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RICHMONB ABIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM VOL. XXXVIII. NO. 195 RICHMOND, IND., TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 24, 1913 SINGLE COPY 2 CENTS

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REPUBLICANS VOTE

FAVOR HOLDING PRIMARY ELECTION City Ticket Will Be Nominated September 8, Second Monday of Month. ONE LONESOME RACE !Anti - Zimmerman Faction Finds it Hard to Secure a Mayoralty Candidate.. Prior to the meeting of the Republican city commitee last night advocates of the convention plan for nominating a city ticket ran up the white flag. Shortly after the meeting was called to order the primary election plan was adopted by a unanimous vote. The primary will be held September 8, the second Monday in the month. City Chairman J. Edgar Iliff's vetd of the fusion ticket proposal made by district chairman Linus Meredith had the effect he desired and the plan was not even brought up for consideration. It was just as well that the Meredith idea was permitted to die a'bornlng for a canvass made of the leading Democrats in the city revealed the fact that there was general opposition to the plan on their part. Now that the Republicans have decided to hold a primary election the anti-Zimmerman men are confronted with the discouraging task of hunting a candidate to enter the mayoralty race against the Doctor. That the work they have cut cut for themselves will be full of trials and tribulations was brought sharply home to them today. Dcmas S. Coe and Charles W. Jo dan, the two prospective champions they had in mind to enter the arena against Dr. Zimmerman today flatly refused to listen to any arguments. "I voted at the Progressive primary and will support the Progressive ticket. I am also out of the political game; just a voter these days," stated Mr. Coe. "I will gladly yield to Coe," stated Mr. Jordan. "But Coe is out of politics," he was informed. "So am I. The position I have now is perfectly satisfactory to me and I absolutely refuse to make the race for mayor or any other public office," was Mr. Jordan's rejoinder. Two Blows In Same Place. With the only two men the antiZimmerman faction thought worthy of the mayor's steel refusing to engage in mortal combat with him there is every reason to believe the doughty Doctor will be the only entry in the race for the head of the Republican ticket. At the meeting last night the names of former city clerk Qeorge J. Knollenberg and Albert Morel were mentioned as prospective candidates for the nomination as city clerk. It is not known whether Mr. Knollenberg will make the race, but Mr. Morel today positively stated he was not a candidate and it would beJmpossible to bring enough pressure Ifyear on him to cause him to enter the lists. Prospective candidates for council (Continued on Last Page) Fellowship in Advertisements. Merchants and manufacturers have certain articles they wish to sell. In order to sell them they advertise. "That is their business," you say; "they are doing it to benefit themselves." True, they are advertising primarily 'for their own profit. But there is more to present-day advertising than that. It has created a spirit of confidence and friendliness between the seller and the buyer that has become bo much a part of our daily lives that we hardly realize it unless we stop to think. Have you ever made a purchase in the Orient? If so, you remember how you have entered a shop and after poking through confused heaps of articles you have found something that struck your fancy. You asked the price and were told it was worth, perhaps, the equivalent of a dollar. Then ensued haggling, haranguing, threats, imprecations, until finally at the end of half an hour you triumphantly emerged from the shop, the article in your hand and BO cents gone from your pocket. When you looked again at your purchase your good common sense told you it was worth about 10 cents. Contrast such an experience with shopping here today. You will appreciate as never before the value of THE PALLADIUM'S advertisements, which lead you to firms known for their honest goods and their fair dealings. Circulation More Than 7,900

