Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 35, Number 199, 25 May 1910 — Page 1

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PROF. EARHART IS GIVEN OVATION AT OPlircOllCEBT The Orchestra and Children's Chorus Both Perform in Splendid Manner and Praise Is Sincere.

Says Trust Defrauded Uncle Sam

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Kuhn Showed Grp 4 cVenrjth Throuohout, But When His Supporters Saw There Was No Hope They Flocked to Finley Gray, of Connersville, in Order to Defeat Mull.

RESOLUTIONS FLAY THE REPUBLICAN PARTY

Decry Everything That the Taft Administration Has Done and "Point With Pride" to the Achievements of the Democratic Party in the State of Indiana.

AHLHAM

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LIST OF FAVORED

Indebtedness of ! Local College Cause for Not Receiving Funds.

DEPAUW IS REMEMBERED

AMERICAN EDUCATION BOARD AT MEETING YESTERDAY MAKES DISTRIBUTION EARLHAM MAY RECEIVE GIFT LATER.

THE RESOLUTIONS.

We the Democrats of the Sixth Congressional District in delegate convention assembled, do hereby reaffirm our allegiance to the time honored principles of Justice and liberty, resisting to the utmost the tendency of self-interest to centralize governmental power to their own aggrandizement. We congratulate the Democracy of Indiana on their success in the formulation and adoption of the state platform, and we pledge ourselves to loyally support the principles therein declared. We most heartily Indorse the administration of our state executive, Thomas R. Marshall, whose official record accords with his promises of clean, honest and efficient administration. We also commend the passing of the Public Accounting law, which insures detection of graft and greed, wherever It may exist, in every department of the state government. We most heartily approve the official acts of the. Hon. Benj. F. Shlvely, the junior senator from Indiana; also the acts and efforts of the democratic congressmen from this state In their fight to prevent the recent, unjust tariff legislation and to promote true democracy and to preserve thle government to posterity. The American people owe a debt of gratitude to the surviving Union soldiers of the War of the Rebellion that can never be fully, paid. Their ranks each year are being rapidly depleted and a sense of simple Justice, long deferred, le now awakened as never before among the people, that substantial recognition should be shown by our government to these brave and loyal heroes for the sacrifices made and hardships endured by them for the preservation of the Union.- We therefore favor the enactment by the United States congress of a general service pension law, providing for the payment of $1.00 a day to each honorably discharged Union soldier and pledge the nominee of this convention, if elected to congress, to use his best efforts to secure the passage of such a law. Democracy recognizes that all men are born free and equal, and are entitled to a fair, free, open and equal opportunity and denies that any class of men has any right to a better opportunity for any; special privileges or any political advantage whatsoever, over any other class or classes of men. " We unhesitantly denounce the high protective system, built up, fostered and protected by the Infamy and greed of the republican party for the concentration of untold and unlimited millions in the hands of the few by the constant, cruel and relentless robbery of the many, Including the laboring, producing and most needy classes of American citizenship. We especially denounce and condemn the Payne-Aldrich-Smoot tariff bill, as the crowning iniquity of the age, a measure enacted by the most openly, corrupt and venal combination that ever disgraced American politics, and fcr the primary purpose of making grand larceny and the robbery of the masses universal and unpunishable, this being accomplished only by the authority of a special privilege law. With equal emphasis we denounce the present representative Of the Sixth District of Indiana for being a subservient party to the crime embraced in the enactment of this law. We demand that Its exorbitant duty be substantially and equitably reduced at the earliest possible moment, looking as an ultimate end to a tariff for revenue only. The present high cost of living is directly attributed to the policy of protection which has proven a prolific breeder of trusts and monopolies In which is vested the power, in the absence of competition, of restricting trade and regulating prices to the merciless disregard of the consequences to the consumer. Against such power we declare eternal warfare. We hereby pledge a candidate for Congress this day, named by Democracy of the 8ixth District, to vote and use his influence in Congress against any ship, or other governmental subsidy for the enrichment of private individuals or corporations at the expense of the masses; that he will look after the interests of the people, especially the working classes in factories and Industrial establishments, who have neither the time to give personal attention, nor the means to employ lobbyists to represent . them in legislative affairs. With a confidence in the Justice of our cause, we submit the foregoing resolutions to the consideration of the voters of this Sixth Congressional District, with an appeal for their support in this cause of the people. To the citizens of the City of Richmond and Wayne County, and particularly to the Committee in charge of the arrangements for the ' Convention, we are grateful for a cordial reception, and for their efforts for the complete success of this, the best convention ever held in the Sixth Congressional District.

HOW IT WAS DONE.

