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PLACE BUSINESS LE AP HEAD OF CITYJOVERMEIIT tltv. Llghtbourne Advises Greater Efficiency in Administrations in Address to Earlham Students.

IMPROVE MORAL AND COMMERCIAL TONES Mediocre Officials , Entirely Too Common He SayCritical'of Richmond; -In an address to Earlham students CM Tuesday, the Iter. , Llghtbourne, pastor of the St. Paul's Episcopal church, declared that the best men of any town should come forward and accept the public offices, as members ef the city council, school board, or other offices as mayor, clerk, and controller. "It would be a great aorlflce," he continued. "The positions are thankless ones, and place a man In a position for free crltlcUm. The Rev. Mr. Llghtbourne urged the Earlham students, that If ever the opportunity came to them, to accept public offices, they should do it, and fill the offices with credit to the com munity. He said that too often the men holding public offices do so for their own and not for the benefit of the community. "If the best men of the community held the municipal offices, there would be a better moral and commer cial tone." he said. The rector said his words were not to be construed as referring to local conditions, for not living In Richmond long he could not say as to the per sonality of the local corps of officials. Too Many Poor Officials. "The mediocre city official Is too common, but we want the first men of the town or city at the head of public affairs. Men to be entrusted with the public money sholud have been sue cessful In their private affairs. Men to hold the public positions of trust should be the best business men of the town. , They should be the first meu of the community." he said. What he said, the Rev. Mr. Light bourne 'declared, had been learned from experience and travel through' out the United States. He has found that In the majority of cities the city officials are not of the highest type of man, morally, or commercially. He concluded by stating. "America wants her best men to fill her positions of trust, and her best men should be willing to accept such positions and so raise the moral tone of our cities and towns. It Is a thankless undertaking and requires, an unlimited amount of patience and forbearance." The rector does not confine all his attention to the church, but he is a man who thinks deeply along the line of the public welfare. He has the public questions of the day at his fingers' end. SEVEN CANDIDATES INITIATED BY S. OF V. Seven candidate were initiated at the regular meeting of the Sons of Veterans on Tuesday evening. Among them were Prof. Frank Lamar of the Richmond high school faculty and Roy Compton, a well known newspaper man. The other candidates were Earl Hicks, Frank Hicks, Harry Garrett. Harry Wllcoxen, Horace Jones, O. W. Gamott and Gearge C. Harlan. This Is the largest class Initiated at one time since 1903. LAUNCH BATTLESHIP WYOMING ON MAY 25 (American News Srvlce) Washington, May 10. Through an error the report has been circulated that the battleship Wyoming was to be launched at . Philadelphia tomorrow. The Navy Department desires it to be known that the launching will take Qlace May 23, when the vessel will be christened by Miss Dorothy Eunice Knight, daughter of a former hciet Justice of Wyoming. The Wyoming Is a first-class battleship, with 26.000 tons displacement THE WEATHER TATE AND LOCAL Thundershowers tonight and Thursday; cooler Thursday. HIGH SCHOOL OBSERVATORY. Highest temperature Tuesday, 81 degrees at 6 p. m. Lowest temperature Wednesday 59 degrees at 5 a. m. Temperature at 11:30 Wednesday, 81 degrees and rising. Barometer fell slightly, Is now stationary. Will continue to fall somewhat bringing possible showers and warmer weather. Aa well aa can be told now. Indications are for fair weather for May Day, Fri day. High barometric pressure indi cats fair weather, but -cooler;-low barometric pressure Indicates warn

