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DISHONESTY GIVEN A3 THE CAUSE FOR HIGH LIVING COST Ssidor Wulfson, Indianapolis Inspector of Weights and Measures, Says "Patronize Honest Dealers." ADVISES OPENING OF SUCH A BUREAU HERE Competent Official Would Save Citizens $25,000 a Year, He Declared at Y. M. B. C. Meeting Tuesday. 1t every honest, purchaser patron- ; Ized only honest dealers, thus an-

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these merchants, we would not now be troubled with the high cost of living," was the substance of the most important remedy for overcoming dishonest dealing, which Isador Wulfson, head of the weights and measures bureau of Indianapolis, gave before the members of the Young Men's Business Club on Tuesday night. Mr. Wulfson thought that the best cure for the present evil of short weights waB to bring public opinion to bear on the offenders. He also said that it would be worth $ 1,500 a year to Richmond to secure a competent man to have charge of weights and measures bureau In Richmond. The city, by dolng this would easily save $25,000 In twelve months, he said. The advice he gave to house-wives was, "Do not allow the oily tongue of the merchant make you lose sight of the scales; don't be afraid to call attention to short weights, for the dealer is as anxious to sell as you are to buy; and make your purchases in person." Edward H. Harris, in introducing the speaker, said that Mr. Wulfson was a man who was doing his duty without fear, for a nominal salary, and in spite of the threats that were constantly made against him. Mr. Wulfson's address, which fol- , Iowa, was regarded by many as the op- ' ' ening wedge for the establishment of measures in this city: Mr. Wulfson's Address. ". "Mr. President and Gentlemen of the' Richmond Young Men's Business Club, it afford me extreme pleasure to be ; with you this evening and in my own feeble way to present to you as business men a subject in which all are , deeply concerned. "As young business men of the City of Richmond, a city noted for its tal- - ent, its artists, its literature, its music, its manufacturing, its high character and Ane homes, you are most deeply interested in the subject of tonight, "The Effects of Dishonest Competition." Old Fashioned Honesty. "Your experience as business men, as men of affairs In this world I can without doubt say is that while you are interested and ambitious to be successful in your particular vocation in life, while you are deBirous of securing a competency for old age, while you have a pride in the future growth of your city, you must realize that none of these things can be accomplished, none of these structures can , be reared without a solid and lasting '. foundation and that, gentlemen, from time immemorial and especially true in the present age is old fashioned honesty. "Honesty is more necessary to the merchant than his stock of goods, scrupulous regard in keeping his contracts is more of an asset to the banker than his capital stock. "Absolute unswerving loyalty to the .truth is beter for the professional fcnan than any reputation he might

(Continued on Page Eight) BOYS AND GIRLS! Have you voted yet for president of the International Pushmobile Association? If you haven't, it is time you were clipping out the coupon on the second page of this issue, and sending It in to the "Palladium" office with the name of your choice for the presidency, as the TOtlng for the office closes the end of this week. It is time now to begin thinking whom you want for vice president, and secretary, as they must be chosen next week. All boys of the city who are working for pushmobiles, or have already secured them, are invited to join the association. There is no charge for membership just come to this office and enroll. The club is going to have some lively attractions this winter, and most of their events will be open only to members. Owing to the success of the races last Saturday, another contest has been arranged for tnls Saturday. Several of the lads have been training this week, for they found that their speed would be much increased by practice, and a large and fast entry list is expected. As soon as the pushmobile association is organized, 'only. members will be allowed to enter the races, but next Saturday's event Is open to everybody. :

