Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 36, Number 43, 22 December 1910 — Page 1

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LAST DECADE Census Report Shows Richmond Now Has a Population of 22,324, Against 19,602 in 1900. A GROWTH OF 2,722 IN PAST TEN YEARS City Goes Ahead of Lafayette and Marion and Is Close Upon the Heels of Muncie and Anderson. A COMPARATVE TABLE. The following table Indicates the increase or decreases within the last decade of the populations of Indiana cities which are are of the approxi mate size of Richmond: 1900 1910 22.324 19.282 20.281 Richmond Klkhart . Lafayette Kokomo , 19.602 17.601 18.116 12.019 17.010 19.050 Logansport 17.932 Marion 17.337 Michigan City 17.292 Muncie .....20.942 Anderson ....20.629 Hammond 12.376 New Albany 20.623 19.359 19.027 24.005 22.476 20,925 20.629 (American News Service) Washington, D. C, Dec. 22. Census director. Durand announced on Thurs day afternoon the census of the la diana cities which have between 5.000 and 25.000 inhabitants, according to a compilation of the enumerations made last spring;. The leading cities or this classification and the census of each announced by the director. Include Richmond, 22.324: Elkhart, 19.282;' Ifayette. 20.281; Kokomo, 17,010; Logansport. 19,050; Marion, 19.359; Michigan City, 19.027; Muncie, 24.005; Madison, 6.934; Anderson. 22.476: Hammond. 20,925: New Castle, ,9,446; Peru, 10.910; Vlncennes, 14.895; I port e, 10.525; Jcffersonvllle, 10,412; Crawfordsvllle, 9,371; and New Albany 20.629. RICHMOND'S POPULATION 1R16 1818 1820 1824 1826 a to 200 220 433 648 824 973 1.130 1.143 6.603 9.445 1828 1S30 1840 1850 1860 1870 1880 13.742 1884 16.000 1890 '.......18.226 1900 19.602 1910 22.324 K 1 1 mated COUNTY POPULATION 1890 37.628 1900 38.970 1910 43. Growth of the City. The growth of the city In the past decade has been a most satisfactory one to everyone concerned and tamps the Quaker City of the west as being one of the most sub stantial In the State. Four yean ago the first real In fluence became manifested In the growth of Richmond when its industries began to expand, by Increasing their plants and employing much larg er forces. Now several of these con cerns are nearly twice the size they were and employing more than twice the number of men. Manufactures which have not made such gains have not receded any. In addition there have been a number of new concerns to locate in Richmond, the largest of which is the National Automatlo Too! works, in Beallvlew. Indications - of the effect Rich mond's industries were having on the Increase of the city's population began to be manifested when the building boom started about three years ago. As fast as homes were erected, they were occupied, and this condition still exists. Richmond's standing in the state probably w ill remain as it was in 1900 when It was eighth in respect to popu laUon. However, in regard to percent age of increase in population the show ing made by Richmond is one of the best of any city in Indiana. The city's percent of increase was larger in the last ten years than it has been in any other decade in its history, since it be came a city. HOT TEMPERED LAD CAN COOL OFF NOW (American News Service) Lebanon. Ind.. Dec. 22. Earl Swope aged 28, today pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced to 2 to 21 years. Swope killed William Bechtell last Sunday by striking him over the heart with a chair. The tragedy was a result of jesting on the part of Bechtell who insisted on calling Swope, "Mr. Soap."

