Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 34, Number 301, 6 September 1909 — Page 1

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T N AND SUN-TELEGRAM. VOL. XXXIV- .NO. 301. RICHMOND, IND., MONDAY, EVENING, SEPTEMBER 6, 1909. SINGLE COPY, CENTS.

LABORING MEN OF CITY CELEBRATED DAY AT THE PARK

Thousands of Toilers in the Quaker City This Afternoon Heard Eloquent Addresses By Speakers. CONDITIONS IN CITY DISCUSSED BY RELLER 1 Local Attorney Tells Union Men of Situation Now Existing Fireworks Planned For Thjs Evening. Businesjt was practically suspended In the cltjr today and Labor Day was generally observed in Richmond in a most appropriate and fitting manner. Under the auspices of the Central Labor Oouhcil, a program of unusual merit ufas arranged at Glen Miller. Notwithstanding the threatening weathej? and chilly atmosphere, the beautiful park was crowded all day, and conspicuous among the number were visitors from other cities. Addresses by John P. McNamee, of Indianapolis, editor of The Firemen and Enjginemen's magazine, and Will W Reiner, a prominent young attorney of this -jclty, pleased large audiences this afternoon. Both speakers are well veried in matterspertaining to the labor question and their remarks were frequently Interrupted by outbursts of applause, 'from the great crowd..;, s A Fireworks Display. Music was provided by the Union band and an excellent program was rendered. This evening there will be a grand display of fireworks and immediately following there will be a dance given at Odd Fellows' hall at Eighth and Main streets. Indications point to a liberal patronage of the dance, and the committee in charge are confident of securing enough Income by this means to meet the day's expenses. The parade,, which has been a feature of each year's program, heretofore, was not deemed advisable this year and will probably be discontinued in the future, it is said. There are a number of active unions here and Richmond ranks well in the matter of organized labor in the state. The exercises, which were conducted at the Glen today, were a decided success in every particular and fully up to the standard of former years. Address by Reller. Mr. Reller spoke of the situation In the national realm of labor and capital and then touched on the local question in par -, follows: "The natioiu-.l problem of labor Is so big that its field could not be covered in a day of speaking. Men well qualified to study the problem are now giving it attention, and it is our duty to listen carefully, analyze critically, and then give our support to such . measures as we think honest and fair. "Thus feeling that the national prob- , lem of labor is to be well taken care of It seems to me that our most serious concern is with local conditions. I don't believe that I am unfairly Influenced by love for Richmond, and a natural desire to boost our town wheu I say that labor conditions here, in many respects are - Ideal. Small, struggling industries have had their inception here, and steadily grown to well established corporations. With this steady growth the workmen and their families have grown, and the whole has developed Into a community founded upon a rock, in truth a panic proof city. We have escaped the Importation of established concerns, and the influx of organized capital bringing with it uneducated workmen, and undesirable citizens. Our employers know their employes; they have in many Instances fought life's battles side by side. Bach has built his home and while the employer has extended his fortune Investing in stocks and bonds, the employee has likewise prospered as the many savings bank accounts will show. Thus we now have a home-loving, conservative, industrious community. Even more than that our laborers read many books, educate their children, enjoy art exhibits, appreciate good music and attend chautauquas. Good Wages Paid Here. "Here, too, the scale of wages is higher than In many cities where con- : ditions are much the same. The state statistician in his last annual report, credits Richmond with paying an avv.Tage weekly wage to its sho? employes of $12.33, while Muncie, the much talked -of shop man's town, Muncie. the boom city, pays but an average wage of $0.37 per week. Comparisons are not always fair, but I believe thet I cannot be successfully refuted when I say that everything considered, the laborer's lot In Richmond is happier than In any city in the state,, and possibly In the United States, "Then what is the problem of the Richmond laboring man? I voice the sentiment of one of the largest and fairest employers of labor in Richmond when I say that the greatest need of the Richmond laboring man is cheaper public utilities, and a lower tax rate. (Continued on Page Bight)

