Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 35, Number 19, 26 November 1909 — Page 1

RICHMONB F AIX AXMTUM NIj 3UN-TELEGRAM. VOL. XXXV. NO. 19. RICHMOND, IND., FRIDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 20, 1909. SINliLE COPY, 2 CENTS. SITUATIOH SUCH THAT I). S. MUST NO LONGER DELAY CLOSING CHAPTER IN MINE HORROR IS NOW WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT BUREAU BOOKWALTER WILL Her Hubby Now a Bus Driver FOR COLLEGE GIRLS HOT ENFORCE LAW DECLARED VALID

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THANKSGIVING A VERY OUIET DAY III QUAKER CITY Residents of the City Were Too Busy Devouring Turkey and Digesting It, to Show Great Activity. iVERE SIGNS OF LIFE DURING THE EVENING

Places of Amusement and Dances Liberally Patronized Hundreds Attended the Church Services. With all business at a standstill, the celebration of Thanksgiving in this city, yesterday was a very quiet one, citizens, devoting their time to their homes for the most part. Nearly every one got too much turkey and after arising from the dinner table ppent the rest of the day in digesting Ihe said turkey and other Thanksgiving delicacies. It is safe to say that there were fewer 6 o'clock meals eaten last evening than on any other day this year. The poor enjoyed the day as all the fceedy had been generously supplied. In the evening, things enlivened feoniewhat and all the places of amuseMnent enjoyed good patronage. The dance given at the Knights of Pythias temple was one of the most successful ever held on Thanksgiving night. Eat "Leavings" Today. Many a family is eating today what was left over from yesterday's feast. The purchases this year were larger than usual. The average size of the turkeys, of which It Is estimated more than 2,000 were sold, was twelve pounds and more than any ordinary family could devour. There were more visitors in the city yesterday than In several years. Likewise many Richmond citizens left for the country and ' neighboring towns, where the day was spent with friends. Ticket agents of both the steam and electric railways reported that all arriving or departing on interurbans in the morning were filled to the doors. Sportsmen found opportunity yesterday to chase the fleet rabbit and festive quail. It is estimated that at least 400 hunters were in the field yesterday and fortunately there were no accidents, so far as known, to dampen the ardor of the sport. Many fine catches of rabbits were reported, indicating that they are unusually plentiful this year. One party of four came back yesterday noon with 55 rabbits, all of good size and condition. Many Attend Churches. Religiously, the day was never more fittingly observed than yesterday. All of the churches In which morninig services were held were filled. The excellent weather was largely responsible for the large church attendances. At the Grace M. Jfi. church, the union service of the Methodist churches of the city was held. Rev. T. M. Guild, presiding elder of the Richmond district, officiated, and spoke on the subject, " Proper Conception of God Necessary for Genuine Gratitude." His text was selected from the book of James. He referred to the fact that a man's character reflects his idea of religion and his religion likewise reflects hi3 conception of God. He developed his subject and referred to the United States as an example, instead of the Individual. His conclusion was that bs this country has been able to throw off its curses in the past, likewise it will be able to free itself from all entanglements of a destructive nature. 3 lis sermon was an excellent one for the occasion. In addition thera were several musical selections, solos being sung by Mrs. Grace Gormon and Mr. Leroy Lacey. Rev. J. Cook Graham, pastor of Fifth Street M. H church, read the scripture and Rev. James of the United Brethren church, offered prayer. The collection taken np was given to the benefit of the Home for Friendless IWoraen. A Friends Union. At East Main Street Friends' church, n union service of that congregation and the South Eighth Street Friends' congregation, was held. There were also a large number of visitors from West Richmond Friends church and Whitewater Friends church. Rev. Truman Kenworthy. of East Main Street church; Rev. Levi Pennington, pastor of South Eighth Street church; Timothy Nicholson and Rev. Charles E. Tebbetts made short talks, followed by other members ot the congregation, different subjects for which the Friends should bo thankful, were referred to. Several vocal selections were rendered. Rer. D. C Huntington, pastor of St. Paul's Episcopal church, spoke on the subject "Dangers of Prosperity," at the service at that church. He admonished that no one lose sight of God while prosperous and happy nor to neglect their future happiness. Several musical numbers were rendered. Special attention was devoted to the musical program of the service at the First Presbyterian church. A quar tet Including Mrs. Frederick Krueer, Mrs. Will Earhart, Mr. Otto Krone