Will be No Bull Prediction Made

Fact That He is in a Progressive Stronghold Did Not Dampen Ardor Recalls Old Earlham Boarding School Days. It was a genuine pleasure for former speaker of the house of Representatives, Joseph G. Cannon, '49, to participate in the home-coming exercises at his alma mater today. He was a student of the boarding school days, and this was one of his very infrequent visits to the old institution. Even the fact that Earlham is located in a Progressive stronghold had no effect on the venerable statesman's good spirits, and after a hearty dinner at the home of David Dougan at noon, Mr. Cannon turned tqa newspaper man, and with a smile, remarked: "Wayne county won't be Bull Moose in 1916. Why, my son, by that time ninety per cent of the Bull Moosers will be making out affidavits that they never did it." "But Wayne county was the only county in the country that elected a full Progressive ticket last fall," said a reporter. "That makes no difference, my boy," replied Mr. Cannon. "I'll bet its getting over that affliction right now." Recalled Boarding School Days. When the ex-speaker reached the college campus he recalled old boarding school days affectionately. "I was just 13 when I went to Earlham," he said. "Many a good time I had here. There has been a heap of changes since that time. The only building I recall is Lindley hall, and it had no east wing then. Over there, near the cemetery, is where I used to play football; and I was a pretty good player. Why I" But "Uncle Joe" was not permitted to continue a recital of recollections, for he was seized upon by a reception LOCAL OFFICIALS WILLJEJONOREO Reception to Be Tendered Commanders Comstock and Hansche. Every effort is being put forth by the committee in charge to make the reception to be given Thursday evening by the members of the Sons of Veterans and the Grand Army of the Republic in honor of Department Commander D. W. Comstock, of G. A. R., and Division Commander William H. Hansche, of the Sons of .Veterans, a success. The members of the Commercial Club and the Brotherhood of First M. E. church have been invited to attend though the reception will be open to the general public. The event will be held in the circuit court room at the court house. On behalf of the G. A. R., John L. Rupe will make an address. Mr. Rupe is a member of the G. A. R. Charles W. Jordan, secretary of the Commercial Club, will speak on behalf of the club. Lawrence A. Handley has been selected to represent the Sons of Veterans on the program. It is probable that Rev. B. E. Parker of First M. E. church will speak on behalf of the brotherhood. Responses will, be made by Mr. Hansche and Mr. Comstock. The Woman's Relief Corps, Ladies of the G. A. R., and Ladies' Auxiliary of the Sons of Veterans will each have a speaker. Mrs. Emma Hadley will sing "The Star Spangled Banner." FILES COMPLAINT TO BREAK A WILL John Morris has filed suit to break the will of his brother, Benjamin Morris, deceased, alleging that at the time the will was executed the decedent was of unsound mind, the will executed under duress, that the will was obtained by and through fraud practiced upon Benjamin Morris before and at the time it was executed. According to the provisions of the will, Isabella M. Haner, sister of the decedent, is the sole beneficiary and is named executrix. Mrs. Haner is named defendant In the suit. The aggregate of the estate of Benjamin Morris is $30,000 of which $5,000 is personal property. HAZEL PECK AGAIN ASKS FOR DIVORCE Hazel C. Peck filed suit against Roy E. Peck alleging cruel and inhuman treatment and asking the court to grant her a divorce. The plaintiff filed suit for a decree April 16, 1912, but asked that the case be dismissed. She said that her husband had agreed to provide a home for her and support her which she now maintains he has failed to do. Since their separation she has been living with her parents. THE WEATHER STATE AND LOCAL Cloudy.. Probably thunderstorms tonight or Wednesday. TEMPERATURE 2 p. m 80 Yesterday. Maximum 76 Minimum 64

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committee and hurried to the chapel, where he was to be the principal speaker of the afternoon. Mr. Cannon arrived in Richmond earlier last evening than he was expected, and spent the night at a hotel. TWO COMPANIES TO ENTER A CONTRACT L. H. & P. Will Yield, it is Thought, to Allegheny Company's Ultimatum. In all probability Richmond will have 40-cent natural gas, and it will be supplied through the mains of the Richmond Light, Heat and Power company. Immediately following the meeting in Richmond between the representatives of the Allegheny Gas company and the public service corporation committee of the Commercial Club last week, the representatives of the local gas company again opened negotiations with the Allegheny company for a supply of natural gas. Was Very Aggressive. The L., H. and P. company was very aggressive in its demands for a contract, and the Allegheny company agreed to hold its proposition open until June 25, at which time the Richmond L., H. and P. company must either close a contract or negotiations are to cease, as the officers of the former company say they are willing to secure, a franchise from the city and begin the construction of a distributing system so that gas can be supplied to Richmond before winter. Mr. Wharton of the local company and Mr. Krick of the Allegheny Gas Co. today, in statements to the Palladium denied that they had acknowledge for negotiations between the two companies in the east but admitted that it was very , likely such had been the case. Both anticipate a contract will be made by the two companies. Mr. Whitcomb, president of the natural gas company, was expected to be in Richmond today but up to 2 o'clock he had not arrived. Mr. Krick and Mr. Condo, both representatives of the natural gas company, came to Richmond this morning to go over the provisions of the conJ tract which was drawn up by City Attorney Bond and accepted by the public service eorporatipn committee of the Commercial club. Approve Bond Contract. At a meeting of the committee yesterday afternoon the contract drafted by City Attorney Bond was read section by section and was adopted with the exception of a few minor changes. Mr. Wharton stated that all the information he had received from his New York office was that the whole matter would probably be settled within the next few days. In case the local company secures a ! supply of natural gas it will be necesj sary for them to apply for a franchise to supply such a service because, at the present time, it has no franchise which covers this utility. TODAY ANNIVERSARY OF WILSON WEDDING (National News Association) WASHINGTON, June 24. Mrs. Wood row Wilson today presented her husband with a pair of gold cuffbuttons, bearing the seal of the United States in raised enamel. " This was the twenty-eighth anniversary of their marriage. -The president gave his wife a handsome pearl necklace, containing 28 jewels.

