Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 34, Number 330, 5 October 1909 — Page 1

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A JSP SUN-TELEGRAM. VOL. XXXIV. NO. 330. RICHMOND. IND., TUESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 3, 1909. SINGLE COPT, S CENTS.

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Two City Officials Have Angry Squabble at Council Meeting Last Evening Over the Former's Proposal to Reduce the Rate for Each Arc Light, Per Year, From $75 to $48, When the Latter Stated This Action Would Not Leave Plant Enough Surplus to Make Improvements at Plant.

A REDUCTION OF FIVE CEMTS MADE III THE TAX RATE In the Adoption of the Budget For Next Year Municipal Rate Is Pared From $1.10 Down to $1.05. 93,000 IS PROVIDED FOR REID HOSPITAL This Was the Only Change Made in the Budget as Prepared by the Controller A "Warm" Session. differences of opinion, for which politics Is held responsible, almost brought Webster Parry, city controller, and Watson P. O'Neal, republican member of the board of works, to blows last evening, when council and the administration were considering the advisability In 1910 of reducing the price the city pays for arc lights from $75, the present rate, to $48, as recommended by Mr. Parry in his budget. Strong words were used by the two men, and Immediately after Mr. Parry made bis denunciation of the member of the board, he took his hat and left the council chamber, v Things cooled down considerably following Mr. Parry's exit and council proceeded to pass two ordinances, recommended by the finance committee. The first was the ordinance embodying the budget of city expenses for the calendar year, 1!1(, and the second, an ordinance fixing the tax rate of the city at one dollar per $100 assessed valuation for the general fund and five cents per $100 assessed valuation for sinking fund, making the tax rate $1.06, a reduction of five cents on the $100 assessed valuation ratio. The poll tax demanded by the city Is 50 cents per head. Both ordinances were passed by unanimous vote, but neither were signed immediately by Mayor Schlllinger. Statement by Mayor. Mayor Schlllinger stated that he did not know whether he would sign the ordinances or not. Neither did Le promise that he would veto the same. It is entirely probable that the ordinance fixing the budget of city expenses for next year will not be signed as It contained an appropriation of $3.OOO for Reld Memorial hospital, a very odious measure to the democrats. It has always been the custom for the present democratic administration to refuse to favor the hospital. With the exception of the addition of the hospital appropriation, no changes were made in the budget by the finance committee as originally reported by Controller Parry. The total amount of the estimated expenses of the city next year is $155,200. An Unexpected Squabble. Kb opposition was made in the least to the appropriation for the hospital by the executive branch of the city government. However, a long and somewhat bitter squabble arose over an entirely unexpected source the city light plant. In preparing the budget for next year, Mr. Parry had lowered the rate to be paid by the city for street lighting from $75 to 48 per light per year. He said he did this because the plant was now on a self sustaining basis and that It was only fair to the city that a reduction be made in order that the tax payers would reap the reward in a lower tax rate. The reduction appeared to be very large and most hazardous undertaking to members of council, and an agitation was started in the legislative branch to increase the rate proposed by Parry to $30 or $03 a year. It was stated by Mr. Parry and City Attorney T. J. Study that such a r&tt would result In the city receiving $25,000 a year surplus from itself, which could be used for no purpose except to be expended on the light plant Great stock was made of the fact that the surplus money received In the operation of the plant could not be used by the city and, in case it could not be used on the plant Immediately, it only could be placed on de posit and draw two per cent Interest! , per annum. Met With Opposition. Mr. Study and Mr. Parry met opposition from members of council. Mr. Von Pien said that these two officials knew well enough that there was reason for making the rate of street light

