Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 35, Number 133, 20 March 1910 — Page 1

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AND SUN-TELEGRAM. VCML. XXXV. NO. 133. RICHMOND, IND., SUNDAY 3IORNIXG, 3IARCII 20, 1910. SINGLE COPY, 3 CENTS.

AUDITORIAL

BARNARD MUST PROVE HIS INSURGENCY Representative Barnard Saturday- afternoon by voting "aye," first for the Norris substitute, making the original Norris resolution provide for ten taembers instead of fifteen on the rules committee, and secondly for the emended bill, thus aiding In the passage of this measure, that has stripped the speaker of the house of representatives of his autocratic power, has taken his first bona fide step in tnue Insurgency. That he was moved to this step by the telegraphed appeals of republicans In this county and from other counties in the district is undoubtedly true and he was wise In giving heed to the unselfish advice of men who are on the ground here and know the attitude of the people is tremendously insurgent. Representative Barnard, however, must prove his right to the honor of being considered an insurgent. v The next step before the house is the organization of the new rules committee, six members of which will be republicans and four democrats. These six republican members will be chosen at a caucus of all the republican representatives, reactionary as well as insurgent. If the reactionary representatives are allowed to control, Cannonism will still exist and will dominate the new rules committee. ' ' Representative Barnard, therefore, in this caucus, or any other, must vote from start to finish to elect insurgent republican representatives to compose the six republican members of the new rules committee. Otherwise the people will not at once enjoy the full fruits of the insurgents' victory in abolishing the autocratic power that has been wielded by the speaker. That power must not be transferred to six reactionary republican members of the new rules committee. Representative Barnard must now realize that insurgency in Indiana is party regularity. Therefore, to be regular, be must be continually alert and do his share towards keeping Cannonism out of the new rules committee. He must support tho insurgent movement straight through to the end. Barnard must prove his insurgency. .

PAULHAN MAY GO BACK TO FRANCE Man-bird Gets a Favorable Ruling From a New York Chief Justice. WINS OUT OVER MANAGER JUDGE HAZEL TODAY SUSPENDED WRIGHT BROS.' INJUNCTION SO- GLENN CURTISS MIGHT CARRY CASE FURTHER. (American News Service) New York, March 19. Louis . Paulhan, the man-bird, may go back to France and take with him his two big aeroplanes now stored at the Jamaica race track, whenever he desires. Supreme Justice Newburger so decided today after considering the two applications made by Paulhan's manager, Edwin Cleary, for an order of arrest to compel Paulhan to remain in the jurisdiction of the New York courts, and another for an injunction restraining him from removing his flying machines from the country. In his decision Justice Newburger recited that the difference between Paulhan and his manager, and announced that there was nothing in the contract between them to show that Cleary had any Interest in the ownership of . the aeroplanes. Cleary, the court explains, is afforded redress in action to enforce the terms of the contract. GIVES CURTISS A CHANCE. Buffalo, N. Y., March 19. Judge John R. Hazel today In the United States circuit court, suspended the injunction granted the Wright brothers In this district a few months ago, to give the defendant, Glenn H. Curtiss, time to carry the case to the United States circuit court of appeals. t WOMEN GET SPUNKY League Organized to Refuse Tax Payments Until Giv- ' en the Ballot. A SASSY QUESTION ASKED (American News Service) Chicago, March 19. Women property owners in Chicago, who have organized to fight the payment of taxes until they are given right of ballot, today sent Invitations to National and state suffrage societies to make the movement country wide. The "No vote, no tax" league proposed to make a test case of its principles in court in the suit of the county tax collector against Miss Belle .Squires. "Is a husband to be s classed under livestock or a 'luxury by women who pay taxes?" is the motto adopted for the league campaign. REFUSE TO STRIKE (American News Service) Newcastle, Pa.. March 19. It ia announced today that the street car men in secret session, refused to even consider a sympathetic strike. It Is declared unlikely that Ideal workers will oln the threatened state- wide general jgtrffi on Monday.