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Photograph of men digging bodies soon after the disastrous explosion at Grand Central station. New York. Up to the present ten persons are known to be dead and over 100 severely Injured, though It ts believed many are buried in the ruins. A leak In a gas pipe caused by a New York Central train backing Into It is believed to be the cause of the disaster.

two well Known CITIZENS CALLED Wm. J. Veregge and John Estell Expire Suddenly H. H. Schroeder Is Dead. Sudden deaths of two well known Richmond men occurred Wednesday. Winfleld J. Veregge, aged 64 years, 432 South Fifth street, died about nine o'clock last night from acute Indiges tion and John Estellc, aged about CO years. Ft. Wayne avenue, died a few hours later from convulsions. Mr. Veregge, although having been slightly indisposed for a few weeks. was apparently as well as ever yes terday. After spending the evening shopping he went home about eight o'clock. Almost immediately he was seized with a sharp attack of indi gestion and died without regaining consciousness. The deceased is survived by the wife, Esther A. Veregge, one daughter, Mrs. John Gundermann of Marysvllle, O., one brother, John H. Veregge of Richmond, and one sister, Mrs. Angelus Mlnnermann of Sydney, O. The funeral will take place Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the home. Short services will al8o be held at the Trinity Lutheran church at two o'clock. The Rev. Joseph Beck will officiate and burial will be in the Lu theran cemetery. Mr. Veregge was born and reared in Richmond. He worked at Gaar, Scott & Co., for many years. The late Mr. Estelle was attacked with convulsions about an hour before his death. He was rushed to the Reid Memorial hospital, where he expired. The deceased was a member of the old Richmond volunteer fire department, and later a "minute man" on the regular department. Surviving are three brothers. Charles. Richard and Homer Kstelle. The funeral will be held from the undertaking parlors of Doan and Klute. Friday afternoon at two yo'clock. The Rev. Levi Fennnlgton, of South Eight .Street Friends' church, will officiate at the services which will be private. Herman H. Schroeder aged 71 years, 307 South J street, died Thursday morning at 6:30 o'clock. Surviving the deceased are one son, Bernard H. Schroeder of Richmond, two Slaughters, Miss Elizabeth C. Schroeder of Richmond, and Mrs. Mary Jarvis. of Oxford, Cal. The deceased was a member of St. Andrew's Catholic church. The funeral arrangements have not been made. KAISER'S FAMILY WILL CELEBRATE (American News Service Berlin, Dec. 22. For the first time the Emperor and Empress are to celebrate Christmas this year without all of their children taking part in the family gathering. The absence of the Crown Prince and Princess, who are traveling in the far East, will cause some curtailment in the festivities of the imperial family, though for the most part the old customs. Including the setting up of the Christmas trees In the Shell hall of the palace at Potsdam, will be observed as usual. This week all of the members of the imperial family have been busy buying gifts for one 'another and for their many relatives at other, European courts. The Emperor has articles brought to him from which he makes his selections. But the other members cf the family prefer to visit the shops the same as other folk.

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.a n s - - mm a St" st&iu HOPE ABANDONED FOR THE Over Three Hundred Men in English Tomb Cannot Be Released from It. (American News Service) Bolton, Eng., Dec. 22-All hope for saving any of the miners entombed by yesterday's explosion in the llulton Colliery was abandoned today and 322 remaining in the mine have been given up for dead. The task of removing the bodies was begun this morning under the direction of Government inspector Gerrard, who personally led the first party that eutered the mine. Tho shattered and burned bodies of the dead miners were found on every side. As the work of carrying out the dead bodies progressed today the families of the lifeless miners had to be driv en off repeatedly by the authorities. In their frantic grief, women and children ran about screaming and hurling missies at the authorities. The men took a hand and the rioting became so serious that the patrols had to charge the mobs and drive them off, the mine property. A pitiful element of the tragedy was furnished by' the bringing out of the dead bodies of boys who were employed in the pit. Some of Jheir bodies had been horribly mangled by the explosion which hurled human beings, mules and coal cars against the side of the shaft with terrific force. Identification was difficult in many cases due to the terrible disfigurement of the faces of the victims. MISS WHITE AUTHOR Her Book "Indiana Bookplates" Is Issued. "Indiana Bookplates," a beautiful book by Miss Esther Griffin White, a well known-local newspaper woman and art critic, is just from the press of Nicholson and company. Only a limited edition has been printed and nearly all have been sold. There are a few books not yet disposed of which may be obtained at the Nicholson printery or from Miss White. Some ninety bookplates have been reproduced, one in six colors, and the volume is a sample of the printers' highest art Libraries all over the country have subscribed for copies. The book is dedicated to the late Raymond Ferry White and Robert Fisher White, brothers of the author. One chapter is devoted to Raymond White who was a genius in designing, engraving and carving. . Palladium's Total Daily Average Circulation (Except Saturday) Including Complimentary Lists, for Week Ending Dec 17, 1910. 6,56 City Circulation , showing net paid, news stands and regular complimentary list does not include sample copies. 5,615