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MMffl) ing higher than recommended by Mr. Parry in his budget report. Competition with the private plant was one reason, he said. He advocated a higher rate so that the plant would have a working capital and a fund which might be resorted to. in case of an emergency, due to some unforeseen accident or increase in business at the plant. He also thought that a fund should be laid aside to be applied to the payment of the bond issue by the city for the construction of the plant. Mr. Study answered the argument of Mr. Von Pien, saying that the surplus received from the light plant could not be applied to the bond issue. He then went into raptures over what the plant could do. The gross receipts last year were $7(5,000, and this year are expected to be $83,000. The same proportion of increase in business is expected to occur year by year. This year the city pays $24,000 for stree lighting and, deducting this amount, the city will receive from commercial lighting of the city, $51,000. Taking this as the gross receipts of the city for the present year, it will amount to $30,000 profit as the expenses of thp plant will amount to but $50,000 it is believed. Therefore the city would not have to pay one cent for the street lighting and still receive sufficient profit from the commercial lighting to pay all DvnfinoAQ Mr Stndv RPPS Tin rPason for anticipating some probable accident and preparing ror some probability by keeping the street lighting rate high and consequently keeping the tax rate at the present figure of $1.10 per $100 assessed valuation. Mr. Study says that in case there was an accident, the city could make a temporary loan. Could Reduce to 95 Cents. Mr. Study is a booster and he said that the most effective way of booming a city was to reduce the tax rate. Mr. Study said that the tax rate could be with safety reduced to $1 per $100 assessed valuation and Mr. Parry chimed In with the statement that it could be reduced to ninety-fivfe cents. Temporary loans for meeting emergencies did not solve the question sd far as council was concerned. The members did not want to Increase tha indebtedness by the issuance of such, and favored a higher tax rate instead of continually boosting the bonded indebtedness of the city. Councilman Deuker, a member of the finance committee, said that with the $1.05 tax rate recommended, the light plant would have a surplus of between $15,000 and $18,000 a year. This would leave the rate paid for street lighting at $48 as recommended by Mr. Parry. He said, however that he had learned from a number of business men that they favored a rate of $55 or $O0 a year per street light. Business men favor the working capital idea, h-3 said. O'Neal on the Plant. Mr. O'Neal was called upon by council to state his views of the plant. He spoke of the earnings of the plant, showing that while it was "to the good" this year, that in the past it had been "to the bad," and also very near the brink. However, he believed, the plant in the future would be a winner. He said that this winter the plant would be working up to its capacity, with 1,300 kilowat horsepower being used in the city. The plant's capacity is 1,250 kilowat horsepower. He said that in three years' time the plant would have to be equipped with an additional 1.000 kilowat horsepower unit which would cost in the neighborhood of $50,000. He said that the city would have to take care of the working end and that when the addition was needed.a surplus of $3,000 a year would not be sufficient to meet the expenditure. He said that it looked to him as though it would be better to have the money In a fund Instead of having to make a bond issue. He advised against reducing the tax at the expense of the city and its citizens. He protested vehemently against so small an amount in the reserve fund as would accrue from commercial lighting alone. He favored a rate of $00, and he said he had been told by B. B. Johnson, a member of the board, that he favored a rate of $55 or $00 per light. He denied being consulted about the budget by Mr. Parry. Parry Gives the Lie. These rather sharp and pointed remarks against the leaders of the administration were answered by Mr. Parry. Mr. Parry gave Mr. O'Neal the lie to or three times in reference to th$ latter's statement that he had not been consulted concerning the budget. He also said that Mr. Johnson never favored a higher rate than $50 per arc light He concluded with "Not one word have I heard from you, Mr. FANTASTIC PARADE. Assemble at 5th and Main s-treets at 7:30 p. m., Friday; at 7:45 march east on Main to 9th, north on 9th to E, west on E to 8th. then countermarch to 9th and Main, thence east on Main to 15th, and south on 15th to B street