A SUFFERS LOSS OF BOTH ONUS LEGS George Sheets in the Richmond Yards Meets With Horrible Accident Last Evening. VICTIM WAS DRAGGED FOR A LONG DISTANCE Railroad Man Showed Remarkable Nerve, Notwithstanding the Excruciating Pain ExperiencedIn attempting to adjust a coupling pin oh the rear car of an eastbound freight In the Pennsylvania yards east of the city last night, George Sheets, aged 25, a brakeman, who resides at Xenia, Ohio, slipped and fell under the caboose, cutting off both legs. Ths accident occurred at about 12 o'clock. Sheets was. draggedfora distance of several hundred yards before he was able to tear himself loose from the wheels of the caboose, in -which his clothing had become entangled. His cries for help attracted the attention of other employes in the yard and assistance was at once given him. The left leg was cut off just above the knee and the right just at the ankle. Both legs were ground into sheds and crushed and mangled into a terrible condition. Sheets did not lose consciousness. He displayed remarkable courage and wonderful nerve. Although suffering excruciaing pain and greatly weakened from loss of blood, the man did not utter a moan, but ev.en attempted to assist those who were endeavoring to ease his extreme suffering. A special train brought him to the corner of Eighth and North E street, where he was transferred to the city ambulance and removed to the Reid Memorial hospital. He Lost Much Blood. No effort was made to stop the flow of blood until Sheets arrived at the hospital, it is said. The physicians who attended him state that they were greatly surprised over the fact that the man's wounds were not bound when he was placed in the ambulance. He was given no medical aid until his arrival at the hospital, and why this deplorable state of affairs should be allowed to exist is a mystery to the physicians, it is alleged. It is asserted that on several previous occasions the same thing has happened. Apparently, the ambulance is used for nothing more than a dray, to convey injured persons to the hospital, and nothing is done for the patient's relief until his arrival at the Institution. Sheets is a married man. His wife was notified of the sad accident last night, and was almost prostrated with grief. She arrived in this city this morning from Xenia. The man Is reported to be resting easy this afternoon. It was necessary to amputate both , of his legs in order to save his life. Sheets was also badly bruised and shaken up as a result of being dragged for a considerable distance over the ties, but it is not thought any serious internal injuries were experienced. A PEEVED CITY DAO (American News Service) Cincinnati, Ohio, Sept. 6, Councilman Edwin E. Kellogg has filed suit against Councilman Wesley Rippey for $10,000 damages, charging slander. Kellogg's action is based on an affidavit made by Jacob Klhm, alleging that Kellogg received $300 for the sale of a lot to this city. Kellogg claims that Rippey secured and displayed the affidavit knowing it to be false. Kellogg is an employe of several big public service corporations and Rippey Is agent of the Longworth estate in which Congressman Uicholas Longworth, son-in-law of ex-President Roosevelt, is part owner. The action is the climax of a bitter political fight. THE WEATHER PROPHET. INDIANA -Continued cloudy and probable thsmdsrstorms.

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MORE MYSTERIOUS THE CASE GROWS All Efforts to Find the Train Wreckers Is Without Success. SUSPECTS ARE ARRESTED THROUGHOUT LAST NIGHT; AN EFFORT WAS MADE TO SECURE A CONFESSION BUT POLICE FAILED TO SECURE ONE. (American News Service) New Castle, Pa., Aug. 6. With all the available detectives of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad system and scores of private sleuths and other officers at work on the wrecking of the Royal Blue Flyer at midnight Friday, the mystery- surrounding the motive of the vandals is almost as deep as ever. If it proves that Henry McCbnahy of this city and Frank Coates of Ellwood, who were arrested as suspects, do not know anything about the disaster that caused the deaths of three persons and the injury of more than a score more, the officers will be at sea. No formal charge has yet been made against the couple. Given a Sweating. All last night the men arrested were sweated at Ellwood and this morning the process was continued here at the county jail without eliciting a confession. Coates admitted he slept in a box car in Cheaton Friday night It is said he and McConahy walked from Ellwood to Cheaton Friday afternoon, returning from Cheaton to Ellwood Saturday afternoon. McConahy denies he was in Cheaton Friday night, claiming to have spent the night in Rochester, Pa., and returning to Cheaton Saturday, y where he rejoined Coates. Some of his statements are said to be conflicting. McConahy formerly lived in Ellwood and knew Coates there. Coates was once a brakeman on the Pennsylvania railroad, and a year ago' lost his right leg by being run over by a B. & O. train. McConahy worked here for some months as a bar tender. The officers think the wreck was caused through revenge. The body of Boiler Inspector Cavanaugh is enroute to his former home in Baltimore, Md. Of those injured the following in the hospital are reported recovering: A. C Nickel, Frostburg, Md.: Mrs. H. B. Senneff and Mrs. William McCleary of Charwick, Ills.; Mrs. Mary Dannice and her two children of Chicago and J. N. Beachey of Green Bay, Mich. OLD CAR COLLAPSED A small wreck on the C, C & Ll early yesterday morning, delayed traffic on that road for about an hour. An old car, loaded with coal. In freight train No. 04, broke down near the south end station and caused the derailment of several cars back of it. It is said that the car had become so antiquated that it was not able to carry the heavy load of coal which it contained, and so collapsed under the strain.

