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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-04
Palladium Receives Letter
Telling of Many Municipal
Light Failures.
AN AMUSING STATEMENT.
THE COMMUNICATION SAYS THAT
RICHMOND ALONG WITH OTHER
CITIES HAS SOLD IT'S LIGHT
PLANT.

That electric light plants operated by
private capital have combined TO drive
out all municipal plants possible, is
further attested by a letter which the
Palladium has received from the Cen
trail News Bureau of Chicago The
letter is headed Municipal Failures
Throughout Indiana" The Central
News Bureau, like many other similar
concerns, makes contracts to get pub
lished anything a firm may desire 1t
sends out the material in typewriter
form and many editors in want of copy
use the stuff paying little attention to
the contents.
The letter received from the Central
News Bureau is of special local inter
est, as it contains the announcement
that Richmond, along with number
of other cities. has sold its light plant
profit. The statement is absolutely
false, but that matters little to the
news bureau. as long as the trust is
willing to pay the publicity BILL
What the Letter Contains.
A part of the letter received is pub
lished
Chicago, April 4.-Reports just COM
piled by NJ. ]. Francisco, an electric
lighting expert, upon the operation of
municipal lighting plants in Indiana
show that municipal ownership has
been such a general failure that many
cities and towns have already aban-
doned or sold their municipal plants,
and the indications are that several
others will follow suit during the year.
Complaint is made that the politicians
as they have done in other states, have
used municipal employees for political
have appointed as municipal
men to whom they owed pc
litical favors. and without any regard
to their ability to do the work requlr-
ed This has naturally resulted in the
rapid deterioration of the municipal
plants, in poor service and high cost TO
the tax payers. Under these cond1-
tons the towns which have given over
their plants and now obtain private
lighting service consider themselves
fortunate, while other towns which still
operate their own work find the tax
rate steadily increasing the discomfort
Of the citizens growing.
"Cherubusco spent $780, for q
lighting plant. was unable to make the
first payment on its bonds and sold
the plant. Dunkirk, Madison, Malone.
Michigan City. Martinsville, Misha-
waka, Wabash, Montpelier, Linton
and RICHMOND ALL SOLD THEIR
PLANTS AFTER VARIOUS PERIODS
OF FAILURE. The Malone plant was
sold at a loss of $1,000; the Michigan
City, plant brought only $500; the
$4,000 investment was sold
for junk: and the Montpelier outfit
cost S3S 900"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-04

senator | think this admirable,
great Improvement But III try 10 see
him tonight ard thank him.
] did not try 10 see him, however.
! took no risk of Iessening the effect
created by his having 10 come 10 me-
He had entered through groups of del
egates from all parts of the country
He had passed out through crowd.
so well did my m>a employ sse time
his long stay with ne gave them
On the next day the platform was
adopted On the following day, amid
deilrious enthusiasm in the packed
galleries and not a little agitation
among the delegates-who, even to
the knowing ones, were as ignorant
Of what was really going on as private
soldiers are of the generals plan Of
battle-amid waving of banners and
crash of band and shrek of crowd
Burbank was nominated on the first
ballot. Our press hailed the nomina-
ton as splendid victory of the hon
est common sense of the entire party
over the ultra conservatism of fac
ton associated in the popular mind
with segregated wealth and undue en-
joyment of the favors of laws and
lawmakers"
When | saw Burbank he took me
graciously by the hand. II thank you.
Harvey" he said. for your aid in this
glorious victory of the people"
1 did not realize then that his van
ity was of the kind which can in an
instant spring into a redwood colossus
from the shriveled stalk to which the
last glare of truth has wilted 1t. Still
his words and manner Jared on me
As our eyes met. something in mine
perhaps something he imagined he
saw-made him frown in the majesty
Of offended pose. Then his timidity
took fright. and he said apologetic-
ally: How can | repay you? After
all. it is your victory"
/ protested.
Then ours" said he. Yours, for
u.s."
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-04
Notice..