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SO'RIML O'Neal," whereupon he took his hat and departed. Mr. Study took exceptions to remarks by O'Neal, when the latter called him a financier. Mr. Study said that he did not pretend to be such, but that he exercised good common "horse" sense. Mayor Schillinger said that at the rate suggested by Mr. Parry the plant would have sufficient surplus each year to purchase the new unit when it was necessary. The argument and deliberations were concluded with a vote on suspension of the rules resulting in the unanimous adoption of the budget. BABY ROADS ARE FAVORED BY THE R.R. State Tribunal Hands Down a Decision Ordering Local Interchange Between C, C. & L. and Panhandle. COMPETITION IS NOT GIVEN CONSIDERATION Commissioners ? Fix Interchange for the Panhandle At $4 per Car and the C, C. & T. at $3 a car. Indianapolis, Oct. 5. The Railroad Commission of Indiana yesterday made an important decision in the petition of the Richmond Commercial Club to force the P., C, C. & St. L. Railway and the C, C. & L. Railway to Interchange freight, which for soma time has only obtained under certain restrictions imposed by the P., C, C. & St L. Railway. The decision which i orders the interchange is important in that it gives the C, C. & L. Railway the use of the Panhandle's terminal facilities at Richmond, and by the interpretation of the law all other "ba by" roads untiersimilar circumstances the use of the terminals of the old established lines. Panhandle's Position. The stand taken by the Panhandle was that it would only interchange traffic "when such traffic originates at, or is destined to, places served only by the C, C. & Ij. Railway. The P., C, C. & St. L., Railway will not switch such traffic when it originates at, or is destined to, places served by the P., C, C. & St. L. Railway and its connections." They held that to maloe delivery under any other circumstances amounted to a confiscation of property by turning it over to a rival road, which could offer nothing of equal value In return, all its valuable terminal facilities. The diecision of the commission, written by Commissioner Henry M. Dow ling, recognizes the justice of this contention, but holds that by paying a switching charge of $4 per car the C, C. & Li. compensates the P., C, C. & St L Railway for its terminal facilities. He also states that the restriction the Panhandle would place upon Interchange would amount to monopoly, and in interpreting Intent of the law can not presume that a legislature which enacted a radical anti-trust law would at the same season enact a law which would permit monopoly. Refuses C, C. & L. Money. The Panhandle Railroad Company long ago served notice verbally, through its attorney and officers, that in case of a decision such as has just been handed down, an appeal would be taken, if necessary, to the United States Supreme Court An interesting phase of the situation as showing the attitude of the Panhandle is in connection with the switching charge for the interchange. The Panhandle, by its tariff sheet fixes the rate at $5 per car, a rate which lias been reduced by the commission's order to S4. At the same time the interchange charge by the C, C. & L. for Panhandle traffic is refused payment if the foot note on its tariff sheet called attention to by Commissioner Dowling In his decision, may be believed. This foot note states "the charge of the C, C. & L. Railway is shown as information. The P., C, C. ft St Li. Railway will not pay any portion thereof." The commission has fixed the interchange rate of C, C. ft L. for Panhandle traffic at $3 per car. AUTOMOBILE PARADE. Assemble at 4th and Main at 7:30 p. m., Wednesday. At 7:45 p. m., parade moves on Main to 20th, north to E and west on E to 8th; south on 8th to Main; west on Main to 4th and disband.

