Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 35, Number 81, 28 January 1910 — Page 2

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council both terms are used has both legislative and executive power, occupying the same relation to the-city as the county commissioners of Indiana did to the county before the county council law was passed. The people argue that they are protected against Inefficient officials by the right to remove them. "The recall, as a principle, impressed the party as an excellent principle of municipal government, although we believe the Des Moines plan could be strengthened on this point. Under the Des Moines plan an official who has proved indifferent to his trust can be forced to resign and stand for reelection upon petition of IT. per cent of the voters. One weak feature of this provision rests in the fact that the council, as sole judge of the petitions, has a power which might be used by a council to keep the people from ousting an unworthy officeholder. Surprised at Popular Features. The initiative and referendum also

impressed the visiting Hoosiers favor- ' ably. Concerning these features 0f the Des .Moines plan. Mr. Leeds said: I "We were very much surprised to: find tho recall, referendum and initi-j ative features of the 'aw so popular.! These provisions give the people the j feeling that they have a direct, cheek j on municipal business. In my personal opinion the recall, referendum and j Jnitkitlve have more to do with the popularity of the measure than the council itself. I believe these popular features have icaiiy .nvakened the interest in civic affairs. "It was the opinion of those who composed our party that I)es .Moines will some day find out that her recall law may be meaningless, and her referendum a subject of dispute. The pffeetiveneBs of the initiative remains to be proven. Hut all three provisions me accepted by the people as proof of their direct rule." Mr. Leed.5 continued, in discussing the proposition of commission government, for cPies in Indiana: "Our party unanimously favored allowing cities of smaller class tho option of adopting a commission form of government, fortified by the initiative, referendum and recall. We also feel that the present cities and towns act fchould be amended by adding the principles of initiative, referendum and recall, thus increasing the power of people in the municipal affairs." Personnel of Party. The party, which left Indianapolis Sunday afternoon in t.h" private car Rainbow, comprised Rudolph O. Leeds publisher of the Richmond Palladium: James P. Goodrich, republican state chairman: A. R. Keesling. of the Loganspoit Journal: Charles K. Mavity, of the Lafayette Journal: George B. Lock wood, of the Marion Chronicle; W. B. Campbell. Anderson, secretary of the Federated Commercial Clubs of Indiana: M. W. Miller of the Lafayette Courier: Edgar A. Perkins, former president of the Indiana Federation of L&bor, Indianapolis; T. B. Laycock, representing the Indianapolis Commercial club: E. H. Harris, representing the Young Men's Business Club of Richmond and Mr. Leeds' private secretary, and Carl Bernhardt, editorial writer of the Richmond Palladium. At Des Moines the party was joined in its investigation by Arthur Gleason of the editorial staff of Collier's Weekly, who is making a tour of the West investigating popular feeling on government propositions. Headquarters were opened at the Chamberlain hotel, and as many as possible who had information concerning the commission form of government were interviewed. .In addiC'-' members of the delegation visited siness houses, banks, churches and schools and interviewed railroad men, day laborers and leaders of union labor. Would Vote Down Return. The visitors were convinced that if the opportunity were offered for Des Moines to return to its old form of gov- . ernment ! per cent of the people of that city would oppose such a step. During their visit the Indiana party was entertained by the Greater Des Moines Committee, the Press club, the Ad Men's club, the Commercial club and the Grant Club at luncheons and dinners. At these affairs the subject of commission government was discussed in all its phases by men fully conversant with the subject. These included Governor Carroll, the members of the Des Moines commission, James g! Berryhill, who is known as the "Father of the Des Moines plan." and many others who have taken an interest in the development of Des M aines. l-rcnETt a : .luxt len'-ned that Geld Medal Flour Is ?ft.1 I'.mr thro-rh finrxt milk. Kee.F.vn Win Is ErsHLY

Some have come from adjoining counties to take advantage of this sale, as it means a big saving to them. Come now and let us show you. THE T&KR PDKI RflPKlY THE HOUSE OF QUALITY. Cor. 10th and Main Sts., Richmond, Ind.