Notice is hereby given to the citizens
of the Second ward of the city of Rich
mond, Wayne county, Indiana, and 20
all others concerned, that |, the under
signed male inhabitant of the state
of Indiana, and a continuous resident
of Wayne Township, Wayne county,
Indiana. for more than ninety days
prior hereto and prior to the
time of the filing of said application,
and person over the age of
twenty-one years, and person of
good moral character, intend to apply
to the board of county commissioners
of said county and state. at its next
next regular session, commencing upon
the first Monday in May, 1907. for Ii
cense to sell intoxicating, spurious,
vinous and malt liquors in a less guam
tity than five gallons at time, and
permit the same to be drunk on the
premises were sold, in accordance with
the provisions of an Act of the General
Assembly of the state of Indiana, ap-
proved March 18th 1870, and all
and additions thereto, and
all other laws of said state now in
force in relation to said business.
hereby state lQdI L dIu anu Will Dc Iue
actual owner and proprietor of said
business, and am not acting as the
agent of another and do bot propose to
and will not Conduct SAID business as
agent or partnef of anqaher person.
The precise 1fation/of the premises
in which | desire to fnd will sell said
iqriprs Should license
be granted me issa/follows, to-wit:
Being the front room on the ground
floor of certain brick building which
room fronts on the north side of Main
street in said city, public highway
and is numbered 312, which building
is on part of lot 81 in James K. Dug
dale's addition to said City. The said
pre- misses being in the Second Ward of
the City of Richmond Wayne Town
ship, Wayne County, Indiana I also
make known that / will apply to the
Commissioners of said county at said
time and place Tor permission to con-
duct and carry on the business of run
ming and operating pool and billiard
tables in connection with said bust
ness.
FRED BROkAMP
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-04
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
CenterviIIe Marshal Hands in
Resignation.
ARRANGE FOR A DUMP.

Centerville, Ind, April 1.-The town
council met in regular monthly session
on Tuesday evening, the president
Frank Nugent in the chair. After the
usual business had been transacted,
the town Marshal James FL. Carroll,
rendered his resignation as marshal,
which was accepted by the council. A
committee of two was appointed to
select marshal to fill the vacancy,
consisting of Thomas Cleyenger and
H. l.. Johnston. John Clark and Thorn
as Cleyenger, the committee appoint
ed at the last NEE ting to secure
dumping place for the debris of the
town, reported that they had made ar
engagements to have the dump locat-
ed west of the bridge over Noland's
Fork on the north side of the Nation
al road. Council adjourned to meet
on the evening of the first Tuesday
of May.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-04

commissioners Of said county and state
at its next regular session. commenc-
ing upon the first Monday in May, 1907
for a license TO sell Intoxicating. spir-
ituous. vinous and malt liquors in a
less quantity than five gallons at
time and permit the same to be drunk
on the premises where sold. in accord
ance with the provisions of an Act of
the General Assembly of the state of
Indiana, approved March 18th, 1919.
and all amendments and additions
thereto. and all other laws of said
state now in force in relation to said
business. / hereby state that | am
and will be the actual owner and pro-
prietor of said business and am not act
ing as the agent of another and do not
propose to and viii not conduct said
business as agent or partner of another
person.
The precise location Of the said
premises in which / desire TO and will
sell said Intoxicating liquors should
license be granted me is as follows,
towit:
Being a room on the northwest cor
ner of North F and North 18th
streets and facing on said 18th street,
being on the ground floor of a certain
frame building, located on lot No. II
in the Indiana Yearly Meeting of
Friends second addition to<the city
of Richmond. = being in Third ward of
said city.
l further make known that l will
also apply 70 the Yoard of Commits
sioners of said e6nty at said time
and place fd pfmission to carry on
the business Drumming pool tables in
connection with the selling of said
spirituous, vinous, malt and intoxicat-
ing liquors.
JOHN HENRY SCHELL.
Hills
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-04

Cpeueu a drawer IN the table at
which | was sitting and took out a pa
per- We've embodied our ideas in
this said l. holding the paper toward
him There's complete platform.
but we only insist on the five par
agrapbs Immediately after the pre-
amble"
He seemed to age as he read. I'm
POSSIBLE" he finally exclaimed. Pre-
posterous, 1t would be difficult enough
to get any money for Cromwell on
such platform, well as our conserva-
tive men know they can trust him.
But for Burbank-you couldn't get a
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-04
4-11-1S
Notice.

Notice is hereby given to the citizens
of the Fourth ward of the City of Rich
mond. Wayne County, Indiana, and to
all others concsrned. that /, the under
signed. a male inhabitant of the State
of Indiana, and a continuous resident
Of Wayne township, Wayne county. In
diana for more than ninety days prior
hereto and prior to the time of the fill
ing of said application. and a person
over the age of twenty-one years, and q
person of good moral character, in
tend TO apply to tie board of county
commissioners Of Sd county and state
at its next regula4 session. commenc-
ing upon the first Monday il May. 1907
for a license to SEP intoxicating, spir
ituous, vinous and tmalt liquors, in
less quantity than five gallons at a
time and permit thdsanF to be drunk
on the premises wheke/sold, in accord
ance with the provisions of an Act of
the General Assembly Of the State of
Indiana, approved March 18th. 1879.
and all amendments and additions
thereto. and all other laws of said state
now in force in relation to said bust
ness. / hereby state that / am and
will be the actual owner and proprietor
of said business and am not acting as
the agent of another and do not pro-
pose to. and will not conduct said bus
mess as agent or partner of another
person.
The precise location of the premis-
es where | propose to sell and will
sell said Intoxicating liquors. should
a license be granted me is as follows,
to-wit:
Being the south front room fronting
on Eighth street, on the ground floor
of certain brick building, No. 30S
South Eighth street, said building be-
ing situated on the following real es-
tate towit:
A part of the east half Of lot No 6
in that part of the city OF Richmond
laid out by commissioners to sell the
real estate of Samuel ". Smith, de
scribed as follows: Beginning at a
point in the west line Of Eighth street,
50 feet north of the southeast corner
of said lot; thence west 126 feet To an
alley; thence north along the line of
said alley to the south line of South
C street: thence east along the line
of said street 126 feet TO the west line
South Eighth street, .sence south
along the line of said ss-eet TO the
place OF beginning. The said preInis-
IS being in the Fourth ward Of the city
Of Richmond, Wayne township. Wayne
county, State of Indiana.
GEORGE H. PILE. Applicant.
Hills
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-04
How to Avoid Appendicitis.