Three Years, Cannon Today

... ;- X He went to the college about 10:30 o'clock this morning, and was the center of interest to the large crowd Mr. Cannon is the picture of good health, and says that he never felt better in his life. DANGER AHEAD FOR FREE SOGDR POLICY If Two More Democrats Join Ransdell and Thompson its Doom Assured. (National News Association! WASHINGTON, June 24. The fight against the free sugar provision in the Underwood tariff bill was continued in the Democratic senatorial caucus today by Senator Walsh of Montana, who declared that thousands of persons in his state would be practically ruined by the present sugar schedule. He presented to the caucus a large number of memorials and petitions from civic bodies and individuals in support of his assertion. Aligned against free sugar also are Senators Shafroth, Colorado, Thornton and Ransdell of Louisiana, Williams of Mississippi, Newlands of Nevada and Thompson of Kansas. If two sugar supporters join with Senators Thompson and Ransdell and vote against free sugar it will enable the Republicans to defeat the provision. WAS FOUND DEAD IN BARN THIS MORNING Coroner Believes Earl Lewis Died of Natural Causes. Earl Lewis, driver for the Union Ice company, was found dead at the company's barn at the corner of North Sixteenth and F streets this morning at 4 o'clock. Lewis died from natural causes according to the coroner who is investigating the case. Lewis was seen in an intoxicated condition last evening and went to the barh to sleep. He was found at 4 o'clock by John McKahnn who thought he was asleep and did not try to awaken him immediately. Less than an hour afterward when an attempt was made to rouse him it was ascertained that he was dead. It is believea he died of heart failure. OLLIE GIPE AGAIN IN THE LIMELIGHT (National News Association) INDIANAPOLIS, June 24. OUie H. Gipe, a carpenter who was arrested today on a charge of having stolen a $300 diamond ring from Dr. A. E. Strach, is said to have admitted to detectives that he had served four years in prison for murder. It is said he admitted that he was convicted of the murder of Mrs. Mollie Starbuck and her son at Newcastle. Ind. Their bodies were found in a welL He was convicted on circumstantial evidence. After serving four years he was paroled by Gov MarshalL When in court today he was recognized by a detective as having been mixed up in a murder case. The police say Gipe admitted taking the diamond ring.