Mrs. George K. Mulligan, Jr., known on the stage as Bessie Van Ross, whose young husband has been disinherited by his father, a millionaire contractor. Her husband has taken to driving an auto bus in New York to support himself and wife.

and Mr. Frank Byiffett, rendered several numbers in a very pleasing manner. Rev. T. J. Graham, pastor, delivered a short sermon on the text, Jeremiah 14:9: "Yet thou, O Lord, art in the midst of us, and we are called by they name; leave us not." The services at tne other churches were well attended, thanks being given and the day fittingly observed. CRUEL TO ANIMALS Farmers Allege Local Junk Dealers Treat Their Horses Brutally. ONE BEAST DROPPED DEAD Considerable complaint has been lodged with the police recently by farmers of Wayne county over the poor condition of the horses owned by junk dealers who visit the country districts for the purpose of buying old rags and junk. It is alleged that the horses in most cases are nothing but skin and bones and are covered with sores In many places. The cruel treatment accorded these dumb, helpless animals by their owners has aroused the ire of residents In the vicinity of Williamsburg, who have complained of the matter to the local police. In one instance, it is said, a horse who gave the appearance of being a successful candidate for the bone pile and who looked as if he had had nothing to eat for several days, was un mercifully beaten by his heartless owner because ne was too weak to draw the heavy load. The animal dropped from sheer exhaustion and died in his tracks. The junk dealer made his escape before the authorities could establish his identity. A DIG HOME COMING A triumphal home coming tour will be made by Rev. J. Wilbur Chapman, the noted evangelist, and his party who have just returned from Australia where they have been conducting revival services, of exceptional attendance and enthusiasm. Ernest Xaftzger, formerly, of this city, and son of Rev. and Mrs. Leslie J. Nafzger of Muncie, who has accompanied the party as a soloist, is now in Minneapolis arranging for the first of the home coming meetings, which will be held next Wednesday evening. After this meeting similar meetings will be held at Chicago, Pittsburg, Philadelphia, New York, Boston and other large eastern cities.

MEDICAL FEOO LEADS TO DEATH Antitoxin for Dying Son of One Doctor Taken by Rival Physician. A MISTAKE BY MESSENGER LAD WHO BROUGHT TOXIN TO LITTLE VILLAGE GIVES IT THE ANTIOKLAHOMA TO DOCTOR NOT INTENDED FOR. McAlester, Okla.. Nov. 2j. A case that is believed to be absolutely without a parallel in medical or legal annals in this country, has arisen heiv, involving rival physicians in a little town in this county. The child of one of the phys'rians was dangerously ill of diphtheria, and the father telephoned to a physician in this city to rush !. supply of antitoxin to him. The McAiester physician en gaged a boy at a livery barn to drive the twenty-five miles with it. He reached the town about 1 o'clock in the morning and inquired at the first house he came to. The man who answered said he was going to the physician's house to sit up the remainder of the night and would take the medicine. The boy gave thfi man the antitoxin and returned home. The doctor's child died in a few hours. Father Makes Inquiries. Later the father advised the physician who had sent the antitoxin, that it never reached him. Coming to McAlester to investigate, he found tha boy, heard his story and took him home with him to point out the house where he gave the man the antitoxin. The boy led him to the house of rival physician who was treating a case of diphtheria at th same time the other physician's child was dying of the disease. He saved his case. The physician who lost his child is preparing to bring a suit for damages against his rival. Learning of this, the accused physician obtained warrants for the messenger boy, charging him with criminal carelessness and perjury. SUING FOR DIVORCE. Clara Aring is suing John Aring for divorce, charging abandonment. They were married in September, 1903. and the separation took place in April, 1906, according to the complaint.