NEW TEXAS OIL

FIELD DISCOVERED Promises to Be the Largest Field in South Western Part of United States. 50 LARGE TANKS ORDERED THE DEAL FOR THE LAND, CON SISTING OF 7,000 ACRES, INVOLV ED THREE MILLION OWNERS GUESSED VALUE OF LAND. .. Galveston,, March 19. A deal in volving three million dollars for 7,000 acres of land in McMullen county, southwest Texas, brought to light the presence of oil In great quantities in that section of the state where experiments have been quietly conducted for several months. Without the knowl edge of just what the experts found in their test wells, the property owners advanced the price of their lands to enormous figures. The new owners organized tne Boston-Texas corpora tion and include S. A. Hopkins, treasurer; H. P. Chase, general manager, of Boston; R. R. Sherwood of New York, and H, W. Pierce of Ohio. These men are also interested in oil fields in Ohio and Indiana. The grade of oil found is almost pure lubricating, ,and the supply is unlimited. The new owners plan the construction of pipe lines to the nearest railway, fourteen miles distant. Fifty large tanks have been ordered and large earthen reservoirs will be constructed at once. This promises to be the largest field in the southwest and is far removed from other producing fields. ROUGH RIDERS WILL GREET ROOSEVELT Of an Organization of Six Hundred, It Is Expected 400 Will Make Trip. IN COSTUME AND MOUNTED THOSE IN THE SOUTH WEST WILL LEAVE GALVESTON ON STEAMER TO GO TO NEW YORK WILL GIVE SADDLE AND RIFLE. Galveston,' March 19. The Rough Riders, who keep in touch with each other through an association formed shortly after the. Spanish-American war, are preparing to go to New York and welcome the return of their chief. Col. Roosevelt. There are about six hundred of them In the United Staates of which about five hundred are In the southwest and western states. It is expected that at least four hun dred will make the trip and they will wear their rough rider outfits and will be mounted. They will participate in the parade in New York to be given In honor of the distinguished American's return.--. i A steamer will be chartered to carry the Rough Riders" and their mounts from Galveston to New York where they will be Joined by ther members of the association. - A saddle and 'a rifle will be among the gifts presented to the ex-presi dent b his associates ot the regiment.

BARNARD DESERTS

THE CANNON FOLD AFTER MANY TIPS Telegrams from Wayne Coun ty and Connersville Republicans Show Him Anti-Cannon Feeling Is Strong. CRUMPACKER DESERTS , BUT RETURNS AGAIN Besides Wayne Executive Committee, Sheriff Meredith, Mayor Zimmerman and E. M. Haas Warn the Judge. (Palladium Special) Washington, March 19. Congress men Barnard and Crumpacker this afternoon voted with the insurgents on the amendment to the Norris resolution, which amputated from Cannon nearly all of his power, making, with the democratic representatives, a solid anti-Cannon delegation from Indiana. However, on the final vote on the amended resolution Crumpacker slipped back to the Cannon forces, and voted against it. SPURRED BY TELEGRAMS. Barnard Encouraged to Desert Cannon by Tips From "Home." Representative Barnard cast his vote against Cannon yesterday afternoon in the final showdown between Cannon and the Insurgents in the fight for the Norris resolution which took away Cannon's greatest power. Yesterday he was encouraged to take this action by the telegrams which came to him from the Sixth district. These telegrams came to him from all over the district. Connersville joined insurgent Wayne in informing Barnard, of the temper of the people. The Wayne county republican executive committee, headed by Col. Wiley, sent him a unanimous telegram stat ing tnat tney could voucii ror support of the Wayne republicans only if he helped to remove all doubts as to his position. "Got Plenty of "Tips." This was followed by a personal telegram from Mayor W. W. Zimmerman and from Edgar M. Haas. Barnard's selection for postmaster, advising him of the situation in Richmond and Wayne county, thus giving him data as to how to cast his vote in accordance with the desire of the people. Among the others prominent in the republican party who assured Barnard that insurgency is party regularity, as far as this district is concerned, was Sheriff Linus Meredith. These republicans stated that they did so as friends of Mr. Barnard and desiring his success in the fall. Barnard has all along maintained that he was in favor of changes in the house rules and against the domination of the committee by Cannon. Until lately he has stated that he did not see how this could be done. The probability is that Mr. Barn ard will receive several more tele grams approving his stand and ask ing him to continue the fight on the committee appointments which is the next step in the rules committee fight, precipitated by the Norris reso lution. STRIKE BUG ACTIVE It's Stung the Leather Work ers and They Will Go Out on Monday. WANT AN EIGHT-HOUR DAY (American News Service) Kansas City, Mo., March 19. A na tion wide strike of the 6,000 members of the International Union, Brother hood of Leather Workers, on harness goods, was ordered today from the national headquarters in this city. The strike will go into effect on Monday morning. In Kansas Cty 235 workers will quit. , , , , Officers of the brotherhood say they are fighting for an eight hour day and an increase of 15 per cent in pay for piece work. BUT HE TRIED HARD (American News Service) Kingston, N. Y., March 19. While is daughter was paying his insurance premium in their home at Glaco today Phillip McPermott, in an adjoining room, attempted suicide by cutting his throat and wrist with a razor and stabbing himself In the abdomen. Doctors stopped the flow of blood and

