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PAGE TWO THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRA3I, 3IONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1909.

DICKINSON TALKS Oil WATERWAYS AT UETORLEAIIS Secretary of War Approves Of the Project and Tells the Convention of the Nature of The Great Project.

KENTUCKY GOVERNOR IS HURRYING HOME Fears Bloodshed at an ElectionSpeaker Cannon Today Wired Approval of Project, Causing a Surprise. (American NeWJ Service) New Orleans, Nov. 1. A featuro of today's session of the Deep Waterways convention was an address of Secretary of War Dickinson. Gov. Willson of Kentucky left for Frankfort today, because of threatened bloodshed oyer an election in Breathitt county. Speaker Cannon today wired from Illinois approving of the waterways project. This was a surprise to the convention. Dickinson's Address. Secretary Dickinson said in part: "The War Department only executes the will of the people when expressed in legislative form. Its functions have no bearing upon initiating or controlling legislation, except in so far as data ascertained, and expert opinions given, by its engineers may aid those who are charged with the responsibility or, or those who influence, legislative action. "The powers and duties of the Army Engineers are fixed by Congress, and they are prohibited from making original investigations or recommending new projects or schemes pf improvement. Is a Big Project.. "The proposed improvements to navigation that now absorb our interest are of stupendous magnitude, and present questions involved in much controversy. Heretofore the work has been detached, spasmodic, intermittent. It has largely depended upon the activity of merely local Influences. Now all the forces of public sentiment in the States bordering on the Mississippi and its tributaries have converged, and there is a conclamatory cry for inaugurating and carrying to prompt execution a comprehension and permanent plan that will give to that region the highest development that its natural transportation facilities, . aided by the best engineering skill, can afford. ' "The work Is too vast and costly to be improvldently undertaken. It so Vitally affects the fortunes of so large a territory that no immature plan, nor one that will not be acquiesced in by the country, should have your advocacy. Must Be Cautious. . "As was said by the President, who was then Secretary of War, in his address before this Association in Chicago: 'A plan should not be adopted Until fully confirmed by expert opinion and careful investigation, but when it is adopted, when its utility is made certain, then it is neither economy to the Government in the matter Of expenditure, nor is it a benefit to the people to delay the furnishing, as rapidly as it can be economically expended, of the full amount of money needed to make the improvement a useful and completed thing.' "The Government has already devoted approximately six hundred millions for the improvement of waterways, of which two hundred and eight millions were expended in the Mississippi Valley. It Was Investigated. "This question has been considered by a board of engineers created by authority of Congress. Three of them are from the army and two from civil life. All are experienced in Mississippi River problems. It is said by experts that it has been demonstrated that coal and iron can be carried by vessels with profit, at a rate approximately less than one-tenth of the average rate of freight per ton, per mile earned by the railways of this country, provided the vessels are of large size, there is a great volume of traffic, and the waterways have practically unlimited facilities. "Coal is carried from Pittsburgh to New Orleans by river at less than two dollars per ton, and sugar has beeu carried back at a cost of two dollars and thirty cents per ton, as against a rail rate of six dollars. It is said that the saving to the nation by transportation on the Great Lakes was over one hundred million dollars for the year 1906. The improvements projected by the New York canals are based on the expectation of reducing STAG HEAD RYE $1.00 Per Quart The best by test" Exclusive agents Waldorf Wine and Liquor Co. 16 N. th St. Ph 167a

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freights on grain to two-thirds of a mill per ton mile. Views by Mr. Hill. "It is stated by Mr. Hill, one of the greatest living railroad authorities, that under normal business conditions the railroads are unequal to the work demanded of them, that traffic is increasing with amazing rapidity and that the capacity of the railroads is taxed to handle business that can not or will not use other routes. "It is declared by leading railroad men that they are not hostile to, but on the contrary, are ardent advocates of waterway improvement. There is conclusive evidence that something should be done as early as practicable on a large scale, for utilizing the transportation facilities with which nature has provided us. "Our people will undertake any expenditure that they are convinced is well justified. Easy to buy, easy to try, the best wholesome, appetizing breakfast is Mrs. Austin's famous pancakes. DIRECTORS TO MEET The directors of the Commercial club will meet this evening to make arrangements for the public meetings of the club to be held within the next six weeks. United States Senator A. J. Beveridge of Indianapolis, will deliver an address before the club, probably on November 15, this being one of the dates offered the club by Mr. Beveridge. The date for the meeting of Hon. John W. Foster, who for a number of years, was engaged in the diplomatic service of the country, will also be selected. It will be between the first and tenth of December. HEW ELECTION LAW Under the new election law, passed at the last session of the legislature, it is required that the election boards of the different voting precincts preserve all voted and unvoted ballots and also return these ballots immediately after the count has been taken, to the official board. In the case of the local election, the official board will hold its session at the city building and will receive all ballots tomorrow night, after the count has been taken by the precinct boards. In returning the ballots, it is necessary that the voted ballots be sealed up in one package, while the non voted ballots be sealed in a separate package. The new law provides a penalty for failure to live up to this provision. Under the methods heretofore in force, it has been customary to burn the voted ballots immediately after the count has been made by the precinct boards. The non voted ballots were also burned. Had to Wait For It. "Ton look like a wreck today. Anna! Have you been sitting np all night again reading a novel?" "Yes. madam. It was such a beautiful story, but they didn't get married till nearly 5 o'clock this morning." London Telegraph.