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President Zelaya of Nicaragua Is Making His Last Stand, And His Enemies Are Winning Victories.

ENGLAND RECOGNIZES THE NEW GOVERNMENT Fearing Action From Washington the Dictator Has Severed All Communications in The Republic. (American News Service) Washington, Nov. 26. - With President Zelaya making his last stand at his Nicaraguan capital, Managua, and the revolutionry forces of General Estrada in possession of a large part ot the country and maintaining an effective blockade at Greytown, the situation in regard to the southern republic io such today as to demand immediate action by the United States. The state department, it was said, is ready to take a drastic step to push Zelaya out of power. The fact that England has practically recognized the revolutionists, is a material help to them here. Reports received today say that the rebels are pushing their way into the interior steadily, driving back their foes. The country about Rama is reported to be the scene of a vast, but scattered battle. Senor Salvador Castrillo, representative of Estrada's provisional government, has received news that the fighting is general. It is probable that this struggle will prove the crisis of the revolution. Progress Hampered. Although the progress of the rebels has been hampered by lack of ammunition, fresh supplies were sent them on the steamer Lustein, it is declared. Gen. Toledo, one of Zelaya's strongest lieutenants, is bottled up at Greytown with 1.000 government troops. About the port two of the three war vessels of the provisional government are on patrol and the blockade has proven effective. It is this blockade which is regarded as a strong factor in forcing from the United States recognition of Estrada as the real head of the Nicaraguan government. The Estrada vessels are the Omtepe 1,200 tons, well armed; the Pioneer and the Blanca. Greytown is Shelled. The shelling of Greytown on Tuesday was the first step in the progress of Estrada's supporters for the absolute control of the major part of Nicaraguan territory. Fearing the action of Washington. Zelaya has cut himself off from communication with the world. Today it was learned that the only parts of the country that can be reached telegraphically are those under the domination of Estrada. Another phase of this part of the situation is the alteration of messages believed to have been made by Zelaya. From his territory none but dispatches putting the most cheerful of aspects on his position have come. It is believed that not only has the tottering leader resorted to a strict censorship but has gone to the extent of surreptitiously changing dispatches sent by Americans. This further complicates the situation as far as the United States is concerned. SERVED BIG DINNER More than two hundred members cf the North Fourteenth Street mission and their invited guests, were given a fine turkey dinner yesterday at the mission. The tables were resplendent with good things to eat and those in charge found much pleasure in watching the feasters enjoy turkey legs and other delicacies. Undoubtedly, many of those present would have been hungry yesterday had it not been for the mission. It is anticipated that many accessions will be gained both in the Sunday school and church departments of the mission, as a result of the dinner. REVELED Hi TURKEY Centerville, Nov. 20. The annual Thanksgiving turkey dinner, given as a benefit for the cemetery association of this place, at the town hall yester day, was largely attended and as successful as any given In the past. There were a large number present from Richmond, Cambridge City and other , places of the cour.ty. More than 500 dinners were served and it is probable that $100 was cleared, as most of the eatables were contributed by residents of Center township. -

State Troops and the Army of Mine Officials Depart Today Leaving Cherry Alone With Its Dead.

