Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 34, Number 284, 20 August 1909 — Page 1

RICHMONB FAIXABIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, VOL. XXXIV. NO. 284. RICHMOND, IND.. FRIDAY EVEXINO, AUGUST 20, 1909. SINGLE COPY, 2 CENTS.

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Ill EXPLAIIAJIOII OF ACTIO. TAKEN C, C. & L Receiver States His Road Wants Interstate Interchange, Not Intrastate,! Interchange, k CITY A POOR MARKET FOR STATE PRODUCTS Only Great Local Demand for Indiana Products Is for Coal And Consequently Opposition Is Made. flE MAKES A SUGGESTION GOODRICH SAYS COMMERCIAL CLUB SHOULD BRING ITS CASE BEFORE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION. The C C. & L. favors interstate interchange of freight at Richmond, but It opposes only state interchange at , this point This is the explanation offered by Receiver James P. Goodrich for the action of the company in fighting before the State Railroad Commission, the proposed reduction of the local interchange switching rate from $5 to $2 as advocated by the Richmond Commercial club. Mr. Goodrich states that the proposed reduction would materially benefit the Pennsylvania but that road, in his belief, is offering opposition because it would establish a precedent the Pennsylvania does not desire. What Demand Is For. 'The only product shipped Into Richmond from points within Indiana which would bring much revenue to the railroads entering this city would be Indian coal. Local consumers on our lines use Ohio and West Virginia coal now because they can ' get it cheaper than Indiana coal, but if the state railroad commission ordered the reduction of the interchange switching. It would give the Pennsylvania the majority of the local business, which we now have, and our track would simply be used by the Pennsylvania as a siding,, on which to unload Indiana coal," Mr. Goodrich stated. "On the other hand." he continued, "if the general interchange at a fair rate can be secured it will be welcomed by the C. C. & I because what our road would lose to the Pennsylvania in coal business we would gain in other way 8. By that I mean we should handle freight in and out of Richmond, that we do not get now. The great bulk of freight I refer to is shipped into this city from out of the state, or shipped from Richmond to points outside of Indiana, consequently the only way we would be able to secure it would be through the establishment of interstate interchange at Richmond." Makes a Suggestion. Mr. Goodrioh stated that Inasmuch as the bulk of freight into and out of Richmond was not shipped from or to Indiana points he not did not see why the Commercial club, which is pushing the interchange matter, did not take Its case . before the federal interstate commerce commision instead of the Indiana railroad commission. He is of the opinion that the former body would have the authority to establish Interchange between the Pennsylvania and the C C & L. at Richmond. Mr. Goodrich, is of the opinion that In the event the G O, & L is taken over by the C. & (X, which is controlled by the Hawley interests, general interchange would be established In Richmond. He states that the Pennsylvania seldom refuses to Interchange with the larger railroads, such as the C. & O. A DANGEROUS FIRE r (American New Service) Pittsburg. Aug. 30. Fire caused by spontaneous combustion in baled pigs' hair In the pasking plant of Henry Lohry, for a time threatened to destroy an entire block and caused three alarms to be sounded at an early hour today. The fire was finally extinguished with the loss of one building. Loss $10,000. KILLED BY BLOWOUT (American News Service) Youngstown, (X, Apg. 2a One woman was killed and three others injured by a controller blowing out on a Park and Falls. trolley car. . Mrs. Margaret :? Cutting, aged 23, who was killed, had her seven months old babe In her arms when she Jumped from the car in a panic and broke he&neck. The babe was not Injured.