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OHIO TOGA FIGHT COMES TO CLIMAX Democratic Members of the Lower House Hold Meeting at Columbus. (American Nws Service) Columbus, O., Dec. 22. The rounding up here today of the Democratic members-elect of the lower branch of the legislature, to discuss plans for organization and other matters preliminary to the opening of the legislative session next month, is expected to help considerably In clearing the atmosphere surrounding the United States senatorship. Though the meet ing of the house members is not in tended in any way to settle the senatorial contest the feeling prevails among politicians that the present op portunity of getting together for dis cussion will result in something more definite on which to base senatorial predictions than anything that has ex isted heretofore. At the present time, notwithstand ing the confident claims of the rival campaign managers, it appears to be a toss up whether Atlee Pomerene, the lieutenant governor-elect, or Ed ward W. Hanley, the Dayton lawyer, is most ll'tely to be the successor of Charles Dick in the United States sen ate. Some politicians are of the opin ion that, neither will be chosen. This prediction is based on the belief that the equal . strength of the rival candidates will result in a deadlock and that as a consequence a dark horse wall be elected. Former Congressman John J. Lentz Colonel James Kilbourne of this city, and Virgil P. Cline of Cleveland are among those whose names are heard more or less frequently in connection with the senatorship. . But none of these has so far graduated from the "also mentioned class, and the probability is that none will enter actively into the fight unless the contest between Pomerene and Hanley becomes so tangled that a compromise candidate appears to offer the only solution. As between Pomerene and Hanley the indications are that the winner, if either wins, will be the one who conducts the best campaign. Neither appears to have any advantage so far as personal popularity is concerned. Hanley is supposed to have the backing of most of the leaders of the state organization, while Pomerene has the advantage of '- wider acquaintance throughout the state and also has the prestige that comes from his recent successful candidacy for the office of lieutenant governor. Rumors are still current that John R. McLean may enter the race for the toga, though . the general opinion is that he has about abandoned bis aspirations in that direction, especially as the reports of his emissaries sent here recenUy to seek for McClean sentiment are understood to have been of none too rosy a hue. COMMISSION PLAN 'GETS DISCUSSION (American News Service) Harrisburg, Pa., Dec. 22. The merits of the commission plan of municipal government formed the principal subject of discussion at the, annual convention here today of the Pennsylvania League of Third Class Cities. j The meeting was attended by the mayors and other officials of numerous cities throughout the State-

