Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 35, Number 191, 17 May 1910 — Page 1

t: MCHMOMB FAIXABIUM AND STJN-TELEGRAM. VOL. XXXV. NO. "101. RICHMOND. IND., TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 17, 1010. SINGLE COPY, 9 C3NTS, STAATS-VERBAHD CLOSED SESSION HERE LAST NIGHT SHOWER OF METEORS Colonel Roosevelt May Make An Address In This City: Replies By Cable To Invitation WILL SUBMIT PLANS AMENDMENTS TO VEHICLE LAW TO LOWER THE RATES Is Expected to Accompany the Earth's Trip Through Tail of Comet, j Proposed Changes at Infirm ary Will Be Shown to the Board, Thursday.

Terre Haute Was Chosen as the Meeting Place Next Year and New Officers of Society Elected. DIVORCE PROBLEM IS GIVEN CONSIDERATION Resolution Adopted Unanimously Refusing to Permit Union with the English Speaking Societies.

The final session at the seventeenth annual Staats-Verband convention was held yesterday afternoon In the club rooms of the Knights of Colum bus. Resolutions were adopted. Terre Haute was selected as the 1911 meeting place and officers were elected. The delegates all returned to their respective homes this noon, many staying over until today in order to visit the points of Interest In the city. The delegates who staid over had expected to take an automobile ride this morning, but this was called off owing to the rain. All the delegates were much pleased with the success of the affair and the local hosts were commended for their entertainment. At the session, yesterday afternoon, the delegates discussed the advisability of permitting English speaking so cieties of the Catholic church uniting with the Staats-Verband. On this mat ter an adverse resolution was report ed, and, after a heated argument, the committee was supported by unanimous adoption of its resolution. The cause for the" adverse report was that the Staats-Verband carries on its business sessions in the German language and if the English societies were admitted, it would be necessary to change the sonstltutlon. Change Is Expected.' It is considered likely that the change will Be effected In a few years. The younger members of the StaatsVerband are agreeable to the change. Such action would be one of the most advanced steps taken by the organization In several years. The newly elected officers of the society, with three lay members, were constituted as a committee to watch Impending legislation which relates to the society or the church. Divorce was also touched upon in resolution. The society believes that more stringent laws should be passed, making divorce cases more Infrequent. The society will also support the "Social Justice," a Catholic publication, issued at St. Louis. A resolution was adopted giving Indorsement to the American Federation of Catholic societies and other organisations of the church. The selection of Terre Haute as the next meeting place came as a surprise. That city had not made as insistent demands as had Ft Wayne and Brookville. When it came to the show down, Ft. Wayne lost out and Brookville and Terre Haute delegations waged a merry fight for a little 1 while, with the latter city being victorious. The New Officers. Before the convention proceeded to the election of officers, an amendment to the constitution was offered and passed. It was to the effect that officers could serve more than two years. The convention then proceed ed with the election of officers, with the following result: President, John Sulzer, Ft. Wayne. First Vice President, George Scheidev Terre Haute. Second Vice President, Casper Jel ly, Richmond. Treasurer, J. George Diehl, Evansvllle. Secretary, Joseph Doer, Indianapo lis. Spiritual Advisory Committee, Revs. Anthony Scheidler, of Indian apolis: J. II. Oezheerlng, of Fort Wayne.. Delegates to national convention at Newark. N. J., in September, Rev. F. A. Roell. of Richmond: Frank Beck of Ft. Wayne; John M. Funke, of Evansvllle. Attended a 8hew. The visiting delegations were the guests of honor at the Gennett the ater last evening. The play, "Jededleh Judklns," put on by the St. Joseph's Benevolent society, proved very entertaining and was a big success. It will be repeated this evening. The east of characters is as follows: Jededlah J. Judklns, Justice of the Peace Henry Nuechter Jonh Cralncro8s, a Tradesman... George Zwissler Herbert Craincross, John, son, an Engraver ...Harry Bowing Reginald Wlndum. Senior Partner In the firm of Wlndum A Tick. Jewelers Clarence Zeyen Oeerge Prentiss, a Detective Raymond Geier Horatio De Camp, a Crook ........ Joseph Wessel Buck Hardin, the Other One of the .Pair F. A. Kennepohl A Policeman Raymond Zeyen (.Continued on Pace Seven-1

