage of the meetings. This Is the first time la

several years that a genuine camnlat 2 o'clock. It Is Important flat

meeting has been attempted la this city. The Hawkins grove Is located north of Glen Miller park. - The east fork of the river flows throuah the rrove and plenty of water la aucnlied foe baptismal

A GREATPROGRArJl

IS OUTLIUED FOR FESTIVAL EVERTS BnSBlSsaSBSa) Amusement Committee for Big Local Attraction in October Decides on General Working Plans. THREE DAYS OF FUN HAVE BEEN ASSURED There Will Be Parades, Races, Athletic Events, a Midway, Mardi Gras Sports and Other Events. v w om on preparing me proEram ior the second annual fall festival to bo given in this city October 6-7-8 de manded the attention of the executive committee of the association last evening at Its meeting In the Masonic temple. The program lists which bar been approved by the committee .will be published In complete detail within a short time. Charles Morgan, chair-, man of the amusement and entertain ment committee, briefly outlined the work of his committee. - This committee has the arrange-. of the program in charge and Is one of the most Important in the associa tion. In fact the success of the festival depends largely on this commit tee. Many things remain to be considered before a complete program . will be ready for announcement. How ever in brief the program will be as October 7, Industrial day; October 8. Mardi Gras day. This Is the same general program as the festival of last General Outline. A general outline of the first day's program Is as-follows: 'Penln aU hii"s in the mornricultural parade In the afternoon. An wiuioiouue paraoe wui oe nera in um evening. . . ' On lnn.l .lav V ltl ' I be spent In the showing of the livestock exhibits and making the awards. The Industrial parade, dUplaylng products both made and s4d In the city will be held In the afternoon. This Is open to all citizens who desire to make a display of what they sell or ' manufacture. Following the parade. Dand concert heM at different workIngmen of the city will have an points in iae ciit. in me evening me immense parade. as on the two previous days. The morning will be featured by an auto1 mobile race against time. It will prob ably oe held on Main street from Glen Miller park to the Main street bridge. The event will be open to local drivers only. - Mardi Gras Events.. Following the automobile races, the motorcyclists will . probably - have a contest The executive, committee has not determined as jret whether to permit motor races or. not.. . There Is a divided opinion among the committee concerning the safety of holding such n enL In case either automobile or motorcycle races are. held. Mala street will be roped. In,. Io the afternoon the Mardi Gra evenU. win startThey will include .such, features as mule races, each man .riding another's mu e "d J? ot lMst 1 mill A vinninr (ha nr1A A nvathM I wlll ZLYa -V .m7 .iT her athletic and amusing events will announced later. Mardi Gras night m l culminate what Is believed to be uv. finest festival ever held In InU. m It will be replete with amusing feature. including fraternal society pannes and drills, fantastic parade -n . nn.i.r nri t-11 . .vTi. jtertainment in the evening, following I lbe parades. The banquet for editors I of newspapers In this section of the) i country will also be an Interesting and I practical event. The" editors will be I banqueted at ' the Westcott hotel oa I Wednesday evening. There la no question but what the city council will give the same privileges for the use of the streets to tho Fall Festival association this Tear as It did last. - SOCIETY 17ILL I The Wayne County Boftleadtaraf lociety wfn meet tomorrow I la the new rooms at the court I large attendance be present. I ciety has been asked to the fall festival arrangements matter will be brought mp for eraUoa. There wia bo a pnqia cS