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TO SELECT PLACES FOR PUBLIC FUNDS Various Depositories of Var ious Funds to Be Chosen Next Month. Banking institutions wishing to be come depositories for the funds of the county, township, school corporations and cities and towns of the county will by January 2, have notified the county officials of their qualifications to become custodians of the different moneys. The selection of depositories will be made on January 2, when the county officials will take into consideration the capital and surplus of each institution bidding for the privilege and prorate the percentage of the different accounts to which the institutions are entitled. Due to unfamiliarlty with, the law, the officials of the city of Richmond and the school city of Richmond neglected to give the banking institutions proper notice. It is understood similar complications have occurred with other officials. According to the revised law, officials must notify officers of banking institutions in the county by registered letter at least twenty days before the selection or depositories that they will have money to deposit. Heretofore this was not necessary and those officials who were unfamiliar with the changed statute thought the old law's provisions still held good. It is not thought that the errors will have any effect on the selection of depositories. There are now sixteen institutions in the county which are eligible to become depositories. Three of these are new institutions Including the new banks at Hagerstown and Economy and the recently organized trust company at Cambridge City. There are twelve town corporations, one city corporation, fifteen townships, six school corporations and the county which must have depositories for their respective accounts. HAD TRIPLE WRECK On P. R. R. at New Brunswick, N. J., Today. (American News Service) - New Brunswick. J., Dec. 22. Fireman Frank Knox and Flagman J. B. Xinehan were killed. Engineer John Loweberg was fataily injured and scores of passengers were hurled from sleeping car berths and severely hurt in a triple wreck on the Pennsylvania railroad early today. One freight train became stalled and another freight crashed into it from the rear. Then a passenger train following crashed into, the wreckage after run ning down and killing Xinehan, who was sent back to flag it. PHILOSOPHY MEETING (American Xews Service) Princeton, '"N. J, Dec 22. Many noted scholars wm attend the tenth annual meeting of the American Philosophical Association which will hold its sessions next week at Princeton University. A program of interesting papers and subjects for discussion has been arranged. Several of the papers and addresses will be of general public interest, among them an appreciative address on tha late Professor James. "n , .

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Packing Plant Fire in Chicago Snuffs Out Between Thirty and Forty Lives and a Fire in One of the Principal Business Districts of Philadelphia Results in Deaths of About Thirty Fire Fighters.

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Firemen and Policemen Fighting the Flames Like DemonsIn Chicago, Police Drove Spectators Back with Revolvers After Near Riots.

(American News Service) Chicago. Dec. 22 Fire Chief Horan Battalion Chief William Burroughs, Lieutenant Fitzgerald and between thirty and forty members of four fire companies perished under a tollapbed wall caused by the explosion of an ammonia pipe while fighting a fire at the packing plant of Nelson Morris & Co., Loomis street, between Fortythird and Fifty-fifth streets, this morning. The loss will approximate two million dollars. Chief Horan. his officers and men were stationed underneath and on top of a big canopy when suddenly a mass of bricks and mortar was precipitated upon them. The bodies of Horan and five officers were recovered few hours later. These included Captains Doyle and Collins. In addition fully fifty firemen and policemen sustained injuries, while many members of the throng surrounding the burning plant, which is in the stockyards district, were hurt during riots in their endeavor to approach the blaze. Throughout the morning the fire continued to spread, Acting Chief Seyferlich.who assumed command after several of his superior officers met. death, urging his crippled force of fire fighters to do their best. For some unknown reason the water pressure had been deficient and continued inadequate, until at - eleven o'clock Seyferlich, realizing that the flames were approaching the refriger ating plant which contains : great quantities of ammonia, called all his men away from the burning plant and abandoned the entire block to the flames, rather than endanger the lives of a hundred firemen through further explosions, j ne pouce drove tne crowds back with drawn revolvers. Coroner Hoffman denounced the lack of water pressure as criminal. He will investigate immediately., HORAN DIED FIGHTING. Chicago, Dec 22. Fire Chief James Horan. perhaps the greatest fire-fighter in the United States, his chief assistant, William J. Burroughs, and members of four companies, between 23 and 35 men. perished in an explosion which followed the burning of the Nelson Morris and company packing plant on Loomis street, between 43rd and 55th streets today. ' The fire was still raging at 9 o'clock and calls for additional engines bad been sent out. Fifty other firemen and policemen have been injured and many members of the throng which surrounds the stockyards, have been bruised In the near riots caused by those who wanted t get near enough! to see. The explosion ripped the roof from the building and shattered the east wall. A Tale of Heroism. The story of the deaths of Fire Chief Horan and his assistant, was told by Joseph Mackey, his driver. Mackey said that Horan and Burroughs . were working near the east wall, directing firemen who were working on a load ing platform. Mackey was with Bur roughs and had left the dangerous part of the building to take a message to Horan when the explosion occurred and the walls caved in. When the air cleared it was seen that the chief, his assistant and the firemen who were working on the load ing platform had disappeared. Mackey was slightly injured by falling bricks. Only two members of engine company No. 50 and three members of engine company No. 59 were to be found following the accident. They pointed mutely to a pile of bricks and stones when asked where their comrades were. Ail Go To Rescue. When the news that the chief had been buried reached other firemen, they deserted the battle with the flames and all joined in the rescue party which was working frantically to drag the living or the bodies of the dead men from the ruins. The flames started in the hide cellar of the Morris plant. It was discovered by a private watchman in the stockyards who turned in the alarm. Thirty fire engines responded to the first call and in an hour the streets for blocks were jammed with firefighting apparatus. " Thousands : of men . and - women thronged the thoroughfares and many were injured In the crush. THE WEATHER STATE Rain in south portion. Snow in north portion tonight and Friday. Warmer tonight.

