Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 35, Number 130, 17 March 1910 — Page 1

TRICWMOWTD PAIXABIXJM t: AND SUN-TELEGRAM. SINGLE COPT, 9 CUNTS. VOL. XXXV. NO. J 30. RICHMOND, IND., THURSDAY EVENING. MARCH 17, 1910.

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE HEADED IRISHMEN 111 GREAT PARADE President Taf t Leads Cheer

ing Thousands as Lengthy Columns Wend Way through the "Windy City." ONE WOMAN ARRESTED CREATED EXCITEMENT Seized by Police as She Start ed for Taft's AutomobilePresident Found to Be an Irishman. (American News Service) Chicago, March 17. The St. PatTick's day parade was participated in by the president of the United States for the first time today. President Taft was corraled by the reception committee at the improvised station t Thirty-third street and they started him on a most strenuous day of celebration ceremonies., A vanguard of police at the head of the long procession was followed by the "Fighting Seventh Regiment" an Irish Brigade led by Col. Dan Morlaity in addition to scores of secret service men. A large corps of bicycle policemen guarded the line of march. All other traffic was excluded. At Twenty-fourth and Michigan Itoulevard the police arrested a woman who attempted to break through the police lines and run in front of an automobile containing the president She was locked up without her name being made .public. Green 8eenf Everywhere. The president lunched at the La Balle hotel, over which the president's flag waved, making It the temporary white house of the nation. Green was used everywhere in. great profusion, frequently entertwlned With stars and stripes. Measured by i enthusiasm it was the greatest St-Patrick's day " ever celebrated ; in Chicago. ; Cordiality toward the president was especially enthusiastic, being greatly enhanced by the announcement made by Dr. Bernard Cigrand, director of the public library, that the president was of Irish extraction, his original name being Taf fe. ' . Governor Deneen, Mayor Busse and General. Frederick Dent Grant were prominent members of the reception and steering committee of which Michael J. Faherty, president of the Irish Fellowship club was chairman. Speaks of Railroads. In his speech before the Traffic club, the president said in part: "It seems to be in the minds of some gentlemen in the positions of responsibility that people who are to be consulted are not those directly af fected: that if in the recommendation of legislation affecting railroads, you venture to consult railroad men that it is enough to condemn all the leg islation which you recommend. I am ready to condemn railroads when thev violate law (applause) : I am ready to pass laws that shall so regu- - late commerce as to make all things aual. "But every man is entitled to his dav in court and I should feel a cow ard if I hesitated to. say that in re commending legislation I do not consult every interest, and when that interest presented an argument that I thought fair, I yielded to it. (Loud applause). "I am not afraid of the people of the United States. They are fair and when you go to them and present to them the facts and invite them to do justice they will do justice. The trouble is in getting to them the facts." (Applause). BAH FOR FAIRBANKS Wires From Mid-Ocean That ; He Will Stand for Monster Reception. HE WILL ARRIVE FRIDAY Indianapolis, - March 17. Flashed on Hertzian waves from mid-ocean, caught by the wireless station at Halifax, thence by land lines to Indianapolls, the message came today from Charles Warren Fairbanks, Indiana's favorite son and a presidential possi bility, "Thanks very much; time satis factory. Arrive New York Friday morning. it was an answer to a wireless sent by the citizens commit tee announcing a ; monster welcome home-coming reception being prepar ed for Fairbanks. ADVANCE A POSTOFFICE. (American News Service) Washington, March 17. The post office at Morristown, Ind., advanced today from fourth class to Presidential. Salary hereafter will be 11,000.

WEARING OF THE GREEN.

