Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 37, Number 212, 11 July 1912 — Page 2

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND sux-telegra:i, Thursday july 11, 1912. l

HOT FIGHT STARTS for mm JOB One of Greatest Political Battles Ever Waged in Texas Nearing End.

(National Nw Association) AUSTIN, Texas, July 11. One of the hottest political battles the Lone Star State has seen In years is rapidly approaching a climax. Two weeks from next Saturday the Democratic voters of Texas will engage in a state-wide primary to determine, first, who is to succeed Joseph W. Bailey in the United States senate, and, second, whether Governor Colquitt shall succeed himself or be retired from office. At the same time candidates will be named for lieutenant governor and all other important state , officers, for judges of the supreme court and court of appeals, members of the legislature and county officers. But so far as the general public is concerned the Interest is centered almost exclusively in the fight for the senatorehip. Immediately Senator Bailey announced his purpose to retire last winter the canvass for his seat began. The followers of William J. Bryan, who i had long-fought Mr. Bailey, set out to get the place. Congressman Morris Sheppard of the First district, admittedly one of the ablest members among the younger Democrats in the House, was chosen to lead. He started out in determined fashion, but within a month his health gave way and he fwas compelled to announce his retire1 ment. With the retirement of Sheppard the leadership of the radicals was taken up by Cone Johnson, who previously had been the center of ; several stormy campaigns, having for their object the unseating of Bailey. Johnson .found, however, that the pace set by his rivals in covering the great distances involved in a stumping tour of the state was too hot, and after entering upon a round of speechmaking was compelled to go to a sanitarium at Fort Worth. In the middle of April he announced his retirement from the race. . The radical leaders were in a panic when the decision of Johnson was made known to them. But they were soon relieved when word came to them that Congressman Sheppard, after a month or more in a sanitarium, had recovered his strength and would re-enter the race. Since that time Mr. Sheppard has been actively in the fight. Mr. Sheppard is for the initiative and referendum and the recall as part of the State's machinery of government. He also stands with Mr. Bryan in the demand that free raw materials shall be part of the Democratic tariff policy. The same policies are advocated by Congressman. Choice B. Randell, also a candidate for Senator Bailey's seat, and who has declined to listen to the plea of the Sheppardites to withdraw from the race and leave the field as the sole choice of the radicals. The conservative standard bearer is Col. J. F. Wolters of Houston, who is strongly fighting the so-called radical ideas put forward by the Bryanites. Col. Wolters Is a born fighter and he has an acquaintance with Tex

as politics that makes him a formidable opponent. Besides attracting the moderates of the party, he is expected to receive strong support from the sheepmen and cattlemen who are opposed to" the free raw material policy advocated by Sheppard and Randell. Notwithstanding the fact the Statewide prohibition question has no direct bearing upon the United States senatorship, this is one of the chief issues of the campaign. Wolters was chairman of the anti-prohibition campaign last year, and naturally haB against him the prohibition element. State-wide prohibition was defeated by only a little more than 6,000 votes at the election, at which men of all parties voted. It is claimed by prohibition leaders a test of the strength of the Democrats alone on this question will show the "drys" In a good majority. The prohibitionists almost to a man are giving their support to Sheppard. Randell is an anti-prohibitionist, although he did not take any active part in the fight on that question in Texas. It is the general opinion, however, the anti-prohibition vote will be divided between Wolters and Randell, which, of course, would redound to the beneSt of Sheppard, as he is the on ly prohibitionist in the race. The contest for the governorship is almost as bitter as the fight for the senatorship, though not so ocmplicated. Governor Colquitt in his tnttle for a renomination has but one opponent, Judge W. F. Ramsey of the State supreme court. Judge Ramsey is a prohibitionist leader and is making a hard fight to secure the support of all of the advocates of prohibition in his fight for the nomination for governor. The campaign for the senatorship and the State offices alike has been

one of speech-making and there is scarcely a city or town of any importance in the State that has not heard the leading candidates. From present indications the battle will be waged with unabated vigor up to the very hour for the opening of the polls on primary day.

SEED GERMINATION.

In Some Cases the Development Is Remarkably Rapid. It has been said that the seed of the globe turnip when growing increases Its own weight fifteen times within a minute. The seed of this turnip is exceedingly minute, being not larger than the twentieth part of an inch in diameter, and yet in the course of a few months the seed will be developed by the soil into twenty-seven millions of times the bulk of the original, and this in addition to a considerable bunch of leaves. On peat ground turnips have been found to Increase by growth 15,990 times the weight of their seed each day they stood. The funguses offer an Instance of remarkably rapid growth. The great puff ball will attain the size of a pumpkin in a single night, and Lindley calculated that the cells whereof it is composed will multiply at the rate of 60,000,000 a minute. v Many seeds germinate in a very short period the cress in two days; spinach, turnips and kidney beans in three days, lettuce in four, melons and gourds in five, most of the grain seed in a week and hyssop at the end of a month. But others remain for a very long period without showing signs of germination. New York Herald.