Finley Gray, mayor of the city of Connersville and one of the best

: known Democrats in the Sixth Con

gressional district, was nominated for Congress by the district convention at 3:45 o'clock on the twenty-first ballot. Gray's strength had been under-esti-nated from the outset, and it developed at the close that from, the first ballot the friends of Thomas H. Kuhn were ready to flock to the Connersville man whenever they saw that Mull was In danger of wir ling the plum. Mull's strength as a candidate seemed to have been overlooked by some of the Democratic leaders in their desire to place Kuhn on the pedestal of fame once more, and it was written, it appears, that the Richmond man's friends were determined that if he should be sacrificed, that Mull, too, must go down in defeat. In the early ballots. Kuhn was at the ! head, with Mull trailing close behind. !

On several ballots Mull was in the lead but Kuhn was dangerously close. Sixty-six votes were required to gain the victory and both Mull and Kuhn were within reaching distance several times but failed to strike. , Gray, who had been trailing at the rear, apparently hopelessly was looked on as the man to carry the party banner against Judge Barnard, and the

twenty-first ballot told the story. It stood as follows: Gray 71 Mull ....58 Kuhn 2 Henry U. Johnson received 12 votes in one of the early ballots and had he not declared that he was not a candidate, might have carried away the honors. The convention is bound to leave 6ome sore spots, it is asserted by those In position to know, and the Mull delegation went home this afternoon in apparent disgust.

Had the indebtedness of Earlham coflcgeeeia wllittffieboardrtfie General Education Board, for the en

dowment of American colleges which made a distribution of much money

yesterday at New York, would doubt

less have given the Richmond educational institution $100,000, the same

amount that was given Depauw university. The General Education Board has for its duty the distribution of the $53,000,000 and its accumulated earnings, comprising the Rockefeller gift, and in considering impartially the claims of all colleges. However, the funds given are for endowment purposes only and no college which has indebtedness can hope to come in for any share. Not long ago one or the field agents of the board was in Rich-! . 1 mond and while here he talked to

members of the board, of trustees of j Earlham college. He assured these j

men that no college in Indiana or the middle west stood higher than Earlham and he intimated that should Earlham's indebtedness be wiped out the college might expect at any time to receive an addition to its endowment funds. If the present' campaign to clear the Quaker college of its debt shall prove successful there is every reason to believe that Earlham will sooner or later receive substantial recognition from the General Education Board. Depauw university, which received $100,000 yesterday, was the only Indiana college favored at this distribution, which was made at New York at a regular meeting of the board.

HOTEL IS BURNED

Plattsburgh, N. Y., May 25. The Hotel Champlain, owned by the Delaware & Hudson Railroad company, was burned early today. The.loss is estimated at $125,000. It was stated after the fire that there were no guests in the building and all the servants are believed to have made their escape but nothing definite is known as to this.

IKSICB OrvCHAfiLES B. HEIKE, . bBAWS IN COUKT. " The Sugar Trust in 1907 defrauded the government of customs dues on 13,332,000 pounds of raw sugar, according to revelations made by the prosecution at the trial of Secretary Charles R. Heike.

The disclosure was made by Acting Deputy Surveyor of the Port,

Richard Parr,, who, as special treasu ry agent, discovered the secret springs in the scales on the Williamsburg docks by which the government was cheated. He is the chief witness against Heike.

BOYS' BAND COMING.

The executive committee of - the Chautauqua has contracted with the Greenwood, Ind., boys' band to furnish music during the Chautauqua assembly. The band will camp at the Chautauqua and will serve whenever called upon. Its proposition was much better than that offered by the two other musical organizations bidding for the contract.

FINED FOR FIGHTING. Charles Armstrong who entered a plea of not guilty to the charge of assault and battery on Cassius Wolf in the city court Monday morning, changed ids plea to that of guilty this morning and was fined and costs. The fight between the two men was the out growth of a quarrel back of Kenne-

pohl's saloon Saturday night over the

possession, of a ham sandwich.

HAMMOND PLANS

A NEW FEATURE

Department of Public Works

for the Nation Has Been r ' Suggested.

IS GOOD BUSINESS POLICY

B. B. JOHNSON SOUNDS DEMOCRATIC SLOGAN (Richmond Man's Address as Temporary Chairman of Congressional Convention Today)

OFFICERS OF CONVENTION. District Chairman John E. Osborn, of Decatur county. Temporary Chairman B. B. Johneon, of Wayne county. Permanent Chairman S. I Major, of Shelby county. ' The convention committees in complete form were as follows: , Resolutions Walter A. Kaler, Decatur; Frank M." Edwards, Fayette; J. B, Kidney. Franklin; F. J. Meek, Hancock, George W. Campbell, Rush; Louis Holtman. Shelby; I J. Cully. Union; Albert Bavis, Wayne and Alden Evans, Henry. Rules and Organization Geo, Shumaker. Decatur; E. G. Johnson. Fayette; A. J. Shriner. Franklin; Joseph Glass, Hancock; Ed Stiers. Rush; Chas. A. Hack, Shelby: A. F. Bell, Union; Joshua Allen, Wayne' and Ed Smith. Henry. Credentials Geo. Perry. Decatur; Earl Crawford, Fayette; F. R. Hardnr. Franklin ; Everett Hardy, Han-,

