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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-05-19

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ious and successful con.
ventions ever held. 1t was also the
largest, every one of the % Indiana
posts being represented and most of
them in full. Richmond had a full
delegation the following members
composing the delegation: H. c.
+, Starr, chairman; f. E. Lebo, NJ. E.
Shreeve, Harmon Meyer, John B. Heg-
ger, E. S. Martindale, w H. Quigg,
Marcus Hasty, Ross Bowman, Rue
Barton, /. n. North, W. E. McWhinney.
Harry Thomas, Newt. Jenkins, NJ j.
O'Brien, VIM. Kramer, J. E. Thatch-
er and Sam Ford. The boys were
royalty entertained by the An<trson
post.
j. B. Weber of South Bend, was
elected state president and w. D..
Chambers, Terre Haute, state secre-
tary and treasurer. Horace Starr was
elected chairman of the legislative
committee, this being the only honor
given post c and that unsolicited. The
next place of meeting was left to the
state board. Marcus Hasty, VIM.
Kramer and Horace Starr were chosen
delegates to the national convention
at Norfolk, Va, which convenes in
June. Mrs. Leag, Mrs. Kramer and
Mrs. Hegger comprised the ladies of
the party from the post and they re-
port splendid entertainment from the
ladies' of Anderson IT p
Jack Miller, a former Richmond boy
was elected chairman of the employ
ment committee. He is good fellow
and the boys will know where to go
when they are out of job. Jack is
also president of the baby post at
Laporte which he has the honor of or
ganizing. He is Rdstler.
The boys were glad to meet Har-
mon Meyer of Indianapolis at the
convention. Harmon looks prosper
Gus and happy and wants the boys to
come in and see him when at the cap
ital city.
M. J. O'Brien was very popular at
the convention. The boys all know
that freshman" Tsey have met him
before.
Marion Shreeve said his feet got SO
tired dangling from the chair while
the convention was in progress.
Guess he will have to take his little
chair with him next time.
$50
The presidents race looked interest
ing for a time as it was neck and
neck till Marion threw it by voting
solid for Weber John Gieshart of An
derson who was defeated, has a host
of friends in Richmond who would
have liked to see him State presi-
dent Here's luck to you next time,
John.
Next to eating "schweitzer sand
witches" nothing pleases John Hegger
better than to kick" on hotels. The
boys who know say he put up a beau
tiful one Friday night and for the life
of the rest of them they could only be
satisfied and hear John enjoy himself.
John, take your dinner bucket next
time.
The Indiana delegation at Norfolk
will be at the Fairfax hotel.
Frank Palmer of Warsaw, is spend
ing Sunday in Richmond. The boys
are always glad to see Frank.
Horace c. Starr is one of the most
popular members of the Indiana Di-
vision. Horace always commands at
tention and respect in conventions and
is one of the best speakers that attend
conventions.
1t was a real mean trick for the Ia
dies to hand big good natured Tom
Burke a lemon. Tom will feel bad.
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NEWS ROUTE FOR SALE.

route, splendid location. Address X
Y. T., care Palladium. 13-tf
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Bring your want ads to the Palladi
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savings account is something
every one needs-the farmer
to tide him over years of bad
crops; the mechanic or labor
ing man to provide for sick
ness or enforced idIeness; the
child to create a fund for the
future; the business man that
he may have money separate
from his business; the wife
and mother to have a fund she
can call her own. The
Richmond Trust Co.
invites new accounts regard
less of size. Money deposited
in this institution draws three
per cent. interest compound
ed in May and November. Let
your savings or idle money
work for you by opening an
account here.
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Free advice given on the germ dis
eases of domestic animals. Write the
National Medical Co.. Sheldon, Ia
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MAY FESTIVAL SEATS.

On Monday morning at Gas, the
doors of the Coliseum will be opened
and holders of season tickets will re.
ceive a numbered card for choice OF
not more than six reservations. A.
7:15 a. m. these numbers Mill be called
in consecutive order. beginning with
number one. After s12 O'clock noon
Monday. the plat will be open at the
Starr Piano Co. rooms. On Saturday
May IS. at $50 a. m. the plat for the
reservation of single admission tick.
cts will be open at the Starr Piano
Cos rooms. 1927
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Richmond Delegation to the
Anderson Meeting Came
Home Well Pleased.
WEBER CHOSEN PRESIDENT
MoND BOY, is PRESIDENT OF
THE "BABY" POST AT LAPORTE,
WHICH HE ORGANIZED.