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We Want to Afc&e Yon Figures We invite the largest and don't Aesptae the smallest order. If yon want to build a fin honee or patch a fenoe or shed, w have what yoa want.

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"We have a good supply of lumber f all grade nsed In building ready for quick delivery. No waiting on railroads, no delays If material comes had; can make exchange in a few hours. 6a4 us joar plans, or calj, br telephone and we will be pleased to ea& and Quote prices.

MATH EES

Talcum Powder A TOILET NECESSITY. Make summer dressing comfortable. Is cooling and refreshing and Is an excellent application for chafing, soreness, excessive perspiration and sunburn. It allays baby's rash, chafing and other irritations. TALCOLLETE (An Improvement on Talcum) is our best offering. It Is perfumed as naturally as the fresh crushed flowers and carefully prepared from the finest quality talcum, with boric acid added. It gives a feeling of velvety softness and adheres well to the skin. In two tints and patent sifting top that saves powder, priced at 25c. Another good one Is JESS Scented with the fascinating odor of American Arbutus. Large Cal, 25c. These regular higher priced Talcums at 10c, 15c and 2 for 25c: Carnation or Violet, Bradley's, Mennen's, Allen's, Woodland Violet, Williams 3 odors, and Japanese Talcox. Other favorite ones are: Riveris, Lazell's Mazatta, Dorothy Vernon, Hudnuts, Roger & Gallet Violet, Woodworth's Trailing Arbutus and Violets of Sicily, Squlbbs, La Tosca Rose, Karsi, Corylopois, Sanitol, Satin Skin and many others. We can supply your wants in summer toilets.

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GEMINSURANCE CO, STOCKHOLDERS MAD

Trouble in Dayton Follows

Organization of Local Securities Company.

Stockholders of the Gem City Life Insurance company of Dayton, O.. believing that they were about to be "frozen out" it is alleged, secretly called a meeting last Tuesday in which one member is 6ald to have made charges of graft against the officers, F. D. Betts, president; H. T. Betts, vice president; and Francis F. McGinnis, secretary, who are also officers of the Miami Valley Securities company, a newly organized corporation with headquarters in this city. A lively scene ensued in which Moses L. Fred, who was one of the instigators of the special meeting,' was arrested on the charges of withholding a premium which it is alleged that he collected.

The amount was J95. President Betts and " Secretary McGinnis of the Insurance company, endeavored to pacify the stockholders, but did not meet with any great degree of success. The whole difficulty was precipitated by the recent organization of the Miami Valley Securities company, which was organized upnder the laws of New Jersey, and has complied with the laws of Indiana for doing business in this state. It is alleged that the new company is a half million dollar corporation. The purpose of the newly formed company is to purchase the controlling interests in other insurance companies, especially life companies, and consolidate them into one large company. Released on Bond. Immediately after the arrest of Fred, the stockholders present assured him of their confidence and belief in him, by stating their willingness to go on his bond. He was soon released on a $500 bond and he returned to the meeting. Mr. McGinnis. secretary of both companies, finally secured the floor, and endeavored to convince the stockholders that the purpose of the securities company was to protect and

strengthen the Gem City company. When one stockholder interrupted him and asked if it was not the purpose of the newly formed company to buy up the stock of the Gem City Insurance company, instead of other companies he made a vigorous denial. It is understood that F. D. Betts, H. T. Betts, and F. F. McGinnis control over fifty per cent of the stock of the Gem City Insurance company and control the remaining shares by proxy. When asked this morning if there would be a change in the officers of the Gem City Life Insurance company Mr. H. T. Betts most emphatically declared that there would not be. He stated that they had the controlling interest and would not give it up. Mr. Betts stated that the stockholders were divided into two factions and that some are just a little "sore" that they are not on the inside in the workings of the Miami Valley securities company. The officers of the Gem Insurance company have reduced their salaries. The president's salary was $400 and has been reduced to $50 a month until the end of the year. The vice president's salary has been eliminated and the secretary now receives

$50. This was done, because the officers will spend most of their time in Richmond with the securities company. Tomorrow evening the officers of the Miami Valley Securities company will entertain with a banquet at the Westcott Hotel at which time the whole controversy will be discussed.

CUNN

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President of the Indiana Municipal League. (National Xtws Association) HARTFORD CITY. Ind., July 11. City Attorney A. D. Cunningham, of Iafayette, today was elected presi-

jdent of the Municipal league of Ind

iana over .Mayor i i. ixenr, ot o-

blesville by a vote of 20 to 19. A. D. Mellen of Gary was elected secretary, and Fred Robinson, city clerk of Crawfordsville, was re-elected treasurer. The retiring president, L. Darrow of La Porte, was presented with

a beautiful Elks emblem by the League.

Mar or Shank of Indiananoiis was-

the headliner speaker today. His sub

ject, ' Should All Cities Have Public.

