Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 35, Number 3, 10 November 1909 — Page 1

BICHMONB PAIiLABIUM A 3UN-TETEGR A M. VOL. XXXV. NO. 3. RICIOIOXD, IND., WEDNESDAY EVEXtXG, XOVE3IBER 10, 1909. SINGLE COPY, 2 CENTS.

THE

J, G. BEBB1LL RESPONSIBLE FOB DES MOINES PLAN

He Solved the Municipal Prob lems of Today, Assisted by Public-Spirited Men of the Iowa Capital. HE ALSO ORIGINATED OLD MUNICIPAL CODE Adoption of the New System Was Not Accomplished Without a Bitter Attack Led by the Corporations. (Note: The next article will contain a discussion of the Des Moines Plan by Mr. James G. Berryhlll, of Dee Moines, who is called the father of the Des Moines Plan. Mr. Bernhardt was extremely fortunate while investigating the Des Moines Plan, In having the fullest co-operation of Mr. Berryhlll. The explanation of the Plan by Mr. Berryhlll, may be well considered as authoritative.) (By Carl Bernhardt.) ARTICLE 4. James G. Berryhlll, of Des Moines, Iowa, is known as the "Father of the Des Moines Plan." This does not mean that other men were not Intensely interested in the movement that Is not the Des Mblnes way. Everything there, is done by co-operation (to such an extent that by consistent and harmonious boosting the .town grew from 40,000 to over 100,000 In a little over ten years. Bat It Is none the less true that to Mr. Berryhlll belongs most of the credit for the Des Moines Plan as it stands today. , Mir. Berryhlll Is of a type of American citizen, which, while becoming more numerous, was not common many years ago. While he is a weal- .. thy man, he is recognised all over the etate of Iowa as a man . who is intensely interested in problems years before ' they come actually into ; the public mind. He is recognized by the average man as belonging to that desirable class of wealthy men who take an Interest in their fellows without patronizing them; he is interested in bettering conditions yet he is not a "reform

er" or that ineffective but too often offensive, "good citizen," who only muddles things. He is not unpopular on account of his financial standing, and this in addition to his personal likeable qualities, because he has not made his money at the expense of others, but through sheer force of analytic shrewdness and power to solve perplexing questions by resolving them Into their elements. Berryhlll and the Plan. These forces Berryhlll brought to the solving of the muncipal problems of America, not for Des Moines, alone, out for all, because Des Moines, as I have explained, was simply a town exhibiting all the features of the old plan. It is Interesting to note that Berryhill, himself, framed the bill which gave Des Moines its old form of government, when he was in the legislature in the later 80's. . That plan was mayor, council elected from the wards, board of public works, police commissioners, school boards and just the tame old plan we have all over the United States. No one thought of (anything else then. ; But after he had framed the bill and seen it in operation every day in Des Moines it is pre-eminently like Berryhill to start in and work out a solution. That solution Is the Des Moines Plan. And Berryhlll, who though a rich man, had been a conspicuous figure in Iowa politics simply because he attacked corporate aggrandizement the railroads, had the people's confidence. Support of the People. I have outlined the condition in Des Moines as 'a result of the typical ward government with a mayor and board of works. The people can not be said to have been anything but indifferent "Good citizens'" movements and "reform" spasm, there were in plenty, but these were as usual, abortive and inef- . fective and inefficient, as. they were elected or defeated. The people of Des Moines are a hard headed progressive lot, and when their attention was called to the situation of the city affairs with a large debt staring them, in the face; wishing to buy the water works but kept in debt by the forces favorable to that corporation so that the city of Des Moines could not buy it, thanks to its statutory limitation of indebtednessthen they got busy. It was not "reform" I say. "Reform" would have let the old system stay and have tried to put "good men," meaning men of "good morals" In office. But Des Moines was tired of Ihe grafters, tired of "reform," tired f "good citizens leagues," tired of ;he whole system. And in this they were right The old system is the weak part History of Des Moines Plan. In getting the history of the Des Ifolnes Plan I was in touch with Mr. AQaattaHMA on Fact Threap. ,