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A TERRIBLE AUTO ACCIDENT CLAIMS ONE AS A VICTIM

Last Evening, Near Hiser's Station, West of City, Lee Hodges, knightstown. Was Crushed to Death. MACHINE DASHES OVER A STEEP EMBANKMENT Fred Minger of Centerville, Who Was Also in Machine, Jumped and Escaped With Minor Injuries. TRIED TO AVOID A WAGON YOUNG HODGES WAS FOUND PINNED UNDER WRECKAGE AND SHORTLY AFTER HE WAS REMOVED, BREATHED HIS LAST While attempting to pass a wagon in his automobile on the national road about one half mile east of Germantown last evening, the big machine in which Lee Hodges of Knightstown and Fred Minger of Centerville were seated, dashed over the ten foot embankment, turned completely over and buried Hodges beneath the debris, almost instantly killing the young man. Minger jumped and escaped with a few minor injuries. The fatal accident occurred about 7:15 o'clock. Hodges and Minger were'going east in the former's big Pope-Toledo machine at the time of the catastrophy. Hodges, who was diiving, failed to discover a wagon, which was directly in front of them, owing to poor lights, it is thought, until almost directly on to the vehicle. The wagon was the hilL poster's outfit of the .Phjllips theater of this city and was going in the same direction as the automobile. In order to prevent striking the vehicle, Hodges, who was going at a rapid rate swung the big car around to the right, over the embankment and to his death. Machine Turns Turtle. The automobile turned turtle pinning Hodges beneath the wreckage. Assistance was immediately summoned and the young man was removed from the ruins but life was almost extinct and he died before medical aid could be summoned. It was thought the young man's back was broken but and investigation revealed the fact that no bones were broken. Death was probably due. it is said to the compression of the steering wheel on the man's heart and internal injuries. The machine was badly demolished but not beyond repair. Hodges was immediately removed to the home of A. B. Hiser and Coroner A. L. Bramkamp was notified. Dr. Bramkamp visited the scene of the accident today and will, in all probability return a verdict that death was due to accident. The fact that Minger, who was seated in the front seat with Hodges, escaped uninjured is considered remarkable. He was probably saved from the fate of his unfortunate companion by his quick act in jumping as the automobile shot over ihe embankment in its tragic leap. Only 20 Years Old. Hodges is about 20 years of age and is unmarried. He was employed as traveling representative for the A. O. Morris wholesale house of Knightstown. He resided with his mother, Mrs. Clara Hodges in that city. Two sisters, Mrs. Let ha Cox of Knightstown, and Mrs. Gay Jackson of New Castle,, also survive him. The young man's mother was notified of the tragic death of her son shortly after the accident took place and was almost prostrated with grief. She is in a serious condition it is sp.id. The unfortunate victim of the sad affair was enroute from Knightstown to Centerville where he Intended visiting some relatives over night He met Minger on the road and asked him to ride with him. the invitation being readily accepted. Hodges was extremely popular in his home city, where the news of his untimely death occasioned great regret and was a severe shock to his many friends. The body will probably be shipped to Knightstown today, after the coroner completes his investigation, for funeral services and burial. THE WEATHER. INDIANA Wednesday, fair, not much change in temperature, light to moderate winds, mostly east INDUSTRIAL PARADE. Assemble on Main between 4th and River Thursday; parade moves east on Main to 20th, thence north on 20th to E, west on E to Ft Wayne Avenue, south on Ft Wayne Avenue to 7th and disband.

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PARADE TO MEET THE GOVERNOR Assemble at headquarters at 5:00 p. m., Oct 7. march west on Main to 5th, north to Ft Wayne Avenue, east on Avenue to Station; returning, south on 9th to Main, west on Main to 7th, north on 7th to Coliseum. Headed by Young Men's Business Club and citizens. COURT LEAVES TO JOHN R. WALSH BUT LITTLE HOPE United States Court of Appeals Hands in Decision Confirming the Decree of Lower Court. VETERAN BANKER MAY GO TO FEDERAL PRISON Was Tried and Sentenced for Misapplying Funds of Banks Of Which He Had Three in Chicago. (American News Service) Chicago, Oct. 5. The United States Court of Appeals today handed down a decision confirming the decree of the lower court sentencing John R. Walsh to the Federal penitentiary at Fort Leavenworth for five years for misapplying the funds of his banks, of which he controlled three in Chicago. Walsh also had a controlling interest In some fifteen "cclTtone" quarry and transportation companies, including jhe Chicago Southern Railway company, and the Indiana Southern Railway company. Today's decision as rendered by Judges Grosscup. Baker and Seaman. Walsh was net present In the court, but heard th decision over the telephone. Today's decision means that Walsh has but one slight hope now. Vhe case can be appealed to the United States Svpreme court, which may refuse to review it, or may affirm the decision after reviewing it. Denies Every Point. The decision was written by United States Judge J. Otis Humphrey, who was not present when it was rendered today, and while comparatively brirf, it denies every point raised by counsel for the defense. Some of the utterances are forceful and direct In upholding the action of the lower court and was delivered in direct and unequivocal language. Here are some of the forceful excerpts from the decree handed down today: "Where fraud Is committed or there is an essential element of the offense charged, evidence of other acts of a defendant of a kindred nature are competent to Illustrate the character of the transaction in question and throw light on the intent with which this particular act was done. We see no error (Continued on Page Seven.) Program Planned Wednesday, October 6. 9:30 A. M. Band concert 10:00 A. M. Agricultural parade. 11:00 A. M. Opening of exhibits. 11:30 A. M. Airship flight 1:00 P. M. Horse show opening. 2:00 P. M. Fire department run and water display. 3:00 P. M. Awarding of prizes for Interior and exterior building decorations and window displays. 4:00 P. M. Band concerts. 4:30 P. M. Airship flight 7:45 P. M. Automobile parade. 8:30 P. M. Band concerts. 9 : OO P. M. Fireworks display. Court house. Thursday, October 7. 8:00 A. M. Exhibits open. 8:00 A. M. Horse show opens. 10:00 A. M. Band concerts. 11:00 A- M. Airship flight 12:30 P. M. Grand Industrial Parade lasting about two hours. 3:30 P. M. Automobile trips around the city for the editors. 4:00 P. M. Airship flight 5:00 P. M. Y. M. B. C. and citizens assemble at 10th and Main and march to station to receive Governor. , PARADE ESCORTING THE GOVERNOR Assemble at Westcott Hotel at 9:30 a. Oct 8th, and march west on Main to 8th, north on 8th to E; east on E to station.