FLORENCE WILSON

TO CHARGE BIGAMY Florence Schenck Wilson, the for mer Virginia belle, who In 1908 mar ried Charles H. Wilson, known on two continents as stable manager for Al fred Gwynne Vanderbilt, after she had followed him to London. Wilson was recently married to Miss Josephine Delehanty, a Boston' heiress, Florence Schenck. who Is now living In an obscure hotel In Paris, charges Wilson with bigamy and says she will prosecute. She declares there has been no divorce and that her husband was In constant communication with her until a few weeks before his marriage In Boston. WRECK BUILDIIIGS Pittsburg Italians Homes Were Dynamited. Pittsburg. Pa.. May 10. Two buildings were wrecked and forty persons narrowly escaped a horrible death as the result of the dynamiting 'of the home of Antonio Slsca, in Sharpsburg early this morning. The explosion of the dynamite rocked the Sisca home almost from its foundation. Sisca, his wife and sons, Jurado and Lewis were thrown from their beds and slightly hurt. The side of the house was caved In and the interior badly damaged. The National hotel across the alley from the Sisca home was rocked by the detonation of the explosion and thirty-six persons asleep within were thrown violently from their beds. The attempt to wipe out the Sisca family Is believed to be due to Sisca's refusal to comply with a demand to leave $10,000 In a lonely spot for the Black Hand society. He received a letter demanding the money about a week ago. When the money was not forthcoming a second letter was received by him. threatening to kill his family unless he obeyed. Sisca is the wealthiest Italian In Sharpsburg. He is engaged In the real estate and fruit business. SHAVES J!L CENTS Union Raises Price In- . eludes Neck Treatment. As has been done in the larger cit ies, the Barbers Union, at a meeting on Tuesday night, decided to raise the price of a- shave from ten to fifteen cents. The new price includes a neck shave.- - The raise-is said to be justified as there has been a raise in barber materials. The new prife will go into effect, -May .15, , CRUMPACKER SAYS HE IS NOT ASPIRANT South Bend, May 10. Congressman Crum packer, of the tenth district, in letters to La Porte friends says, .'I am not a candidate for United States senator or . governor .of Indiana. HURT WHILE ENTERTAINING GUESTS Cambridge City. Ind.. May 10. While entertaining guests at a celebration of her eighty-eighth birthday anniversary, Mrs. Anna Holloweli. an old and prominent resident of Dublin, fell and seriously sprained her hip. Several months ago the hip was in jured In a fall. ' TO REQUIRE LICENSE OF MUSIC TEACHERS Minneapolis.' Minn J. "May 10. A pro posal to license music teachers will be argued at the annual convention of the Minnesota Music Teachers' association, which began a three days' session in this city today. Proponents of license say it is an injustice to pupils and to other teachers to have men and women who have studied only a few months trying to teach music The business sessions of the convention will be Interspersed with several recitals and concerts in which noted

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TO DISPLAY FLAG GIVEN BY MORTON TO VAYNE COUNTY Emblem Awarded by State Sanitary Commission in Honor of Relief Rendered Sick and Wounded.

MOST INTERESTING RELIC TO CITIZENS Details in. Arrangement for : Encampments Next Week DBstiding thaf Entire AtOne of the most interesting features of the state G. A. R. encampment of the next week from the standpoint of the old soldiers will be the display of the banner presented to residents of' Wayne county by Governor Oliver P. 'Morton on behalf of the Indiana state sanitary commission in a public speech at Richmond September 29, 1865. The sanitary commission had promised a prize banner to the county contributing the largest sura for the relief of sick and wounded soldiers during the year 1864, and Wayne county won the prize. The speech of Governor Morton In which he presented the banner to the citizens was one of the most notable he made. The banner is now being kept at the Monisson-Reeves library and will probably be displayed there during the encampment according to .. the state ment on Wednesday of Mrs. Ada L. Bernhardt, librarian. Owing to the tattered and torn condition of the banner, it will be impossible for it to be displayed in the open or in the parade of the veterans. It is made of blue silk, about five feet square, and on it was painted the emblem of the eagle with the olive branch and arrows and the inscription, "Indiana Soldiers the Pride of the State and the Glory of the Army." Tears ago it was unfurled In the open and a stiff wind whipped the center part,'-which - was. shreds, so that now it must be handled with care. It is an interesting relic of war days, especially to residents of Wayne county, and no doubt will be one of the most pleasing exhibits of the encampment. Entertainment Preparations. Preparations for. the entertainment and accommodations of the thousands of visitors and delegates who will re main in the city during the" encampment days, are being made with all possible haste. All hotel reservations that can -be secured have been made, and the residents are being solicited to open their homes to the visitors. A liberal response is being made to the call for such action by the committee having this feature in charge, of which J. A. Spekenhier Is chairman. . The decorating firm of Beck and Sens, who have the contract for the decorations on Main street from Fourth to Twelfth streets and North E street from Tenth to Seventh streets have opened up headquarters here and are making preliminary ' arrangementssfor the work. The decorations of the streets will be commenced Saturday. The contract for the decoration of the court rooms where the sessions of the Sons of Veterans and Ladies Auxiliary will be held, the Gennett thea ter, the Coliseum and the high school auditorium was awarded on Tuesday to the Fern Decorating company of Milford. Ohio. There are five decor ating firms In the city at the present time arranging with the merchants and business men for the decoration: of their places of business, and Rich mond promises to be in gala attire. by Wednesday, May 17, the opening day of the encampment 2 One of the most unusual features of this year's G. A. R. encampment will be the large delegations which will at tend from Ohio. Several posts in the Buckeye state have announced their intentions of sending large numbers to attend the encampment. ' This is attributed to the fact that Richmond is located so near the border line and is easily accessible. . . . Will Be Many Bands. Music will be one of the particular features of the. encampment. The Muncle and Bluffton delegations have announced that they will be accompanied by a band, and the Anderson delegation is expected to also bring one. Tnese win oe additional to the Marlon State Soldiers Home band, the Knightstown Sailors and Soldiers Or phans Home .band, and the Richmond City. Band. At the last meeting of the executive committee, Charles Jordan and John F. Davenport were appointed to solicit the merchants to place seats and chairs in front of .their places of .business for the convenience of the old soldiers. This has been found necessary at past encampments as the ravages of time are telling on the veterans and they are unable to walk or stand for any length of time. Mr. Jordan and Mr. Davenport will also took into the possibility of securing a large number of seats from Glen Miller park and some of the Chautauqua chairs for distribution akput the city. " The Trig society event of the en-