SPEAKER CANNON, SHEARED OF

WESTCOTT LEASE HOW CONTROLLED BY OWNER RR0WI1 Deal With Manager Gay Was Completed Friday and Brown Will Take Possession First of Next Month. PLANS MANY CHANGES FOR LOCAL HOSTELRY New Plumbing System Will Be Installed, Bath Rooms for Each Room, Marble Staircase Also Included. A. H. Brown, of French Lick, who recently purchased the Westcott hotel, has just completed a deal with George Gay, the present manager, for the purchase of the entire furnishings and interests of the latter. The consideration was not given out. Mr. Gay's lease as manager of the hotel does not expire until February 1, 1911. However, by the deal just closed, Mr. Brown will take possession on April 1, and will install a new manager at that time. Who the new manager will be is kept secret. In fact Mr. Brown stated last night, he had not yet determined, who would be given the position. Mr. Gay stated that he would very probably move to Ohio where he would continue to engage in the hotel business. He has served as manager of the Westcott for the past five years. j? - Plans-Many Changes --.tb When Mr. Brown takes possession on April 1, the hotel will undergo an immediate and complete overhauling from cellar, to garret- An entire new plumbing system will be installed and hot water and a bath will be placed in every room in the hotel. A new marble stairway will be erected and new tiling will be placed on the floor of the lobby and bath rooms. The hotel will be equipped with every modern convenience and Mr. Brown stated, It was his intention to make it one of the finest structures of its kind in the state. He declared that the rumor relative to the placing the pool and billiard room in the basement and converting the present pool room into a writing room and also the locating of the cafe on the first floor where the present writing room and trust company are cated, was not correct. He stated that he had no intention of making any such changes. Asked if there would be any cange made in the clerks, Mr. Brown replied that that department would not be affected. It has been unnderstood for some time that Mr. Brown has been bartering for the purchase of Mr. Gay's interests so that he might go ahead with the improvements he intends to make. A satisfactory .agreement as to price was reached between the parties Friday. JOHNSON NOT SICK (American News Service) New York, March 19. Tom L. John son, former mayor of Cleveland, left the Prince George hotel In this city today for his home. He was accompanied by his wife. Mr. Johnson was in good spiritis and denied that he had been ill. ITALY FEELS QUAKE ... (American News Service) Rome, March 19. A violent earth quake today shook Varese, in Lombard!, and the surrounding territory. Varese is near Lake Como, where there are many tourists. The shock created widespread panic but did no damage and all tourists are reported safe. A BIG CINCY BLAZE (American News Service) Cincinnati, March 19. In a $00,000 fire at the Cincinnati Veneer com pany's plant today. Lieutenant Edward Smith, fireman, was fatally hurt. William Luhn, who tried to save him was badly hurt. KILLED BY TREE. Chauncey, N- Y., March 19. John Dominic k, crushed yesterday by a tree which he had sawed through, died today at the Dobbs Ferry hospital.' ' - -

