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Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-22

A PREJUDICE AGAINST ROAD
Officials Are Afraid Of a Jury Of
Twelve Men or Account of the
Unfriendly Feeling.

According to a Panhandle official
of Richmond, the Pennsylvania Com
pany, after years of trial, during
which time thousands of dollars have
been spent in courts and thousands
of dollars have been paid over to
would-be plaintiffs, in law suits
which were settled out of court, the
Claim Department of the Pennsyl-
vania has decided that it is best to
keep out of the path of courts and
lawyers, and where ten cases were
pending a dozen years ago, there is
only one at the present time.
This change has been brought
about by several things, but princi-
pally by the stand which many peo-
pie are taking in regard to corpora
tions and their methods. Through
various channels, the general senti-
ment against large corporations has
leaked out until now it is not safe
for a railroad company to trust a
jury Of twelve men to establish the
amount of damages due someone who
has been injured.
The Pennsylvania Lines have
probably the most effective claim de-
partment of any road in the coun-
try, and in nearly every case, where
the person injured makes reason
able demand, compromise is effect
ed to the satisfaction of all parties,
thereby doing away with costly
trial in the courts.
III
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-22
cAsToRIA,
Fo ,....-.its and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Bears the ~ <<~

LADIES / make from $1S to $50
per week and want you to have the
same opportunity. The work is very
pleasant and viii pay Van handsome
" fo- even your spare tsnas. I speak
from experience, as I have ofttn
made $1,000 i'll single AV. This
is no deception. I want no money and
will gladly send full particulars to
all. Address,
Mrs. w. W. Mitchell, Box 10, Port
land, Maine.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-22
FELL FROM 4 TRAIN
Colored Tramp Seriously and Per
haps Fatally Injured at Cam
bridge City.

While attempting to steal ride
on Panhandle train Tuesday at
Cambridge City, George Martin, col
ored. fell and suffered cut on the
skull which may prove fatal. He
gave his home as Jonesville. Mich.
Martin has been removed to the
county poor farm where he is being
cared for. 4114iA
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-22
THE FEE SYSTEM DEAD
Ohio County Officials Will Draw
Straight Salaries Henceforth.

Columbus, O., March 21.-(Spec-
ial.)-The system of paying county
officers in Ohio by fees is wiped out
and all county auditors, recorders,
sheriffs, prosecuting attorneys, clerks
of courts and treasurers will be
placed on straight salaries, begin
ming January l, 1907, through a bill
which was practically made law
this week.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-22
wATCHMAN FATALLY HURT
VIM. Howern Of Liberty, Found I'm.
conscious on the Railroad Tack.

Liberty, Ind, March 22.-(Spec-
ial. )-William Howern, who has been
night Waterman for fifteen years
was found near the c., H. & D. rail
road track apparently lifeless. There
were no bruises or wounds found on
his person, and it is a mystery as to
how he was hurt. He is still un-
conscious and it is thought he can
not recover -s... sv-.. e.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-22
"To Cure a Felon''

says Sam Kendall of Phillipsburg,
Kan, "just cover it over with Buck
len s Arnica Salve and the Salve will
do the rest" Quickest cure for
Burns, Boils, Sores, Scalds, Wounds,
Piles, Eczema, Salt Rneum, Chapped
Hands, Sore Feet and Sore Eyes.
Only 25c at A. G. Luken & Co., drug
store. Guaranteed.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-22
AN IMPORTANT RULING
as Pump Decision Handed Down in
Grant County Circuit Court.

Marion, Ind. March 21.-(Special)
Judge Paulns has made ruling in
e suit of the lilo Oil and Gas com
my against the Indiana Natural
rs and Oil company that is one of
e most important rulings ever
ode in Indiana. In overriding the
murrer of the defendant company
the complaint of the plaintiff
mpany, the judge holds that the
diana company has no right totake
6 gas fom under the leases of 9th
operators by the use of immense
elton pumps and thus jeopardize
e property of the other companies.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1905-1906, 1906-03-22

"Had dyspepsia or indigestion for
years. No appetite, and what / did
eat distressed me terribly. Burdock
Blood Bitters cured me. ~. n.
Walker, Sunbury, Ohio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-18
. CHAPTER TX,

