Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 35, Number 73, 20 January 1910 — Page 2

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1910.

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men voted for the bill merely because they wished to be oa tbe popular side, and not because they had an understanding of gaa manufacturing. It was pointed out that in year 1890 there were thirty-seven gas plants in Indiana selling gas at an average price of 1.81 a thousand. Now, he said, there are only forty-three illuminating gas

plants selling gas at an average 01 l.xit . . a thousand. The small increase in the j nODeriS,

number of plants, it was stated, show-

e dthat the gas business was nat Inviting to Investors, and this was attributed to fear of legislative interference and confiscation.

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RAILWAY CRISIS RESULTED TODAY IT IS BELIEVED (Continued From Page One.)

of Railway Conductors have full charge of tbe negotiations, and any steps taken by the railroad men will be through them. They are extremely optimistic, regarding the outcome, and feel sure that in view of the prosperous outlook and the high cost of living that prevails the railroad officials will see the justice of their demands. In official circles, however, a different atmosphere prevails, and although the heads of the railroads are extremely reticent on the present situation, they have made elaborate preparations to meet the situation. Since the news of the proposed demand first became public, the heads of the various lines affected have bad numerous consultations with a view of drawing up some form of settlement. A press bureau has been established in New York through which they have endeavored to present their side of the case. As an argument against higher wages, they say that during the panic they did not follow the example of thousands of other commercial organizations throughout the country and reduce wages, but kept them up to the previous standard, despite the fact that they were suffering a heavy financial loss. Now, they argue, they should be allowed to make up this deficit before granting any wage demands. Have Press Bureau. Another argument which has been presented through their press bureau, disputes the stand taken by the employes regarding the higher cost of living. They claim that, according to official statistics, the present cost of Hving is only 1 per cent higher than it was in the first part of 1007 when

the era of prosperity reached its high water mark. During the panic the cost of living' decreased a considerable, according to ( their figures, and then took a jump following the gradual return of prosperl-! ty. They state that, although the pres-1

ent cost of necessities Is considerably higher than it ever was in 1008, it represents only a slight increase over the cost of living during the first part of 1007. W. C, Brown, rl'esldent of the New York Central and generally considered the spokesman for the railroad lines east of the Mississippi, in a recent speech In Boston gave some startling figures regarding the increase in the cost of living since 1S08. He said in part: Prices Are a Menace. "The most portentious cloud discernible upon the political or economic horizon at this time is the steady, relentless increase in price of everything that goe3 to make up the cost of living. " "With a succession of bountiful harvests the price of grain has steadily advanced until the prices of 1008-1909 show increases over those of 189S as follows: "Corn, an increase of 111.2 per cent. "Oats ah Increase of 85.1 per cent. "Wheat an increase o59.5 per cent. "Potatoes an increase of 70.5 per cent. In a previous Interview President Brown spoke on the high cost of living, but said that if wages were advanced on the railroads there would have to be an increase in freight rates. Although the demands presented affect only the conductors and trainmen It is understood that the firemen, engineers and switchmen, as well as the telegraph operators are making preparations to demand a general increase. One or two lines have already brought about a settlement of the difference with the engineers and firemen. The number of railroad employes affected should this demand be made, would be 1,672,074, and their annual wages made an aggregate of 1.072.3S6,327. The average per man is 641 per year.

THEIR LOSS IS VERY HEAV

IT IS ANNOUNCED THAT $3,900,0! IS INVOLVED CRISS COLLA! 8ED AFTER MAKING A GAM. FIGHT.

(American News Service) New York, Jan. 20. The suspension of Roberts. Hall & Criss of Cincinnati involving three million dollars, was announced on the stock exchange today. Hugh S. Criss, the New York representative and a member of the stock exchange, collapsed and was carried off the floor af the exchange yesterday when alone and single handed he endeavored to offset the avalanche of the Columbus and Hocking Coal and Iron pool, when the shares of that corporation dropped from ninety-two dollars to thirty. Another drop of ten points in Columbus and Hocking occurred this morning. An investigation of the sensational tactics of the Columbus and Hocking was announced by President Thomas of the Stock Exchange to begin immediately. Several other big firms are said to be on the verge of collapse.

A CAMPAIGN VICTIM

Dr. Mora Bulla as Result of Exposure, Has Contracted Pneumonia.