Panic Proof City, Gaily Decorated With Yellow and White Bunting and the National Colors, Presents Appearance of a Medieval City Sending Forth a Crusade, and Tomorrow the Influx of Thousands of People From All Sections of Surrounding Country Will Start at Early Hour

AUTO PARADE TO 8E BIG FEATURE This Will Be a Great Attraction on the Opening Day, Tomorrow. EXPECT FIFTY MACHINES. ONES IN THE SPECTACULAR PARADE WILL INCLUDE ALL VARIETIES FROM ELECTRIC TO BIG TOURING CARS. Indications point to the great success of the automobile parade, which will be held Wednesday night in connection with the fall festival. The committee in charge of the event has received a great deal of encouragement from owners of automobiles and practically every machine in the city will be entered in the parade. At least fifty automobiles are expected to take part in the affair. Three large interurban cars with powerful search lights on both the front and rear, will take part in the parade and no doubt will be brilliantly Illuminated with hundreds of incandescent lights to add to the brilliancy of the occasion. There will be a band In each car to furnish music. One of the interurbans will probably be placed at the head of the parade, while another will be placed in the middle and still another will bring up the rear. With the big search lights on both ends of the cars the street will thus be made as light as day. i . . . Elaborate Decorations. Elaborate and expensive decorations will be made on some of the automobiles by their owners who refuse to reveal the nature of their designs until the time for the parade, when the surprise will be properly sprung. Practically all of the cars will be decorated profusely with flags, banners and yellow and white bunting, presenting a radiantly beautiful appearance.' The line of march will be from Fourth and Main the starting point east on Main to Twentieth street, north on Twentieth to E street, west on fi to Eighth, thence south on Eighth to main and east again to Twelfth street, where it will disband. This route was taken on account of the necessity of following the street car line. The committee urgently requests every car owner to be at the meeting point not later than 7:30 o'clock so that the parade can start promptly at 7:45 p. m. The committee also requests that every car come west on Mala street to the corner of Fourth and Main so that assignments can be made promptly. Three wings will be formed on South Fourth. Fort Wayne avenue and Main streets. Stuyvesent Fish, Jr., began in the Illinois Central shops in Chicago at a salary of $25 a month. Later he worked as station agent at $Of a month in his eagerness to learn the work from the buttom up. For Fall Festival 6:30 P. M. Banquet In honor of the visiting editors and Governor Marshall (Tickets $1 each.) 8:30 P. M. Band concerts. 9:00 P. M. Fireworks display. Eighth and North E streets. Friday, October 8. 8:00 A. M. Exhibits open. 8:00 A. M. Horse show opens. 9:00 A. M. Y. M. B. C. assembles at Westcott to escort Governor to the station. 10:30 A. M. Premium winners parade. 11:00 A. M. Airship flight. 2:00 P. M. Burlesque athletic events and special features. South Tenth street park. 3:00 P. M. Band concert. 4:00 P. M. Airship flight 5:00 P. M. Band concert. 7:00 P. M. Citizens In costume assemble for fantastic parade. 7:30 P. M. Parade forms at Fourth and Main street, and moves on Main to Fifteenth thence to South B street 8:00 P. M. Fireworks display at Fifteenth and South B street 9:30 P. M. Grand ball at Coliseum. (Tickets 50 cents.) AGRICULTURAL PARADE. Assemble at 4th and- Main streets Wednesday at 9:30 ; at 10:00 a. m. parade moves east on Main to 12th street thence north to A, west on A to 7th, and disband.

