Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 35, Number 30, 7 December 1909 — Page 2
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THE RICH3IOND PALLADIUM AND SUX-TELEGRA3I, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1909
GRAHD JURY WILL THOROUGHLY SIFT TfJSURAHCE GRAFT Jury Today Began Its Work of Investigating the Alleged Misappropriation of Millions ' Of Dollars.
SHELDON SAID TO BE AT POINT OF DEATH
A Committee Is Appointed to Visit Chicago and Other Branches of the Company A Statement Made.
TAKEN TO THE JUL
Vito Cossentino, the Italian who shot himself "behind the ear in a miniature riot on a Terre Haute, Indianapolis and' Eastern traction car at Mt Auburn, recently, has been removed from the hospital to the county jail where he will await trial for drawing a dangerous weapon or shooting with
Latham Establishing a New Record
(American News Service)
New York, Dec. 7. The grand jury today began an Investigation of the alleged misappropriation of million of dollars of funds of the Phoenix Insur
ance company by former President Sheldon, who now lies at the point of death at his home in Connecticut. A committee will visit Chicago and other branches of the Phoenix. A statement concerning the conditions was laid by Superintendent Hotchkiss of the State Insurance department before the district attorney for possible criminal action. It is charged that the president has overdrawn bis salary, that he has unloaded doubtful securities on the company and that he has used the company's assets as collateral to secure his own personal speculative accounts. Tho directors come in for a share of censure. , Lean to Officers. Among the loans to officers of the Insurance department specified are the following: To James P. Porter, while he was state superintendent of insurance, loans of $39,500. To Isaac Vanderpoel, while he was chief examiner of Insurance companies, loans of $100,000. To Robert H. Hunter, while first deputy superintendent of insurance, loans of $60,040.77. To William H. Buckley, while third deputy superintendent of insurance, loans aggregating $61,000. It was announced last night at a meeting of the board of directors that President Sheldon was removed from office and that in his stead. E. W. T. Gray, formerly auditor of the Continental Insurance company, was- elected president. Company's Capital Not Impaired. In a formal statement Mr. Hotchkiss says he does not believe the capital of the company is Impaired, and that thus far there is no evidence that its securities are not intact, but he admits that the Investigation is unfinished. ? George P. Sheldon, member of many clubs, and as chairman of the laws and legal committee of the National Board of Fire Underwriters, one of the best known Insurance men in the country, has been president of the Phoenix since 1887, and it is charged that under his administration the annual reports of the company made to the insurance department during et
least the last ten years, and probably longer, are false in more than one
particular.
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intent to kill. Although the wound in his head has not entirely healed, yet he is much improved and believed to be entirely out of danger.
SOOTH END WANTS A LINE EXTENDED
Committee Goes to Indianapo
lis to See Officers of Traction Co.
IS A NEEDED IMPROVEMENT PRESIDENT TODD INFORMS LOCAL MEN THAT HE WILL SEND OFFICIALS HERE TO MAKE AN INSPECTION.
A committee from the South Side Improvement association composed of John Knollenberg, chairman of the railroad committee of the association; Hans Koll, Adolph Blickwedel, presi
dent of the association, and Attorney
Perry Freeman went to Indianapolis yesterday to confer with Robert T. Todd, president of the Terre Haute, Indianapolis and Eastern traction company in regard to the extension of the street car line in this city from South H street, its present terminal south, to South N street. The erection of the new factory in Beallview and the greatly increased number of residents south of South H street make a street car line in that section of the city a much needed improvement. President Todd stated to the committee that he would send an engineer and Mr. Jeffries, general superintendent of the company to Richmond as soon as possible to investigate the conditions and make arrangements for the extension of the line. It is thought no difficulty will be encountered in making the company realize the necessity of an extension of the line and to secure an order for the improvement.
I0SS OVEBSTREET INTO THE ARENA
Friends Want Him to Run for Secretary of State Nomination.
DEFEATED FOR CONGRESS
ONLY OTHER CANDIDATE FOR THE JOB NOW IS ROBERT C.
TUCKER, INDIANAPOLIS NEWS
PAPER MAN THE OUTLOOK.
Hubert Latham making a high broke the world's record in France, height of 1,600 feet.
flight in the aeroplane in which he ' In a forty-mile gale he attained a
SCHOOL EVENT TO BE OIG SUCCESS
High School Students Make Great Preparations for Their Fair.
ARE MANY ATTRACTIONS
THERE WILL BE A PLAYLET, A VAUDEVILLE SHOW, A DOLL SHOW, FISH POND, CIRCUIT COURT AND BRASS BAND.