(By Will Quigg, Chairman of Press
Committee)
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The boys were glad to meet Har-
mon Meyer of Indianapolis at the
convention Harmon looks prosper
Gus and happy and wants the boys to
come in and see him when at the cap
ital city.
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The Indiana delegation at Norfolk
will be at the Fairfax hotel.
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Marion Shreeve said his feet got 81
tired dangling from the chair Will
the convention was in progress
Guess he will have to take his littl
chair with him next time.
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NJ j. O'Brien was very popular a
the convention. The boys all know
that 'Irishman.' T.ey have met hin
before.
The Washington times., 1907-04-09
AACF ARLAND KEPT
HANDS OFF STRIKE
Answers Riggles' Criticism
in Lamplighters'
Case.

IN response TO the criticism made by
J. R. Riggles, a member Of the commit
tee Of Central Labor Union appointed to
settle, II possible, the Lamphghters' IN
ion strike, in the report Of that commit
tee made 10 .se central body last night.
Commissioner Mcfarland said this
morning:
Mr.. Riggles called on me a fortnight
ago and asked me to give him the num-
Der Of tncandescent lamps out during
the strike Of some OF the lamplighters.
asked him what he wanted ii for and
he said, TO help our side
told him that, as ! had said re-
take sides in the controversy between
that he could not have the Information.
But / reported that the Commissioners
were requiring and would require the
contractor TO 1--we up to his contract. The
the contractor and the lampliRhters, and
fact, OF course. is that this has
been done right along from the time
the contractor began his work and long
before this trouble with the lampllghters
began.
THE District win not pay for lighting
that It does not get. At the same time
l repeated 10 Mr.. Riggles that the con-
tractor would be protected By the Dis
trtct In executing his contract, and that
II there was any renewal Of the at
tempts 10 eXtinguish lights. which
seemed to have ceased, District officials
and citizens alike would be expected to
relight the lamps, so as 10 preserve the
community from the dangers Of dark
ness
The Washington times., 1907-04-09
LUNATICS FACE
DEATH BY FIRE
At NORRISTOWN
One Killed, Many Hurt
in State Asylum
Blaze.

YOUNGSTOWN, Pa, April s--The 1.iz0
patients in the male side OF the State
Asylum for the Insane fecec death by
fire early today when the institution
was partly destroyed by fire. Physicians
and nurses, at the risk of their lives.
pulled and dragged the iunatics into
places Of safety. IN adjoining wards
hundreds OF iunatics. driven 10 a frenzy
by the glare Of the fire and excitement,
tried 10 break out or their cells and
oyerpower the keepers. At midnight
the fire had consumed section II, large
Observation-Disclosures brick building
which contained $50 patients, all or
whom were rescued Not until dawn
was the FIRE extinguished
The loss is $50 COO The fire originated
in the heating apparatus In the base
ment OF the section destroyed.
Firemen had many narrow escapes
from falling walls, flying embeTs, and
live electric wis. A thrilling scene
was witnessed dung the fire when a
patient was seen butting his head
through a window sash and succeeded
in wrenching the iron bars from their
fastenings. Then he dived out headlong
and was picked up with his neck
broken.
Many patients were Injured in their
attempts TO escape.
The Washington times., 1907-04-09
EGGS FOR PARSON.
MAINE LIQUOR SPY
Prohibitionist Agent Rolled
in Gutter at Bar
Harbor.

BAR HARBoR. Ne, April "A mix
ture OF blood, mud. and rotten eggs dis
figured the eountenance of Rev. H N.
Pringle, field secretary Of the Maine
Civic League, on a visit 20 Bar Harbcr
to enforce the prohibitory Law by means
Of the spotter system.
Certain persons in town who were en-
gagged In pocket pedGling. and their
sympathizers, did not take kindly 10
this. Mr.. PringIe first arrested
pocket peddler named Orrin Haynes.
who attempted TO sell the minister
quart of wine. Considerable feeling was
aroused, and Mr.. Pringle was warned
that trouble might ensue.
Upon emerging from the Methodist
Church he became the target for a vol
ley of hen fruit of doubtful age from q
crowd OF men and boys When Pringle
attempted 10 defend himself with his
umbrella a free fight ensued. The min
lister was knocked down, rolled ia the
gutter, and struck
The Washington times., 1907-04-09
j. S. TO OVERSEE
CUBA FOR A YEAR
Secretary Taft's Statement
Pleases Business
Men.