SNARLS DEFIANCE AT VICTORIOUS ALLIES

COUNTY FARMERS INTO INSTITUTES Purpose of These "Combines" Is Not to Boost Cost of Products But to Study Conditions of Farm. GOOD SPEAKERS WILL BE CHOSEN BY ALEY Joint Township Institutes Will Be Held Throughout the County Next YearStatement of Thollie Druley. Realizing the time has come when it is essential for the farmers to organize that they may cope with existing conditions and likewise profit from cooperation, farmers of Wayne county are being encouraged to band themselves into associations. The development of this plan is being worked out rapidly and is apparent in the organization of a Wayne county's boy's corn club, and in the Sixth District corn school of 1909, which was practically a county affair, insofar as attendance was concerned. With the idea of effecting more complete local organizations, farmers the county met yesterday afternoon at the court house and talked over the institute work of next year. Plan Four Institutes. It was determined at this meeting to hold four Joint .township. institutes Jn. the county next year. The places at which they will be held include Williamsburg, Hagerstown, Centerville and Boston. The exact dates for the institutes two days being devoted to each have not been set, but will be some time after January 15, 1911. General subjects on which the committee at its meeting yesterday thought the farmers of the county were interested in were adopted. These subjects covered the raising and feeding of stock; what varieties pay the better dividends; general management of the farm; raising of grains; farm drainage; growing of fruits and vegetables, and management of the household, which subject will be particularly interesting to the women. Two speakers from Purdue ' university will be selected by State Superintendent of Instruction Robert J. Aley, to address the members of the institute organizations. The subjects to be assigned these speakers will be made known later. The leaders of each of the institutes will select the subjects from the general list on which the members of the institute which they represent desire to be informed. What Druley Says. Thollie Druley, chairman of the general committee of the county. stated yesterday that the plan of the organization was not to try to control prices of farm commodities by trust methods, but rather to instruct the farmer along the lines of intensive as well as extensive farming. Mr. Dru ley said that the farmers were satisfied that they were receiving fair prices for their products. However, while the farmer can produce all that is needed at the present time, he has to look forward to the, fu ture and at that time, in order to supply the greatly increased demand, be must have more thorough knowledge of intensive farming and is looking toward the institutet to secure this in struction. The farmers of Wayne county seem to understand the importance of the institute and have formed strong or ganizations in almost every township. Those who attended the committee conference yesterday said that the prospects for large and enthusiastic sessions of the different institutes of the county next year are very flatter ing. The fact that there are so few , available speakers for Institute work prevents each township from holding its own institute. FRANCE IS PLEASED (American News Service) Paris. March 19. The cabinet today was officially informed of President Taft's determination to grant France the minimum tariff schedule of the United States. The ministers expressed great satisfaction at the settlement of the dispute and it was declared that without doubt the treaty would quickly be ratified. DATE FOR ELECTIONS. Paris, March 19. The government today announced the date of the general elections. They are to be held April 24. x

JIME

ORGANIZED

HIS POWER,

Uncle Joe, After the Adoption of the Amended Norris Resolution, Placing the Government of the House in Hands of a Committee of Ten, Dares Enemies to Throw Him from His Seat, Which Was Not Done, But Through No Fear of Speaker.

CA10 SM

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By Vote of 155 to 191, the House Late Saturday Afternoon Voted to Retain Cannon as Speaker, Whose Claws Now Being Clipped and His Fangs Drawn, Occupies Merely a Puppet's Throne, the Rules Committee Usurping His Power.

PROBABLE RULES COMMITTEE.

Washington, March 19. The probable make np of the new committee on rules is as follows: x Republicans Olmsted, of Pennsylvania; Tawney. of Minnesota; Smith, of . Iowa; McKinley, of California; Madison, of Kansas, (insurgent republican); Currier, of New Hampshire. Democrats Clark, of Missouri; Fitzgerald, of New York; Underwood, of Alabama; Howard, of Georgia. Madison, of Kansas, voted for the exclusion of Cannon from the committee on rules, but voted against ousting Cannon.