HEARING IS FRIDAY

The prosecution in the case of the state versus Mrs. (Dr.) Lydla Hazlitt for practicing without a license, which is to be tried Friday will be assisted by attorney Gavitt of Indianapolis. Mr. Gavitt will represent the inter ests of the state medical board. The defendant will bitterly contest the case and, has employed attorneys John P. Bobbins and Will Bond. The evidence in the case was secured by the Wayne County Medical Society. PRESIDENT TAFT JSIIOWUNC END OF JOURNEY Chief Executive Spent Today In Richmond, Va., Where He Was Very Cordially Greeted by the Citizens. REMARKABLE WAS THE TRIP OF PRESIDENT He Traveled Over Twelve Thousand Miles and He Was the Guest of Thirty Four States and Territories (By William Hoster) Richmond, Va., Nov. 10. President Taft is nearly at the end of his journey. He arrived here this morning at 7 o'clock, to spend Monday as the guest of the city. Richmond is the last stop on the long journey from Boston to the Pacific, coast and back to Washington again. Of the 12,759 miles of the trip, 12,644 had been cov ered when the train pulled into Richmond this morning. The president is well, not particu larly tired, but happy at the prospect of getting back to Washington. There are two more brief stops arranged to after, the, .president 'a,,xeturn.. nd tthan he will settle down to prepare for con gress, which will convene in less than a month. Governor Swanson entertained the president and Capt. Butt at breakfast at the executive mansion this morn in?, while the rest of the party breakfasted at the Hotel Jefferson. Immediately after breakfast the party were escorted to the house of delegates, where at 10 o'clock the president delivered an address to the Virginia press association. At 16:30 he spoke to the colored citizens of Richmond in the corporation commission court room. The president will leave here at 5:15 p. m. for Washington. Here is a brief record of President Taft's remarkable trip as it will be when he reaches the capital tonight Number of days enroute 57 States passed through 32 Territories visited 1 Foreign countries touched 1 Miles covered In trip 12,759 Banquets attended 22 Public luncheons 22 State dinners 5 He has seen nearly every governor and President Diaz of Mexico, besides shaking hands with hundreds of thousands of citizens. 'The task of filling some of the most important positions in the government service, await President Taft on his return to Washington. The selection of a man to succeed Charles R. Crane, who was recalled as minister to China, before he left the United States, i3 probably the most delicate of all the problems. COURSE A GOOD ONE Good Lecturers Will Address The Students at Earlham College. TRY TO SECURE FOSTER President Robert I. Kelly of Earlham college, announced in chapel this morning that the faculty committee on lecture course had secured the following speakers: Dr. J. E. Cathell, of this city, on November 12, on "Daniel Webster." This being the subject of a new lecture by Dr. Cathell, which will be delivered for the first time at Earlham. On November 20, Professor Thomas C. Trueblood of the University of Michigan, will speak to the students an the Shakespearean drama, "Hamlet Professor Trueblood is one of the greatest teachers of elocution and oratory in the United States and his reading is considered one of the best interpretations made. The committee is also negotiating with the Hon. John W. Foster, president of the Lake Mohonk Conference on International Arbitration, to spea'a to the students while in the city on December 1. Mr. Foster is one of the greatest advocates of international arbitration in this country, and is a former secretary of state.

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Mile. Lina Cavalieri, the- famous soprano at the Manhattan Opera House, who took part in one of the greatest opera wars ever waged last year in New York, and who has again returned from Europe, holding a dove of peace in each hand. She says she is going to set an example of amiable living and isn't going to quarrel any more with anybody. Mile. Cavalieri has brought over a new and original style of wearing her hair. She wears it in braids wrapped around her head and ears.

WANT BEVERIDGE AT THE COLLEGE An Effort Will Be Made to Have the Senator Speak To Students. FOR ORATORICAL CONTEST LESTER HAWORTH, SECRETARY OF STATE ORGANIZATION, WILL GO TO INDIANAPOLIS TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS. It is probable that United States Sen ator Albert J. Beveridge will speak to the students of Earlham college on November 15, when he is scheduled to address the citizens of this city at the Coliseum in the evening. Arrangements are now being made for an address in the afternoon on that date and will be announced when they are completed. Should It be possible for Senator Beveridge to speak to the Earlham students in the morning, the chapel exercises will be held in the afternoon. Lester Haworth, secretary of the State Intercollegiate Oratorical association will leave for Indianapolis November 19, to meet with the executive committee of the association. The committee will at that time secure judges on thought for the annual contest to be held February 4 In that city. Robinson Is President D. L. Robinson of Butler College, who is president of the association for this year, called the meeting. The committee will also choose the place for the contest La6t year it was held in Tomlinson hall, and the year before in Caleb Mills hall, but it is always doubtful about the place for the contest It will, however, be held in one of these two buildings. It is probable that only a few students will accompany Mr. Haworth to the state convention of the Y. M. C A. to be held at Kokomo, November 1821. The committee on delegates of the college association, will meet some time this week and select the representatives. It is probable that Earlham will not have a complete representation since the convention occurs during the De Pauw game, and many of the students will accompany the ; squad to Greencastle, on November 2X