HAVANA. Cuba, April s.-Secretary
Tafts declaration to committees of
Moderates. Liberals. and bankers, which
waited upon him to ind out what Is the
program of the United states for Cuba.
that a census must be taken before any
election can be held. has given almost
universal satisfaction here Only a
few radical Liberals WIN are anxious
for offices openly express their dissatis-
faction.
1t viii require at Leash four months
10 complete the census, and, as Secre-
tary Taft outlined President Roosevelts
plans. another month viii intervene be-
fore municipal and local elections are
neld.
After these elections Crba will be put
on probation six months ifefore the con-
gressional and presidential elections are
held This means the United States
direct oversight OF Cuban affairs will
continue for Erobably a year
BusineNS men VINO are anxious that q
prOtectorate over Cuba shall be estab-
lished by her powerful neighbor are
very hopeful that thin a year PreSi-
dent Roosevelt viii 0e convinced OF the
necessity or tho Washington Government
arranging 10 guarantee the stability OF
the republic when II is re-estGbiished
The ,IecretaryS statement is bound to
have a qgisting effect. and business con-
ditions Will not suffer, for the present
at least, through the announcement Of
that part Of the program which has
been made public.
The Washington times., 1907-04-09
BOARD OF EDUCATION SCORED
FOR CONDITIONS IN DISTRICT
Northeast Citizens Association Adopt Reports One of
Which Says School Situation Is Worse Now Than
It Has Been for Fifteen Years.

are unsettled and relatively incapaei-
lated for full service That this state
OF mind is but the logical outcome OF
existing conditions is fully proved by
a review of The proceedings of the pres
enc school year. At its beginning a
neF superintendent came at the call Of
a new board of education. The fact
that one of these agencies was abs0-
iuteiy ignorant of local affairs. and
mat the other was unfamiliar with the
aims ana plans OF education might die
tate moderation. But the safe vantage
ground of caution appears nowhere
IN the plans Of the new school admins
traitors Their initial act was based
on the assumption that the entire corps
OF teachers was officially dead.
Later, however, this disquieting at
titude was abandoned and the teachers
were resuscitated and reInstated-not as
a whole. but in successive groups with
ni3gardly admission of wrong and a
reluctant restoration of rights. Even
then, a number OF teachers, all of ex-
perience ana some of marked efficiency.
suffered practical dismissal from the
service.
In one line. however, the superIn-
tendent Of schools has bean active. He
has produced an elaborate scheme for
marking teachers. A more foolish, bad
" constructed, untimely, mischievOus.
disorganiziEg document would be hard
to find. II those in authority had TO
be measured by this, not one would be
left 10 harFass and handicap a corps
of excellent. devoted and efficient teach
ers.
This marking and repairing scheme
is better adapted for the inmates of e
penitentiary or prison than to the In
telligent teachers Of our public schools.
The Washington times., 1907-04-09


Critcislng the Board OF Education IN
general and the superintendent OF
Schools IN particular, the Northeast
Washington Citizens Association, at the
monthly meeting of the season, hel1
last night, adopted two lengthy reports,
which consisted of a review OF the
school situation since the appointment
OF the present board.
F. D. Foster, chairman Of the com
mittee on schools, said;
I'VE were asked o report on the
schools in the early fall. but considered
it unfair 10 the new management 70
judge them before they had time to
show us Just what we could expect
Now. after seven months, we find con-
ditions worse than at first.
Your committee hos been in close
touch with the public schools Of the
District OF Columbia for the past fif-
teen years. and We believe the general
conditions are worse now than at any
time during that period.
we find a great lack OF that sympa-
thetic cooperation between the teachers
and the management that Is so essel-
tial 10 good school government Just
at this time, the public Is being treated
to an evidence Of the utter lack of har-
mony between the School Board and
the superintendent, and the evil effect
CT the latter's methods Of school adj
The report submitted by Dr.. Starr Par
sons IS. III part. as follows.
II Is small wonder that our teachers
The Washington times., 1907-04-09
ISAAC c. SLATER
DIES IN VIRGINIA.
ILL SHORT TINE
Had Been in Business
Here for Past Quarter
Century.