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BOYS BANQUET AT Y, M. C, A, TONIGHT Interesting Program Is Prepared Funds Committee to Meet. Everything in preparation for the big annual banquet of the boys' Bible classes at the Y. M. C. A. has been finished, and the heads of the local association are expecting to take care of over a hundred and twenty-five youths this evening. Several speeches will be addressed to the boys by well known visitors. An elaborate meal has been prepared for the occasion, and Boy's Secretary H. A. Pettijohn believes that the banquet will be the most successful in the history of the association. J A. Z. Kumler, antorney of pay-, ion,' O., will deliver the principal 'address, having chosen an entirely original topic for this occasion. Howard Dill will serve In the capacity of toastmaster. E. E. Stacy, state secretary of the Y. M. C. A., will make the presentation speech when the diplomas for successful work last year are given out. R. J. Horton will present a loving cup to the champion basketball team, and Herbert S. Weed will give out the pennants to the classes excelling in various departments. H. A. Pettijohn will announce formally tlie opening of the clases. Postmaster E. M. Haas, S. E. Jones, Hnry Gennett, Arthur Smith and AuT.n Bartel, who compose the Y. M. C. A. committee on a campaign to raise funds, will be honor guests at the banquet. The committee chosen to consider plans lor raising $25,000 in order to take advantage of the offer of D. G. Held, will meet this afternoon at-half past five to discus the situation with E. E. Stacy, the state secretary. E. M. Haas, chairman of the committee, expects to have the campaign complet ely outlined in a few days. After ar. tending the boys' banquet at half past six, the members of the committee will meet with the trustees of the associa tion. The members of the physical de partment of tho Y. M. C. A. are much elated over the opening of gymnasium work. The classes are larger than ever before, and all the members of the classes seem enthusiastic over the work. Some of the groups have made permanent organization by electing of fleers. ART EXHIBIT OPENS Reception Tendered to Members Last Evening. The fifteenth annual exhibition of the Art Association was opened on Tuesday evening in the public art gal leries in" the high school building with a reception to tne ticKet-nomers ana patrons, the members of the reception committee, previously published, acting as hosts and hostesses. The high school orchestra gave a program of popular music under the direction of Mr. Earhart and punch was served throughout the evening by Miss Martha Whitacre and a coterie of high school girls. The exhibition is made up of seventy-one pictures in oil and water-color, and thirteen prints, making eightyfour numbers in all and is hung in the two galleries entered from the foyer, the latter also being utilized for placing of a few of the pictures. The third gaiiery is devoted to the permanent collection of the Art Association and includes the picture presented by the Gaar family to the organization painted by Hilliard, a former resident artist. The exhiblUon will be open untn October 29th from nine to five each day, except Sunday, when it will be open from two to six in the afternoon. On Wednesday and Saturday evenings it can be visited from half past seven to ten o'clock..

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Prince Lunching COMMITTEE REPORTS ON WATEROUESTION Franchise to Be Considered in Systematic Way Y. M. B. C. Dedicate Home. A house warming i:i honor of the opening of their new quarter.3 in the Colonial Building, was ?ivcn by the members of the Young Men's Business Club in their rooms on Tuesday. President Torrence welcomed the members to the club's new headquarters down town, where they might come to ieid or confer with friends. Secretary Will Reller said that the furnishings in the rooms were only tempore r;, and that equipment to the value of $150 would be put in within a few weeks. The committee appointed bv the in securing a new water contract for the city made a partial report, of its work. The report stated that the committee had been making a careful examination of the both bids that had been made to the city, as well as the present contract of the Richmond City Water Works company. The work of the committee has largely been investigated. The report also stated that after examination of all the material at hand the committee thought best to ask the city council to take advantage of the right given It by the 1909 Legislature to examine the books of the company, and the committee sent a communication to council asking that body to take action accordingly. The report stated that at this time all the plans of the committee should not be made public but that when the matter was settled a full detailed reoort would be made to the club. The report of the committee in charge of the recent trip to the Greens fork fair stated the expedition had cost the club more than sixty dollars. The president added that this trip had been easily of moie benefit to the club and to Richmond, than any similar undertaking of Jhe organization. The committee In charge of the ban quet gives to the Indianapolis trade association said that the event had cost $385.85. Of this sum. $130 had been covered by the Commercial Club. A letter from the secretary of the In dianapolis trade association was read expressing the sincere thanks and appreciation of the men from the state capital, and the affair was conceded to have been remarkably successful. On recommendation of the board of directors, the club did not accept the invitation offered to take membership in the state federation of clubs which is to have its annual convention in Fort Wayne on the eighteenth of this month. The financial condition of the club was found to be In good shape. Treasurer Raymond Mather reported that as soon as the club had collected outsanding accounts over two hundred dollars would be in the treasury. The president announced a meeting of the membership committee In the club rooms at four o'clock on Friday afternoon. R. & E. I. TRACTION DIRECTORS TO MEET The board of directors of the Richmond and Eastern Indiana Traction company, which Is planning the con struction of a oar line between Liberty and Portland, will meet on Friday at the Commercial club. John J. Appel, vice president of the T. H. I. & E. company will confer with the body. One of the engineers who is seeking the contract for the construction of the road, will also attend the meeting, to consider some of the difficulties to be encountered. ANNUAL MEETING WILL BE HELD The annual meeting f toe Friends' Missionary society will be held this evening at seven thirty o'clock at the borne of Mrs. John Johnson. 205 North Eleventh street. All members are urged to be present