HE WILL REMAIN IN RACE

Mr. Mora Bulla, one of the candidates for the Republican nomination for coroner, is a victim of the active campaign he has been making. As a result of exposure he is now confined at his home, South Tenth and A streets, suffering with a severe attack of pneumonia and it will probably be several days before he is again able to leave the house. He is great

ly disappointed at the interruption of

his campaign, but says he is still "In the race."

LODGE HAD BANQUET

At the meeting of the Webb lodge of Masons last evening, Lawrence Handley, Past Worshipful Master, installed the new officers of the lodge. Following the installation, George R. Gause, Worshipful Master, tendered a banquet to those present. The new officers of the lodge include: George R. Cause, W. M.: Ed H. Harris, S. W.: John B. Elliott, J. W.; Alfred McMahan, S. D.; Dr. U. B. G. Ewing, J. D.: Jos. L. Smith, treasurer; A. W. Rees, secretary; Charles B. Howes, tyler.

HEAR DAMAGE SUIT

ITEMS TAKE THREE

The Entre Nous bowling team was defeated in all three games of the series with the Items in the City Bowling league last evening. Markley of the Entre Nous team rolled the best score of the evening, making 204 in his third game. However, the Items rolled more consistently and when one of their number would roll poorly, the other members came to his rescue with good cores. The team scores were as follows: Entre Nous, 764, 7S2 and 7S5; Items. 797, 790 and 805.

The case of Irvin J. Warren of Milton against Palace Amusement company for $500 damages for personal injuries began before the petit jury of the circuit court this morning. Warren was injured last summer at the Palace theater by bumping his head into a revolving electric fan as he attempted to rise from his seat after the performance. He is unusually tall.

Blue gill fish fry all day Friday. Waldorf, 16 N. 9th St.

STRIKERS GIVE UP

Five of the Forty Indicted for Rioting Surrendered Today.

GAME A CLOSE ONE

The basket ball game at the Y. M. C. K. gymnasium last evening between

the association team and the Earlham , varsity resulted in c victory for thej sollege team by the score of 28 to 23. j The association is justly proud of the ; record which its team made as Earl-: ham has a very good standing among' state institutions this season in re-' bard to Its basket ball team.

ARRANGE TO SECURE BAIL (American News Service)

Wheeling, W. Va., Jan. 20. Five of

the forty indicted strikers of the Aetna Standard tin plate plant, at

Bridgeport, charged with rioting, surrendered today. They have arranged for bail to the

extent of fifty thousand dollars if required. Llewellyn Lewis, brother of

President Tom L. Lewis of the Mine

Workers, was among them. Two guards were killed in tbe riot and the

national guard called out.

PETITION TO SELL

John S. Fitzgibbons, executor of the estate of Michael Fitzgibbons, deceased, has filed petition in the circuit court to sell real estate for $1,200. The appraised value was $1,800.

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Is now in full blast and hundr ds of customers have been supplied with some of our "Special Lot Bargains." This sale is a sort of a one-sided affair a sale that's all in your favor. This is the story: Our Annual Inventory brought to our notice all the small and Odd Lots. These represent in most instances the best sellers and most sought after styles. From a merchandise standpoint, they are undesirable. THEY HAVE LOST THEIR COMMERCIAL VALUE TO US, BUT NOT SO TO YOU. They are just as valuable, just as desirable to you as if we had a hundred pairs of every size. They are to be CLOSED OUT AT ONCE and in our determination to close them out we looked neither to their cost nor their value. They are MARKED TO GO at prices that are making this sale a RECORD BREAKER in the way of value giving. Notice and Compare Prices and Values Ladies' Pat. Leather Lace, Button and Blucher, $4.00 grade, now $3.25 Ladies' All Cravenette Button Shoes, $4.00 grade, now $3.25 Ladies' All Suede Button Shoes, $4.00 grade, now $3.25 Ladies' Pat. Lace, Button and Blucher, $3.50 grade, now $2.75 Ladies' Pat. Lace, Button and Blucher, $3.00 grade, now $2.25 Men's Pat. Button Shoes, $4.00 grade, now $3.25 Men's Gun Metal Shoes, $4.00 grade, now $3.25 Men's Patent Button Shoes, $3.50 grade, now $2.75 Men's Patent Button Shoes, $3.50 grade, now $2.75 Men's Patent Cloth Top Shoes, $5.00 grade, now $4.00 Then we Have Some Special Lots on Which We Have Put an EXTRA SPECIAL PRICE.