Isaac Cooper Slater, of the firm of
Thompson & Slater, railroad attorneys
and agents of this city. died suddenly
at his country place, near LOvettsville,
Va. yesterday afternoon. None Of Mr..
Skaters family or friends here have
been informed as TO the immediate
cause of his death.
It was stated at his residence, 40 New
Jersey avenue southeast, this morning
that he had been in poor health for the
last two months. and that recently ne
mad suffered from severe attack OF
the govt, from which, however, he
seemed TO have recovered. His partner
Mr.. Thompson, says that Mr.. Slater had
been coming 10 the Office up to last
Friday, but that he was not strong
enough to attend to any business.
Mr.. Slater, who was about sixty-three
years Of age at. the time of his death.
Lad been associated with Mr.. Thompson
Tor twenty-five years and had been a
resident OF Washington since the civil
war.
Mr.. Slater is survived by a son. Har-
ris W. Slater. who resides in New York
and by q daughter, Helen Slater, re-
siding at the family residence. He also
leaves a brother, William Slater. who IS
employed in the POstOft1ce Department
and a married sister, Mrs l. ". Slater.
Arrangements for the funeral have not
yet been made.
The Washington times., 1907-04-09
JOHN HIESTON
DIES THIS MORNING

John Hieston, one of Georgetown's
best known business men. and senior
member OF the firm OF MayfleId & HES
ton, coal dealers. died at o'clock this
morning. at his home, z91I p street
northwest. Of pneumonia, after a brief
illness. He is survived by a widow and
one son, Louis p. Hieston, of the Far
ners ana Mechanics National Bank
Mr.. Hieston was born in Chester
county, Pa, his parents moving to Alex
andria, Va, in his early youth. At Che
age OF sixteen the Hiestons settled in
Washington
For thirty-five years. Mr.. IIieston was
IN the coal business in GEORGETOWN He
was member of the official board OF
the Dumbarton Avenue Methodist Epis-
copal Church, and assistant librarian
OF the Sunday school
MT aieston was in his sixty-second
year. Funeral arrangements have NOT
yet been completed.
The Washington times., 1907-04-09
LOST AND FOUND
BUREAU At FAIR

There viii be a lost and found bureau
at the coming Masonic Fair. which viii
be in charge of q policeman detailed
from headquarters. This announcement
was made TO the chairmen of the booth
committees at their last meeting before
the opening OF the fair. in letter from
Major Sylvester. It was suggested that
all persons having TO do with the fair
should be informed that reports Of
losses should be made to the policeman
in charge, and that articles found in
the fair rooms should also be delivered
10 him. He is 10 have his station in
the booth OF the director general
Tickets admitting assistants TO the
hall on Sunday and Monday next for
the purpose Of installing goods were
distributed by the director general at
last nights meeting.
Mizpah Chapter. 0. Z. s., has been
assigned to q share in the combined
booth. with three other chapters OF that
order, and eacn IS putting forth its ut
most Efforts TO make a good showing
IN profits for the benefit of the temple
fund. MiZpah Chapter viii have charge
of the Ice cream and sherbet 10 be sold
at this booth. and the refFsshnaent
stand viii be in charge OF a committee
composed OF Mrs w F. Hunt chair
man; Mrs. Mamie Morgan, secretary;
-aAos v JQl4ASois LEEaSLlEEs MIS-.
Carrie BOrnheim, Mrs. Marian Brown,
Mrs. Augusta Brown, Mrs. Helen Bar
nard. Mrs. j. Cunningham, Miss L
Cunningham, Miss Elsie HaveneT, Miss
;. Rooster, Mrs Jennie Darcy. Mrs
d T. Dumberth, Mrs. Mary English
Mrs. Carrie Fuller, Mrs. Myrtle Fur,
Mrs. Julia Fisher Mrs. Maud Hurley,
Mrs. c. HOLIDAY. Miss Pamela Ish Mrs
Amy Myers, Miss J.. Myers, Miss Grace
Myers, Miss NJ Z Vermillion, Miss
Anna MCGEE, Mrs. aina Mattingly,
Mrs Grace Pierce. Mrs, Maud Proctor
Mss Edith Potter, Mrs. Emily Rose
mond, Mrs Ida Riley, Mrs. Roberta
Sebastian, Mrs. Louisa Wagner, Mrs.
Mamie Walker Mrs. p. p Warning,
Ernest Brown, Milton Baer, Samuel
barnard, y. i. Dumberth, William f.
Hunt, Harry Pimper, r. H I. Myers.
Henry MCGEE. John Proctor, S. A Pot
ter, and John Rosemond
Some student in the Washington High
Schooi VIII secure a free course in the
international Correspondence School
through st. Johns Lodge. One Of this
body's donations is a course at thai
school in any branch selected by the
lucky student, except LOCOMOTIVES en-
cheering and languages. The course il
valued at about 800, and will be voiced
OF during the fair
The Washington times., 1907-04-09
RYAN PLANS MANY
CHANGES At BELLEVUE