Markets?" was punctuated with witti

cisms that convulsed his audience.

Gary was chosen as the next place

of meeting.

Pressing a lever under one handle dumps a wheelbarrow that a New York man has patented, a spring rod lowering one of the sides.

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DIAMONDS

O. E. DICKINSON

gf Hgj X I EMM. WANTED)

A CHRISTMAS RUSH IN JULY! THAT'S THE WAY THE GREAT ROOM WANTED SALE STARTED YESTERDAY. WE WANT ROOM AND WE'LL KEEP UP THE RUSH WITH THE MOST TEMPTING "ROOM WANTED" BARGAINS IMAGINABLE. "ROOM WANTED BARGAINS" OUR SLOGAN NOW. "QUALITY SERVICE," OUR SLOGAN ALWAYS. THINK OF WHAT THE COMBINATION MEANS TO YOU.

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Twenty Patterns of 40-inch Reversible Stenciled Etamines, washable, suitable for summer, 30c grade. Room Wanted price 17c Yd. Fancy Couch Covers, fancy striped, worth $1.50 Room Wanted price 98c each.

Fifteen patterns 45-inch Curtain Nets in Green, Red, Arabian and White, suitable for any room, regular values 25c, 30c, 35c. Room , Wanted Sale price, 22c Yd. All Wool Ingrain Carpets, 70c values, Room Wanted price, 55c Yd.

Brussels Carpers, $1.10 value at $1.00; 90c values, during sale, 70c Yd.; 85c value, Sale price 65c Yd. Velvet Carpet, $1.10 values, Sale, $1.00 Yard. Axminster Carpets, $1.10 value, $1.00 Yard.

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PORCH SWINGS Be ComfortablePorch Swings, regular $7.00 value, Sale. .$4.50 Porch Swings, genuine $7.50 value, Sale. .$5.00 Porch Swings, regular $10 grade, Sale $7.00

HAIVIIVIOCKS 6 grade, Sale . .$5.00 $4 grade, Sale $5 grade, Sale ..$4.00 $3 grade, Sale $2 grade, Sale . .$1.00

$3.00 .$2.00

TRUNKS All Trunks at a "Room Wanted" Discount 36-inch Indestructo Trunk, $23 value . . .$15.00 36-inch Indestructo Trunk, $27 value . . .$18.00 38-inch Indestructo Trunk, $30 value . . .$20.00

DOMESTICS NOTIONS. Three cases Best Calico, A Special "Room Wanted" Room Wanted, 5c. ,. . discount on every Corset One bale Unbleached Mus- in st0ck including the famlin, 8c grade, Price 6'c Yard, ous Nemo and Redfern Two Cases Apron Ging-. brands. hams. Sale, 5c Yard. Madras Cloth for Shirts, 20c grade. Sale, 14c Yard. Beautifully Trimmed 25 dozen Bath Towels, 50c Brassieres pair Sale, 40c Pair. Worth 35c each Room 15c Percale Room Wanted, 11c Yd. Wanted Price, 22c Each.

NOTIONS Ladies' and Children's Handkerchiefs with hemstitched edges, worth 5c each. Sale, 3 for 5c. Galvanic Compound for cleaning gold and silver, worth 25c. Sale, 10c Pkg. Celluloid Hair Pins we usually sell them at 3c each Room Wanted price, 4 for 3c.

UNDERWEAR i Ladies' Union Suits, Sale, 19c Each

Ladies' Lisle Vests, plain and Crochet yoke, 50c values, Room Wanted, 35c Men's Union Suits, worth $1.00. Sale price 68c Children's Underwear, Vests and Pants, Room Wanted Price 10c each. -

DRESS GOODS Fancy Taffeta and'Messaline Silks, Room Wanted, 19c Two pieces 36-in. Black Peau de Soie, $1.25 value. Sale, 78c Yard. Fancy Colored Dress Goods, worth up to 75c yard. Sale, 28c Yard. Black Dress Goods, $1.00 values, Room Wanted Price, 58c Yd. Five pieces All Wool Blue Storm Serges, 58c grade, Room Wanted Price, 43c

Ready-fo-Weair lep't Room Wanted Room Wanted CLOTH TAILORED SUITS, the season's best styles, former prices up to $16.50, Sale $4.95. Some $20.00 and $25.00 values at $9.95. DRESS SKIRTS $4.00 and $5.00 values $1.95 DRESS SKIRTS $6.50 to $10.00 values $3.95 Everything Room Wanted Prices

WHITE GOODS Fancy Crepe, 25c value, Sale,' 12 Vic Yard. Printed Flaxon, 20c grade, Sale Price, 10c. Dotted Silk Marquisette, 50c grade, Sale, 25c Yard. White Embroidered Robes, $650 values. , Price to Close, $1.98 White Embroidered Batiste Robes; $10 to $20 values. Room Wanted, $5. Swiss Flouncing, 75c value, Sale Price 48c

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