(American News Service) Washington, March 19. Speaker Joseph G. Cannon, as a political enmity, and Cannonism, as exemplified by the speaker, were ground Into pieces in the revolution in the house today. Dy a vote of 191 to 155 the allied insurgent republicans and democrats ousted him from the committee on rules, through which he wielded his greatest power, and enlarged that committee from" five to' teh' members. By the same vote, reversed, 155 to 191, the house, however, declined to take the speaker's chair away from Cannon. Were Defeated Everywhere. Cannon and his supporters were out-voted, out-generaled and out fought. The speaker, himself, though he died "with his boots on," had the courage to retort to the vote that dis credited him, with defiance and dared his opponents to follow their advantage and throw him out of the speaker's chair. Following the passage of the Norris resolution, increasing the rules Committor nnrt hnrrln? tho cnp L r" Pan. non asked the house's indulgence an H made the most dramatic speech of his career. After reviewing the present situation at great length he said: "Two courses are open. One for me to resign and permit the new combination to choose a speaker in harmony wth Its aims and purposes. "The. other is for that combination to declare the speakership vacant and proceed with the election of a new speaker. In the judgment of the speaker a resignation in itself is a confession of weakness, or an apology for past actions. The speaker has construed the rules as they have been in force for two decades. There has been much talk on the part of the minority ot Czarisra, The real truth is there is no cohesive republican majority In the house. Under the Constitution it is a question of the highest privilege for the actual majority of the house at any time to choose a new speaker, and the chair now notifies the house that the speaker will at this moment entertain a motion to vacate the chair. Burleson Starts a Scene. The applause that followed these remarks was terrific. Rep. Burleson of Texas, againct the pleadings of his associates, immediately sent a resolution to the desk declaring the speaker's seat vacant. The wildest confusion prevailed. Gaines of West Virginia, who had yielded a motion to adjourn in order to receive the speak er's statement, insisted he had pref erence. After pounding the house In to a semblance of order. Cannon ruled Gaines had preference but would be gratified if the adjournment resolution was withdrawn. jGaines refused and the motion was put and defeated. Then came the vote On the Burleson resolution, which was also defeated, and the house then adjourned. NORRIS A CRAFTY LEADER. Washington. March 19. The beginning of the end In the fight to stamp out Cannonism came yesterday afternoon in the house, when the speaker ruled against the Norris resolution, providing for a rules committee of fifteen members, the speaker having no place on the committee. Norris appealed from the decision of the chair and was sustained by a good majority. Norris then entered an amendment to his resolution, reducing the rules committee from fifteen to ten mem bers, six being republicans, the commlttee naming its own chairman, and

TO SMALL PIECES

the sneaker to have no place on the committee. Speaker Cannon Cries. The amended Norris resolution was carried by a vote tf 191 to 155. In the heat of the fight. Champ Clark, the democratic leader, arose and stated that he was not fighting Cannon from personal enemtty but because he was opiosed to having the speaker clothed with so much power. He said he had known Cannon for many years. and, liked himDurinK the .. dress the speaker- was moved to tears. Throughout the day the house was crowded and people offered to pay $10 apiece for seats In the visitors gallery. The diplomatic, press and presidential galleries were also filled to capacity. There was not a member of the house, democrat, regular republican or insurgent, at the close of yesterday's session, who did not plainly show the effects of the two days and a night battle. FAIRBANKS TO STW In New York to Attend Peace Banquet on Next Tuesday Night. TAFT WILL ALSO ATTEND (American News Service) New York. March 19. Former Vice President Fairbanks of Indianapolis) today definitely decided to postpone his departure for his home city In order to attend the dinner of the American peace and arbitration league, at which President Taft will be present Tuesday night. Mr.' Fairbanks had Intended to leave for Indianapolis Tuesday with Mrs. Fairbanks, but they were Invited to remain overs to attend the arbitration dinner. Monday night they will be the guests at a reception In their honor at the Waldorf-Astoria, given by the Ohio society. "It was the crowning event of our lives.' said Mr. Fairbanks today at his hotel, referring to the reception and dinner given last night in his honor by the Daughters of Indiana In New York. Mr. Fairbanks refused to com ment on the intimations made by several speakers that be would succeed Senator Beveridge In the Unified States senate. He Is closely watching the situation at Washington, however, and exhlbitetd much interest when told the latest news of Speaker Cannon's struggle with the insurgents and the democrats. WAS KEPT A SECRET f American Kws 8err1c) St- Louis. March 1 a After the report of Charles H. Brown's death Friday had been suppressed more than 34 hours for reasons as yet unascertained, it became known at police headquarters that a doctor found the dead patient sitting erect la his bed with a bullet hole tm the right ear. a mirror In his left hand and a revolver ta tho right. I Brown is a brother of A. TX and George W. Brpwn, the millionaire : manufacturers. -

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