WEDNESDAY EVENING.

DESPITE T OF GUILTY AVERS E Lies of State Witnesses Made Impression Upon Jurors and Convicted Him of Milton Burglary, He Says. TO JEFFERSONVILLE FOR 10 TO 20 YEARS Judge Fox Says Sentence f Too Severe, Declaring 3 Years of Imprisonment .Would Be Sufficient. After being out a trifle more than three hours on Tuesday, the jury in the case of Earl Dubois, charged with burglarizing the F. M. Jones and company's store at Milton on Dec. 10, of last year returned a verdict of guilty. Dubois will be sentenced to the Jeffersonville penitentiary for from ten to twenty years. The jury retired to the jury room at 2:23 and reported at 5:30 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon. An agreement was entered into by the jurymen before retiring to its room to the effect that the number of ballots taken was not to be made public but it is believed that several ballots were required to arrive at the unanimous verdict of guilty. As the verdict was read to the youthful burglar, Dubois showed no outward indications of emotion but when he was asked if he had anything to say why sentence should not be passed upon him, it required considerable effort for him to. speak. His lips quivered as he remarked "I am not guilty." Before the jury reported Dubois was asked by a reporter if he expected a verdict of not guilty. Anticipated Verdict. No, I do not,' he answered. "I expect a verdict of guilty and have from the start of the trial. Asked why he expected such a verdict he said it was apparent that the evidence of the state had made a great impression upon the jury from the opening of the case. , "But they all lied -when they were eral witnesses contradicted themselves and told different stories about the time they saw me on the night of the burglary. I am not guilty but if I am sent to the penitentiary I can't help it. Its no use to try to run away because I would get It worse If I did. Members of Dubois' immediate family lowered their heads in grief when the verdict was read. The mother who was present from the opening of the case until the close and who had listened eagerly to each point brought out by the defense, believing her son not guilty and that such a verdict would fee returned became almost hysteria. Sentenced Thursday. Judge Fox will pass sentence on Thursday morning. The law fixes the sentence for burglary at from ten to twenty years In a state prison. In speaking of this Judge Fox said that this was too heavy, saying that a three year term in the penitentiary would do more good for Dubois than a ten year term. The defense has decided to neither appeal nor ask a new trial. After a few moments talk with his parents, wife and brother, Dubois was taken to the county jail where he will await committment to the Jeffersonville penitentiary. There has been some controversy over the age of the defendant, as he had sworn that he was thirty years old when arrested -, and later on the witness stand declar- j ed he was but twenty-four years old. J It Is believed that his motive in first swearing that he was thirty years old was because he wished to be sent to the Michigan City prison where more privileges are granted than at the Southern prison. Attorney Shiveley, who assisted the state in the prosecution, made the final arguments for the state. He did not enter into any flowery or eloquent discussion but laid the bare facts, as the prosecution saw them, before the j jurymen. He pictured Dubois as a youthful burglar who had planned the robberies at Milton and had used Guy Gunsaulia, his former pal, who was brought here to testify against Dubois, as his tool. He said that Dubois had forced Gunsaulia to do everything so that if the authorities cast any suspicion on the two that Gunsaulia would be the "goat." Great stress was laid on the fact that Gunsaulia and Dubois were seen together on the streets of Milton that evening, by several witnesses while the defense attmpted to prove that Dubois had been In his home on the evening of the burglaryMilton Residents Afraid. Prosecuting attorney Ladd encountered considerable difficulty in securing evidence against Dubois as t he residents of Milton were terrorized with the fear of the revenge. He said he also experienced difficulty in getting them to testify against Dubois. Throughout the trial a large crowd of Milton residents were in the court room. A large number of local people were attracted by cariosity and the belief that sensational evidence would be adduced. A large number of witnesses testified, for the defense as well as the prosecution, the toal number of witnesses being forty-three. Several of these witnesses were called to the stud for the second or third time ,