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V Contending leaders In the Mexican imbroglio. On the left, President Porfirio Diaz, who continues in his firm refusal to resign the Dictatorship of Mexico, and "Francisco Li Madero, leader of the insurrectos. Either of these two has the power to render conditions peacable Diaz by stepping down from his ''throne," or Madero by discontinuing the rebellion, which is a thing he says he will never do until Diaz goes out of the rulership.

FRIDAY AFTERflOOIl DECLAREDHOLIDAY Business Houses to Close as Tribute to Earlham's May Day Pageant. H. C. Hasemeier, president of the Merchants' section of the Commercial club and in behalf of that organization has endorsed the closing of business houses of the city on next Friday afternoon from 2 to 6 o'clock. The school board has decided to close the schools at Friday noon. The purpose In declaring Friday afternon a half holiday in the city is to give heads and employes of business firms and teachers opportunity to at tend the May day pageant at .Earlham college. The college is now in .the midst of a campaign to raise funds sufficient to lift the debt which has been hanging over the institution for many years. The endorsement of the Merchant's section of the Commercial club to the declaration, of Friday .-afternoon as a half holiday follows: "The merchants ' of Richmond are urged to endorse- Earlham college by closing - their stores on . Friday, May 12th, from two o'clock to six, during the May Day exercises at the college. Although this, gives business men and clerks an ' opportunity to attend the entertainment .. the vital . point is to show - the public at large that Rich mond stands behind' the college with a hearty endorsement: This is in line with the action of the school - board in closing the schools Friday afternoon as a tribute to the college.- . ; . "The city benefits from the-pres ence of Earlham by a very large sum spent annually from college sources, by the moral and intellectual t in fluence of the institution and the opportunity, it affords our young men and women for a high grade education at a minimum, of" expense. "Twenty, of the,. largest stores have definitely announced their intention of closing to t3e retail trade at two o'clock. May 12. . . "It is hoped that the city may make the occasion a "half holiday. Commercial Club, r W.CltlU. CONVENE. AT FOUNTAIN- CITY The county convention of the- W. C. T. U. will be held May 21 and 22 In Fountain City. The program . is to be announced next week. Pc2ii3s Tcld Ddly Averts Greclztlca (Except Saturday) Including Complimentary Lists, tor Week Ending May 6, 1911. Oly Circs&Ssa Showing net paid, news stands and regular complimentary list does not Includa sample copies. :

WAS F0UI1D DRUIIK;