Thomas F. Ryan has bought Bellevue.
one Of the famous old colonial homes Of
the State OF Virginia
For generations the snead plantation
IN Nelson county has been one of the
most picturesque and noted places in
the South. Containing thousands OF
acres Of the most fertile soil IN the
State Il has also hundreds OF acres OF
virgin timber which alone is said to be
worth four times the price paid for the
property.
It Is the new owners intention to en-
tirely remodel shs homestead, and al
ready an architect Is preparing plans
Tor mansion palatial in character.
Iae grounds viii also be put in the nm
est condition. French and Italian land
scape gardeners having been engaged.
When completed and finished. with the
richest adornments to be found in this
country and Europe, Il is said Il viii
rival the palaces CT the Continent.
The Washington times., 1907-04-09
HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI
WILL BANQUET TONIGHT

The annual banquet and reunion OF
the Business High School Alumni As
ISOLATION takes place tonight at the
school building Many pleasan. sur
prises arc promised in the entertain
ment features during which tho BAN
quet viii be served. Dancing viii Oc-
cupy the latter part of the evening.
Already nearly 200 tickets have been
sold. and many more responses are ex-
pected during the day. as we'll as in
the sale OF tickets at the door. Not
the least interesting feature at this
years reunion VIII be the presence Of
many past and present teachers. includ-
ing COVER Merriwether. Earnest 4.
Thurston. Dr. Luther Relchelderfer, d..
John 3 SIearns Phillip Geary. Miss
Resale RObinette, Mrs. A. n. Dobson,
(nee R0binettc) Mrs. Robert S
Trumbull (nee Snyder). Mrs. Hudson h.
Tanner NEE Harm0n). Mrs. Thaddeus
Jones (nee Cuiver) Miss Edna a. Clark.
Miss Frances E ThrockmoTton, and
Miss Agnes Graham.
The Washington times., 1907-04-09
TWIN SNASH-UP
ON TWO ROADS
Collision on One Track
Causes Wreck on
Another.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. April a.
Freight train No. II on the Cincinnati.
New Orleans and Texas Pacific railroad
crashed into freight train No. 81 on the
same road. a moment later freight
train No II On the Western and Atlantic
crashed into a mass OF Wreckage which
had been thrown upon its track which
lay alongside. Fireman Tom Black, of
~, had his right leg broken and was
otherwise injured.
The three engines were badly damaged
and six cars loaded with merchandise
were totally destroyed. The loss is esti-
mated at about $50
The Washington times., 1907-04-09
C0MPOSES A POEM
ABOUT SAWMILL NOISE

Virgil Polling. OF 10i6 Sixth street
northwest, has fled with the Commits
sionero a unique protest against noises
emanating from a saw mill near his
home The letter is out Of the ordinary
In that IL is in verse. Walter r. Allen,
OF 1874 b street southeast, joins the long
list OF OrotestoTs against the railroad
locomotive whistles.
The Washington times., 1907-04-09
% WILL DISCOVERED.

viii dated 17f5 and deposited in the
Bank of England has just been discov-
cred In that establishment. The fes-
tator left his propeTty-Worth So. 600
TO a family named Windel. living in
Fuerstenburg. a village near Baden.
During all the years that the viii was
forgotten the moneT has been increas-
ing at compound interest and the sum
is now s. 80 0o0 People at Fnersten-
burg bearing the name Of Windel have
heard of the matter and have sent
agents 10 London with papers that, they
contend. show their descent from the
Wendell family OF the viii.
The Washington times., 1907-04-09
Mr.. BRADLEY'S FUNERAL
SERVICES HELD TODAY

Funeral services for Nathan c. Brad
ley, who died on Saturday in Garfield
Hospital, were held at 2:30 O'Clock this
afternoon in HIS late home. I223 Sixth
street northwest Mr.. Bradley. who
had been Ill some days, went to the
hospital on April l. He is survived bv
his wife and several children.
The Washington times., 1907-04-09
ICuredINIy
Rupture
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To Cure Yours
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