WHAT ASTRONOMERS SAY

(American News Service.) Cambridge, Mass., May 17. Harvard astronomers expect the passing of the earth through the tail of Halley's comet to be accompanied by a shower of meteors. ' "There will probably be an unuusual glow In the heavens," said Prof. Edward C. Pickering today, "or a few meteors or falling stars, but it is doubtful if any of these will be visible as the atmosphere at the comet's tall is 100 times rarer than the atmosphere near the earth. The comet is so tenuous that It Is possible to photograph stars right through It. "The best observations will be in Japan. The comet and the earth are approaching each other at a speed of 43 miles a second. The time of transit we expect to be 58 minutes, showing that the tail, where the earth will pass through It is 150.0U0 miles wide. The transit will begin at exactly 10:50 p. m. Wednesday and will be conclud ed at 11:48 p. m." KETCHAM TO AID BHIflGItlG THE G. A. R. TO CITY Past Commander of State Or ganization Says He Favors Holding of 1911 Encampment in Richmond. SUGGESTS CENT RATE BE GIVEN BY ROADS - If Local Citizens Could Induce Railroads to Make Such Offer, Encampment Would Be a Certainty. The Hon. William A. Ketcham. of Indianapolis, past commander of the Indiana G. A. R and one of the most influential members of the state organization, has promised his support to the Richmond Young Men's Busi ness club and Sol Meredith Post. G. A. R., in having the 1911 G. A. R. state encampment come to this city. He belives that this city will secure the convention, but suggests that the club make an effort to have the Pennsyl vania railroad company give the veterans a flat rate of 1 cent a mile. Robert I Study, who was in the law office of Mr. Ketcham after he had completed his school work, solicited his support. Mr. Study received the following letter from Ketcham this morning: "I have yours of yesterday. The se lection of a place for an encampment is sometimes decided by very unforseen and unexpected circumstances. I am inclined to the opinion, however, that the memory of the handsome treatment that we received at Rich mond when there last still remains with the boys and will be quite a card. There is one matter that I will sug gest, which in my judgment would, if you could get it, give you the place be yond a question. For a quarter, if not a third, of the century the Grand Army demanded and was conceded a 1 cent rate whether to state or na tional encampments, and as I under stand it that rate is still conceded throughout the entire south to the Confederate veterans, but for the last few years railroads have been hold ing up, the difference between a rate and a half and the 1 cent rate each way is just a 50 per cent increase and that means for a good many of the boys staying away. If you could come to Terre Haute with the assurance from the Pennsylvania company that all of its lines there would have a flat 1 cent rate and other cities not having, or other cities not being so completely dependent on the Pennsyl vania company. I think I can safely say that you will take the encampment hands down. But I would be inclined to the opinion that you have the best chance without this, but if you can' get it. it will be, in my judg ment, conclusive of the matter. You can, of course, count on me for any as sistance that I can possibly render. "Yours very truly, "W. A. KETCHAM." A MASOIIIC AFFAIR A number of Masons living in this city nave made preparations to attend the Masonic celebration at Williams burg tomorrow evening. The Wil liamsburg lodge will have Master Maton's degree to confer on a number of candidates. After the lodge session. the lodge will serve a banquet in hon or of the visitors.