(By Rev. Frank Richards, Chaplain Ohio Penitentiary) St. Patrick's Day has an Irish sound and an Irish origin, but it is not limited to Ireland. In every civilized country on the globe, the valiant ana aggressive sons of Erin have made the customs of their fatherland respected. Whether you are Irish yourself or have married Irish, trade with the Irish or work with the Irish, or perhaps have a store and want Irish votes, you must wear green on St. Patrick's Day. When St. Patrick was preaching he made use of the shamrock, or three-leaved clover to explain the doctrine of Trinity, the three Persons in the one Godhead. By thra means he converted Ireland to Christianity. So the custom grew of wearing the shamrock March 17 in memory of St. Patrick, and when shamrock could not be obtained, anything green would answer. Anotner evidence of Irish influence is the fact that the American farmer always tries to plant his Irish potatoes on St. Patrick's Day for a good crop. Tradition gives a very interesting account of how March 17 came to be accepted at St. Patrick's birthday. It seems that he was born near midnight of March 8 and 9. One party claimed that it was before midnight, and therefore March 8 was the proper day. Another party claimed it was after midnight and therefore March 9 was the proper day. This became a bone of contention between the tribes and resulted in much strife and bloodshed. At last one good Bish op prevailed upon them to compro mise by adding the 8th and 9th and making it the 17th, and such it has remained to this day. In Ireland for hundreds of years the day has been observed as a popular holiday for dancing, drink ing and fighting. It was the general custom to wear the shamrock during the day and drown it in the last glass of liquor at night. It is a popular tradition that when St.' Patrick was dying he requested his weeping friends to forego their grief and .rather rejoice with him at -his easy -death.' : ' St. Patrick's mother was French, his father was German, and he was born in Scotland, but he was the greatest Irishman of them all. When a boy of 16 he was cap tured by pirates and taken to Ireland. In a dream he was commanded by God to convert Ireland and consecrate his entire life to that purpose. When about to die he prayed that the Irish people would never prove traitor to their God. This prayer was answered, but at a terrible price. They had given up their own life, land and liberty, but they have carried liberty to others in ev ery country of the earth. Let us recall this day that the Irish were always the friends of liberty. In them was never the ser vile nature that made them willing slaves. The liberty that we have today in the world is due largely to Irish spirit, and this spirit was inspired by St Patrick, the Apostle of Ireland. Let us study and emulate the splendid life of St. Patrick, the greatest Catholic leader of his time. CANI10II SLAP ECHO Resolution That Defeated Cannon Is Discussed Again in the House. CRUMPACKER TAKES FLOOR (American News SetvJce) Washington. March 17. Representative Crumpacker, immediately upon the house convening, this morning, sought to bring up his amendment to the census law as a privileged matter. Again the point was made that the matter was not a privileged question, and that the action of the house on yesterday's vote was decisive. This Crumpacker vigorously contested and said the vote yesterday which result ed in overruling the speaker's ruling, that the question was privileged, prov ed nothing. A surprising development was the statement of Underwood of Alabama, that he had changed his opinion on the question of the point of the order made yesterday and now believes Crumpacker's resolution was privi leged. The resolution Itself is comparatively unimportant. It proposes to add to the census question to be asked by the enumerators, the words "a mother tongue," in asking nationality of citizen or resident alien. THE WEATHER. STATE Generally fair Friday.. tonight and LOCAL Fair tonight and Friday.