COURT ON GUARD OF HYPNOTIC EYE Judge Today Orders a Witness Not to Look at Madam Steinheil. WOMAN WAS AN OLD COOK ALTHOUGH TRAGIC WIDOW HAD ACCUSED BROTHER OF MURDER, SHE GAVE TESTIMONY FOR PRISONER. (American News Service) Paris, Nov. 10. Fearing the influence of the hypnotic eye of a tragic widow, M. Devalles, presiding judge today ordered Mariette Wolff, for fifteen years a cook in the Steinheil family not to look at her former mistress while testifying at the murder trial today. Madam Steinheil at one time accused Miss Wolffs brother of being the murderer. Contrary to expectation however the cook today gave strong evidence for the defense. In spite of protests from Mme. Steinheil - the witness told of Madame's love affairs with prominent men and said Steinheil did not object to his wife's liasons. although he was cognizant of these affairs of the heart IS Oil DECEMBER 13 The case of William H. Pickett against William Clendenln for $3,000 damages will be tried in the circuit court Monday, December 13. The plaintiff avers in his complaint that he and his family, as well as the value of their homestead, has been damage 1 due to the stench which arises from the fertilizing plant owned by Clendenln. GIVEII FIVE YEARS (American News Service! Pittsburg, Nov. 10. Cashier Charles J. Richardson was today sentenced to five years in the Ft. Leavenworth prison for falsifying the account of the defunct Cosmopoiitan bank..

PRIMARY WILL BE

A VERY SPIRITED RACE IT APPEARS County Treasurer Albertson Apparently Is the Only Candidate Who Will Not Be Given Any Opposition. CLERK AND SHERIFF RACES ARE HOT ONES Are Six in the Field for the Former Job and Seven Are Anxious to Land the Latter Office, It Is Reported. Now that the city election has blown over, the political bee is beginning to buzz in the bonnets of aspirants for the various county offices and candidates are now working with a virj n a strenuous campaign for the republi can primary, which will be held earlv in February. The election will not take place until next fall. There is greater interest in the race for sheriff and county clerk than for any other of the offices, owing to the number of aspirants for each office. There are at present seven candidates in the tield for sheriff, Oscar Mashmeyer, Lafayette Laish, Murray Hill, Albert Stiens, Ezra Thompson, Jesse A. Bailey and Hamilton Squires of Clay township The race will be hotly contested as all of the candidates have many friends who are working in thoir interests. The sheriff is elected for a term of two years. County Clerk Race. Probably as mucn interest Is taken in the race for county clerk as for that of sheriff. There are six candidates for this office and it is difficult to pi; the winner, as all of the aspirants have about equal chances for success. Those who are out for county clerk are Charles Kolp. George Matthews, Frank M. Whitesell of Hagerstown, Thomas R. Jessup, Phiimore Rlggs. and Wil li?. Cheesman of Centerville J . ; Tne competition Tor auditor is confined to two men, Louis S. Bowman and Albert Morel, although the name of John Hberner has been mentioned as a possible candidate for this office. T. F. Swayne an-I Albert Olcr are out for county assessor. It is also understood that J. C. Fulghum, the present incumbent, who is filling the unexpired term of M. W. Marine, .will be a candidate for thU office, his name having frequently been mentioned in connection with it The county assessor is elected for a term of six years. Albertson Is Unopposed. A. R. Albertson, the present county treasurer, will be a candidate for renomination. This is Mr. Albertsoa's first term to the office, and in view of the fact that the treasurer is only elected for a two year term, it is usu ally customary to grant a second term in that office. It i3 not thought he will have any opposition. Who is coming out for prosecutor. and will Charles Ladd. the present prosecuting attorney, have any oppo sition in his race for another term of that office? This question is being asked on all sides and no one appears to know the answer. The names of Will Reller and Joseph Burgess, who made the race at the last election, have been mentioned. Commissioners from the middle and western districts will be chosen at the primary next February. Candidates for commissioners from the western district will be R, N. Beeson, of Harri son township and probably Theodore Crist of Milton, and Joseph Groves of Dublin. So far as is known. B. H. Linderman. of Clay township, the pres ent commissioner, is the only candi date from the middle district There probably will be many more candidates for the different county of ficers before the primary is held, as several are believed to be working on the quiet and will not announce their candidacy this early in the race. FILES CLAIM SUIT Suit was instituted in the circuit court this morning by Amback and Co a clothing firm at Columbus, Ohio against Frank Geisler on account for S20). It is averred that the defendant who is a clothing merchant at Hagerstown, purchased supplies from the complainant in August 1906, and has not paid the full account DUCKS ARE PASSING