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PROPERTY OWNERS AIREDJROOBLES North Fifth Street Men Gather Before Board Works This Morning. DISCUSS IMPROVEMENTS 80ME WERE IN FAVOR OF PLAN, BUT OTHER ENTERED VIGOROUS OPPOSITION REMONSTRATE TOO SOON. The office of the Board of Public Works was the scene of some lively and heated debates this morning.0 All of the resident property owners on North Fifth street from Main to D gathered In the office to discuss the proposition of laying cement tidewalks, curbs and gutters on their street. Some were in favor of making the improvement and others were not. Result: pandemonium held fell sway for a few moments, and everyone seemed to be trying to out talk his neighbor. The Petitioners. Recently a petition was presented to the board for the improvement of North Fifth street from Main to 1) in respect to laying cement sidewalks, curbs and gutters. The petition was signed by C. A. Pierl, C. M. Sinex, John Schall, U. A. Dafler, J: M. Doughty, Mary O. Dorrahoe, Mrs. George Baker, J. W. Morgan, Martha McBride, Charles Rogers, and Mrs. Michael Hlckey. A remonstrance was presented this morning and bore the signatures of M. ; T. Bramcamp, F. M. Lee, Mrs. Mary Arnold, A. H. Foulke, Mary B. O'Hara, Hanna Hessman, Alex Duffee, Dacie L. Hopkins, W. M. Rigsby, Mrs. W. M. Rigsby, Lyda P. Hill, Allen W. Grave, James G. Martin. Mary G. Matthews, Mrs. Sarah P. Salter, Mrs. John H. Roling. Mrs. Marie Luby, Mrs. Sarah E. Dillenbeck, Thomas Fuller, William A. Moore, Bridgett Coniff, Louis Hessman, James Parsons and L. Marlatt. It was agreed by City Attorney Study and Henry U. Johnson, attorney for the remonstrators, that the remonstrance had been presented too soon. The board must first decide whether the expense is equal to the benefit to be derived and express Its opinion in regard to the matter. The law provides that a remonstrance can be presented within ten days' time after' the board renders its decision. The matter , will probably be carried to council at its next meeting. It is not thought the improvement will be made as the majority of property owners are against the proposition. REPORT BY HOBSON The fifth annual report of Rev. M. Hobson, pastor of the United Brethren church, will be made at the White River annual conference oAlhe church to be held at Red Key, SeVjemher 1-5. His report shows that the church is in a very flourishing condition, with 90 active members, and the - church debt amounting to $2,875. The conference year ends with next Sunday's service at which time, Rer. Hobson will probably make reference to the successful year's work. Mr. Hobson will probably be retained, although his appointment is not made 'until the conference meeting.

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The war game now being played left, Captain Schmltz, 7th N. Y. N. A., Chicago Police on Vacation Held in Reserve for . Trouble. LOOK FOR A CAR STRIKE (American News Service) Chicago, Aug. 20. Acting Chief of Police Schuettler today issued an order rescinding ail furloughs and calling back all his men who have left the city, for reserve duty, following the action of the street car men at the North side massmeeting in rejecting the terms made by their committee with President RoacheTof the Chicago Railways company. - So acute was the situation regarded by President William Quinlan of the union that he sent a telegram to Wm. D. Mahon, international president of the Amalgamated Street and Electric Railway Employes of America at Detroit, asking him to start at once for Chicago to take charge of the situation. The first move after the arrival of Mr. Mahon it was announced would be an attempt to reopen negotiations. Then an offer to arbitrate will be made by the union. HORSE STEPS Oil .... i A SLEEPING Went to Dreamland in a Livery Barn, Now His Face Hurts Him. YOUNG POLE WAS VICTIM WANDERED INTO THE BARN WHILE INTOXICATED AND HIS PRESENCE NOT KNOWN UNTIL MOANS WERE HEARD. While under the influence of liquor, Frederick Bonard, a Pole, aged about 25 years wandered" unseen into the livery barn of Herbert Green on South Ninth street, and entering one of the stalls occupied by a horse, presumably went to sleep. His slumbers were destined to be of short duration, however, for the horse evidently objected to the presence of his new roommate and showed his disfavor by starting a rough house in which Bonard got considerably the worst of it. Man Is Rescued. The man's moans attracted the attention of Roy Foster, an employe of the barn, who hastened' to Bonard's relief. The man was dragged out from underneath the horses hoofs and an examination made of his Injuries. The -ambulance was called and the man was removed to Reid Memorial hospital where medical attention was given him. It was feared at first that Bonard had been fatally injured but later examination developed that aside from a broken nose and a large cut on the side of his face his injuries are of a minor nature. The unfortunate man claims to have no home and stated this morning that he was "just ramblin' "round." He appears to be a typical bum and when he has recovered sufficiently from his injuries the police will see to it that his "ramblin will be continued, it is said. - ' " -