DEPUTY SHERIFFS TO GUARD MINE SHAFTS Mine Inspectors Left in a Body For Chicago to Place Before Governor Deneen Reports of The Affair. (American News Service) Cherry. 111., Nov. The closing chapter in the St. Paul mine horror was written today when the last of the state troops and the army of mine officials anid experts departed, leaving: the widows and orphans of Cherry to mourn for their 310 dead and the 189 bodies abandoned to the flames in the sealed mine. With the departure of Company C of Kewanee, twelve deputy sheriffs, acting under orders from Sheriff Skoglund took up the work of guarding the up per works of the mine, which some of the miners in their anger at the abandonment of rescue efforts, had threatened to destroy with dynamite. Left for Chicago. The mine inspectors in a body, headed by Richard Newsam, chief mine inspector of the state left for Chicago to lay before Governor Deneen their findings. The relief work continues under agents of the American Red Cross and food was dispensed today as usual. The United Mine Workers of America conferred on a plan of permanent relief for the widows and their children. Ernest P. Bicknell of the Red Cross, declared that the aggregate permanent relief fund had reached $65,000. FOUR TOWNS ARE IN GRAVE DANGER Are in the Pathway of Lava Flowing From Six Volcanoes. the THE CITIZENS ARE FLEEING TENERIFFE IS IN A STATE OF PANIC OWING TO THE ERUPTIONS AND BY THE QUAKES WHICH ARE NUMEROUS. (American News Service) Santa Cruz, Teneriffe, Nov. 26. Four towns, in the path of the streams of lava that are thrown out by half a dozen craters, are today threatened with destruction. The situation is critical. The inhabitants of the apparently doomed towns are fleeing, and those of a fifth. Arguayo, have appealed for aid. The four chiefly endangered by lava are Tanque, Tamaimo, Chasna and Santiago. Island is Rocked. The entire island is rocked almost continuously by the tremblers that accompany the volcanic explosions and eruptions. The ashes darken the sky over all the Canaries, floating many miles. Ravines and gulleys are filled with lava. The situation about Mount Bilina today was more critical than ever, names are shot from the peaks to great heights, some times reaching more than 1,000 feet. From all over the island refugees are fleeing to Santa Cruz. The government has started work on the opening of a way from Guia to San Juan on the coast. The Red Cross has a large organization In the field. KOLP LEAVES RACE Charles Kolp has withdrawn from the race for county clerk, subject to the Republican nomination, which takes place in February, owing to his health preventing him from making an active campaign. Mr. Kolp's withdrawal leaves six candidates in the race, which promises to be the most interesting. Mr. Kolp told his friends that he had become almost ill because of the anxieties of the campaign. HE IS AT COLUMBIA Prof. Walter Jessup, formerly superintendent of the city schools at Madison, Ind.. and instructor at the past two sessions ot the Earlham summer school, who is at present attending Columbia University, New york City, will attend a German university following the completion of his work at Columbia. He will be accompanied to Germany by his wife-

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HE CARRIED OUT THE THREAT MADE Young Rush County Man, Re leased From Easthaven, Committed Suicide. WAS RELEASED AS CURED AND TWO DAYS LATER BLEW OUT HIS BRAINS, AS HE HAD PROMISED TO DO BEFORE GOING TO THE HOSPITAL. Last Sunday Herbert Kney, aged 21 years, and a resident of Rush county was released, as cured from the East em Indiana Hospital for the Insane He will be buried tomorrow. Before young Kney was sent to the insane hospital ho threatened to commit suicide if he succeeded in obtain ing his release, and he kept his prom iso, blowing out his brains Wednesday afternoon. Speaking of the case, the Rushville Republican says: The young man had been in the in sane asylum for sixteen months, but apparently had recovered. Before being taken there, he often threatened to commit suicidi and also to harm persons about the Kney household. Al though they believed him recovered his parents had taken every tempt a tion out of his war. There was not a sinelp niece of ammunition on th? place as far as they knew. He had been working in the fieli with his father yesterday and appar ently had been in good spirits. He left the field about four o'clock and went to the house without saying any thing as to his intentions. He entered the house where his two sisters were at work in the kitchen preparing for a Thanksgiving dinner. In a few minutes they heard the report of a gun and rushed toward the sound. They found their brother lying on the floor in a hall way in the front part of the house, breathing his last. He had shot himself in the right temple with a 32 calibre rifle. A CHURCH ELECTION At the congregational meeting of St. John's Lutheran church last evening officers were elected including Christopher Drathring. elder; George Schneider, trustees Herman Dingworth. Fred Erk, R. Commons and Howard Thomas, deacons, and William Schneider, member of the school board. SECRETARY OF STATE PHILANDER C. KNOX -1 ' y 1 LL r& 1