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T. E. POWERS. CAN SHOOT RABBITS It's Not Open Season Yet, But This Game Is Too Plentiful. QUAIL IS VERY SCARCE As long as the hunters abide by the law and do not shoot quail until the open season, which begins Nov. 30, but devote their attention to rabbits, it is not probable the authorities will press any charges against parties, who technically violate the law by shooting rabbits prior to that date. The reason for this is that rabbits are too plentiful. Prosecuting Attorney Ladd stated this morning that if any one was prosecuted for hunting rabbits before the 10th of this month, that it would be because some one other than the authorities take the iniative. This statement does not apply to quail and other game. Quail, this year are not very plentiful and it is doubtful If many will be shot. Many farmers intend to protect the covies on their farms by refusing permits to shoot on their land. These men regard the quail of far more value than for the purpose of sport. GARY GETS NAUGHTY (Palladium Special) Indianapolis, Nov. 1. Several citizens of Gary have sent affidavits to Governor Marshall that an attempt will be made tomorrow to turn the election at Gary Into a riot. The governor sent a telegram to Sheriff Grant of Lake county directing him to go to Gary with a sufficient force of deputies to preserve order but not to attempt to interfere with the right of ballot. It is believed here two hundred deputies will be necessary. ADDRESS BY RUBER "Ye are the Salt of the Earth," was the subject of an address by Rev. C. Huber this morning at the Ministerial association meeting. He compared Christianity to salt and held that like salt, Christianity preserves, penetrates and improves whatever it comes in contact with. A TRIBUTE TO DEAD All Saints and All Souls day was celebrated today by members of St. Andrew's church with appropriate services at the cemetery in honor of ths departed members of the church. The graves were decorated. It is customary to hold the service on Sunday, but owing to the dedication of the corner stone of St. Mary's church yesterday, it was postponed until today.

A HALLOWE'EN CASE

Despite the fact that the township will probably have to spend some of its money, township trustee, James Howarth is wearing a smile that won't come off. The cause of it is that the shutters of district school No. 6 were removed by some party infested with the Hallowe'en spirit, last evening. The shutters can not be found and will have to be replaced with new ones. WILL MAKE HEPORT The reports of the delegates of the Christian church of the centennial celebration of the founding of the church, which was celebrated at Pittsburg early last month, will be made at the meeting of the missionary Boclety of the Christian church, tomorrow afternoon, at the home of Mrs. C. S. Wilson, 115 South Fourteenth street. COUNCIL WILL MEET The council session this evening is expected to be short and sweet as no matters of Importance are to come up, so far as known by C. E. Merrill, city clerk. The closeness of the election is responsible. I IS LUCKY Francis Peirson, living near Straughn Station, was one of the successful men in the drawing of government land at Aberdeen, South Dakota, Saturday. Hooslers living near this city have been unusually successful co far in the allotment of land by the government. Two Big Chiefs. There is a delicious bit of Indian egotism In Q a an ah Parker's story of his meeting with ex-President Roosevelt at Frederick, Okhu, as he told it In a speech at Cache: "Quanah go to Frederick to see Boosevelt. There big crowd. Quanah no could get to Roosevelt. Roosevelt he look over crowd and see Quanah. He say. 'Why. Quanahr and crowd opened to let Quanah through, and there two big chiefs shake handsRoosevelt, big chief of the white man. and Quanah, big chief of the Comancbes." NOTICE OF ELECTION. The Annual Meeting of the congregation of the Christian church of Richmond, Indiana, for the election of officers, will be held at the church at the south west corner of 10th and South A streets. Richmond. Indiana, at 7:30 p. m., Thursday. Nov. 11th, 1909, at which time three trustees will be elected. j. BCXMJS, Clerk.