$4.00 Shoes at $3.00 $3.50 Shoes at $2.50 $3.00 Shoes at $2.00 $2.50 Shoes at $1.60 and $1.75 $2.00 Shoes at $1.60

SALE CONTINUES UNTIL FEB. 1ST UNLESS SOLD OUT SOONER. COME BEFORE YOUR SIZES ARE ALL SOLD OUT.

The Shoe Corner

COUNCIL WILL MEET

Several Important Matters Will Come Before the Body Tonight.

GAS FRANCHISE COMES UP

ESTIMATE BY CLEWS

If Crops Are Good, Will Have A Fine Business Year, He States.

The session of council this evening will be important in that the proposed franchise of the Richmond Natural Gas company to enter the artificial gas field will be up for first reading. Mayor Zimmerman will also deliver his inaugural address. There will be a number of other important measures, including the additional appropriation for the west side hose house; two communications from the Commercial club, pertaining to fire protection and improvements to the water works. The councilmen will also have several important matters to bring up, it is believed.

SELECTS COMMITTEE

President Morgan, Y. M. B. C, Takes Action in Free Excursion Matter.

A CANVASS WILL BE MADE Charles M. Morgan, president of the

Young Men's Business Club, has appointed the following members of the club to compose a committee for the purpose of investigating the advisability of running merchants' excursions into Richmond during the spring shopping season: Albert Gregg, chairman; Charles Feltman, Charles Commons, Will Loehr and William H. Bartel. The committee will get busy at once and see the different merchants of the city in regard to the matter. It is thought the idea will meet with.

unanimous approval. Chairman ; Gregg will report the result of the

committee's investigation to the directors of the club at their banquet the latter part of the month.

TELLS OF GREATEST NEED

(American News Service) Boston, Jan. 20. "Business is good at present, conditions are very satisfactory; the outlook is bright If we have good crops this year we shall unquestionably have a phenomenal business year. That is what it all depends upon the crops." Henry Clews, the banker, thus joins James J. Hill in sounding an industrial warning. "This country's greatest need today is not only more interest in farming, but more farming results," adds Mr. Clews. "Our troubles today i3 that we are not producing enough from the soil to keep pace with the increasing population. This and the congested conditions in the cities due to this lack of interest in farming is responsible for the high prices. The only way the cost of living can be reduced is through gettiri; back to the land and making it produce what it should."

who has been dangerously ill for the past few days, suffering from heart trouble is slightly improved today but is still in a critical condition.

HELD Oli SUSPICION

(American News Service) New York, Jan. 20. Following the death in the Psychopathic ward of Bellevue hospital of J. Fred Lee, one of the best known theatrical men of New England, a woman giving her name as Mrs. Lulu Miller, was arrested today. She registered with Lee at the Madison Square hotel as H. E. Smith and wife. Lee was manager of the Colonial theater at Lawrence, Mass.

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An extra fine grade of Pure French Olive Oil. It has all the properties of a fine article in color, taste, clearness and purity, and is the very best for medical purposes. In all sizes of sealed packages. " Sold only at Adams Drag Store 6th & Main. The Rexall tore

Portugal. Owing to the mildness of the climate In Portugal heating stoves are rarely used In that country.

WAS BURIED TODAY

During the last Christmas holidays, E. F. Taylor received a postal greeting from the late Chaplin of his regiment, 97th O. V. I., giving greetings "to all the boys" of the 15th and 57th Indiana Volunteers. "Wagner Brigade." Today Mr. Taylor is advised that Chaplin McFarland was buried this afternoon from the church at Cambridge, Ohio, of which he was for more than forty years pastor.

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HAS HEART TROUBLE. Forest Harmesen, the twelve year

old son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Har- j mesen of 401 South Fourteenth street, '

The Howard Watch This is the watch to buy If you want to know that you have one of the best time pieces made. They always give eatisf action. Hancr, The Jeweler 810 llaiD St

CLIMII 2 Per Ceimtto dM on all goods in our store. China, Cut Glass, Baseburners, Ranges and Kitchen Utensils at remarkable reductions. Geo. W. DeuEcer

604-608 Main St

.HELLO PEOPLEr

Don't fail to 'phone us when in need of anything. in the Drug line.

Delivery service free. Use it. Get our prices on Papea, Booths, Zemo, Foley's, King's. Chamberlain's Parisian Sage and Wyeth's Sage & Sulphur, or in fact any remedy you see advertised by anybody anywhere. We use the utmost precaution with your prescriptions and family recipes. Cameras and supplies. CON KEY DRUG CO Cor. Ninth and Main Streets. "It It's Filled at Conkers. It' Right."

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