cock; S. L Trebue, Rush; Thomas Millner, Shelby; A. F. Serlng,' Union; Ed Dye, Wayne and Charles Clark, Henry. The largest and most enthusiastic Democratic convention ever held in the Sixth District was called to order this morning in the Murray theater with over five hundred party leaders from Eastern Indiana in attendance. The chief business cf the convention the nomination of a Democratic candidate for Congress was not . commenced until late in the afternoon following the regular routine business. Long before time for the first session of the democratic congressional convention to begin, it was discovers ed that the Murray theater would not be large enough to accommodate all the visitors, let alone the loyal democrats who swarmed Into the city from all over Wayne county. The Loa Mull boosters, some three hundred strong, and the Gray men also, had to con-

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As temporary chairman of the Sixth Congressional convention held today in this city, B. B. Johnson, formerly editor of the Item and one of the leaders of the Democracy in the district, made an address which may be taken as the "key note" of the party for the coming campaign. His address in its entirety is as follows: ,; Recognizing the national character of the coming state campaign, the importance of the middle west in national affairs, and the significance of the coming election in its effect on the national welfare the democrats of the Sixth congressional district may well congratulate themselves and their

brethren of the state and nation, as

well as the people at large on the auspicious outlook for democratic success in Indiana; on the promise of popular relief from nation wide burdens; and on the prospect of the achievement of nation wide reforms. These burdens have long been recognized, these reforms long demanded, by the democracy of the state and the country; and this steadfast faith Is having Its reward, as we see intelligent and patriotic citizens of all parities joining in this demand. '-.-:-) The domination of organized and unscrupulous wealth Is the one paramount evil in modern American politics. This -has been the mother evil of them all the Pandora box from which has sprung a vicious brood of abuses and wrongs against the common people, against popular government and ' against civilization Itself. No public station has been too hiab-

no department of government has been too dignified, no tradition of the repub lie has been too sacred to be free from the contaminating touch, the sinister influence of organized greed. Not content with debauching legislation, insidiously influencing administration and neutralizing, if not controlling, executive action, these allied selfish interests have invaded the sacred precincts Of the courts, have overturned treaties, have assaulted the guarantees of the constitution, and have even denied that fundamental truth of the Immortal declaration, the equality of all men before the law. All these attempts to pervert justice and .perpetuate

wrong have come, not with malice aforethought, but rather as a result of

their mad race for power and wealth. The seed was sown for this deplorable harvest a generation ago, and one of the first fruits wasa a radical departure from our traditional foreign policy. At the demand of a debased commercialism the Sandwich islands were annexed by treachery and force in violation of the sovereign rights of their lawful ruler; the Philippine islands were annexed by force and fraud in violation of our constitution and the spirit of free institutions; the Isthmus of Panama was annexed by force, fraud and corruption. In violation of treaty obligations and International law; this government was made the bill collector against and the fiscal agent for the island of San Domingo h$van executive treaty In violation of rights of a legislative department: and

last, bat cot least, at the demands of

this same commercialism the masses of . the American , people have for generations been plundered by tariff taxes which enrich the few at the expense of the many, in violation of common honesty and justice, under the false plea of "protection to American labor." At the demand of this same commercialism the McKinley law with its scores of abuses, was fastened upon the people. This was followed by the monopoly rates of the Dingley law, established for the

avowed purpose of raising revenues to carry on the war with Spain; and these rates were afterwards continued

to help us pay the price of. being .a war-like "world power" a condition resulting solely from our own mad folly. At the demand of commercialism congress is still being cajoled and badgered Into the scheme of subsidizing our merchant marine, ostensibly to encourage a dying American commerce which in fact is very much alive." but which in name has been ruined by unwise and intolerable navigation laws, and which only needs a fair field and no favor to flourish again, both In name and In fact, as it did before the republican party came Into being. . Any and every excuse has been advanced by the powers that prey for keeping up or Increasing government expenses in order that tariff duties may not be lowered and monopoly profits interfered with. Thus has the old cry of

"protection to labor! been translated

ALL GREAT UNDERTAKINGS OF

THE GOVERNMENT WOULD BE UNDER ITS IMMEDIATE SUPER

VISION.

(American News Service)

Washington. May 25. It developed

that John Hays Hammond, close per

conal friend of President Taft, is the author of the suggestion that a new department of public works be created to take over the control of the physical

resources of the government, the direction of its engineering works, and its

conservation policy.