GHTERS L Reported from Both Cities, (American Newn Service) Philadelphia, Dec. 22. Twenty bodies of firemen and policemen have been recovered and this afternoon a dozen are almost certain to bo in the ruins of the fallen walls of the Friedlander Leather company, which was destroyed by fire at midnight The building bad been condemned as unsafe many years ago, and for seven years was without a tenant until the Fried lander company established a five story warehouse. Fully fifty other policemen and firemen sustained serious injuries, many of whom cannot recover. Several recovered bodies were so badly burned that the limbs fell off during their removal. The loss by fire Is a balfv million dollars. The walls collapsed at three o'clock this morning after the flames had been subdued. Chief Baiter wu among the victims. - PLACE A FIRE TRAP. Philadelphia, Dec. 22. It is believed that thirty firemen and policemen have been killed by a collapsing wall in a fire in one of the principal business districts of the city early today. The loss was estimated at ' about $400,000. The burned building proved ideal for a holocaust. It was condemned seventeen years ago, and for seven years was without a tenant. Then the Friedlander company took ; possession of it. It was filled with heather and inflammable substances ,and the interior was as dry as tinder. Once the flames got headway they rushed, with seething fury through the entire five floors. At its height the tongues of flame were so menacing that fears were entertained for the surrounding buildings and the contents of some of them were removed. Nearly the entire police force and all the reserves under the .personal direction of the superintendent of police were on the ground this morning doing rescue work and holding back the enormous crowds. 7 A Dramatic Incident. - One of the dramatic incidents came when three firemen were burled together in the ruins, retaining consciousness and urging on the rescuers who were furiously digging to get them out One of these men, William Glazier, of truck company No. 6, had been pinned in the debris for over six hours but retained consciousness. Glazier's heroic battle with death while he was pinned across a dead comrade by a steel beam commanded the admiration ot the policemen who were working to uncover him. "I guess my legs are crashed, boys," shouted the fireman. Then the pinned -j. own fireman shouted that Ire was eating through the timbers about his body and that he feared he would ' bo burned to death, A stream of water was turned upon the mass of wreckage abov him which froze as It fell. The fireman then shouted that he feared he would freeze to death. - "Keep it up boys, I can hold out for a while longer," he called as the res cuers got nearer to him. Was Finally Rescued. The brave boy, called one of Glazier's comrades who was working above him. "We'll get you out or die trying." They got him. Chief Baxter, with bis uniform nearly burned off and suffering from injuries, refused to go to the hospital this morning and remained on the ground directing the rescue work. "That was the narrowest escape I ever had," he declared. "I was stunned when the roof fell but the pain of the fire against my ttody revived me and I managed to get to safety. It is too bad for the poor boys who were killed." RESOLUTION FAVORS 72 HOURS DEMURRAGE (American News Service) Manchester. N. H, Dec. 22. The New Hampshire lumbermen's association. In convention here tcfclay, passed a resolution favoring the seventy-two hour demurrage rale for which the railroads of New England are contending In their controversy with the Interstate Commerce commission. The forty-eight hour rule which was to have gone into effect last October was suspended for sixty days. '" The railroads now desire to have the seventytwo hour rule made permanent with reference to grain, coal,, lumber and various other commodities.

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