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in Massachusetts. This picture shows soliciting renewals of enlistments. REGOLAR PROGRAM FOR CHAUTAUQUA WAS BEGUN TODAY Great Crowd Was Packed Into the Large Assembly Tent To Hear the First Number, Which Was a Treat. INTELLECTUAL FEAST BY A GREAT STUDENT Dr. Washington Gladden, Famous Divine and Author of Social Works, Was Heard With Great Interes' SATURDAY'S PROGRAM. 10:00 a. m. "Boys City" Organization and Election. 2:00 p. m. Four Great Musical Artists Co., assisted by Miss Doyle. 3 : 00 p. m. Dr. Washington Gladden. 7:00 p. m. Four Great Musical Artists Co., assisted by Miss Doyle. 8:00 p. m. Reno B. Welbourne, Scientist, "Doing the Impossible" It was a large crowd that packed into the assembly tent at the Chautauqua grounds this afternoon when the first number of the regular program was rendered. From now until the evening of Sunday, Aug. 29 these crowds will continue to be tri-daily features. A good program is being offered and the management expects a large patronage. In order that there might be variety on the very first ' day, this afternoon's program was diversified. A quartet of musicians provided a clever bit of entertainment. '"'A " Address by Gladden. The intellectual feast came in an address by Dr. Washington Gladden, of Columbus, O. Dr. Gladden has been selected to substitute for Judge Stringer of Illinois, who is ill. ' Dr. Gladden will fill the Stringer dates to the satisfaction of the - audience. Bishop Moore, one of the speakers yesterday, said the Ohio gentleman is far superior to the representative of the Sucker . State, whose place he takes. This evening's program will be entirely musical. T Everything about the camping ground has been put in first class order. The grounds are In better condition this season than for several years. There has been sufficient rain to keep the grass in good condition and the absence of dust is appreciated. Many of the tenters have adorned the interior of their canvas homes in an artistic manner. Posters and framed pictures, together with Indian blankets, banners and pennants make attractice Interiors. Many of the campers have invited their friends to spend a part of the time with, them and social life will be a prominent feature of the camps. Owing to the Old Settlers' picnic at Centervtlle tomorow. there .win be no court, Judge Fox announcing that he would attend the picnic As the court is not very busy at this time of the year, the day's rest will not affect any

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BIDS ARE REJECTED Harrison Township Board Refuses to Accept Supply Proposals. MUST ADVERTISE AGAIN Bids submitted by various school supply firms for the schools of Harrison township were so unsatisfactory to the advisory board, which met this week, that the entire number were rejected. As a result township trustee Louis H. Hosier will have to advertise for new bids, but as the law requires that notices must be posted for three weeks,' the schools in this district will be without supplies for. the first week. School opens on September 6 in the country districts and the supplies can not be purchased until a week later. Mr. Hosier was in consultation with county superintendent C. W. Jordan today in regard to the matter. Mr. Hosier wanted to purchase the necessary supplies and hoped to have the advisory board approve of his action. However, Mr. Jordan advised against this procedure and recommended that the necessary supplies be borrowed. These supplies Include chalk and the like. STODY It! DENIAL OP AilJTERVIEW Says He Never Said the City Couldn't Buy the Water Works. AS STATED IN THE ITEM CITY ATTORNEY SAYS THAT THE BOARD OF WORKS HAS NEVER AUTHORIZED AN INVESTIGATION OF THE QUESTION. "That statement credited to me In last Evening's Item was nothing mors than a pre misstatement, and the result of some reporter's fertile brain." In this rather emphatic manner City Attorney Study absolutely and positively denied saying that the "city is barred from purchasing the water works plant because it is too near Its constitutional limit of Indebtedness." He denied also that he said the suggestion that the city go before the legislature and get a special act passed, permitting it to buy the plant, as "sheer nonsense." Mr. Study stated that he had never been authorized by the board to investigate the matter or to look up the law on that point. He further stated that nothing whatever relative to the purchasing of the plant was discussed at the meeting of the board on Wednesday night. The meeting was simply called for the purpose of discussing the- advisability of employing an expert engineer to assist City Engineer Charles In Investigating the pipe lines of the city and the fire pings with the view of establishing better fire protection in Richmond. Mr. Study stated that he had made no statement In regard to the water works proposition and would not until he had been asked to look Into the matter by the board. THE WEATHEn PROPHET. INDIANA Fair anal

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gun on an automobile. On tb WOMAN SUICIDES BY DROPPING III CISTERN AT HOME Despondent Over Continued III Health, Mrs. Augusta Greenhof f Decided to End All Her Troubles. BODY IN WATER FOR AT LEAST, TWO HOURS Neighbor Woman, Becoming Anxious Over Victim's Non Appearance, Calls Help and Starts Search. A PREMEDITATED. DEED CISTERN WASf UNDER KITCHEN, AND IT WAf NECESSARY TO REMOVE STOJE, FLOORINf AND ITS COVERING. I f e Mrs. Augusta Greenhoff. pifominent among the Qerman resident: of the city, committed suicide by drowning herself in the cistern, underthe summer kitchen .jit her home, 25 South Tenth street,Jthis morningsupposedly about 9 6r v:30 o'clock Neighbor and friends say that Mrs. Greenhoff was despondent as a result of contln uous ill health lince. the first of the year, although itTa not known that she ever hinted of making a suicidal attempt. However, it was stated in coroner Bramkamp's presence, she ?ad often said she wanted to iie and be relieved of her suffering. She was the wife of Alexander Greenhoff. a blacksmith. Coroner Bramkamp had not sufficient time to obtain all evidence in the case this noon, but said that all indications pointed to the fact that Mrs. Greenhoff had been preparing to commit suicide. Body Was Bloated. The body was allowed to renvaln In the cistern until after the arrival of the coroner. Just the length of time the body remained in the cistern is unknown but it must have been two or three hours as the body was bloated and showed other indications of having been in the water for some time. So far as is known Mrs. Greenhoff left no communication explaining her action. The clothing which she had on when removed from the cistern was the same as that which she had worn while doing her housework. It consisted of a blue wrapper, apron and other ordinary apparel. She had taken off her shoes before lowering herself into the cistern. Mrs. Greenhoff arose at the usual hour this morning and prepared her husband's and her daughter, Miss Edna's breakfast She then proceeded about her work and was seen about the house about 8 o'clock. She had placed the bedclothing on the roof to be aired. It must have been follow, ins her work in the bed rooms that she decided to end her life. It required some effort to uncover the cistern, and her decision most have been most obstinate and deliber ate. A hot plate standing on a box was placed over the cistern and the kitchen floor covering of oil cloth had to be torn up. . It was then neeessaary to remove the boards of the floor. The jtContlaaed on Flags EevenJ.