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Indiana Naturalist Sends Telegram About His Remarkable Find. HE IS IN SOUTH AMERICA MAKING EXPLORATIONS FOR THE CARNEGIE INSTITUTE HIS SPE-, CIMEN LONG SOUGHT BY THE COLLECTORS. Bloomington, Ind , Jan. 1'S. If Dr. John Haseman, who is on an exploring trip for the Carnegie Institute of Pittsburg into the wilds of South America, has found what scientists believe he has, the greatest discovery in zoology since the days of the Alexander Humboldt expedition has but recently been made by the former Indiana University graduate. According to a dispatch received by Dr. Karl Kigemanu, head of the State University zoological department. Dr. Haseman has discovered and is in possession of a specimen of animal life which is the missing link between the salamander and the fish. Finds Fish With Legs. At the junction of the Rio Negro and the Amazon rivers, near llanos, Brazil, in South America, the explorer for the Carnegie Institute says he recently discovered a fish with rudimentary legs, the nearest relative of which that is known to the scientific world today being the "letibosinen," which was discovered in South America sixty years ago in one of the tributaries o fthe Amazon river, of the Amazon river, been received in America and Dr. Eigemann, who is a recognized authority on fish, says that if Haseman has what ' ho believes he has, it will be the greatest discovery in zoology made within j the last ten years. Dr. Haseman left the United States ! on his present ichtyological expedition into South Aamerica in August, 1!K)7. The first work of the expedition was done along the east side of the continent. Iater Dr. Haseman started on his present trip, which has extended North from Buenos Aires, Argentina, through the heart of the continent to Manos, a small town in Brazil at the junction of the Rio Negro and Amazon rivers. Covered 3,000 Miles. In making this latter trip Dr. Hanseman covered a distance of more than :?,;0 miles, being the only white man in the party and the first white man to enter much of the country which he passed through. The trip was made mostly in boats, although some of the streams were impassable and the distance between navigable coarses had to be made on foot. Several times the party was attacked by disease and several of Haseman's native guides died of smallpox. Dr. Haseman expected to arrive in the United States in December, but on account of the recent discovery he will not arrive here until March. The expedition is being financed by the Carnegie Institute of Pittsburg. Half of the species collected on the expedition will be shipped to the Carnegie Institute and the other half will be sent to the Indiana University. According to Dr. Eigemann of the state institution, this expedition has received more notice already than any icthyological expedition since the days of Alexander Humboldt. In recognition of his successful work on the present explorations Dr. Haseman has been offered a professorship in the University of Brazil, South America, as well as a position in the Carnegie Institute. GIFTS FOR SKATERS The Coliseum management will observe McKinley's birthday by giving away red carnations to each skater at the Coliseum, tomorrow night. With every skater having a red carnation the sight, at the Coliseum tomorrownight will no doubt be a pretty one. Last night a moonlight skating party was given and it proved a delightful affair. One of the largest number of skaters ever at the rink took part in the event. EmniOTy ? TW