BY THOMAS R. MARSHALL, GOVERNOR

There is such a thing as getting on in the world; and there is such a thing as helping the world get on. Of the latter there can never be too much. Of the former there may be more than a feast. To win is good; to win fairly is better; to help others win is best. Adam, outside, has been of more value to the world than Adam, inside, Paradise. Within, he saw what God could do. Without he saw what man must do and thus God's man became a laboring man. The ages have as yet evolved no other mission for God's men. Happy he who fulfills it. There is no such thrill as that which comes to a man who can honestly say: "I did it." It makes his part divine, for he becomes In a small way a creator. Now, if the things created tend to the comforts of home, to the joys of life, to the making of two smile where but one smiled before, surely such labor is good. For the moment some of us may think the Edens which the gods of pride and greed and selfishness have built for their Adams are good, and that the fruits thereof are fcr them and their children forever. Be not deceived or dismayed. It is not written when the angel of the flaming sword stood guard at the gate, but it is written that he stood guard. Idleness and luxury are their own antidote in the world's economy. "God does not pay at the end of every week, but He pays." I do not like the half sneer which some vain and foolish folk speak of ihe laboring man. He needs no excuse, no justification. Like beauty, he is his own excuse for Being. Without him Indiana would be a desert waste. His is our only asset which will never become time-worn. If any there be who do not labor, let them not sneer. Let them rather envy. In shop, in mine, in field, in office, every place where good work goes on for the lifting of a better world to a best, labor is the motive power. This day should be everybody's day In Indiana. Cloudy to him who works for home and kin, but resonant with the lark's sweet song to him who works for everybody's uplift. Hats off and hearty cheers for the men who do the world's work, and who stand four square to truth, justice, mercy and charity. And if any there be who have gathered what they have not sown, let them catch the meaning of James Whitcomb Riley's words: "Bring unto the sorrowing all release of pain, Let the lips with laughter overflow again. And with all the needy, oh, divide, I pray. This vast treasure of content that is mine today." And when divided, let it be not by the decrees of courts nor by the arbitrament of war, but as between men who are "brethren of the same blood, heirs of all the ages, marching shoulder to shoulder along the highway of a great people's destiny."

TRAIN WAS STONED C, C. & L. Passenger Train Submitted to Outrage Near Richmond. ONE WOMAN WAS INJURED Hoodlums stoned the C, C & L. passenger train, due in this city at 7:40 o'clock, last evening, about three miles north of the city, and a woman passenger was painfully injured. The name of the woman was not learned by passengers on the train, most of whom live in this city, nor was the affair reported to Conductor W. D. Whitcomb. The authorities will investigate the performance. Township Trustee James Howarth, who was a passenger on the train, said that four stones came into the car, damaging as many windows. One of the stones struck a woman passenger on the head and for a time it was thought that she was seriously injured. Aid was given her by other passengers and it was found that her injuries were of a minor character. However, she suffered a severe nervous shock. The woman did not get off at this city, so far as could be learned. Conductor Whitcomb passed through the city on his return to his home in Chicago, this morning, but did not refer to the attack on. the train, to local C, C. & L. officials. KEEP TO THE RIGHT "Keep to the right," is the slogan still being insisted upon by Scott Winters, the patrolman stationed at Eighth and Main streets. It is alleged thnt people have become careless in this regard, recently, and the big policeman frequently has to warn drivers to "get on the other side of the street" The congestion at this busy corner is so great at times that unless particular attention is paid to obeying the order, accidents are very likely to occur, it is said. HEALTH REPORT III According to the health report for the month of August, there were 39 births reported, 24 of this number be ing girls and 25 boys. The Grim ! Reaper paid 24 visits during the month as against 31 for the month previous.! Thirteen of the deaths during August occurred among persons over 65 years of age, while eight were children under five years of age. The contagious diseases show an increase of two over the month of July, there being four cases of typhoid fever and two cases of scarlet fever recorded. There were no unusual features in the report. MILLER IS INJURED Fire Chief Ed Miller has his left hand bound up. He was endeavoring to fix a window pane in his home yesterday when the glass broke and his hand was severely cut by the flying glass. The injury is not a serious one however and the chief Is .still answering alarms with his accustomaxy vigor and vim.