Wild ducks continue to hold the attention of local nimrods who are not busy shooting rabbits and other game today. Within the past few days several large flocks have stopped off in this city on the banks of the Whitewater river, enroute to their southern abode, where they will spend the winter. Several fine specimens were shot early this morning. . ' '4 , i

PRQHI IS ARRESTED

(American News Service) Indianapolis, Nov. 1X Henry S. Bonsib, a prominent prohibitionist worker was arrested today by Deputy United States marshal on a federal indictment charging him with fraud in connection with the sale of copper stocks of the Lacobrixa mines of Mexico. The capital stock is a quarter million. Bonuib was the eastern representative. FIVE CANDIDATES ARE SEEKING THE VERY JUICY PLUM Judge Barnard Admits He Will Have Hard Time Selecting The Next Postmaster, as all Entries Are Good Men. PROMINENT CITIZENS CONSULTED BY JUDGE And He Finds a Very Divided Sentiment Says He Will Announce Appointment After He Arrives in Washington Congressman W. O. Barnard of the Sixth district was in the city today and held consultation with a number of prominent merchants and manufac turers, to learn their choice for a se lect plum postmaster of the local of fice. Mr. Barnard however, was noncommunicative as to which one of the five applicants. Postmaster J. A. Spekenhler; E. M. Haas, secretary of the Commercial club; John E. Peltj. Henry Deuker and William Meerhoff, would be appointed. Mr. Barnard stated that he would probably not announce his choice until after Khe arrived at Washington, to attend the next session of congress, which convenes December 61 He will be in this city. a day. pr, so.. during which time he will meet as many of the business men as possible and ob tain their views on the situation. No confidences are being exchanged with any one by Mr. Barnard as to which candidate is his personal choice, if he has any. Every one with whom he has consulted about the proposi tion is asked which one of the candi dates he favors. Mr. Barnard will not even confide to those with whom he holds consultation p.s to which candi date other business men favor. He does this so that he can test the gen eral sentiment He is proceeding in the matter in a manner fair to all the applicants. Each Well Supports. Judge Barnard admits that each of the applicants has strong support and that it will be a bard matter to make a selection, providing the sentiment of the remaining business men, whot he desires to visit, continues so divided. High compliments were paid to each applicant by Mr. Barnard. He said that he finds that all the men are well thought of and that whatever candidate is picked, he will make a good official. The applicants all possess high business ability and are known as men of highest integrity. The vacancy in the postmastershlp occurs June 30, 1910. J. A. Spekenhler, the present incumbent will be in office four years next June. He was appointed by James E. Watson, while the latter represented this district Mr. Spekenhier has served with much credit to himself and the office. . He is not soliciting the office but his friends are petitioning another term for him. Other Good Offices. While Richmond is the most important plum to be plucked, Mr. Barnard has also to attend to the appointment of the successors in nine other post offices in the district The Six district postmasterships become vacant all in a bunch, a condition somewhat unusual. Cambridge City and Rushville are included in the more important offices yet to be filled by Mr. Barnard. He stated today that these offices would probably be filled before he leaves for Washington, ilthough he may not announce his decisions until after he reaches the capital. In discussing probable legislation to come before the next session of congress, Mr. Barnard said that he expected the proposed currency reform would be given most attention. He is a member of the committee on finance in the house of representatives and his entire time will be devoted to the work of this committee. ' Mr. Barnard will leave for Washington December 2. He will be accompanied by bis wife. SOCIETY TO MEET. The Horticulture Society will meet at the court house Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. It has not been decided who the speaker will be. THE WEATHER. INDIANA Rain; south winds; cr.