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An invitation has been extended to Theodore Roosevelt to be present at the Wayne County Centennial celebration, to be held in connection with the Fall Festival. In response to the Invi tation Edward H. Harris, chairman of the executive committee, has received a cablegram from Mr. Roosevelt stating that it will be impossible for him to make a decision until he gets home. The cablegram was sent while ' Col. Roosevelt was in Copenhagen. The ac knowledgment of its receipt was not made until last evening. Every possible effort will be exert ed to secure the ex-president8 presCHARLES MORGAN GOES TOJHE SOU Business Manager of Pallad ium Assumes Control of Capital Paper. LOFTUS JONES PROMOTED ADVERTISING MANAGER OF PAL LADIUM BECOMES IT8 BUSINESS MANAGER MORGAN MAKES A FINE RECORD. Charles Morgan, who has been busi ness manager of the Palladium, left yesterday for Indianapolis to assume the general management of the Indian apolis Sun and . the Richmond Palladium, both papers being controlled by R. G. Leeds, of this city. Mr. Morgan during his connection with this paper made an enviable reputation for himself and his many friends are con fident that in bis new position he will further distinguish himself. Loftus Jones, who for some years has been at the head of the advertis ing department of the Palladium, now becomes its business manager. W. R. Poundstone continues as the news editor. Mr. Morgan the first of the year was elected president of the Young Men's Business club, which position he has filled most capably. He states that he will tender his resignation of this office, as most of this time will be spent at Indianapolis. MADE A RUDE REPLY (Palladium Special) Washington, May 17. Rep. Campbell, Republican, (Kansas) was telling the house today that the Payne Aidrich Tariff bill was the best ever, when various members of the Indiana delegation interrupted him to ask rude and annoying questions. Finally Campbell retorted "The Indiana delegation is composed either of . aristocrats or demagogues.' '

COL. THEOPORE ROOSEVELT. ence In this city in October ., The cable-

gram was read at the meeting of the executive committee of the Fall Festival last evening and all regarded it as being a most favorable reply. In event Mr. Roosevelt decides to accept the invitation, it is the intention to make the affair one of the greatest ever held In this section of the state. The centennial celebration alone, embracing as it will, historical and educational features of decided interest, will attract a great crowd. But with Roosevelt as the central figure for such an event the crowd would reach enormous proportions, probably being STAY UP TONIGHT; COMET TO PERFORM (American News Service) Amherst, Mass.; May 17. Halley's comet has two tails or more correctly speaking, its tail is divided into two sections. Prof. Todd discovered this fact when he obtained today the clearest view thus far had. . Todd believes we are today passing through one section of the tail. He says the comet will be worth staying up tonight to see. Some thrilling phenomena of illumination is probable. ' MAKES BANK RULING Secretary MacVeagh Explains Deposits From the Corporation Tax. A STRINGENCY AVOIDED (Palladium Special; Washington, May 17. Replying to the inquiry submitted by the Indiana banks. Secretary MacVeagh has written to an Indianapolis banker that collections of money from the corporation tax will be deposited in the Indiana National banks that are regularly designated depositories, up to the pres ent limit of deposits authorized, but the limit will not be increased. He says the surplus above this limit must be turned into the treasury to meet disbursements. Indiana bankers predicted in their memorial to the Secretary that unless they were allowed to hold collections of the corporation tax in Indiana, on deposit In the banks it would create a money stringency. The amount assessed in - Indiana on account of the corporation tax is $403,661. THE WEATHER. STATE Probably showers tonight; cooler. Wednesday, fair and cool er. LOCAL Fair in the south. Rain in north portion' tonight.

the greatest assemblage in the history of the city. 5'Mr. Roosevelt has hundreds of invitations to make addresses upon his 'return to this country. It is understood he will make very few speeches In this part of the middle west, but it is believed that Richmond stands a better chance of being favored with his presence than many of the other cities who have also extended invitations to him. The executive committee feels much enthused over the prospect of a visit from the former chief executive of the United States and are greatly elated over the bright possibilities of entertaining so distinguished a man.