Mr. Hammond in discussing the mat

ter said: "A department which would have control of the national resources, supervise and take care of expenditures

for buildings, river and harbor Improvements and ahe construction of

the Panama canal, would be the best

business policy which could be adopt ed.".- - ,--

A United States senator approves the

Hammond plan and will write a bill which the president will study this summer at Beverly. It is denied that

the Ballinger scandal has any part in the proposaL

Daily Circulation Reports For the Psllsdioo. Tuesday. May 24th, 1910. IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND 3,327. TOTAL CIRCULATION For the Same Day of Value to Local Advertisers 5,829. All Waste, Returns, Etc., Deducted. The Palladium is read in front 1,000 to 1,500 more homes than any other newspaper circulating In Richmond or the Sixth. Congressional District. llzhe Us Prove It.

FAME OF RICHMOND AS MUSICAL CENTER May Festival Achievement Brings New Laurels This Year A Great Audience Was Present. .

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THE WEATHER. STATE AND LOCAL Fair tonight and Thursday.

BY ELIZABETH R. THOMAS. The children's chorus at the opening concert of the May Festival last evening was certainly one of the best trained organizations ever heard in this city. The soloists, orchestra and the chorus made a most favorable Impression on the large audience assembled in the Coliseum which gave Earhart and his helpers an ovation. The work of the chorus demonstrated to the public what Will Earhart has accomplished, both an instructor in the Richmond public schools and as a musical director of untold ability. He had perfect control of the children last evening, the voices blending in such harmony as has scarcely been equalled by a like children's chorus in this country. The selection the children presented was "Into the World," by Benoit. It was not alone the pleasure of hearing Richmond's children but a true appreciation of their musical ability which captured the hearts of the great audience. Children Make a Hit. - They sang without books and watched every move made by Mr. Earhart, showing what perfect control he had over the children. As all musicians know this cantata Is no trivial musical affair, but on the other-hand IS most difficult, especially for voices which have had no vocal training. Perhaps Mr. Earhart and members of the chorus will scarcely realize what pleasure it afforded the large audience to bear such music, Benolt's cantata Is considered one of two greatest works for children, and by this the general public will understand what It means for a director to undertake such a work. The cantata has been successfully presented In Cincinnati and Indianapolis. Richmond Orchestra Successful. The orchestra is also deserving of the greatest praise and when it played the opening selection, "Rosamunde" (Die Zauberharfel) by Schubert, continued applause was given in response to the excellent rendition of the number. This organization owes Its origin to the progressive music spirit of a few orchestral players, immediately aided by the" enthusiastic support of the re-' maining local orchestral forces. It was organized in the fall of 1908. as the Richmond Orchestral Club. Mr. Will Earhart was chosen conductor, he being the most able director in the country. The community owes a debt of gratitude to the unselfish devotion of this organization that has asked so little and served so faithfully. The orchestra certainly acquitted Itself last evening to the greatest satisfaction of the audience in favorable

comparison with those out of town or

chestra which have been here. Miss Elizabeth Hasemeler, as piano accompanist received much credit for her untiring work throughout the many rehearsals which date back over a oeriod

of about six months.

; The Soloists. The appearance of Mrs. Antoinette Werner West, the celebrated soprano, last evening was another pleasant feature of the program. She sanr the

Aria, "Ocean. Thou Mighty Monster.

trom Oberon by Weber. Her voice delighted all. She has a clear soprano voice of full volume and sweetness.' Mrs. West has studied at the Cincinnati college of music. She has aooear-

ed as soloist with many choral socleties. In the Cincinnati May Festival In 1906 Mrs. West was one of the soloists In Pierne's "Children's Crusade." She was honored by being chosen for the same part in the reoetition

of the work In this year's festival.

The other soloist for the evenlna-

was Mr. Neils Houeaard Nielsen.' a

tenor of unusual ability. He sans' (a) Aria "11 Mio Tesoro Intanto," from

Don Giovanni." by Mazart. and fh

"Woodland Love Son is" bv Hawlev te

such a charming manner that he was forced to respond to an encore. He was a favorite with the audience. This

noted musician was born in Copen

hagen. Denmark. His narents wen

excellent musicians. He came to Am

erica in , 1904 and has since definitely

chosen a musical career. He has gained much favorable recognition as a singer. To say that he delighted his

listeners last evening Is putting It in

a mild manner.

Earhart Given Ovation. Taklne it all In all the concert last

evenlnr was the best musical event of

its kind ever given in thia city. Mr. Earhart ' received v an ovation last night and la receiving congratulations

on all sides today. If the other con-

eerts are as successful as the first.' Richmond win have taken a unique

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