WEABIir 0' GREEN

ROOSEVELT TODAY GREETS KHARTOUM Wid a Wee Bunch of Shamrock He Struts Out av the Palace an' Sez, "Top o' th' Marnin to Yez." STATELY SHIEKS WON BY FAMOUS HUNTSMAN Expresident's Address to Them Made Hit With Both Natives and Enqlish, Who Show Pleasure. (American News Service) Khartoum, March 17. Theodore Roosevelt who one year ago today left America, celebrated St. Patrick's day today by wearing as fine a shamrock as ever was seen in Africa. "The top of the morning to you" was his timely greeting to all. The Shamrock was given to him by the American mission, 'and had been brought here with the specia view of presentation to the former president should he. be here on the day of the great Irish festival. Little was planned today for the entertainment of the Roosevelt party, it having been announced that they would begin the journey to Cairo on the late afternoon train. His Staunch Admirers. The shieks who have come here to greet Mr. Roosevelt have been captivated by him and -are among his staunchest admirers " on any contin ent. His addresses to them counseling peace and co-operation with the British rulers, have been well received in all quarters and Mr. Roose velt has been formally ' thanked by several of the leading English offi cials for his utterances. Among the throngs of natives, resi dent in Khartoum or coming from the desert to see him, Mr. Roosevelt's favorites are the ,four messengers of the Sultan Darenur, who clad in rain bow traveled 23 days by camel to give the compliments of their sultan to "the king of America," as Roose velt is known to the natives. PRESIDENT TAFT CLOSELY GUARDED During His Trip to Chicago, No Precautionary Measure Overlooked. BIG GUARD AT FT. WAYNE EVERY SWITCH WAS WATCHED AS SPECIAL PULLED IN AND THIRTY RAILWAY POLICE WERE AT THE STATION. (American News Service) Fort Wayne, Ind., March 17. That extraordinary precaution had been taken to protect President Taft on his way to Chicago was revealed here this morning, when the Chicago special, with the president's private Olympia, arrived on time to the minute. As soon as the train pulled In, two secret service operatives of the president's body guard left the car and patrolled the platform on either side until the train started again at 3:04. The president was given a great ovation at Crestline, Ohio, shortly before 1 o'clock, and at that point Capt. Stoll of the railway police boarded the train for the rest of the ride to Chicago. No explanation was given to the police moves made at the latter end of the journey. Thirty men of the railway force were on duty at Ft. Wayne station and every switch was watched. Detail of City Police. Ten men of the city police were also on duty under command of Chief Elliott. President Taft sat up until an early hour listening to stories by members of his party, laughing heartily with the rest and himself telling several good ones. The .fact that President Taft was on the train created much interest among the westbound passengers. In one of the cars a party of school teachers signed a round-robin in favor of woman's suffrage and handed it to an obliging trainman for delivery to the president when he awoke. The train man added the document to his collec tion of curiosities. The degree team of the Hokendauqua tribe of Red Men has accepted an invitation to attend the district meeting, which will be held at Winchester, under the auspices of the Mohawk tribe, April 19. The local team will exemplify degree work on a number of candidates.

RAILWAY VETERAN

TODAY OBSERVING HIS ANNIVERSARY On a St. Patrick's Day, Thir ty-four Years Ago, Frank F. Perry Became Engine Pilot, and Still Is. A SPLENDID RECORD MADE ON THE G. R. & I. He Has Driven an Engine 2,000,000 Miles, Nearly 80 Times Around the World, and Only Injured Once. Today, St. Patrick's day, Frank F. Perry of this city is celebratag the 34th anniversary of his service as en gineer on the G. R. & I. railroad. In point of service Mr. Perry is the sec ond oldest engineer on the road, John Nichols of Fort fWayne having his record beaten by five years. In all his 34 years of service Mr. Perry has only been- off duty but a few months because of illness and his unique rec ord has but few parallels. Mr. Perry makes the run between Richmond and Fort Wayne on a passenger. It is estimated that in his 34 years experience traveling between these two cities he has covered a distance equal to approximately 2,000,000 miles or equivalent to eighty times around the world. He has on ly been in one wreck, a headon collision between Adams and Ft. Wayne in 1900, which was not particularly serious, however. At that time Mr. Perry sustained injuries that requir ed his confinement for several months. r A Trusted Employe. The veteran engineer is one of the most trusted employes of the road and bis faithfulness and reliability have secured for him a warm spot in the, hearts of the; officiate, air of whom' bold him ln""high" esteem. He entered the employe of the Pennsylvania company at Fort Wayne when but ten years of age, serving An the capacity of messenger boy for about a year. He then worked in the shops at Fort Wayne for ten years, being promoted in 1S75 to fireman and the year following to engineer. To Mr. Perry's sound judgment and quick action many serious catastrophes have been prevented. With thrilling interest he recounts numerous narrow and hair-breadth escapes while driving his iron monster on its rails of steel, at the rate of 60 miles an hour. Mr. Perry has been a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers for 25 years. His father, J. E. Perry, was also a railroader, being an engineer on the Pennsylvania for 25 years. DELAY TO. TRAFFIC Wreck of Work Train at Cambridge Caused a Whole Lot of Trouble. TRACKS BADLY DAMAGED (Palladium Special) Cambridge City, Ind., March 17. Traffic on the Indianapolis division of iuc jr cuiia j i aum rouruiia, llirougu LUIS place, was delayed for more than four! hours yesterday, due to the wreck of work train extra at the Jones street crossing. Although but little damage was done to the train and no one w&s injured, the wreck damaged a hundred or more feet of the main line tracks and blocked the sidings, which prevented through mail and passenger trains from continuing on their journey. The work' train was in - charge of James Comings, engineer, and Edward Klaus, conductor. It has been in service on the Louisville division hauling gravel for the Bentonville-Dublin cutoff. About 4:45 o'clock, yesterday afternoon, the train started west from the Cambridge City station to Dublin, an engine being on either end. An ash pan under the engine, which was running backwards, dropped in front of the rear trucks causing them to leave the tracks. Before the other engine was stopped, the cars, on which the ledgerwood and the gravel unloader were, left the tracks also. The main track and the north siding tracks were damaged or blocked so that east bound passenger and mail trains Nos. 20 and 8, and " westbound passenger train No. 11 and others were unable to pass. The wreck trains from " Bradford and Indianapolis were called, the Richmond crew being in operation on the Chicago division. ' It was after eight o'clock before the lines were opened. The wrecked engine was turned over to one of the side tracks. It was damaged considerably and being an old type engine, it is probable that it will be taken back to the shops and converted into Junk. .