When Clemency and James returned from
their drive, they saw glimmer Of light be-
tween the house and stable. Aaron is out
there with lantern" whispered Clemency.
She sat up straight, leaned into her corner
Of the buggy and adjusted her hat and
straightened her hair with the pretty young
girl motions Of secrecy and modesty.
James peered ahead into the darkness
through which the lantern moved like a
will-o' -the-wisp. 'Your uncle is here, too. y
he said Then he drew rein with a sudden,
"Halloo what is wrong?" Aaron came
forward, leaving the lantern on the ground.
It lit weirdly DR.. Gordon, who was kneel-
ing on the ground beside a dark mass.
which looked horribly suggestive. Then
James saw another dark mass to the right,
the balky mare and a buggy.
Doctor Gordon says you had better hitch
to this post here" said Aaron in sort Of
hoarse whisper, land then come to him. He
says he needs help and Miss Clemency, he
says must go around the house and in the
front door, and be careful not to let the dog
out but 90 upstairs, and Ii her mother Is
awake, tell her 1t amt anything for her to
fret about. and Doctor Gordon will be in
very soon."
"Oh, Aaron. what is the matter?' said
Clemency. in frightened whisper, as
James sprang out OF the buggy.
ut amt nothin'," replied Aaron dog
gedly. Jest man fell coming to the office.
Reckon he had q jag on. Doctor says he
may have broken a rib. He's doctorin him.
You jest run round the house, and in the
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OF a wolf he was means OF evil, but he
had the trained brain Of a man.
Gordon thought he heard footsteps, and
the man made a very slight motion. Cor
don thought joyfully that Aaron had left
the balky mare. and had returned but 1t
was not so. He had heard nothing except
the pulsations Of the blood in his own
overwrought brain.
He wondered II he were really going mad.
although all the time his mind was steadily
at work upon the awful problem which had
been forced upon 1t. Should any power for
evil be allowed to exist upon the earth II
mortal man had strength to stamp 1t out? ?
Suppose that was a poisonous snake out
there and not a man. What was out there
was worse than any snake. Gordon rea-
soned as the first man in Eden may have
reasoned; and he did not know whether
his reasoning were right wrong. Mean
time. the danger increased every moment.
OF one thing he was perfectly sure-he had
no personal motive for what he might or
might not do. He had reached that pass
when he was himself. as far as he himself
was concerned. beyond hate Of that man
outside. 1t was principle for which he
argued Should monster, something alb
normal in strength and subtlety and
wickedness. something which menaced all
the good in the world, be allowed to exist?
Gordon argued that it should not. He
was driven to It by years Of fruitless strug-
Cling against this monstrous creation in
the shape of man. He had seen such suf-
fering because Of him. his whole life had
been so turned and twisted this way and
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denied him. He began considering the ma
ture OF the man whose dark figure re-
manned mOfionleSs on the driveway. He
knew him from the drst- 1t sounded SEN
safional, his recapitulation OF his knowl-
edge. but It was entirely true. 1t was that
awful truth. which Is past human belief.
which no man dares put into fiction. That
man out there had been from his birth q
distinct power for evil upon the face Of
the earth. He had menaced all creation,
30 far as one personality may menace 1t.
He was force Of ILL., moral and spiritual
monster, and the more dangerous because
of a subtlety and resource which had kept
him immune from the law. He outstripped
the law, whose bloodhounds had no scent
keen enough for him. He had broken the
Law, but always in such q way that there
was not and never could be. any proof
There had not been even suspicion. There
had been knowledge on Gordon's part. and
Mrs. Ewings. but knowledge without proof
Is more helpless than suspicion with 1t.
The man was unassailable free to go his
way, working evil.
Again Gordon thought he heard the near
Ing trot OF a horse. and again the dog
growled. Gordon was not quite sure that
time that horse had not passed the house.
He told himself in despair that he could
not be sure of knowing when James and
Clemency came and again the aWfuI
thought seized him, and again he reflected
upon the man outside. Suppose, instead OF
wearing the semblance of humanity. he
had worn the semblance of a beast, then
his course would have been clear enough.
Suppose 1t were a hungry wolf watching
out there, instead of a man, and this man
was worse than any wolf. He was like
the weir-wolf of the old Scandinavian
legend. He had all the cowardly cruelty
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front door. Miss Clemency, and don't let
out the dog, an see to your ma"
James assisted Clemency out, and she
fed. with wild glance over her shoulder
at the lantern-lft group in front Of the Of
nee door. While aaron tied the horse to
the post James ran to Doctor Gordon.
When he drew nearer the sight became
sanguinary in its details. and he could hear
from the Office the raging growls and howls
OF the dog. He also heard him leap against
the door. as IL he would break it down.
Gordon had pail Of wafer and basin
beside him. and he was applying water Wig
orously to the throat Of the PROSTATE figure.
The water In the basin cleaned In the Ian
tern light blood red. Just empty this
basin and I'LL 1t up from the PAIL" or
dered Gordon in a husky voice. and again
he squeezed the redeemed cloth over the
throat, which James now discerned was
badly torn. The man lay doubled mp upon
himself as limp as rag.
mo. don't think 30" replied Gordon, as
II In answer to an unspoken question. as
James, having complied with his request.
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that way because Of him. that he himself
had in the end become abnormal. and men
tally askew, with the system of things He
was conscious OF II himself. He had been
naturally a good. simple. broad-visioned
man. full Of charity. with almost no subtle
ty. He had been forced to lead a life
which strained and diverted all these good
traits. Where he would have been open.
he had been secret. Where he would have
had no suspicion OF any one. his first sight
now seemed to be for Interior motives.
He weighed and measured where he natu-
rally would have scattered broadcast. He
had been obliged to compress his broad
vision into a narrow window OF detection.
He was not the man he had been. Where
he had gazed out OF wide doors and WIN
dows at life, he now gazed through key
holes. and despised himself for SO doing.
In order to evade the trouble which had
fallen to his lot he took refuge in another
personality Thomas Gordon was man
whom happy and untroubled life would
have kept from all worldly blemish. Now
the gold was furnished. and he himself
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-18
Fire Protection.
From the Brooklyn Eagle.