OLD GETTYSBURG 9 TOWNSPEOPLE ARE GREATLY ALARMED

Invasion of 250,000 Veterans and Friends, They Fear, May Cause Famine. VANGUARD IS THERE All Hotel Accommodations for 10 Miles Around Have Been Reserved. (National News Association) GETTYSBURG. Pa., June 24. The vanguard of the 250,000 old soldiers and their friends, expected to take part in the celebration of the semicentenary of the battie of Gettysburg, next week, arrived day. As this is a town of only 4,000 inhabitants the people are panic-stricken at the outlook. Every hotel for ten miles around is already bought out with room reservations and it is feared that many of the visitors will have to sleep in the open, and go hungry. Legislature to Rescue. The legislature is taking steps to provide quarters for 10,000 veterans but is making no provision for the civilian visitors. So badly frightened are the townspeople at the outlook that many of them have bought provisions enough to last them two weeks, fearing a famine when the celebration takes place. The Sons of Veterans already are encamped on the outskirts and the Pennsylvania pterans of the G. A. R. will be here by Thursday. By Monday 45,000 veterans will be under canvass. ARREST N, GARDNER FOR AUTO ACCIDENT Indianapolis Man Charged Wth Runnng Down Paul Heironimus. ACCUSED GAVE BAIL Will Be Arraigned in Circuit Court July 8-Civil Action Possible. Norton Gardner, of Indianapolis, has been arrested on a warrant signed by Prof. N. C. Heironimus, charging him with violating the state speed laws. The warrant was returned to the office of the county clerk from Indianapolis. On May 13, Gardner, while driving at a high rate of speed on the National road. West, struck Paul Heironimus, the 11-year-old son of Prof. N. C. Heironimus, residing on the National road, West. The boy was dragged more than thirty feet by the machine, and the driver did not stop the car until he had turned the corner of Fifth street. Gardner did not make inquiries as to the condition of the victim of his careless driving, though he made every effort to keep the machine from striking the boy after it was too late. The boy received many injuries about ttn head and body, and the femur bone in his right leg was broken just below the hip. He was unconsi'.ous when picked up, and it was thought he had received internal injuries. Yesterday he was able to sit up in bed, although he is very weak. It is expected he will be able to leave his bed this week. How Gardner Was Traced. Gardner was traced through the nameplate on his machine, which was noticed by Frank Railsback, whom Gardner offered to drive into Richmond. Gardner and a companion told Railsback that they had come from Indianapolis in less than two hours, according to Railsback's statement to the police. Gardner's companion probably will be a witness in the case, though his name is not known, according to Prosecutor Reller. The case will be heard in the Wayne circuit court before Judge Fox, July 8. It is not known whether the defendant will plead guilty or not. The state will seek to prove Gardner was driving at an excessive speed when the boy was struck. There are only four witnesses to the accident, and the trial will be brief. Gardner furnished $100 bond as soon as arrested. He is employed by the Avery Machine company of Indianapolis as a demonstrator. Mr. Heironimus has not decided whether he will bring a damage suit ) against the defendant in the criminal i action. BURIED AT ELKHORN Mrs. Stephen Endsley, aged 60, who died at her home on the Boston pike Friday morning was buried Sunday in the Elkhorn cemetery. Mrs. Endsley had eleven brothers and a sister. Ten of her brothers and her sister, Mrs. Barbara Wells of Elwood attended the funeral. Mrs. Endsley is survived by the husband and four children besides the brothers and sister.

Over 2,000 Sons and Daughters of Earlham A ttend Home-Coming

1 Prof. Elbert Russell. Dean E. C. Perisho. The two notable speakers at the Earlham commencement exercises. Professor Russell delivered the splendid baccalaureate sermon on Sunday. Dean Perisho, of the University of South Dakota, will deliver the address, on Wednesday, preceding the conferring of degrees. PLANKS IN BRIDGE REMOVED AT NIGHT 4 Police Investigating Matter Man Narrowly Escapes Injury. An attempt to cause injury to some person is believed to have been made last night at the North Nineteenth street bridge over the Pennsylvania railroad tracks. It was discovered that

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been pried off with a crowbar and fastened underneath the bridge supports. In these planks, large spikes had been driven, point upwards. An unknown man was passing the place and stopped at the edge of the place where the planks had been removed. He discovered the hole and immediatelv notified the Dolice. The bridge was repaired this morning by Street Commissioner Genn. There is no doubt, the police say. that the trap had been set for some person who was expected alopg there about midnight. The police have no names, as yet, but are investigating the matter. The trap is believed to have been a malicious attempt to cause some person to be injured and the locality will be watched so that a repetition of the affair does not occur. DEATH OF A GIRL MAY SAVE SCORES (National News Association) CHICAGO, June 24 The lingering death of Lizzie Silverman, IS, who swallowed bichloride of mercury tablets, thinking them toothache medicine, may be the means of saving scores of lives that are snuffed out annually by the poison drug. The city council committee on health today was considering three ordinances, framed-to prevent the promiscuous sale of bichloride in Chicago. Since wide publicity was given the case of B. Saunders Walker, the Ma- " iGa banker, who d:ed from u - log mercury tablets by mistake, there uvtn bix deaths in Chicago from the same poison, taken purposely or by mistake. ABERNAHTY BOYS WERE HERE TODAY The Abernathy boys of Oklahoma sped through Richmond on motorcycles today en route to Oyster Bay, where they will call on their old friend, Col. Roosevelt. Both lads are tinder fifteen years of age, but hare won national reputations as travelers. About two years ago they rode bronchos all the way from Oklahoma to New York to be the guests of CoL Roosevelt. Their father, "Jack" Abernathy, was formerly U. S. marshal for Oklahoma and served In Roosevelt's famous rough rider regiment. The boys did not stop in Richmond so no one got a very good look at them.