APPEALS THE CASE J. Rhodes, Displeased with : Mayor's Judgment, . Will Let Fox Decide. The hardest fought case alleging public intoxication ever brought be fore 'Mayor Zimmerman, ended in po lice court on Wednesday morning when the mayor fined Jerry Rhodes a bartender l and costs. Attorney H U. Johnson, who was defending Rhodes, appealed the case to circuit court. Prosecutor Ladd objected to the appeal, claiming that the prosecut ing witness is out of the city. This witness is ' Hanna Baldwin,' a stand keeper,-who was at the Eagles' car nival. Rhodes was arrested last Friday night at the carnival grounds in Beallview. It was 'alleged that he was drunk and. had insulted a woman on the grounds. He pleaded not guilty After the state had introduced the testimony of half a dozen witnesses, the case was postponed until Wednesday morning. The defense was heard Wednesday. None of the witnesses said that Rhodes was intoxicated, but he admitted having drank a pint of beer -and- part of -a. half pint of-whiskey. On his own testimony he was convicted, -the cour holding that any amount of liquor places a man under the influence of liquor, . Prosecutor Ladd : defined the several .degrees, of drunkenness: Dead drunk, man like he is dead; stupidly drunk, man out' of his head; staggering drunk, man in good mental condition, but his legs not working right ; foolishly drunk, 'man talking silly. La'dd said Rhodes went to the carnival grounds with his Sunday school badge and perfect conduct, but with something under his belt. The prosecutor even charged some of the witnesses for ' the defense' with being drunk in his statement to the police judge, but filed no affidavits against any of them. OFFICERS ELECTED Indiana K. of C. to Meet in Indianapolis in 1912. . The Knights of Columbus closed a successful state convention here last night, with a dance and reception in the Knights of Columbus hall. In the afternoon's business session, Indianapolls was chosen as the place of the next state convention. The election of officers resulted as follows: , William Fox of Indianapolis, state deputy; William V. O'Donnell. of Columbus, state secretary; Lewis F. Miller of Vincinnes,. state treasurer; the Rev. Mr. Shoemaker, of Notre Dame, state chaplain; and Charles B. Cronin of Peru, state advocate. Delegates to the national convention, to be held at Detroit, .Aug. 1, Charles Dunn, of Richmond, John J. Johnson of Koko-

FIRE THREATENED

TO WIPE OFF MAP . TOWIIJJOSTOII Home of Joseph Pyle De stroyed, and Three Houses and Two Barns Saved After Desperate Fight. WOMAN COLLAPSES OF NERVOUS SHOCK Fire Extinguishers Failed to Work Spark from Flue Fell on Roof and Blaze Gained Great Headway. (Palladium Special) : Boston, Ind., May 10. The entire town of Boston was threatened with destruction by fire this morning when a stiff wind fanned tne names wntcn destroyed the house of Joseph Pyle, a blacksmith, setting fire to three other houses and two barns. The situation became alarming as the Ares assumI ed dangerous proportions, and it was ; only by the most heroic work that the 1 flames on the other five structures ' were extinguished, and the fire kept from spreading. A half dozen chemical fire extin guishers which the town had purchased a number of years ago for use in emergency, were found useless when and attempt was made to press them into service. Proper care had not been given them. Great excitement , prevailed among the citizens. Mrs. Anna Overholster, Bister of Joseph Pyle who resides across the street from the home of her brother, collapsed from nervous prostration and is in a somewhat precarious condition. She is under medical care. The home of Joseph Pyle was totally destroyed, but a large portion of the household effects were saved. The loss is estimated at $2,000. This is only partial y covered by insurance to the amount of $950. . A large amount of lumber - which Pyle had stored about bis house, for use in remodeling the structure in the near future was destroyed by the flames. The fire originated from a spark dropping on the roof and was discovered about 11:30 o'clock in the morning. An alarm was sounded and the citizens generally resopnded to the call. The flames had secured a good headway and the fire spread rapidly. Soon tongues of flame were leaping about three adjoining houses and two barns. As it was plainly evident that the Pyle house was doomed to destruction all efforts were directed towards the other burning-buildings and strenuous work soon resulted in the flames being extinguished and the fire prevented from spreading. GONZAGA COUNCIL HAS LARGE CLASS The Gonzaga council Y. M. I. will initiate a class of tewenty-five cantdates, on Friday evening. Ray Grottendick, chairman of the membership committee, . has been working for an increased membership during the last few months. . Another large class will be initiated the first week in June. The work Friday will be done by the local team. WILL ARRANGE FOR STRAWBERRY DINNER The Wayne County Horticultural society will hold a meeting at the Court House, Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock to arrange for the strawberry dinner which will be held at the home of Isaac Dougan, in Spring Grove, June 10. , RUNAWAYS ARE ON MISS. CATTLE BOAT Jack Brown, of East Main street. and William Lane, of North Seven teenth, both sons of well known fam jliesy ran away from home last Mod day night, and until Wednesday were not located. An investigation by Superintendent of Police Gormon, show ed that the boys have "hit the trail intent to be cow boys," They were discovered on a cattle boat on the Mississippi river near Cairo. 111. LEW PARKER SOLD TO MINORS IS ALLEGED Lewis Parker, a saloon keeper., was arrested on Tuesday night by Patrol man Hebble, and on Wednesday morn ing charged with selling liquor to minors. Two boys of 20 years, who come of the best families of the city. will be the prosecuting witnesses, it is understood, as it was to them, the liquor was sold. Parker is defended by W. H. Kelley. FATALLY INJURED IN AEROPLANE FALL (American New Servie) San Antonio, May 10. Lieutenant i General M. Kelley of the thirteenth j infantry, was fatally injured In falling fifty feet from an - aeroplane this r-wn- e died an hour later in