San Francisco is passing through her
darkest hours. Charity has expended it.
self. The enthusiasm Of giving is over.
Those who kept alive their hopes on prom.
ises and prospects are resigned to the GER.
tainty that they must begin life over again.
and some of them are too old to do 1t. The
enormous task of rebuilding and equipping
the city will exhaust every resource. Thou
sands of men and women are leaving the
ruined town and seeking homes and en-
ployment elsewhere and 1t is prophesfed
that for twenty years to come San Fran
cisco will be under the pinch of economies
that the fire and the earthquake have im-
posed on rich and poor alike.
Yet 1t is significant of the determination
and local patriotism of its people that meas
ures looking to a better safety in future
are progressing, and among the most Sig
nificant is the plan for reliable protec-
ton against fire. This comprises the erec-
ton of elevated tanks, to be filled with sea
water, which is readily accessible on three
sides of the city. A loss of millions in the
great fire could have been prevented had
such a water supply been available. and in
order to guard against the breaking of the
mains in any earthquake in the future, the
emergency reservoirs are to be constructed
with sufficiently elastic supports and mech
anism to secure steadiness even in vio-
lent shock.
Earthquakes are infrequent In the
east and middle regions Of this country
that the building of water storage sys-
tenn of this sort would hardly be warrant
ed. Yet the exigencies of fire service are
hardly met by the older systems In which
low water, therefore lessened pressure, In
the reservoirs makes 1t difficult to project
a stream to buildings on high ground, or to
the upper floors of offices on low ground.
Especially is this true since city archf-
lecture began to aspire toward the heav-
ems, although theoretically the steel and
stone of the skyscraper are fireproof. Nor
is 1t enough merely to tap the sea and
lakes in our coast cities. The same mis-
hap that occurred In San Francisco when
the pipes were twisted and disconnected by
the earthquake is possible from other
causes in other places, such the settling
of buildings and the lawless firing of blasts.
Tanks that are always supplied, and
pumps not SO rigidly placed that they
would refuse to act in terrene disturb 4
ance would lessen the danger from fire, to
which we, among other cities, are con-I
stantly exposed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-18
Good Roads for Automobiles.
From Harper's Weekly