Witt Attack Her

HONDURAS ABOUT TO HAVE REVOLT Presiderit DayilaJs injad and War Talk is Now Be- ' ing Heard. A DIPLOMAT IS INSULTED AMERICAN MINISTER ON ARRIVAL WAS NOT GREETED BY COMMANDANT AT A MAP ALA, WHO HATES YANKEES. (American News ' Service! New Orleans, March 17. Advices received here say that Americans are being insulted in. Honduras and that a revolution is likely to break out against President pavila because he is attempting to protect the citizens of this country. The president and the congress are in deadlock and the latter is resisting the efforts of Davila to ad journ. When the new American. Mr. McCleary, arrived, he was joyfully welcomed by the twenty Americans here, who hope that he will soon get a grasp on the situation and enforce the proper respect for the United States and its citizens. He was the victim of native hatred on his arrival at Amapala. President Davila, learning of his expected arrival, wired the commandant at Amapala to receive the minister with all honors due his rank. The commandant replied that he would not receive any of Taft's "American dogs" with any honors, and Davila was powerless to enforce obedience. ' In desperation he wired to some personal friends at Amapala and they extended official greetings for President Davila on Mr. McCleary's arrival. The commandant at Amapala boasts that he has named his dog Taft. just to show his contempt for Americans. DRAWS SECOND FINE William I senhower of Green's Saloon Stung for Selling to a Minor. HIS FINES TOTALED $40 For selling liquor to Guy Northern, a minor, William Isenhower, bar keeper in Green's . saloon on North Eighth street drew another fine of $20 and costs in the city court this morning. A similar fine was imposed on Isenhower for this same offense yesterday, he having entered a plea of guilty to selling to Paul Selby, also a minor. The recent fine was' paid while the one of yesterday was stayed by Ben Bowing, the Main street saloon ' keeper. Isenhower admitted yesterday to selling liquor to both of the boys, but in the case of Northern, the decision was withheld until it was proved that Northern

I was under age.

Husband's Will

. Mrs. Elsie Gaylor Latham, widow of the well known Wall street broker, John C. Latham, founder of the firm of Latham, Alexander & Co., who plans to attack her husband's will. She is left JIO.OOO and an interest in the residuary estate. She claims, however, that her husband - was not competent to make his will, that he had no idea of the size of his estate and that a much larger amount , is due her and the infant child. The importance of this action is evidenced by the retaining of Joseph Choate Jr4 and William Hand, an assistant attorney of former District Attorney Jerome by the executors. LIQUOR FIGHT III CHICAGO IS WARM "Wets" Discover That Some Names on "Dry" Petitions Are Bogus Ones. WILL BE USED AS WEAPON LIQUORITES WILL, BY THE ALLEGED DISCOVERY, EMPLOY IT TO FIGHT THE "DRY" IN CAM PAIGN NOW ON. (American Newi Servlc) Chicago. March 17. One plan of the "wets" in the present prohibition cam paign was revealed today when the liq nor forces . declared that more than 30.000 names appearing on the "dry petition to get the saloon question on the ballot for April 5th, are fictitious or those of persons not registered or otherwise disqualified to vote. This information came after a scrutiny of the big petition was secretly made. Of the 30,000 worthless names, 2.000 are of an obvious character, such as "Fred Busse, "Theodore Roosevelt. "Rip Van Winkle. 'etc. Wont Test Validity. Information that the "wets had elected to use the discovery as argument against the good faith and honesty of the "drys rather than to attack the validity of the petition before the board of election commissioners, reached the anti-saloon league through the spies with which they have the forces of the "wets" honeycombed. Their report referred only to the 2,000 obviously fraudulent names and the intention of the "wets" to make known the facts as a big sensation. CAN BUY TOMBSTONE The petition of C. EL Wiley, administrator of the estate of William R. Rankin, deceased, to purchase a tombstone, to be placed over the decedent's grave has been approved by Judge Fox. The probable cost of the tombstone Is S10- -