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HAS BROKEN 00! Ill UNIFORM BI1IIK Col. Shellhouse, Deposed Com mander First Regiment, and Seven Companies Said to Be in Open Rebellion. MAY CAST MUTINEERS "FROM ORGANIZATION Leader of Insurrection Says He May Withdraw First of Year Serious Split in the Order Is Feared. (Palladium Special) Indianapolis, lnd.. Nov. lO. It Is said here that Col. Frank Shellhouse the deposed commander of the First Regi ment, Uniform Rank, Knights of Pyth ias, and the seven companies that are standing with him in his insurrection against the superior officers of the order, may be expelled from the order of Knights of Pythias as a result of the stand they have taken. BrigadierGeneral Merrill Wilson, who com mands the Indiana brigade, says he does not know what action will be taken, but some of the other members are of the opinion that Col. Shellhouse and the seven companies will be thrown out of the order. On the other hand. Col. Shellhouse says that if he is In the same humor on the first of January that he is now he will probably take a withdrawal card from his lodge on his ' own count It May Be Serious. . , The open rebellion against the authorities of the Uniform Rank, which came to light yesterday. Is likely to reach serious proportions, and it Is sure to cause a split in the Uniform Rank in this . state. Col. Shellhouse was the commander of the First regiment, which was composed of ten companies, located In this city, Greenfield. Danville. Plalnfield. Pendleton. Nobleaville. McCordsville and Martinsville." " Some trouble arose over the ; resignation of Capt Burgan of Company 4. In this city. Col. Sbellhoase disapproved the resignation and objected to Its acceptance. Then Capt Burgan and ten men walked out of their company by taking withdrawal cards, and organized a new company. Col. Shellhouse contends that this action was Illegal, and be refused to recognUe the withdrawals or the new company. He appealed to Gen. Wilson, who decided against him. and he carried his appeal to the highest offl- t cers, all of whom decided against him. Then Gen. Wilson reassigned six com panies of the First regiment to other regiments, leaving Col. Shellhouse with only four companies, two of which were not In good standing. One Indianapolis company was assigned to the Seventh regiment at New Albany. The companies complained about the reassignment on the ground that their new headquarters were too far away from their homes, and that they could not afford to assemble with their regiments when a regimental call was made. Their protest was overruled and they refused to accept the new assignments. Col. Shellhouse stood by them, and this caused Gen. Wilson to revoke the commission of Col. Shellhouse and the forty-five other officers of the regiment and recalled the charters of the seven companies. In other words, he threw Col. Shellhouse and his seven Insurgent companies out 1p the cold. Will Be Independent. Now, Col. Shellhouse announces that the First Regiment will continue In existence as a separate and Independent organization, and that It will gala members form the ranks of the Uniform rank. He says the new organisation will be under full headway before the first of the year. No name for the new organization has yet beea selected. General Wilson says that three of the companies of the First regiment remain loyal to the order and that they have been assigned to other regiments but Col. Sbellhoase says that all ten of the companies are standing by hint in his fight The first regiment was the first ev-v er organized of the Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythian, being organised In 18S2. with the late General James R. Carnahan as its first colonel. It ba been the crack drilled regiment In t state... . The Insnrrectlon of the First regiment and the plans for a new organization in opposition to the Uniform Rank will cause a sensation among Pythians throughout the state, for It is believed to portend a lot of tronbl UNDER ADVISEMENT. Judge Fox has taken the ease of Dr. Harrison Gabel against the estate of Maria Hatfield on a claim, which wa tried yesterday under advisement HE IS QUITE ILL Malcolm Bobbins, son of I. F. Bobbins, who had an operation a his nose performed last Saturday, to eonflned to his home, with a nigh fever as a result of the operation. He taken ill aooa after the opcratlosy

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