Although, since the use of automobiles
became widespread In considerable section
of the country, a good deal of money has
been expended on the Improvement Of
roads, very much more must be devoted to
the purpose IL ng-distance travelling Is to
be promoted. Under the auspices of the
Good Roads League a movement has been
started for the construction of a highway
suitable for automobiles from the Schuyl-
kill river to provisional terminus at Pitts
burg. The distance is nearly 300 miles. and
the computed cost of such a structure would
be between three and three and half mil
lion dollars. A more interesting and prom
Using plan was mooted the other day by the
Philadelphia Public Ledger. The scheme
proposed by that newspaper contemplates
the restorat ton. improvement and extension
of the old National road" otherwise
known as the Cumberland road" which
was built by the federal government during
the thirty-three years preceding 1889.
Made, as 1t was, under the supervision of
engineers of the regular army. this high
way has been compared for solidity with
the military thoroughfares created by the
Romans, the remains Of which are still
turned to account in many parts of
Europe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-18

He spoke coolly. but James saw him shak-
ing as If with the ague. He was deadly
white, and his whole face looked drawn and
withered. Aaron came leading the team
harnessed to the wagon out Of the stable.
He had brought down the mattress and
blankets, as the doctor had directed, and
the three men after the rude bed had been
made in the wagon lifted the man thereon.
He seemed to be conscious. but his mutter-
Ing was so weak as to be Almost inaudible,
save for occasional words.
After he was in the wagon Gordon. turn
ing to James. said: You had better go in
the house and stay with the women. Aaron
will go with me. shall take this man to
the hotel, to George ks
A perfect volley of mumbIed rennon-
strances came from the PROSTATE figure In
the wagon. Gordon seemed to understand
him. mo. shall not take you there
he said. ''but to the hotel. You will be
better cared for. know the proprietor"
He got In beside the man. and seated
himself ON the floor of the wagon. Aaron
mounted TO the drivers seat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-18

James Elliot. a young physician becomes assist
ant TO Doc Gordon. "A country practitioner at
Alton " j. On the way to Gorion's house James
rescues the latter's niece, Clemency Ewing from
a man who has seized her. Gordon knows VINO ms
man is and seems in dire fear OF him. James Is
fascinated by GOrdon's sister, beautiful Invalid,
who with her daughter Clemency, lives with the
elder doctor He avows his love. but at whis-
pered sentence from Mrs. Ewing starts back In
amnzement. and again breaches the sub
feet. Gordon seems laborlag under some terrible
worry or grief, which he strives to shake on by
Joining the rude local recreations and In horse
trades pigeon shoots etc. He viii not let Glenn
ency leave the house after her roadside adyen
ture But she finally goes out TO visit friend
and is seen and pursued by the same mysterious
man. She eludes him and Is found and brought
home By James. James and she become engaged
Gordon buys a powerful bulldog on learning that
Clemencys pursuer is stifl In the neighborhood
but refuses TO let James seek out the man to pun
fish him. James and Clemcncy go for a drive ty
night She is thickly yelled that her prosecutor IL
be should be the road. may not see her face.
She raises her veil TO kiss James. As she does 50
the mysterious man. who suddenly appears in front
Of the carriage. and recognizes her. lie
catches at the horses head, but misses 1t.
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dead and the associations of the dead
was already upon him. Some people are
comforted by such associations. others
they rend. Gordon was one whom they
would rend. whom they did rend. He
made up his mind as he sat there, that
he would have to go away from Alton.
and enter new scenes for the healing Of his
spirit, and yet he knew that he should not
go: that at the last his courage would assert
itself.
He sat smoking, the dogs head on his
knee There was not a sound to be heard
in the house. Emma, the maid, had gone
away to visit sick sister. She might not
be back that night. So there was absolute
silence. even in the kitchen. Suddenly the
dog lifted his head and listened to some
thing which Gordon could not himself hear
He watched the dog curiously. The dog
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-18
Gallery Of Modern Art.
N the London Chronicle,