MAY FESTIVAL TO

BE A REVELATIOII TO LOCAL PEOPLE t Will Serve as a Medium to Introduce the Wonderful Musical Talent to Be Found in Richmond. CHORUS WORK NOW . PROGRESSES RAPIDLY Work Done by Festival Or chestra Shows a Permanent Symphony Organization Is Within the Grasp. The steady. Intelligent and faithful work of the three component parts of the Richmond May Musical Festival, to be held on May 24th and 2oth. is result ing in excellent progress towards the ultimate goal. Too much praise can not be given to the members of the orchestra for their faithfulness in attending the rehearsals during the past trying winter season, and their loyalty and interest deserves the cordial recognition of the entire community, the promoters state. This is especially due to the younger members, who naturally, may not appreciate the sacrifice always necessary to secure good results by co-operation. . The steady Improvement Is remarkable, and In light or this. It Is confidently believed that not only will they acquit themselves admirably at the festival concerts, but that as a consequence, it will be realised that a permanent symphony orchestra is entirely within grasp, if the people of Richmond will appreciate the resulting honor to their native city,1 and will show their appreciation by actual, tangible and hearty support. - Main Chorus Good One. The main chorus has proven itself to be the most competent in quick grasp of music of any of the recent festival choruses. The enrollment is almost complete, requiring a little adjustment to obtain the proper balance. It Is confidently expected that the chorus will henceforth, by faithful attendance, reap the full benefit of their musical ability. The opportunity of a permanent chorus is, like that of an orchestra, at hand, but its realisation, likewise, depends upon the public attitude. The material is here. The establishment of both a permanent orchestra and chorus, 'of course, depends finally upon the amount of real appreciation and desire to acquire appreciation of music It is felt that the community has both in part, which can be shown by Its support and attendance at the festival concerts. Confidence In this regard is felt warrant ed. What Prof. Earhart Says. Prof. Earhart feels the pulse of the musical temperament and expresses himself as follows: "If Richmond approves our musical efforts, a permanent orchestra and chorus, which Is the underlying thought and hope of my work and that of the Commercial club, will soon be assured, and the community, will then experience a real honor and joy of achievement." The children's chorus Is. a work of great beauty Benet's cantata, "Into the World" is progressing wonderfully. Every parent of a child taking part should feel proud of the opportunity for thorough mastery, beautiful tone and vivacious rendering, are assured. The final result will probably be a revelation to those who have not head this beautiful composition, which has been twice given at the festivals In Cincinnati and Indianapolis. It might not fee amiss here to make plain to the parents of children, that this cantata is not a trivial, flippant affair in any sense, but a master-piece, beautiful lofty, infinitely attractive In its spirit of uplift, both to those taking part and the audience. It Is one of the two notable choruses for children extant, and will doubtless make a profound Impression. The Commercial Club of Richmond feels that the work It has undertaken, with the help of Prof. Earhart and the co-operation of the members of the orchestra and choruses. Is progressing towards a great final success on May 24th and 25th. and bespeaks the hearty support, encouragement and active Interest of all citizens. WILL HOLD REOOIOH The Sixty-Ninth Indiana regiment will hold Its annual reunion, this year at Hagerstown, some time in September, the exact date not having been set. This regiment was recruited In Eastern Indiana, and two of the companies were made np of Richmond citizens. Hagerstown was selected over Portland as the meeting place by s close vote. The program for this year's reunion vwlll be announced later.

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