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LIFE OF IS GREATEST ISSUE III M'NAMARA TRIAL Battle Staged in Los Angeles to Save McNamara Bros., Union Leaders, of Importance to Whole World. FORMAL OPENING OF CASE IS HELD TODAY Defendant's Acquittal Means Washing Stigma of Anarchy from Labor's Cause Principals in Court. (National News Association) LOS ANGELES. Oct. 11. The trial of the McNamara brothers, charged with murder and the destruction of the Los Angeles Times building began today at ten o'clock. Following a number of technical questions by attornueys for the defense, but which are expected to be of little avail, he real battle for the lives of these men is yet to be begun. It is a struggle, the preparations for which, all the world has been awaiting. It is a fight in which union labor Is most closely interested, for by this trial, either the very heart of its strength will be wrenched from its bosom, or from its head will be absolutely washed the stigma of anarchy. John J. McNamara, international secretary of the bridge and structural iron workers union, and his brother, accused of being the active captain of the bomb throwing brigade, which spread damage and death in all parts of the land, were "both awake early this morning and anxious to see the trial begin. Clarence S. Darrow, chief counsel for the two prisoners, remained silent as to the moves he would make during the trial. No one knew when the prisoners entered the court room whether they would be tried together or separately. The two prisoners were guarded closely by armed men. In every secmen were stationed. Tne county officials declared they would take no chances of losing the prisoners ihrough a concerted move of sympathizers who might crowd Into the court room and attempt to carry them off. Try Jas. B. First. James B. McNamara will be the first of the alleged Times building dynamiters to face trial on the charge of murdering nineteen persons. This was decided shortly after Judge Bordwell called the court to order. For nearly one hour the two prisoners sat together in the court room and then John J. was led back to his county jail cell while James B. remained to fight for his life and liberty single handed. Both prisoners wore broad smiles and exchanged greetings with acquaintances in the newspaper row. Just before court convened a messenger informed one of the deputies that he had a letter for one of the brothers from a woman. Orders were issued that no missive of any kind be accepted by the court officials. As the roll call of jurors began at 10:15 o'clock smiles that the McNamara s had worn vanished, both assuming a very serious look. With their heads close together they held a whispered conversation. Ortie McManigal did not appear in court today and district atterney Frederick announced that he would be present only when called to the stand. After the indictment against James B. McNamara was read by the court, the clerk called the names of twelve men included in the list of 43. all that is now left of the original 125 and they were subjected to severe questioning, the prosecution contending against the eligibility of a juror affiliated with labor organizations while the defense held that membership in the merchants or manufacturers association disqualified. It was a dramatic scene this crowded court room. This cold formal beginning of what will probably be one of the longest and hardest fought battles ever staged In an effort to send two men to the gallows. Hours before the time for the opening of court, 10 a. m., crowds had begun to gather before the courthouse, fighting and jostling to get vantage points near the threshold when the doors would be flung open. Men and women alike struggled for an opportunity to get into the court room. Although superior court was not scheduled to open until 10 o'clock there were scenes of activity long before that hour, both in official circles and among the mobs which gathered about the courthouse and the jail to get a glimpse of the prisoners. SALOONS TO CLOSE ON DISCOVERY DAY Discovery Day will be celebrated tomorrow. According to the law enacted at the past legislature the day is Considered a legal holiday and saloons in the city will be closed throughout the day. Columbus discovered America in 1492, tomorrow being the 419th anni versary of the discovery. Banfyng institutions also will be closed daring j the day.