From the London Chronicle.
II the Chantrey trustees continue to buy
preposterous pictures for the nation the
nation has at least the consolation of know
ing that Mr.. d. 8. MacColl has now the
hanging Of them.
Peradventure the Tate Gallery will hence
forth have its separate chamber Of medi.
ocrities. which visitors of taste can avoid.
For people who are not yet capable OF
forming an opinion on picture Mr.. Mac
Coll will no doubt prepare descriptive and
critical catalogue, toward which his pen
has already made a considerable contribu-
ton. His estimate Of the shrinkage in value
of large number of the recently acquired
treasures" will in itself be something OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-18

about my pistol, because you gave 1t to
me. too, dear
Those little dainty, ladylike. pearl
mounted weapons don't stand much"
Il am feeling very comfortable. dear"
voice. You win be careful, won't you,
with your revolver, with that dog jumping
about?
Yes, dear. I dare say shall not use
the revolver. anyway, but don't be fright
ened If you should hear a little commo-
ton"
mo, Tom"
go to sleep"
Yes, 1 think I can. I do feel rather
sleepy"
Gordon closed the door carefully and re-
traced his steps to the office, the dog at
his heels. He slipped the curtain again and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-18
Second to None.

From the London Grocery.
In spite Of all the harsh things that have
been Sid about the British manufactures
by self-constituted critics we have yet to
learn In what country we shall md sooda
equal in quality and value to those made In
British factories.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-12-05
NEW CHARGE AGAINST M'CURDY
or buying New Haven Bonds at q Higher
Price Than Necessary.

District Attorney Jerome has been in
vestigatin9 for some time charges that
Richard A. MoCurdy. as president Of the
Mutual Life, assumed a bond issue Of the
New York, New Haven and Hartford Rail-
road at a figure higher than he was re-
quired TO pay and caused a loss OF $3.50
Of the polioyholders' money.
The New York, New Haven and Hartford
directors had authorized IN issue OF bonds
for the purpose OF terminal improvements.
AFR. McCurdy, then president Of the Mutual;
was a director Of the railroad. A bid Of
los was made for the entire issue; but
McCurdy bid 1oSx for 100000 worth.
In doing this IL Is charged he was actuated
by q desire to embsrrass the rival bidder.
The other bidder sent word TO McCurdy
hat IL the latter would allow him TO assume
the entire issue at lo5 he would turn over
5000, 900 Of the issue TO the Mutual Life at
the same figure. McCurdy refused, stuck
to his bid and secured his bonds at 1851.
The District Attorney after investigating
the complaints says that he can see no
way for him to proceed in the matter as
Mr.. McCurdy could establish a perfect
technical defence.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-12-05
WORE ray FOR CONGRrSsu4N.
salaries Of the Ice.PrcsIdenI AMI the
speaker May Also BE Increased.

WASHINGTON, Dec. TT is not improb-
able that the legislative appropriation
which is now being prepared by the House
Committee on Appropriations, and will
soon be reported, will contain a provision
increasing the salaries of members OF the
House from S., 600 a year 10 s. 500. .
uch a provision would doubtless be
subject TO a point of gorder as new legisla-
tion under the rules Of the House. but 1t
is said that there ia a tacit understanding
that the point shall not be raised. In view
Of the increase il is probable that there will
be coupled with it a proposition 70 pay
members only their actual travelling ex-
penses in lieu of the 8 cents a mile. The
Pacific Coast men draw an average Of
81 900 more each session than do the mem
beers from Maryland, Virginia, Pennsyl-
vania and other nearby States. while the
Delegate from Hawaii draws more than
81, 900 additional each session.
The proposition for increase also carries
with 1t a provision 10 increase the salaries
of the Speaker Of the House and the Vice
President, each of whom draws ~ 900 a
year. A proportionate increase would be
to allow each Sl2 600 a ear
Representative Gaines OF Tennessee to-
day introduced a bill to pay members of
Congress 81. 900 annually and their actual
travelling expenses.