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West Point Mourns the Death Of Cadet Byrne, Football Victim. A DEATH BLOW TO SPORT ACTION IN THIS RESPECT WILL BE TAKEN WEDNESDAY ALREADY SCHEDULE FOR THE SEASON HAS BEEN SUSPENDED. (American News Service) West Point. N. Y., Nov. 1. The fate of foot ball at the United States Military academy will be decided Wednes day. The death of Cadet Eugene A. Byrne, of Buffalo, who was fatally in-. jured in the game with Harvard, ' makes it possible today that the sport will be given a death blow as far as the academy is concerned, when the athletic counsel takes up the question Wednesday. The abandonment of the games already scheduled for the eleven this year, has already been decided on. the order of Col. Scott, superintendent of the academy, cancelling the program. There is still a strong sentiment in favor of the game, however, and Col. Scott may uphold this. Made a Plucky Fight. Byrne's plucky fight for life which he continued for fifteen hours after his back had been broken, and his breathing stopped, but for artificial respiration, was widely commented on today. His father. Col. John A. Byrne, former chief of the Buffalo police, now head of the United States Express company's detective force, and the academy officials, today completed funeral arrangements. Mrs. Byrne, the mother, is said to be in a state of collapse. Escorted by cadets and officers, the body of the dead athlete was today taken to the catholic chapel at the north end of the post. There It lay in state The funeral services will be held tomorrow at 11 o'clock. The ceremonies will include full military honors, the body being interred in the West Point cemetery. A squad of cadets will fire the last salute over the grave when "taps" is sounded. POSTOFFICE REPORT That the local postoffice reflects the progress of this community is indicated by the regular increase in business each month over the corresponding month of the year, previous. In the last four years it is doubtful if there has been a month when the re ceipts fell below the corresponding month of the year previous. There may be one or two exceptions, especially during the panic of 1907. The month of October was not an exception to the rule as the receipts for the month were $5,033.01, an increase over October, 19n8 of $GS8.3S. The amount of surplus over office expenses, which will be sent to Indianapolis has not been prepared as yet, by Otto Sprong, finance clerk. Hsr Point of View. "Don't you like that quotation from Shakespeare. The friends thou bast and their adoption tried, grapple them to thy soul with hoops of steel ? " he asked soulfully. "I think hoops of gold would be better," said the girl shjly.-Life. PETTO si t Democratic

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PmtoMc Sale ofi Real EsMe 2 The undersigned will oiler for sale at public auction, upon the premises, on Tuesday, November 9, 1999, at 10 o'clock a. m., a first-class nine-room residence property, at No. 212 North Twelfth street, in the city of Richmond, lad. Lot is 70 feet front by 165 feet in depth, and has on it a good barn, lruit and shade trees and shrubbery. House is piped with natural gas and wired with electricity, has hard wood floors, elegant bath with porcelain bath tub and first-class fixtures throughout; fine large closets; slate root; Economy Hot Air lurnace, and all modern conveniences. This property will positively be sold upon this date to the highest bidder. The lot is large enough to build another house, making a fine Investment. Terms: CASH. (Signed) MRS. E. E. VV1THERDY. SHIVELEY & SHIVELEY, Attys.

WAS LAID TO BEST The funeral of George Pierce, an old soldier, who died at his home in Portland, Ind., was held this afternoon at the chapel of Wilson and Pohlmeyer. Burial was in Earlham cemetery. The services at the chapel were in charge of Whitewater Lodge of Odd Fellows, and those at the cemetery were in charge of Coeur de Lion Lodge. Knights of Pythias. Mr. Pierce was also a member of Sol Meredith Post, G. A. R.. and the Masons. He formerly lived here. HE HELD OP WOMEN (American News Service) Chicago, Nov. 1. Charged with robbing three women and stripping rings from their fingers. Lloyd E. Goodrich is under arrest today. The victims of the robbery are Mrs. Boatrice Voorhees, Miss Margaret Lexington and Miss Dorothy Little. The robbery occurred in Mrs. Voorhees's home on the west side, and the women were lined up against the walls by the bandit, who trained a revolve.on them. Goodrich was recently released from jail. PATTEBSOII IS SHOT (American News Service) Washington, Nov. 1. Norman Patterson was shot and instantly killed near Millsbor, by his friend and companion Alvah Lemley. The latter shot at a dog that darted in front of the buggy in which the men were driving, and in his excitement shot Tntterson In the neck. The bullet vered the Jugular vein. No arrest was made. ADVERTISEMENT & Candidate for Mayor

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R. L. Thomas, Rich Kentucky Horseman, Is at the Point of Death. WAS FOUND IN A STABLE (American News Service) New York. Nov. 1. With only s fighting chance for his life. R. I Thomas, the rich Kentucky horse owner who was stabbed, it Is said, bj Carroll Shilling, a jockey, is today under the care of Dr. Joseph A. Blake, of New York. It Is believed he will die. Thomas was found In a stable at the Sheepshead Bay race track where he had lain three hours unattended He came here several days ago froir his home in Paris. Ky.. accompanied by his wife and daughter. He hat been a prominent figure at the largei race tracks of the country. Shilling, ! who rode for him for six years is well j known as a Jockey. I The horseman was stabbed over the ! heart after a terrific struggle In stai ble No. 27. It is said that Thomat i knocked Shilling down before the lat ter made the alleged attack with s knife. Shilling was arrested. EVANGELISTIC MEETINGS. The East End group of meetings will begin this evening at East Main St. Friends' church. Services m-ill begtc at 7:30. The North Knd group will meet this evening at the Fifth Street M. E. church at 7:30. Other services will be held In the individual churches. There will be a Union Day service of all the churches to begin tomorrow, Tuesday, at from 2:00 to 3:00 to be held in SL Paul's Parish House. A general invitation is extended tc the public. Reid Stands For a Business Administration, Law Enforcement; The Dome And the Family. De Represents The New Richmond. He Is Opposed To a Mitz Open Town. Eyes to the Front! I Dont Tafte TteMTrttW n 1

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