Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 38, Number 80, 12 February 1913 — Page 2

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PAGE TWO. THE.RICimOND PlLLADIUJi AND SUX-TELEGRA3I, WEDX KSD A Y, FEBK lA II V 1913.

THE FUNERAL TRAIN : PASSEDJTHRU CITY Many Residents Remember Day When Lincoln's r . Body Arrived.

WAS A GLOOMY DAY.

Frank J. Parson's Father Well Acquainted With Lincoln.

Many persona in this city can still remember the day the funeral train came through Richmond and of the gloom that hung over everyone, which

was increased by the tolling of the bells. It was a bad morning, raining and cold. A number of the citizens joined the train here and went on to Indianapolis where the body lay in state. One of these was the late Isaac Jenklnson, then a resident of Ft. 'Wayne, but who came to this city to go to the funeral which was held in Springfield, Illinois. Lincoln's birthday recalls the day of the daguerreotype, for those pictures of the President most familiar to the public are reproductions of this obsolete form of art. In the photographic studios of F. J. Parsons, of this city, hangs an interesting picture of a man garbed in the style of the sixties, with the longish hair and beard of that period, which is an enlargement of a daguerreotype. "That is a picture of my father," said Mr. Parsons. "And a great friend and admirer of President Lincoln. My father's patriotism would have taken him to the war if he had not been prevented by an accident which ruled him oat, making him ineligible for enlistment on account of bad health. ' "My father ran a sort of business school. Not on the scale that business colleges are run now, but a small one where penmanship and othr branches of that kind were taught. "This school was Just across the hall from Mr. Lincoln's offices in Springfield, Illinois. , "And my father was on the pleasantest terms with Mr. Lincoln, who sent his son, Robert Lincoln, since ambassador to England, to the school to be taught penmanship. "Robert Lincoln studied with my father for quite a while and was, my father used to say, a very bright, agreeable boy. "Lincoln, himself, was always, my father said, the same. Always kindly and whimsical and always ready to stop and listen to the other fellow's story or his tale of hard or good luck. My father esteemed him highly and his assassination was a great blow." BATTLE OF THE KEGS.

A Bloodless Naval Conflict of tho Revolutionary War. All wars have their humors and jokes, and the Revolutionary war was no exception. Jan. 5, 1777. figures in history as the date of the battle of the kegs, and, though bloodless, it has been celebrated in verse. Six months after the Declaration of Independence, while the British fleet was stationed at Philadelphia, the Americans undertook to destroy the ships by means of improvised torpedoes, which, set afloat in the river above the city, were to carry death and. destruction among the enemy. The alleged torpedoes were haped like kegs, and when the British land forces discovered them floating down the river they were drawn up and ordered to fire on everything that came within range. The officers remembered the Trojan horse and feared every keg might contain an armed rebel. As the kegs came floating down there was great excitement and much firing, but no casualties. The only explosions were from the British guns, for the torpedoes were a failure. - The Incident furnished much amusement to the patriots snd was cleverly versified by Francis Hopkinsen, a prominent lawyer of the day, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence and the first district Judge ef Pennsylvania by appointment of Washington. He was one of the most popular writers of the day, and "The Battle ef the Kegs" had a great run among the patriots and distinct influence in the way of military inspiration. Francis Hopklnson was the father of Joseph Hopklnson. author of "Hull Columbia." Indianapolis News.

LOCAL MAN ONCE HERALD'S EDITOR

The Mexican Herald, leading newspaper of the Republic, whose office was shelled today during the battle between rebels and federals, was at one time under the editorial management of a Richmond young man, Edward Conley, whose death occurred at his home here several years ago. Conley, who had , gained considerable prominence in tlterary fields went to Mexico in the hope that his health might be benefited, and for several years he apparently was much improved. Before leaving Richmond he had done newspaper work in the offices of .the Palladium and Item and for a time conducted a Sunday newspaper. It was natural that he should drift into his former calling when he reached Mexico City and it was only a few months before he was connected with the Herald as an editorial writer, later assuming the editorial management. He severed .his connection with the Herald aft- , r nearly three years" service to become United States vice consul s.t Mexico City, which position he held until his health became so impaired that he was forced to resign. He returned to Richmond and lived bat a few months.