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Indianapolis Mayor Says He

Has Regard and Respect For Supreme Court, But Beardsley Law Is Bad. WOULD BE HARDSHIP TO THE MANY CLUBS However, in the Dry Counties, It Is Expected the Law Will Be Used in an Effort to Kill Social Clubs. (Palladium Special) Indianapolis, Ind.. Nov. 26. Mayor Bookwalter declares that the Beardsley law, recently held constitutional by the supreme court, will not be enforced in this city during the remainder of his term of mayor. That is, he says that no special effort will be made to enforce it. He says that while he his regard and respect for the supreme court, he believes he Beardsley law is a bad law and that it would be wrong to enforce it strictly. "It would stop the use of liquor in every club in the state if strictly enforced." he said yesterday. "It would prevent such Institutions as the German House, the Mannerchor and the Columbia club in this city from serving liquors to their members, and I do not believe It would be right or just to enforce such a prohibition. These clubs were organized for a legitimate purpose. Not Law Violators. "They are social clubs, pure and simple, and were not organized for the purpose of violating the law, but under this decision they will suffer the same as any other club or organization, no natter how disorderly or disreputable it may be. I cannot see the justice of depriving these German citizens of the beer which they have always had.The only way they can continue to serve their members will be to buy their liquors outside the state and have it shipped in. This means that the money which should be spent here will be sent out of the siate. Of course, if any affidavits are filed in this city for violations of the law they will be served, but there will be no special affort made to hunt out violators." It is expected, however that in other counties in the state, especially the dry counties, in which social clubs have been incorporated since the saloons were voted out of the counties, the drys will make strenuous efforts to enforce the law. Ever since the first one of these social clubs was organised the temperance people have been hunting for law that would put them nut of business, and now that they have the law they will surely go after them. Opinion of Cavins. A. G. Cavins. assistant attorney general, who has been making a close study of the liquor laws of the state for the past year, and who had charge of the case for the state in which the Beardsley law was upheld, says, however, that the new law may not prove to be all that the drys desire for this pup rose. He says the law and order authorities will make a mistake It they expect the recent decision of the supreme court to supply all of the necessary weapons in their fight against the social clubs. "These social clubs." said Mr. Cavins. "while many doubtless mere on plans outlined by the breweries and promoted by them, can continue to get liquor without violating the Beardsley act. although it will be somewhat more troublesome, perhaps,, and a trifle more expensive. A brewery can enter into a secret arrangement with a licensed saloon keeper and have all of the orders of the social club sent to the saloon keeper and filled by him. the brewery furnishing the goods. I understand some such arrangement has been perfected at Terre Haute in preparation for just such a decision as wan handed down. A long as the sales are bona fide the authorities cannot step in and Interfere under the Beardsley law. Most Effective Way. The most effective way to go after the social clubs is by quo warranto proceedings, as has been done by Walter Wood, prosecuting attorney for Sullivan and Greene counties. Wood has ousted such clubs right and left by attacking their charters Issued from the office of the secretary of state, on the ground that the organizations exist for an Illegal purpose. I believe every such club in the state can be ousted if the prosecutors about wishing to enforce the laws in dry territory." Mr. Cavins will probably seek to have the next legislature consider an amendment to the Beardsley law in order to provide the law enforcement officials greater powr over the druggists suspected of selling liquor illegally. THE WEATHER. INDIANA Cloudy and warmer Saturday.