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Frobe Into the Insurance Scandal Promises to Be Exciting Affair. HEARING IS HELD TODAY AND AS THE RESULT THE BONDS OF O'LEARY, KEANE AND NEEDHAM HAVE BEEN REDUCED TO FIVE THOUSAND. (American News Service) Louisville, Ky., Jan. L'S. The bonds i of Timothy O'Leary, John J. Keane; and Patrick Needham. the alleged I backbone of the great insurance swindle, were reduced to five thousand dollars today. Representatives of all insurance companies concerned were present when the hearing was had. The court room was crowded. Sensational developments are promised as a result of a searching investigation. CASE A WEIRD ONE. Louisville. Ky., Jan. s. Details of what is believed to be the most amazing insurance swindle uncovered in recent years, entailing wholesale homicides, which came to light yesterday, resulted in the arrest last night of Truant Officer John J. Keane, of the Ixuisville school board; P. T. Needham and Tim T. O'Leary, all widely known insurance men of Louisville, who are in jail charged with conspiracy to defraud. The men were taken into custody last night by detectives on warrants sworn out by S. C. Renick, secretarytreasurer of the Commercial Life Insurance company of Indianapolis. They were sweated several hours, and all claim that they were being made victims by the company which they represented. Dr. William R. Richards, Coroner of Floyd county, Indiana, was named by the three men as the medical examiner of the company for New Albany who passed upon the health of the applicants for insurance. Never Saw Applicants. The police say that Dr. Richards has turned state's evidence and will bare the story of operations. Dr. Richards admitted last night that he had signed health certificates of applicants for insurance whom he had neither seen nor examined, but said he had issued such certificates only "when the agents has assured him that the risks were good." Behind the warrants is a weird story, which, it is said, by the prosecution, will reveal, when unraveled, a trail of crime which will make the Gunncss wholesale murder mystery pale into insignificance. Aaron Kohn, attorney for the insurancse companies interested in the prosecution of the cases, is authority for the statement that the story evently will reveal the most harrowing tales of wholestale homicides. The entire case came to light through an investigation of the death of Walter Rider, a teamster, who died two weeks ago. It is said that insurance policies upon the lives of dozens of aged and decrepit people in Louis ville have been taken out by promoters of the scheme without the slightest knowledge of those insured. Other Warrants Coming. Warrants for the arrest of three prominent physicians, whose names are being withheld by the attorneys for the insurance companies, will be sworn out within the next few days. Attorney Kohn said there are a number of physicians who examined "risks" taken by the three men under arrest who are innocent of any wrong Intent and who were themselves defrauded by the use of dummies. The companies that are alleged to have been victims in the alleged conspiracy are the Independent Life Insurance Company, of Nashville, with offices in the Walker building: the Commonwealth Life Insurance company of Louisville: the Commercial Life Insurance company of Indianapolis, and the National Life Insurance company of the same city. According to Mr. Kohn there are more than 1 .(' cases of alleged fraudulent "riske" and the amount risked by the insurance companies through their agents, as a result of the alleged conspiracy, will total several hundred thousand dollars. Premiums More Than Salaries. The suspicions of the insurance officials became aroused several weeks ago as a result of the numerous sudden deaths of persons whose lives were heavily insured. In a majority of RflCi

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the cases the premiums of the insurance involved was more than the entire salary of the persons on whose lives the policies were taken out. According to Mr. Kohn and S. C. Renick, who came here to conduct the investigation on behalf of his company, the company held policies on the lives of 24 persons in Louisville, who were "written" in New Albany, four of whom died. The entire premium paid by the -'4 "risks" would not have paid half th insurance on any one of the persons who died. Renick. upon coming to Louisville with A. J. Halliker, president of the company, consulted Mr. Kohn, and the investigation was placed in the hands of the Donohue Detective agency. Rider Case Started Prcbe. Meanwhile the death of Walter E. Rider, :x years old. a teamster, occurred January' -I. of supposed ulceration of the bowels and stomach. After Rider's death it developed that he carried "insurance on his life for jSH,t.oo. The premiums on this amount of insurance would have amounted to s.-.US, or $s more than the annual income earned by Rider. He worked as a teamster for .Sl a week, and supported a wife and for sons. Th large amount of insurance carried made the brother and sister of the dead man suspicious of foul play, and they notified the insurance companies. Mrs. Mary Quill, the sister, and James R. Rider, the brother, have made affidavits statin gtheir belief that their brother did not die of natual causes and presenting the grounds for their views. Following a marshaling of the facts furnished by the brother and sister, the coroner had the. body exhumed. The stomach will be analyzed by experts.