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Land Forces Getting Placed in Preparation of Approaching Battle for Possession of City. ROME HEARS OF DEFEAT OF TURK ARMY Constantinople Reports Sinking of Italian Gunboat Off Tripoli Arabs Assisting Both Armies. (National News Association) TRIPOLI, (via Rome), Oct. 11 War between Italy and Turkey on land has opened with Tripoli as the theater of action. The Italian outposts around the city were heavily reinforced in anticipation of night attack from Turkish cavalry and native tribesmen and the foresight of Governor D'Olmo was rewarded. There was a battle of small rams half a mile south of the city at intervals throughout the night and early this morning. Creeping through the sand dunes in the cover of darkness the hostile force opened fire upon Major Cagni's troops and were repulsed after repeated volleys had been poured Into them. Although the Turks are reported to have suffered heavily, there were no casualties on the Italian side. A force of sappers was at work today throwing up additional intrenchments about the city and building temporary works of sand bags to protect the aqueduct by which the city's water supply Is brough In. An Italian force marched southward Into the desert reconnoltering. They found several Turkish intrenchments among the sand hills in which there were a quantity of arms, all of which were destroyed. The Turkish-Arab army has apparently split up into several detachments because of the greater facility which this gives, in getting oyer' ground. There are approximate WyTSOQOTAdli neatest this city and they have a number of rapid fire and. field guns. Arabs serving as scouts under the Italian flag brought word today that the main body of Turkish forces had concentrated at Kjaran, a mountainous community between two and three miles from Tripoli. ARMY AT SEA. NAPLES, Oct. 11 The main body of Italy's Tripoli tan army of occupation is now, at sea. The rear guard sailed from Naples today, although it was reported that the transports would not sail direct for Africa but would hover over the cost until the convoying squadron of war ships had reports from the the patrolling torpedo boats that the seas were clear of prowling Turkish war craft. More than 60 transports, the bulk of them trans-Atlantic liners, transformed into troop ships, are on the high seas. It is estimated before the sun goes down on Thursday practically the entire Italian army of 50,000 men will have been landed on African soil. The main fleet of transports had a front of five miles, and, in addition to the convoy of war ships, was flanked with tenders, dispatch boats and swift torpedo boats. Naval attaches of all the European countries, the United States, Japan and China, accompanied the general staff. In addition to the soldier, the troop ships carried vast quantities of ammunition. Hundreds of red cross cross nurses were also on board. . Two of the vessels were loaded with heavy artillery and rapid fire guns. Provisions for six months campaign were taken. TURKS ARE REPUL3EO. ROME. Oct. 11. Official announce ment was made today by General Spingardli. minister of war that the Italian troops in Tripoli had won a sweeping victory over 3,000 Turkish soldiers at Boumiliana near Tripoli early yesterday. The Turkish soliders advanced from the desert after darkness, attacking the outposts of the city. They were supported by the artillery but were driven back under- a galling' fire from the Italians. The Turks left a number of dead and wounded on the field. The Italians suffered no loss. WARSHIPS DISABLED. CONSTANTINOPLE, Oct- 11. War minister Mohoud Chevket Pasha in a statement today declared that the Tripoli tan forts had sunk the Italian torpedo boat Garibaldi and had disabled two other Italian war ships. The war minister stated that Tripoli has not yet officially surrendered and that the garrison in the interior is still defying the Italians. The statement adds that the garrison at Derna put up such, a gallant defense as to drive off the Italian invadors. VISITING SCHOOLS County. Superintendent Q. O. Williams and " Township' Trustee James iiowarth visited the township schools in Wayne township on Wednesday. This is the first of the two inspections nude each year by the county sonerintendenL