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GREAT FEATURES ARE Oil PROGRAM FOR THE OPENING Principal Attraction Tomorrow Morning Will Be the Agricultural Parade, Starting At 10 O'clock. GREAT AUTO PARADE AN EVENING EVENT At 1 1 :30 in the Morning Geo. Bumbaugh, Noted Aviator, Will Make His First Airship Ascension. All live stock: entries that can possibly be paraded, are expected to participate in the agricultural iarade tomorrow morning. Such exhibits are to assemble at Fourth and Main streets at 9300 a. m. With all the pomp and display of a mediaeval city Bending forth a crusade centuries ago, the second annual Fall Festival will be ushered Into tha "Panic Proof City" tomorrow morning. With a court of honor down the mala treetaad all the hualnees howee decorated for the occasion, with tht yellow and white waving proudly and defiantly about the city, Richmond will welcome the thousands of guests who will pay homage to this city's annual pageant. A band concert by the famous Smittie military organization will be the means of announcing to the guests that the Panic Proof City welcomes the vanguard to her city. Smlttle has a reputation that Is nation wide and all who attend this year's festival, will -hear some of the best music ever played by a band. Agricultural Parade. At 10 o'clock the agricultural parade will be formed and for several squares agricultural and live stock, exhibits will be on, display. This will be one of the features of the opening day and will be interesting not only ta the farmer, but to the resident of the city who will have the pleasure of seeing what the farmer Is growing In its best form. When the clock announces 1130 tomorrow morning, George L Bumbangn will begin his wonderful flight In bis dirigible balloon. Although the exhibits open half an hour earlier, every person in the city will stop his work to see Mr. Bumbaugh fly over Richmond with the greatest ease. . Like a large vulture flying toward the sky. the large balloon flies easily and slowly, forward or backward at the will of the aviator. In this day mbfU the Wright Brothers and Zeppelin ae making their wonderful flights In the East and In Europe, the -Panic Proof City will witness an ascension equally as great Mr. Bumbaugh says that he is an anarchist and has always wanted to do something that no one else has done, and he has certainly accomplished an anarchy In the air. This will be one of the greatest exhibits of the festival and the visitors will be able to see a dirigible balloon and the first aviator in the middle west Some Other Events. The horse show, airship flight anddisplay by the fire department will attract the attention of the visitors daring the afternoon. The horse show this year will greatly surpass that of 1908 and all the fine horses, of all classes, will be exhibited and the competition for prizes Is expected to be very keen. Many horses In and about the city have won prizes at the state and county fairs. The second airship flight will occur late in the afternoon. Mr. Bumbaugh waits until the air is Quiet and then takes to his favorite element the air. It only happens In a great while that the citizens of this city or any city witness an exhibition run by IU fire department. Tomorrow afternoon all companies of the Richmond fire department will make an exhibition run down North A street and will also give a water display. To Award Prizes. The prizes for exterior and interior decorations will alo be awarded la the afternoon and the display by the Richmond merchant will attract not only attention hut comment. They have spent more money this year cm their decorations and the windows aai

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