GIVEN ft STIFF FINE
Earl Doddridge Gets $250 Assessment for Dynamiting Fish. HIS PARTNER A FUGITIVE
Hoppe Plays Billiards in Odd Way
PERFECTLY CLEAN. An Explanation That Didn't Convinoe the Boy's Mother. . Tre Jut spanked Ned. I don't know what course you'll pursue with Stephen," remarked the mother's Intimate friend, . ' "What have the boys been up to Bow?" was the timorous query. "About the very last thing you'd imagine. They're been eating luncheon with the laborers working along the ear track. And you might as well know the worst at once they're been eating meat cooked in a shovel." With a frantic vision of a hopelessly germ riddled child, Stephen's mother
called her Interesting heir to speedy account. "I dldnt eat luncheon with any strange men," he Indignantly persisted. Those men are all my friends. And I didn't eat any meat cooked In a shovel, either.'' "What did yon eat, then?" "Only some gravy cooked In a shovel by one of the men." Then, perceiving the wild alarm In the maternal countenance, "But It was clean, all right, mother, for I saw the man wipe off the shovel with his hat before ho poured n the gravy." Wove and Gold. Daniel O'Connell, the famous Irish statesman, bad a great rival. Sergeant Tom Gould, pronounced Gold. Tom was a confirmed old bachelor, but when over eighty years of age proposed to and was accepted by a girl of eighteen. He announced bis engagement to O'Connell in verse, concluding thus: So you see, my dear Dan, that, though eighty year old, A lrl of eighteen fell In love with old Gould. To which O'Conuell replied: That a girl of eighteen may love gold it Is true; But, believe me, dear Tom, tt la gold without U.
GET GOOD FEATURE
A contract has been closed by George L. Goodwin, corresponding secretary of the Richmond Chautauqua association witS"Wfat Brigfti, an illustrated lecturer, to give two lectures at the 1910 session of the Chautauqua. Mr. Brigham is noted as the best illustrated lecturer in the United States. On the opening night, Friday, Aug. 26, Mr. Brigham will lecture on the subject, "The Grand Canyon," which will be profusely illustrated. His second lecture will be given Saturday afternoon, August 27, and will be on the subject "From Coronado to Kit Carson."
Better Than Freeh. "Are you sure these eggs are fresh?" Positive! They were really not due until tomorrow." Fliegende Blatter.
ASKED TO BE SHOWN
"Wait until I hear the evidence," stated Thomas Tipton when arraigned in the city court this afternoon and asked whether he were guilty or not guilty of public intoxication as charged in the affidavit. The evidence was heard and Tipton promptly declared that he was guilty. A fine of f 1 and costs was assessed by Special Judge Freeman who gave the man his choice of getting out of town or going down to jail. Tipton, who is 70 years of age, said he had no place to go and would rather be locked up for 11 days.
HUN
TS FOR SISTERS
Miss Mary Fortune of East Liverpool, Ohio, has written a letter to Postmaster J. A. Spekenhier inquiring of him if there is any one by the name of Fortune living here. She says that three sisters left home about thirty years ago who she believes are living in Eastern Indiana. Her parents." names were James and Mary Fortune. She would like to hear from her sister if they live here. -
Great interest is manifest in the aFll Festival which will be held at the local high school on Friday evening of this week. The event promises to bs one of most successful enterprises ever undertaken by the students and faculty of the high school., The proceeds will be turned into the treasury of tha Athletic association, as the main object of the festival is to boost the funds of that organization, which ar
exceedingly low st present. It i3 thought the affair will be a great success. The "big show" will- be held in the chapel, on the third floor. Prof. Kelly has charge of the performance. The cast includes Misses Blnora Shute, Lucy Smyser, and Marjorie Meagan; Messrs. Everett Haisley and Hubert Smith, and they have been rehearsing faithfully for the play. The performance will be very laughable and afford an excellent entertainment, it is said. Have Vaudeville Show.' The approved vaudeville in the east room under the direction of Professor Thompson, will also prove very amusing. The very newest and most up-to-date acts will be put on and the illustrated songs will be a feature. A farce entitled the "Cook-Peary Controversy" will be put on in one of the rooms and is expected to be a
howling success. The High School circuit court: the fish pond operated by Miss Francisco; the German band under the direction of Prof. Waldrip, who will appear in the role of drum major; the doll show in the botany room, promoted by Mis3 Caroline Stahl, and the museum, in charge of Miss Martha Whitacre. are all expected to prove interesting features. Over $150 was cleared last year and a larger amount is expected when this year's proceeds are counted. There will be numerous candy and fortunetelling booths. Arrangements are being made by the committees in charge to handle a big crowd.
In the circuit court today Earl Doddridge was found guilty in two counts, on the charge of dynamiting fish in a stream south of Milton, last summer. He was fined $250. TIte case required two days for trial. His attorney, Wilfred Jessup, did
not try to prove him not guilty but name asked the jurors to assess the mini- state.
mum fine which is $250. The maximum fine is $1,000. Earl Brandon, who was implicated with Doddridge, is a fugitive from justice but the state expects to bring him back to this county to stand trial.