LIBERALS MAKING GOOD GAINS NOW But the Unionist Party Still Continues to Maintain Small Lead. THIS LAST ELECTION DAY LIBERALS TODAY TOOK UP MATTER OF THREATENED NATIONALIST SPLIT, WHICH MIGHT PROVE TO BE FATAL (American News Service) London, Jan. 2S. Further gains by the unionists, in spite of tho better showing made yesterday by the liberals, were recorded in the first returns received today. The weather was mild and rainy today, and gave promise of comparatively heavy polling in the 19 constituencies voting. At noon the party totals stood: Unionists, 261; Liberals, 235; Laborites, "9; Nationalists, 74. The- first unionist gains were at Watford. Hertfordshire, East Grinstead, Sussex and Northamptonshire. Close of Election. Today is the last day of the general election save for a few scattered constituencies andx postponed contests. The liberals this morning hoped for a sudden wave in their favor which would give them ah actual majority over the unoinists who led by a handful of votes. The chances of such an eventuality seemed slight. The liberals today took up the difficult task of attempting to stave off the threatened nationalist split which would prove, if not fatal, at least a grave menace to the government program. If the liberals cannot rely on the Irish votes in the new parliament the fate of the budget is a matter of conjecture. The announcement in his paper that William O'Brien, who has a following of ten or less Irish members, will fight the brjlset teeth and nail because of its heavy taxes on Irish whiskey has brought rejoicing to the unionist leaders and something of consternation to their opponents. O'Brien, however, frowns on affiliation with either British party. Efforts are being made, however, to induce him and Timothy Healy to use their influence on John Redmond, the chief Irish leader, in an attempt to smash the government, coalition. Comes High. Bronx That's a handsome umbrella you've got there, old man. Iienox Yes. isn't it? Bronx About what does it cost to carry an umUrella like that? Lenox Eternal vigilance. Circle Magazine. PALLADIUM WANT ADS PAY. W

COMMISSIONERS' ALLOWANCES.