EVERY SECTION OF THE COUNTRY WAS WELL REPRESENTED

Parade of Members of Various Classes Pleasing Feature of Exercises. BATTERY OF MOVIES Snap Everything of Interest Ex-Speaker Cannon a Center of Interest More than two thousand friends and alumni gathered on the campus at Earlham this morning to celebrate the Home-Coming of old student. Good fellowship and the spirit of Earlham were everywhere manifested as the old and the young mingled together. The old ceased to be old and the young forgot the light burden of years resting on their shoulders. Lines of class and age vanished and all became once more Earlham students. Each Given Ribbon. From all parts of the country former students came to register in front of Lindley hall. Each person registered was given a ribbon bearing his name and the year in which he was graduated. The number of visitors increased until 9 o'clock when they began to form in groups arranged In the order of their classes. In these groups old classmates, long separated, renewed acquaintance and lived over again the days they had spent in the College halls. MUnclew Joe In "Movies." From these groups the alumni and the present students formed a line of parade which moved round the circle j and finally arrived at the Chase out door stage. Just as the line was forming, the Hon. Joseph G. Cannon, accompanied by President Robert L. Kelly, arrived. In the distinguished politician's wake followed a corps of photographers and motion picture artists, as he approached the registration tables and greeted old friends. He and President Kelly were snapped standing just north of the walk in front ot Lindley Hall. "Uncle" Joe was'escorted by PresiJ dent Kelly to the group of alumni who had attended between 1849 and 1876. Headed By Drum Corps. Headed by a drum corps, the prosession moved from west to Earlham hall, north to Lindley ball, thence across to the library, across to Bundy hall and south past Earlham hall egain. The classes were arranged in groups, each group being marked off by a banner bearing the years reprei sented in it. Tbe following was the i order of the march Class of 1849-5--fco. 'SS-'90. '9l '9o. '96-1900, 01-'05, 'OG-'IO. ,11'12. '1S-'16. Joseph G. Cannon marctied with the class of '49. Classes Perform Stunts. The procession after completing th j circle once and a half way around, j again marched to the Chase stage and I disbanded. Here each, group reprei sented bad a stunt to present. The program, for which each division was allowed ten minutes, ranged all the ! ay from imitation of Quaker sermons to modern football games and faculty receptions. As early as eight o'clock the visitors began to arrive and register. Each student and alumnus was tagged with a ribbon bearing his name and the years of attendance at Earlham. The alumni wore white ribbons, being distinguished from the present students who wore the yellow of Earlham. Recall Old School Days. Students who had studied at Earlham when it was the Friends Boarding school In 1849, lived over their school days. They recalled the cracks in the wall between the boys' and the girls' class rooms through which many a secret note "had been passed. Old football games were discussed with the same enthusiasm that present students replay the present-day contests. Professor Edwin Trueblood had charge of the program for the day, the first part of which was given by the classes on the Chase Stage Each ! group was alloted ten minutes la which to produce its "stunt ' Prof. Trueblood introduced "Uncle Joe" Cannon to the crowd of students ?and former students and the chantaoqua salute was given him, apparently to his great amusement. Wm. Jones Lectures. The first period was taken by the group of 49-76. For this body of ; alumni William W. Jones. 74, gave j an old lecture on "Noah and the Ark." whirh he Raid was a fair inM-lmm nt the old Quaker sermons to which he used to listen as a student at Earlham. Each person who attended during the period from 76-85 was led to the front of the stage and introduced to the audience. The speaker remarked that Mr. Jones had described the animals of the Ark and that he was introducing them. "When Boys and Girls." The groups from '8&-"90 sang the song "When We Were Boys and Girls at Earlham," to the tune of the Battle Hymn of the Republic. First Earlham Yell.. They were followed by the alumni who had attended from 91-'95. They (Continued oa Page Eight),