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OLD GUARD GALAXY HELD "LOVE FEAST" AT WATSON'S HOME Political "Exs" All Smiles, but Tis Said Scheme Was Conceived to Boom Watson for Congress. REGARD INSURGENTS AS QUEER "HUMANS Sherman Day at Rushville Also Drew Democrats Who Mingled with Cannon, et al Until Banquet Hour. BY STAFF CORRESPONDENT. RUSHVILLE, Ind.. Oct. 11. Yesteiw day was Sherman Day at Rushville. "Sunny Jim" vice president of ths United States, was the guest of honor of the capital city of Rush county and he beamed on thousands, both Republicans and Democrats. . "Sunny Jim" came to Rushville on the invitation of "Our Jim" Watson, and there he met "Uncle Joe" Cannon, ex-speaker of the national house of representatives and "Jim" Hemenway, ex-senator from Indiana, all stout members of the Old Guard, and all wearing "exs" before) their titles, except Vice President Sherman, and, it the signs read right, he will In the near future have an "exattached to his title. Besides Sherman, Watson, Cannon and Hemenway there were hundreds of lesser lights who ' serve under the banner of the Old Guard, and they cheered lustily every time any one of the Big Four moved or spoke. x There were mighty Democratic mo guls in Rushville yesterday, also headed by Senator John Worth Kern, and , the Democratic henchmen fraternised with the Republican Old Guard men -at-arms until the" town clock boomed six o'clock, then the truce-was over. ; the Democrats going to their council

chamber and the; Republican tsr " - love feast,; -. ; .- -, . ; , On the suttace everything was peri r fectly. lovely. Everybody listened; te ; r. the orators, in the, afternoon, -speak , from the platform in front of the court , j house, and cheered them, then repair

ed to the neighboring boose, .emporiums and "set 'em up" and In loud voices confided to everybody what : grand old institution the Republican Old Guard was. But when you asked anyone what the real purpose of tho rally was definite information was Impossible to be obtained. Some Republican regulars said that it was the formal opening of the Old Guard's 1912 campaign. One of the very few insurgent visible to the naked eye remarked that it was "the last stand of the Old Guard." Democrats Were Bored. - Then when you asked why the Democrats were invited to attend any Guardsman would inform you that' the affair was a "non-partisan rally; 'promoted by the Rushville Retail Trade Association so the people of Indiana could meet Vice President Sherman," but the Democrats who stood about and looked bored did not answer thus. They frankly stated they did not know -why they were asked to attend, unless . to serve as a background for some game the Republican Old Guard "was framing up. Congressman Flnly Gray was there, but he really does not know just why his presence was necessary. Some political prophets predicted that Che result of the Republican machine rally - would not do President Taft any good, reminding you that the president turned Jim Watson down flat when he sought the Indiana patronage, and also telling you that President Taft. and Vice President Sherman were out of harmony. But not . many people took stock In this explanation. Designs of "Our Jim." One Rushville man. who. like every other native of the town, plays politics from breakfast to-bedtime, and who is influential, whispered 'that "Our Jim" was setting the scenes for a sortie to capture the Republican nomination for congressman from ' the' Sixth district; and that his collection of mighty ones was to impress and overawe the rank and file of the Republican party in' the sixth district.. To support his ., predio, tion he pointed out that another dem-. onstration in force would be pulled off today at New Castle.' which is also In the sixth district." Credence waa given this statement by many men, but. they added, if this was Watson's game "he was keeping almighty quiet about It, and that to all intenen. and purposes (Continued on Page Six) THE WEAT1 STATE Fair and moderate temasnfcr ture. - ,Y' LOCAL Fair, and continued warm. HIGH SCHOOL OBSERVATORY

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