(Palladium Special)
Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 7. Since Carl Riddick, of Winamac, has announced
that he will not be a candidate for the republican nomination for secretary of
state, a new candidate has been tossed
into the arena, whether he wishes to
Set in or not. He is Jesse Ovorstrect
former congressman from the Seventh Indiana district. Overetreet was de
feated a year ago for re-election by
Charles C. Korbly, the present Democratic congressman. Overstreet went down under the avalanche which carried down several other republicans la republican districts. He was a member of Congress for fourteen years, and when he retired he was made chairman of the committee on lnjstofftces ami post" roads, one of the most important committees of congress. It was he who built up the great system of rural mail delivery. While he was a member and also chairman of that committee, he saw the expense of maintaining rural free delivery increase
from 10,jh a year, to more than J to tnIs time is Robert G. Tucker, of IKX,M a year, until free delivery eer- thla cltyt a newFpaper man. He is said vice was planted in every state and ter- lo be building a good many fences and rltory in the union. gathering a good deal of strength. He Has Opposition. jn jast day or two there nas deBut he went down with the rest last veloped considerable talk to the effect year. There has been talk of nominal- ( that the Republicans of this state may ing him again for congress, but con- yet have a love feast. The general siderable opposition has developed and understanding was that no love feast several other candidates are mention-; would be held this year, thus breaking ed who will probably run against him the custom of the party in this regard.
if he seeks the nomination. ; as for years a love feast has always
VilLUEHoPPE UKr(j OLAf
Willie Hoppe. the world's champion hilliardUt who is giving an exhibition cf bis marvelous playing ability in a New York music ball in a unique way. Hoppe has a fourteen foot mirror set at an angle behind tao. billiard table on the stage and in this mirror the audience can see er shot that is made. The only difference from the real play is that llopp is shown playing left handed.
nomination next year for secretary of state, auditor of state or something else. Ellingham is counted one of tho democratic wheelhorscs of the stata and a man with a large following While he is a member of the stati committee at the present time, he in not a Tasgart man and has never been controlled by that element. It is safe to count on him as standing with Governor Marshall and John V. Kern
In their plan to reorganise tne siaii
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Will H. Craisr of TCohlesville nn nf heen hpld durlnsr the hnlidav week nre- committee ana run ine bimc ibjm
HAS AN ASSISTANT
Miss Maude Pettibone will assist county superintendent C. W. Jordan hereafter. The work of the office has become too great for one person to attend to.
FILE SUIT Oil NOTE
Suit was brought in the circuit court today, by August Freese and Charles Gale against Daniel W. Fannington on promissory note, demand $410.83. It is alleged in the complaint that the note was given October lo, 1901 and amounted to $1XK.
Great Luck. "Did Tom have any luck hunting tigers In India?" "Yes r great luck." "How?" "He didn't meet any tigers.'
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HEALTH AND BEAUTY. If you want white bands do not depend too much on cream and lotions. Redness of the bands, like redness of the nose, is often caused by poor circulation. Delicate women who fear catching cold from having the hair shampooed in winter should buy a good tonic, which dissolves the dust and dandruff that are bound to accumulate without great care. Ask your hairdresser for a cleansing lotion for the scalp tbat can be rubbed in every few nights and will keep the head free from dust and dandruff and the hair soft and brilliant. Women who are compelled to do a good deal of housework and whose fingers are constantly in water should try the plan of washing their bands in the ordinary way with soap and water and while wet of rubbing dry salt well over the cuticle. This will remove all grime and stains and will keep the hands smooth and white. A slice of lemon is Invaluable for preserving the fine texture of the skin and should be rubbed over the hands while washing. Light hair is apt to grow darker with age. and anything that would entirely prevent this would be so drying as to be injurious. There is a shampoo mixture, however, that will do no harm and may aid yon. It Is made of raw egg, a teaspoonful of powdered borax, half a teaspoonful of violet ammonia and a quarter of a teaspoonful of subcarbonate of potash. Beat well together and then stir into a quart of warm water. Wet the scalp and hair thoroughly, massaging at the same time. Use no eoafc
the best known republican editors in ceeding a state or general election. A
Indiana, has brought Overstreefs good many of the leaders feared that
into the race for secretary of this would not be a good time for such Craig believes he would make an event, while so many postofficcs ar?
an ideal secretary, and that he would still unfilled, but they have come to make such a good record in that office the conclusion, so It Is said, that It that the people would want him to run would be better to hold a love feast
for governor at the expiration of his now than after the jobs have ben
time in that office. Overstreet is now given out. Nothing definite will be
next year. Ellingham nas not maae any announcement of his candidacy for anything yet. but those who know hloi best, are of the opinion that he will be In the race.
The oil strike In Tayabas, P. I., has brought into existence six oil develop
ment companies. Many other rompan-
a member of the national monetary known on this subject, however, n,!lljM have also been lately formed to commission, which pays him $7,."M a ( the members of the state committer J deve0p the mineral resources of the
year, and it is regarded here extreme-; and some of the party leaders come to
ly doubtful if he will be willing to give up that place to run for secretary of state or to serve if elected. There are many of his friends who believe that there is a more important place for Overstreet and they are not encouraging him to run for the nomination. Tucker in the Race. The only other candidate for the nomination for secretary of state up
this city within the next few days and talk It over. Democratic Possibility. A new Democratic possibility has loomed up In the field for a state nomination. Lew Ellingham, of Decatur, member of the state committee from the Eighth district, and publisher of the Decatur Democrat, it is said, might be induced to accept, a democratic
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Dr. S. C. Markley has removed to No. 34 S. 7th. 4-3t
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