STOCKADE BURNS; CONVICTS KILLED Twenty-eight Unfortunates Dead Five Dying and Seventeen Injured. AN ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE RESULTED IN THE TERRIBLE CATASTROPHE AT A COAL COMPANY'S CONVICT CAMP IN ALA BAM A YESTERDAY. American News Service) Centerville, AUl, May 17. Twentyeight convicts are dead, five dying and seventeen seriously injured today as the result of the burning of the stockade of the Red Feather Coal company at Lucile mines. Bibb county, yester day. It was definitely established today by a confession of one of the dying men that the fire was set by a convict in a plot to escape and that he per ished in the flames. Two of the dying men were shot in a dash for liberty past the guards. State Inspector Hugh Wilson ar rived at the mine this morning and immediately began a campaign. .Every house on the outside of the stockade was turned Into a hospital toaay. Physicians ana nurses were sent from here to aid in the work. Among: the injured are several of the guards, who did heroic work, in stopping the oasn zor liberty and in rescuing men who were in peril of deahL President H. W. Perry said today that work in the mines probably would be resumed within, a few days, despite the heavy financial loss, which his company has suffered. It Is probable, however, that no more state prisoners will be leased to the company for work in the mines until the investigation to concluded. 1

CONTRACT LET IN JULY

At the meeting of the county com missioners Thursday, Architect W. S. Kaufman wil lpresent a set of plans and specifications prepared for the proposed improvements to the county infirmary. These improvements Include the construction of an addition to the administration building and contains apartments for the boiler room, dining hall and kitchen and also the remodeling of the present woman's quarters. If the plans and specifications are approved the commissioners will not be able to let a contract for the work until the first week in July, which makes it probable the work will not be completed before November 1. This proposed construction work is the first the county has undertaken under the law of 1907, which provided for construction work by counties. This law provides that such an improv ment as proposed must be advertised for six weeks, and plans and specifica tions must be on file for at least 30 days. THROUGH STREETS BODY OF EDWARD IS BORNE TODAY London Sees Most Solemn Pageantry Which Drew Upon the Royalty of Europe as Principal Actors. ENGLISH CAPITAL WAS BLACK WITH HUMANITY Body Taken to Westminster Hall to Lie in State Until Friday and to Be Viewed by the Millions. (American News Service) London, May 17. With solemn pageantry, which drew upon the royalty of Europe for its actors, the body of King Edward was borne today through the streets of London from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall, where it will lie in state to be viewed by probably a million persons between now and the date for the funeral, Friday. Ambassador Roosevelt did not participate in today's ceremonies. With clouded skies and the doleful tolling of the giant bell of Westminster,the sad procession wended its way through streets flanked with thou sands of uniformed soldiers, and beyond these were black masses of humanity, extending for miles. It was declared to be the most impressive spectacle London has ever witnessed. Steady streams began to file sadly past the catfalque as soon as the doors of Westminster were thrown open to the public. To give all the opportunity to view the casket was aptly likeened to "draining the Mediterranean through the Sues canal." Rides Behind Coffin. King George rode behind his father's coffin, with his sons at his side the Duke of Cornwall and Prince Albert. Then came two foreign kins Frederick of Denmark and Haakon of Norway, brother-inlaw and son-inlaw re spectively of Edward. With them was the Duke of Connaught; brother of the late ruler. Behind these kings came fifteen princes, all afoot, walking four and three abreast. Among them were the Duke of Teck, Prince Louis of Battenberg, the Duke of Fife, the Duke of Argyl, Prince Francis of Teck, Prince Alexander of Batten berg. Prince Mau rice of Battenberg, Prince George of Batten bene Prince Arthur of Connaught, the Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Grand Duke Michael Alexanddrovitch. Weep for Alexandra. The numerous ranks of the royal household of : Edward's and Alexan dar's followed, preceding the nine carriages that bore the ladies of the royal families. In the first rode the' queen mother, Alexandra. As she was borne through the streets, she left a trail of weeping in the crowds. Many who remained impassive as the body of Edward passed, burst Into tears at the sight of the brave woman who was the consort of the king and emperor, called "The Peacemaker." At Alexandra's side was her sister. Dowager Empress Marie of Russia, and the Princess royal. POTTER A DELEGATE. Charles E. Potter, township trustee, attended the opening session of the grand lodge of Haymakers, at Indian apolis, today. He Is a delegate from the local lodge, .