Rockefeller Not Recovered

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AUTOMOBILE TEST BILL HAM JOKER

Clause of "Machines Enroute

to Speedway" Is Not Specific.

QUESTION OF HONOR

Decisive Action on Utilities Bill Blocked Other iMatters.

WILLIAM ROCKEFELLER. BRUNSWICK, Ga., Feb. 12. William Rockefeller, multi-millionaire and brother of John D. Rockefeller, is still suffering from the nervous breakdown he experienced as he was about to be cross examined by Chairman Pujo of the Congressional Money Trust Investigating Committee at his home on Jekyl Island. His physicians declared that Mr. Rockefeller was fortunate in not having choked to death and were most emphatic in their assertions that members of the Pujo Committee would be brutal if they persist in their endeavor to question Mr. Rockefeller regarding his connections with the socalled "Money Trust."

(National News Association) INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 12. There was a clever little double-headed "joker" in the automobile test bill when it went through the senate. Originally it prohibited making speed tests of automobiles and motorcycles on any high way in the state. The ''outside manufacturers" in the state got in their work and had the measure confined to

Marion county. This would give the Indianapolis Speedway, controlled by Carl Fisher, a great boost, but the second section of the joker bobbed up when the bill was made to read that the measure exempted all motor machines to and from the Speedway. The

route was not specified and hence any machine testing out on the highways might stand pat on the claim that it was "enroute to the Speedway" even though by a devious route.

SQUSA SAYS MOVING PICTUBES TO REMAIN Completion and Exhibition of "Talking Movies" Marks An Epoch. "There is no discounting the moving picture," said Mr. John Philip Sousa, who with Mr. Liebling, the librettist of "The Glassblowers," whieh will be seen at the Gennett this evening, arrived here this morning. "The moving picture has come to stay. And its further development will be viewed with interest and anticipation. The completion and exhibition of the 'talking movies' marks an epoch in this form of dramatic entertainment and the future possibilities are immense. "Recognizing its artistic value I have included a moving picture in the action and setting of my new production, 'The Glassblowers,' and it has met with the unqualified approval of the public. "It is not introduced extraneously, however," continued Mr. Sousa, "but follows the plot of the story and comes in naturally. "We have met with great success, so far," said Mr. Sousa in reply to a question concerning the reception of his new operetta, or lyrical comedy as the great bandmaster calls it, "and are poking forward to the presentation In Indianapolis with pleasure." This city does not often have the opportunity of seeing the author of a

DENIES CHARGE. INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 12. Senator Kistler (Logansport) took advantage of a point of privilege in the Senate this afternoon to deny sweeping statements contained in an Indianapolis newspaper today which purported to show that Kistler had solicited contracts for fees to defeat the Fredericks "ditch" and that many remonstrators had signed a ten per cent contract. Senator Kistler simply stated that no such contracts existed and that the statement was in line with many similar stories the same Indianapolis paper had printed.

of 1914, the proposition to hold a convention will be submitted to the people. This it is believed will assure a constitutional convention. Along with the main question a number of constitutional amendments will be submitted to the people for their vote, in case the main question 6hould fail of passage. Stotsenburg's plan will include the election of 150 delegates, one for each senator and representative, aud the calling by the governor of the election. The first Monday in November. 1915, is set as the time for the convention which may last through November, December, January and February. No action was taken on the proposed amendmats to the registration act as the Van Auken bill embodying the proposed changes has not yet been printed with the amendments proposed. The primaries question was not touched upon but these questions were left for a later caucus. A public hearing will be held on the "new" public utilities bill after the reg

ular session of the senate today and it is expected both senate and house members will be present.Yesterday Bills. Bills introduced in the senate Tuesday were: By Senator Grube To permit the parole of juvenile offenders by the boards of trustees of institutions, pro-

viding offender is over 18 years old. ! By Gers To tax foreign mortgage ! notes, the county assessor reporting to the state auditor, who in turn reports to the county in which the mortgage is held. By Hauck To permit the organization of mortgage guarantee . comanies and the issuance of certificates of

deposit on the mortgage guarantee. By Yarling Increasing the additional road tax levy from 10c tot 25 cents. By Harmon To require physicians to report all industrial and occupational diseases to the county and state boards of health. By Harmon: To prohibit the charge of a physicians examination fee on all insurance policies of less than $300. By Van Auken Prohibiting the employment of any but regular brakemen in such positions on railrad trains. By Strange Giving Jurisdiction of boundary roads with the commissioners instigating the road.