REBELS ROUT FEDERALS III JUAREZ TODAY

Madero First Hoists "Liberation" Flag and Then Dcs mands Recognition of the U. S. Government. J NAVARRO RUNS; NOT SURRENDERED As Rebels Advanced During Day on Juarez, Fires and Dynamite Explosions Impeded Their Progress. WOUNDED CARED FOR Wild Bullets Strike U. S. Immigration Building Evidence of Desperate Struggle Is Everywhere. ; American News Service)" ' El Paso, May 10. After a sanguinary battle lasting three days the federal forces under Gen. Navarro abandoned the city today. The insurrectos are in full control ' although some of the volunteers who enlisted with the federals maintained an unequal combat for some time after Gen. Navarro had retired. Before the federals retreated,' several mines were set off spreading havoc in the ranks of the invading insurrectos. i ' The flag of liberation was promptly hoisted and Gen. Madero Immediately began preparations to demand that the belligerency of the insurrectos be recognised by t he United States government. Measures to prevent looting and to establish order and stop dynamite bomb throwing also were taken: . ' The fiercest, fighting , of the battle took place this forenoon, dynamite being used by the rebels to blow up the buildings. Bullets again fell on American soil in great numbers, one noncombatant Mexican being killed. In Full Command. The rebel officers are in full and indisputable possession of the city this afternoon. , Newspaper and press correspondents, were rushed across the border to view the scenes of slaughter. Insurrecto soldiers are endeavoring to drink all the booze in town in celebration of victory. ' Before Navarro ; retreated the san guinary conflict had taken place near the famous old church of Gaudelupe and this building which had been one of the main defensive points was captured by Garibaldi and the American legion. In the main attack on the building the legion was assisted by 300 rebels who had been sent to that point as reinforcement although General Navarro har left only a small detachment of men In the churhc. they put up a 'desperate conflict before tbey were overcome. Fighting Most Furious. The fighting about the Jail was the most furious that has raged since, the battle began Monday. A part of the building is reported to have been blown up by dynamite before the defenders yielded and allowed the hebels to free the prisoners. A grenade set fire to a house near that occupied by United States Consul Edwards in Juarez this morning. Americans Aid Wounded. Simon Domingfuez was shot and killed on the El Paso side of the river this forenroon. American volunteers gave aid to the wounded. ' The work of the Red Cross physicians and nurses is confined to this side of the border, having left Juarez when they were notified that the general attack would begin. ' Many of the wounded have been taken across the river. The women of EI Paso are busy today making bandages. At least fifteen of the wounded being cared for are those shot" on American soil by stray buylets. Gustave Madero,' a brother of the rebel commander notified the local authorities today that he would pay ' personally for the care of all wounded insurrectos. Early 1n the forenoon the fire broke out on the east side of Juarez. The flames followed several loud explosions which were attribute to federal mines set off to halt ' the advance of ; the rebel troops. . " After an hour's hard fighting the in-: surrectos apparently had killed all the defenders in the customs house or. had drive nth cm out. By nine-thirty o'clock the most furious fighting of the three days battle was raging in the south end of the town with General Blanco leading the invaders. Hand to hand fighting in the streets was going on and shells were being sent into the city from rebels of the hills west of the town. Federals Would Desert. Bullets fired at the insurrectos along , the river front by the federal j soldiers, crossed the river, some etrlkling the United States immigration ,

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artists will take part. (Continued, on Page Six.) mo and Dr. XcOscare of, Fort Wayne jthe hospital,' rt :-station- At ten o'clock the rebel ex-