OF INDIANA.

REFUSED TO MAKE Ml APPWflMTIOII Commissioners Decline to Pay Expense of Bringing a Swindler Here. WILL BRING MAN ANYHDW OFFICERS OF CAMPANY "SHAF FER" WAS ALLEGED TO HAVE REPRESENTED WILL PAY THE ENTIRE EXPENSE! The county commissioners refused to allow an appropriation of a few dollars out of the special fund for the apprehension of criminals, this morning, in order to enable Sheriff Meredith to go to Delaware county and secure Howard Shaffer, alias Earl S. Hall. Hall is said to have embezzled about $30 from the Western Reserve Life Insurance company, by collecting money from three local physicians and giving them the positions of local company physicians. The Delaware county officials and John Drago, superintendent of the insurance company at Muncie, were notified over the long distance phone of the commissioners' decision. The company promptly stated that It would stand good for all expenses. Sheriff Meredith went to Muncie on the morning train to get Hall. The commissioners felt that an appropriation from the county's special fund for the apprehension of prisoners was unjust In this case. C E. Wiley, president, said that it was as much the interest of the company to have Hall sent to the penitentiary as the local physicians who were swindled. Sheriff Meredith holds a warrant for Hall's arrest from the authorities at Rushville. and if Hall is not punished here, he will be turned over to the Rushville authorities. Charles Blair, C, C. & L. passenger agent, spent yesterday at New Castle, the guest of Congressman W. O. Barnard and family. Forrest Murray of Liberty spent yesterday with friends in this city.

Brings Proof For Doubters By DR. F. A. COOK. I have found the north pole. Scientists must decide for themselves whether I am speaking the truth or not, I shall submit the evidence to them in an absolute assurance that they will find the claim Justified. I will scientifically prove my achievement and dispel all doubt. I daily took observations with the best instruments after leaving the eighty-fifth degree all the way to the pole, in order to assure accuracy. From April 12 to the -flat. 1908, when I found the pole, and daring my two days stay there, I took double observations. On the return journey I continued to take daily observations for a week, but heavy fog for three weeks compelled me to cease. I confirmed all my first observation and estimates by following observations. . They criticise my speed story. But it is not strange. Fifteen miles a day is moderate speed for the Esquimaux, and they sometimes travel much faster than that on their sledges. I lived entirely as an Esquimaux, thereby preserving my health and enabling me to make a successful dash. That was one of the secrets of my success, but another was the exceptionally favorable season. The weather could not have been better for exploration, and the ice was' hard and smooth. .

THANKS FOR BLOOM

At the meeting of the Richmond Typographical Union No. 301. yesterday morning, William Bloom, who was the delegate from the local union to the National convention at St. Joseph. Mo., gave his report. A rising vote of thanks was given Mr. Bloom for his services. THOMAS DAGGETT IS VERY BADLY HURT Falls Asleep on Traction Tracks and Is Struck By a Car. VICTIM THOUGHT TO BE HOG CONSEQUENTLY THE MOTORMAN DID NOT MAKE PARTICULAR EFFORT TO STOP THE PRO GRESS OF INTERURBAN. It is probable that Thomas Daggett of East Germantown will have to have his right leg amputated at the hip, as a result of injuries sustained last Fri day evening by being struck by an east bound Terre Haute, Indianapolis and Eastern traction car. Daggett, It is said, was lying on the track at the foot of Capitol hill, just east of Cam bridge City when he sustained the in juries. His injuries include a number of cuts and bruises about the head and body. His right leg was broken In two places between the knee and hip and otherwise Injured. A deep gash was cut in his stomach on the right side. It is believed that he will recov er from the accidenL It Is understood that Daggett was under the influence of liquor and had fallen on the track. The motorman of the car said that he noticed an object on the track, but thought it was a hog and made ns effort to stop the car until Daggett's screams called at tention to his mistake. - Daggett is about 60 years of age and is well known in the western part of Wayne county. WIS GOOD SPEIJOER (American News Service) Harrisburg, Pa., Sept. 6. Donald S. Haldeman, grandson of the late United States Senator Simon Cameron, and heir to a million dollar estate, is said to have been married to Mary Kelley a poor working girl of Harrisburg on Monday last at the Little Church Around the Corner in New York. Checks received here show that he spent $ 17,000 for dresses and diamonds for her the day after the wedding. He has returned to his mother's country estate, near her, summoned home by a message. The bride is in Harrisburg. OLD RECTOR DYING Word has been received in this city by the Rev. D. C Huntington of the St. Paul's Episcopal church to the effect that the Rev. Dr. Wakefield, former rector of the St. Paul's church here, Is seriously ill at his home in San Jose, Cal. The relatives have been summoned to the bedside and no hope is entertained for his recovery. Rev. Wakefield is 86 years of age and was one of the most prominent and well known Episcopal clergymen in Indiana, at the time of his rectory in this city. Harry Starr, who is general counsel and one of the vice presidents of the C, C & L. railroad company, left this morning for Chicago. He has been in this city for several days. Miss Ruth Barnard, daughter of Congressman and Mrs. W. O. Barnard, of New Castle, will attend Earl ham college this year.