Allowances made bv the Board of Wayne County Commissioners during ! the January term, 1910, were as follows: j Miscellaneous Allowances Charles j W. Jordan, salary superintendent, j S121..V): office expense. $13; Arm-j strong Publishing Co., supplies for su- j perintendent, $2.63; W. H. Battel, Jr.. i supplies for superintendent, $S.9C; C. ' E. Wiley, salary as commissioner for month December. $41.67; D. S. Coe, postage, auditor's office, $3; W. B. ; Burford. office supplies. $2.40; Gilbert! T. Dunham, $3; Nicholson & Bro.. of-; fice supplies. $20.55; John Estell. repair of chair for surveyor, 75 cents; i George Bishop, truant officer, $36; j Ray Harris, guard for insane at jail, j $."0; firing furnace at jail, $30; Eliza-1 beth Jones, insurance, $60: Cambridge City School board, supplies for poor children. $2S.25. Care of Orphans F. K. Taylor, $9.30; Mary W. Hill. $9.30; Julia K. Work training school, $17.40: White's Institute, $362.10; State Board Charities. $5.05; Indiana Children's Home Society. $11.06. Jail and Court House Supplies and Repairs Corkins Chemical Co., $100; James Bros. Mfg. Co.. $33.54; Light.! Heat & Power Co., $103 06; Richmond Natural Gas Co., $2.25; City light plant ; $23.15; Lindley Swain, $1.S0; Craig-j head Plumbing Co., $11.55; Jones i Hardware Co., N5 cents: H. H. Meerhoff. $2.50; Louck & Hill. $::; E. C. Dickinson. 50 cents; J. Y. Crawford, $6.25; Mather Bros. Co., $199.56; Irvin Reed & Sons, $2.9S. Poor Farm Supplies and Repairs J. M. Kggemeyer- & Sons, $231.30; Northwestern Mfg. Co., $75; L. K. Hill. $31.65; H. L. Johnson. $30.76; Fred Schlientz &. Sons. $29.96: The McConaha Co.. $23; Dunbar & Sons, $134.50; T. II., I. & E. Traction Co.. (light service at poor farm) $31.39; Dunbar & Son. $23.75; W. H. Riser, $22.S3; W. H. Dynes, $32.16. Viewing Highways John F. Dynes. $4.25; Caleb Harvey, $2; Andrew Tremps, $2. The following amounts were allowed to township trustees for care of the poor during the quarter ending Decem ber 31. 199: Nathan Grave, Franklin township, $52.10; W. E. Brown, Green township. $11.50; M. E. Mason. Jackson township, $400.68; W. S. Porterfield, Boston township, $14.75; J. F. Harris, Center township, $S1.67; F. W. Kienzle, Clay township, $72.17; L. H. Hosier, Harrison, $2; S. S. Clevenger, Abington township, $2S; C. I. Stotelmcyer, Jefferson township. $26.95; C. S. Keever. New Garden, $35.35; C. A. Harris, Perry township, $10.76; W. 1L Miller, Washington township. $123.91; James Howarth, Wayne township, $1,447.56; George J. Paullin, Webster township, $2. Legal Publications Richmond Morning News, $21.77; Richmond Palladium, $20.07. General Bridge Repairs Harrison Paul, $$6.02; Werking & Keagy, $22.52. Turnpike Repairs Harry Dwiggins, $6; Charles Stigleman, $9; Cyrus Cable, $7.50; Henry Tieman. $3.75; F. H. Sieweke. $13.10: C. H. Bulla, $5; L. Hodgin. $3; C. H. Bulla, $4.95; James Drew, 75 cents; Lawrence Estell, $3.70; C. E. Wiley, services as director for last quarter of 1909, $34.23; John Geisler for damages, $20; B. H. Linderman, services as director, last quarter 1909, $4.25; Charles Burris, $2.70; J. S. Henwood. $1.33; Glen Brumfield, $1.C5; Nate Colvin. $5.40: Harry Endsley, $4.S0; Arthur Barnes, $3; R. X. Beeson, service as director last quarter 1909, $4.23. Allowances by Wayne Circuit Court W. H. Anderson Co., law books, $13; Bobbs, Merrill & Co., law books. $6; Hary E. Penny, bar docket. $13; Arthur A. Curme, reporter, $15; L. P. Meredith, riding bailiff, $70; J. L. McDaniel, jury commissioner, $3; John Palmer, juror. $4; John Y. Poundstone $4; George Lovin, $10; Arthur Lamott, $20; Albert A. Townsend, $11; George Parry, $10; Lafayette Beeson, $10; Mayberry Study, 10; Nicholson Printing Co., $33; Adison Chenoweth, juror, $3.60: Milo Gentry, $3.10; Elizabeth Candler, probation officer, $16.40. Insanity Costs Case of Frank B. Leftw'iek, $12; Charles Mentendeick, $1S.55: case of Rufus Crist, $20.65. Claims Paid on Order Board Healtr Joseph Moore. $12; J. M. Coe Ptg. Co.. $6.25; Lee Ryan. $4.50: Glen Miller Transfer Co, $1.50; Dr. C. A. Roark $2. I. Demas S. Coe. Auditor in and for Wayne county, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete list of all allowances made during the month of January, 1910. DEMAS S. COE. Auditor of Wayne County. The Philosopher's Stone. If you know how to spend less than yon get you have the philosopher's stone. Franklin. FY

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NO BOYCOTT PRICES We do our own killing, render our lard and make our first sausage handle no trust meats. Best cuts of all kinds of Pork, per lb 15c Kettle rendered Lard, per lb 15c Best Cut of Beef Steak, per lb 15c Best Cut of Beef Roast, per lb 12Jc Best Beef to Boil, per lb 10 & 12Jc Fine line of sausages, chickens and oysters. We invite your patronage. Long Bros.' Cash Meat Market Phone 2299. Opp. Court House

New Castle Dog Will Buried in New Castle. Ind.. Jan. The local coffin company has just turned out what is probacy the smallest coffin in the state of Indiana. In the past the company has turned out some monsters .one for a colored woman weighing four hundred pounds, but this is the first extremely small one that it ever manufactured. The coffin in question is eighteen inches long, eight and one-half inches wide on th inside and eight and one-half inches deep. It

Archbishop Blames Housewives Ireland Says That the Women Are, to a Great Degree, Responsible for Present High Cost of Living.