POIHDEXTER WANTS some ran soon Firm Stand Must Be Taken By U. S. in Mexican Trouble the Senator Savs.

HE FEARS JAPANESE

Might Take Advantage of Mexico's Present Condition Raps President.

(National News Association) WASHINGTON. Feb. IE. "This gov

ernment must end the delay which it

has shown in handling the Mexican situation. It must remove tie opportunity for other nations to participate in the straightening of our Mexican affairs." The was the statement made today by Senator Poindexter of Washington when he pointed out the possible danger of a Japanese movement in the western part of Meaico, should the

I present state of anarchy as shown In ! today's dispatches, continue. Citing , the Magdalena bay incident as evljdence of what may happen to a dis- ; organized country, Senator Polndexjter declared that the "weak policy ; of the present administration might mean more trouble when the United J States attempts to enforce the Monroe

doctrine. "A Japanese movement in western Mexico." said Poindexter. "is only one of several dangers which may result from a continuation of the existing state of affairs In Mexico. I mill not say positively that this government should intervene now but it is certain that some positive course of action should be found to prevent the annihilation of organtied rule In the country. At the present time the powers tn control of Mexico are seesawing with absolutely no del nit e results. In this "state of disorganisation Mexico Is an inviting; prise lor the people of an alien race who might desire to take advantage of br weakness and colonise there. Such things have been attempted before and may be attempted again. "It would be much better to take positive charge of Mexican affairs Chan to risk an outbreak after another nation hsd taken the first aggressive

step and landed In Mexican territory.

It is a wis man whs a dees not know.

play or musical composition tn connection with the presentation of his, or their own work. The appearance of

Mr. Sousa this evening directing the I measure.

SHI VELY-SPENCER BILL. INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 12. The question of "honor" blocked decisive action on a public utilities until It finally was decided that a bill should be passed bearing the name "Shively -Spencer bill." Little time was spent in oaucus tot discuss the merits of either bill or amendments, but all the stress was laid on the point of giving honors to the house or senate for the

orchestra.. nnrt Mr T.ofhHr TOv.

, w . ... ,T 11V wrote the book and lytlca, will be interesting. Lady Gregory, with the Irish Players, was the last author this city has been privileged to see in such relation. "From Maine to Oregon," Sousa's

It is known that many of the sena

tors entered the caucus with determination to fight for the Shively 1 bill, but apparently pressure was brought to bear for the "administration' measure and finally it was decided to send th Shively bill back to the commit-

latest march, will be played this even- tee on cities and towns and amend the

ing. The company carries its own orchestra of twenty-five men, all members of the Sousa summer band.

FLORENCE SCHOOK

IS GIVEN DIVORCE Stotsenburg will today introduce a bill

Spencer bill so that it will bear the two names, thus dividing honors. Up To The People. Definite action on the calling of a constitutional convention was taken by the caucus and as a result, Senator

Florence Schook was granted di-' vorce from Forest Schook thia afternoon in the circuit court by Juu&e ux. The grounds for the divorce are desertion on the part of the defendant, who failed to appear to answer to the charges.

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Swallows' Nat. Swallows and bouse martins build by sticking together pellets of prepared road mud. Most of the material is ob tained from the drying puddles on the high roads. If not mixed with any thing else the tendency of tbese pellets would be to crumble when dry. But the swallow tribe is supplied with a mucous secretion which enables it to gum the particles together.

Pretty Cool.

"Was it cool where you spent your

vacation?" "Cool! I should say it was. I was obliged to go to town for a few days

and returned unexpectedly. I met the old farmer coming down the road

wearing one of my shirts and using

my cane to drive home the cows. One of bis sons had gone to th village

with my best suit of clothes on, and the oldest daughter was straining jelly through my white flannel coat. "When they saw me they seemed a bit surprised, but all they said was: " 'We hain't been expectin" yer ham

so soon It was certainly the coolest family I ever struck." Harper's Maga

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