NICHOLSON WILL

ACCEPT POSITION UNDER A PROTEST Venerable Local Friend Does Not Want to Be Yearly Meeting Clerk Again, But Will If It Is Necessary. II MISSIONARY REPORTS WILL BE INTERESTING One of the Most Important Matters to Be Considered Is the Constructlonof New Meeting House. Several matters of Importance In cluding the consideration of the questlnn Af amMlnir m mam. . . I L "- Htvuuj ucw uiceuos House for Indiana Yearly Meeting and the five years meetings of Friend on Earlbam campus are Included In the business to come before the eightyninth session of Yearly Meeting, which convenes at East Main Street Friends church September 22. Ar rangements for the holding of this year's session have been completed, but are not different in many respects from those of the yearly meetings la the past. The Whitewater Quarterly Meeting. which met Saturday and considered in addition to the proposition of locating the Yearly Meeting house on Earlham campus, will make its report to Yearly Meeting. Its report on the Yearly Meeting house proposition was that it was out of the quarterly meeting's jurisdiction. Some action will no doubt be taken by the Yearly Meeting on the question, however. The present church at Fifteenth and Main streets is inadequate In many respects and will also hare to undergo many repairs, if the meetings are held there in the future. Election of Orficers. The election of officers, especlkw,clerk for the Yearly Meeting it another important question. Timothy Nicholson has held- this Important office for five years. He has expressed himself before the previous Yearly Meetings as being of the opinion that a younger man than himself should serve as clerk. However, he stated the other day. that If he was selected again, he would serve, not because he wishes the office, but because he has made it a rule of his life to serve the church in whatever capacity he has been called -upon. There are no candidates for the office. Another Interesting part of the session will be the reports on the different educational Institutions, managed under the supervision of the Indiana Friends. The reports of the different missionary fields, both foreign and local, which the Indiana Friends have charge of. will no doubt be very Interesting. 'Although the real opening of the Yearly Meeting. Is held September 22. there will no doubt be many arrivals of representatives from different quarterly and monthly meetings of the state. It Is expected that a crowd sufficiently large to tax the capacity of the church will attend all the meetings. The big day of the session win be Sunday, September 26. Meetings for worship will be held at the church at 8:30 and 10:30 o'clock in the morning and 2:30 o'clock in the afternoon. The afternoon session, when weather permits. Is always so well attended that services are held In different places on the church lawn. Tuesday, September 28 Is expected to wind up the session although final adjournment Is never taken until all business to come before the meeting has been definitely determined upon.An Important Meeting. The meeting of the ministry and oversight is to be held on Tuesday, September 21 this year. This is a very important meeting and much attention will be manifested in Its subsequent report to the Yearly Meeting. The program which has been prepared this year varies little from those of previous years. On the opening day the clerk will call the delegates and alternates; committees appointed; minutes from visiting Friends read; directions given the delegates; and epistles from Dublin and London which cities are the great centers of Quakerism In Great Britain, win be read; officers elected, the subject of peace considered and a variety of miscellaneous matters considered. At the Thursday morning session a report will be made on the ministry and oversight, reports made on Soothland college, Indiana affairs, letters from New England. New York, Baltimore and miscellaneous subjects, also reports on home missions and temperance. The report on Earlham college will not be made until Saturday morning. The program for the remaining sessions Included the consideration of routine subjects. S. S. DIX IS DEAD 8. S. Dix, former well kimwu ldent of this city, met with an accidental death, last week, at his home in Sterling, 'Kansas, accordtac - to word received by. CoL -"gf. of this city. Mr. Dix was standing oa aVlasV der when he sttzped and tsZL