St. Paul. Minn , Jan. 2S Archbishop Ireland declares that the American woman's ignorance of housekeeping and the neglected art of cooking has caused many of the complaints of the high cost of living. In a statement he says that if young women were thoroughly taught on both of these subjects a social and economic revolution would soon be wrought and that the nation in general would be better off. The archbishop in a word of explanation preceding the statement, insisted that it was as much the duty of a leacher of the gospel to help his opie in matters of economy and hygiene as to instruct them in the Bible. "The price of meat." Archbishop Ireland, says, "as the result of the agitation of the boycott, will for some time fluctuate today downward, tomorrow upward, we must readily admit. But that meat will fall back permanently to the low price of former years I am not disposed to believe. The chief cause of the rise in prices lies with the producer, the ' farmer." The archbishop declares that his sympathy lies with the agrarian, and he is "not oversorry for the conditions we are witnessing." "The salvation of America, moral, political and economic. Is the 'farm " he goes on, "and the effort of philanthropists and well wishers of their fellow men should all tend toward encouraging agriculture. "We eat too much meat and the requirements of health and strength will be better served if we turn to other articles of food that are much cheaper. Certain housewives whose deposits in the savings bank are of th3 lightest kind, if indeed, they have deposits at all, when marketing are ashariied to call for meat that does not have a high price. "And then in the matter of living among rich and poor there is a dreadful waste and extravagance resulting from ignorance of housekeeping and especially the almost neglected art of Know how to save In cooking nor how to prepare things In a manner palatable and health giving.

..BOXING TOURNAMENT .. GIVEN BY THE Richmond Athletic Club COLISEUM MONDAY, JAN. 31st Nick Lewis vs. Chas. Ole, 123 pounds. Best two out of three falls. Strangleholds barred. Bill Shober, light weight champion of Indiana vs. John Terry of Vincennes. Best two out of three falls. Strangleholds barred. Russell Van Home vs. Kid Clark, 10 rounds, 142 lbs. Sammy Trott vs. Kid Griswold, 6 rounds at 105 lbs. Young Lane vs. Lew Shilling, 4 rounds at 110 lbs. Doors open at 7:30. Commences 8:15. sharp. Tickets for sale at Meyers', Simmons' and the New Empire Cigar Stores. Admission 50 cents. Ladies admitted free.

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is fiui.-hed on the outside In silver gray and on tho lid is a silver name plate with tho words "Our Darling." The c-offin was made on an order turned in by Henry Schmidt, a well known citizen of this place. In it will bo buried Trilby Schmidt, a highly esteemed member of the Schmidt family for years a small, black rat terrier dog. So great was the attachment of the members of (he family for tho dog that they decided to bury it in state and ordered the handsome coffin. The archbishop discussed tho changed conditions of the production of meat In America, the passing of the big ranches and tho increased cot of feeding on small farms. The people ho declared must change their ways. A Dangerous Toy. "My boy Sammy." said the neighbor, "worries me almost to death with his somnambulism." "You ought to take It away from him." said Mrs. Lapslmg. "He'll kill himself with It some day." Chicago Tribune. Wind and Storms. The wind always blows from a region of fair weather toward a region where a storm Is forming. Growing Have purchased several cars of Dairy, Hog and Chicken Feed, such as: Molasses Dairy Feed. Cotton Seed Meal (41 per cent rrotrt) Oil Meal. Calf Meal. Tankage - ..... (60 per cent protein) Alfalfa Meal. Ground Bone. Bone and Beef Meal. Beef Scrap. Hen Scratch. Chick Scratch ...OulER G. lYHELAN Feed and Seed Slcre 33 S. 6tb SL Pfcocc 1(79