Committee's Report to Council

Suggesting Changes that Mollify Automobile Owners and Other Protesters. MILK DEALERS CLAIM ONE LICENSE ENOUGH Dairymen Oppose City Attor ney Gardner's Ruling That They Can Be Made to Pay Vehicle Tax. Sweeping amendments to the vehicle bill now before the council, reducing! -the license fee for practically every style of conveyance, were proposed lastj evening when the ordinance commute reported on the measure, and the ar-j ! gument that followed showed that the' councilmen are no nearer a settlement than before. After a long discussionit was decided to lay the matter over; for two weeks, thus giving the publhv an opportunity to voice an opinion. Mayor Zimmerman culminated the argument by suggesting that it would i be better to allow the amendments to go over until the next meeting for action. He said that it was perhaps impossible to get a bill of this nature which would please all the councilmen but with the measure as now amended the city should have no trouble in collecting the license fees. He further said that it was a business matter with the ctty and that vehicle owners would treat it as such. He also spoke on the proposed rate to be charged the automobile owners, who raised such objection two weeks ago,, asserting that all would be satisfied. Sections to Amend. . The milk dealers of the city are still among the complaining ones. They say they , are aleready taxed to sell milk in the city, and that now the city proposes to tax them for coming into the city. The milk men claim that -the license which they purchase to sell milk ought to cover the entire obligatlon to the city. City Attorney Gardner held otherwise however. Councilman Kauffman proposed that in the section relating to bicycle riders the rate be raised to SI Instead of 50 cents, because bicycle riders did not turn in their wheels for personal tax. and many did not pay one cent of personal tax on any property. He said that In this way the bicycle riders " would have to contribute their fair share towards the support of the municipality. ' Councilman Wessel proposed that rates in all sections be amended to read as follows: one horse vehicles, SI; two horse vehicles $2; automobiles 95; bicycles 25 cents; motorcycles $2. Councilman King proposed that the; tax charged to teamsters be split la half, claiming that a 14 rate was excessive. He said that teamsters mads their living with their teams. The sections which council proposes) to amend and the proposed rates uv gether with what they were as originally proposed, are as follows: Milkmen Still Object. On each wagon or truck: drawn by two horses or more, and used for heavy, hauling, that is for hauling eoali brick, stone, aewer pipe, tiling, clay; and shale products, earth, sand, cinders, ashes, garbage, building material, ice, saw logs, lumber, iron, steel steam boilers, machinery and intoxicate ing liquors, from S3 to $4. On all such wagons or truck so used and drawn by one horse, from S3 to $2. On each two-horse heavy oil wagon from $5 to $4. On each two-horse milk wagon, from 1.50to $2. On each one-horse milk wagon, S3 to $1.50. On each buckboard, buggy, coupe, surrey, sulky, driving cart drawn by two horses, from 12.50 to $2; live horses S5; ten horses $7.50; twenty, horses f lO. On each automobile, locomobile, or similar vehicle with seats for threw persons or less, from S10 to S5 On each automobile, locomobile or similar vehicle with seats for four persons or more, from S 15 to S5, and ft additional for each seat in excess of four. " ' On each motorcycle, from S2 to XfK On each vehicle not embraced in the above schedule from $2 to $LS0. IS CAUGHT in PEnui Orla Steinbaugh, of Covington. O j who is believed to have been guilty j of stealing several horses la this vi-j clnlty recently has been arrested at Pern, Ind, on a charge of horse stealing and is now awaiting trial in the! jail in that city. It is thought by the 1 local police that ft was Stetnbangh who stole a horse from a farmer by the name of Morris, at Lynn, several days ago. He will not be brought to ; this dty however, tt is said, as the ' evidence against him at Peru Is nifff- j cleat to secure his conviction, ft is al-1 lege.. -