ANNUAL MEETING OF METHODISTS WAS DECIDED Oil This Decision Reached Tester-; day Owing to the Great Success of the Centennial Celebration. OLD TIME MEETING

WAS A BIG FEATURE; ? bsisssbssss A. H. Kenna Rode About the Grounds Costumed as a Circuit Rider, Recalling Mem.ories to Older Members. With ideal weather conditions and a large crowd the celebration of the Methodist centennial in Wayne county was held yesterday afternoon at the Chautauqua grounds and was s great success. The big tent was packed to Its utmost capacity 'and a snlen did program -s rendered which was thorough7yenJoyed by alL In fact tho arratr was such a great success that it was decided to make the gathering of Methodists In Wayne county an annual event and a "Methodist day" to be held at the Glen sometime dur ing; the summer of each year will ha decided upon later. A. H. Kenna, costumed as a circuit rider of . the pioneer days rode on horseback through the grounds in the early part of the afternoon and his presence caused many of the older Methodists to recall vividly th dan of early hardships and the difficulties . or worsntp. The exhibition of old relics aroused much Interest and no difficulty was encountered In selling the small wooden paper weights, sawed from one of the original logs of the first meeting house ever built In ... . .. northwest of the city. The novelties sold for ten cents apiece and there ' was a great demand for them. ; Med earls in Address. Perhaps the most Interesting flea, ture in connection with the celebration was the presence of Fletcher Medeari8 of Greensfork the oldest Methodist in the county, who will be 100 years of age on November IS of this year. He was the guest of honor and occupied a prominent place on (he platform, where he appeared to be greatly enjoying himself. Mr. Medearls was asked to make a speech ana willingly responded. He stated that he was born on November IS. 1809. That he joined the Methodist church' before he was 21 and had always been a faithful and conciencious worker for the Lord and realised that he must soon go to his reward. "In the crisis of life nothinsr will satisfy but the religion of the Lord Jesus." declared Mr. Medearis. In closing- he stated that he had had many hardships, trials and tribulations during the course of his long life but that through It all he always had Implicit faith In God. His remarks were rreeted with cordial and appreciative applause. Dr. D. W. Stevenson presided over the meeting which was conducted fa the old fashioned manner typical off the olden times when there were no hymn books. Dr. Stevenson Is a former medical missionary to China and president of the Methodist Brotherhood of the First M. E. church of this city which was Instrumental In arranging for the celebration. Bishop Moore Speaks. Bishop David IL Moore of Cincinnati delivered the leading address of the afternoon and held the Interest off the audience throughout his entire talk. His remarks were purely extemporaneous and were replete with winy remarsB ana eloquent appeals He dwelt at length on the progress off the Methodist church In this county and the extreme hardship of the pioneer days. In part he spoke as follows: "One has no idea of the hardships and difficulties of the earlp settlers In establishing the Methodist religion In V ayne county. There was no such thing as a salary for the preachers la those days. They didnt want any salary for the spirit of God and love off worship was Imbued In their souls. The pioneers blazed the trail for a greater civilisation and the ring of the woodman's ax had the ring of appeal greater by far than the bells of the cathedral. All those hardships have passed away and a beautiful religion Is now the result. But the principle of Methodism Is always the same. The cardinal truths will never change and sin. faith. 'work and salvation lie invperlshably in the heart of every Methodist district and will unto the ends of the earth." The Bishop stated that the future would doubtless see far greater chain ices within the course of the next telegraph, steam, electricity and aeroplanes were only In the beginning of their development. He declared that political and moral reform were advancing and predicted a crest change In this partclular. He attributed the social and moral apliftlns; entirely to the growth of Christianity. Bishop . Moore spoke in glowing terms of John Smith, one of the earliest settlers and founders of the Methodist region fa this cooaty. He stated that It was

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