Most victims of appendicitis are
those who are habitually constipated.
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup cures
chronic constipation by stimulating
the liver and bowels and restores the
natural action of the bowels. Orino
Laxative Fruit Syrup does not nau-
seate or grippe and is mild and pleas
ant to take. Refuse substitutes. A.
G.. Luken & Co
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-04
Notice.

Notice is hereby given TO the Citizens
of the Third ward OF the cityfo of Rich
mond, wayne county. Indisda, and to
all others con- erned. that \ the under
signed 81 MAILS nhabitanZof the state
OF Indiana. and CONTIGUOUS resident
diana for more than ninety days prior
hereto and prior 10 the time OF the
filing of said application. and person
over the age OF twenty-one years, and
person of good moral character in
tend TO apply to the board of county
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-04

April IL, Thursday of next week. I'm
less advance reports are in error an
evening of much amusement is in
store for the patrons of this house.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-04

April II, Thursday of next week. I'm
evening of much amusement is in
store for the patrons of this house.
Yorke and Adams.
Yorke and Adams, who have a smart
musical comedy entitled, Bankers
at the Gennett on the night of April
10. They have twenty new song hits
and a famous pony ballet.
peWoH Hopper-Maybe.
DeWolf Hopper may appear at the
Gennett some time this month. Hop
per, who is one of the bright stars of
the comic opera world, has not been
seen here in long time and would no
doubt get cordial elcome.
Repertoire at the Phillips.
Tonight at the New Phillips, the
Ethel Desmond company, which has
made such a favorable impression on
the patrons of this house, will pre-
sent "A Broken Heart" This will be
the initial night performance of this
BILL which is to be continued through
the remainder of the week The
double bill offered each week affords
those who desire two opportunities to
attend the Phillips weekly and still not
witnessing a repetition of bill.
There are many interesting special
ties that retain the vaudeville feature
that has been in vogue for so long.
Next week two entirely new plays will
be presented by the Desmond COM
pany.
Repertoire at the Gennett.
Dad in Harness is the bill that
will be presented the patrons of the
Gennett tonight and as the name in
dicates, it will be a comedy of the
most entertaining nature. TIE matt
nee for Friday will be THE RE That
Binds: Friday night. Kathleen
Mavourneen"; Saturday matinee. "A
Daughter of the South; and Saturday
night, THE Girl Detective" The
North Brothers company, which is
filling return engage ment. by Ee-
quest, is measuring up to the high
standard established on its previous
visit when it made new record for
business at this house.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-04
This May Interest You.

No one is immune from Kidney
trouble, SO just remember that Foley's
Kidney Cure will stop the IRREGULAR
ties and cure any case of kidney and
bladder trouble that is not beyond the
reach of medicine. A. G. Luken & Co.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-04-04
Ito Be Continuad.)
At the Theaters
Theatrical Calendar.

GENNETT.
Week of April 1-Repertoire.
April 1.-THE time, the Place and
the Girl
PHILLIPS.
Week of April 1-Repertoire.
THE THEATORIUM.
Entire Week-Mot pictures and
illustrated Songs.
1.-THE Time, the Place and the Girl"
Much interest is being taken i'll the
approaching engagement of THE
Time, the Place and the Girl" which
comes to the Gennett on the night of
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-06-24
NplpH attn GtnhranrrH in
JttntanH' AAuantrntRllt
BY CARLOS MoNTEZUMA.

IOUGH it has taken the government long time seemingly,
reach conclusion regarding its reservation policy
probably is true that it has been for time clearly adj
vsed of its mistakes in the matter Assuming therefore, that
the system has met with just and lasting condemnation and
doomed adjustment within short time practicable,
there yet other pitfalls to be avoided pending the important
changes that are at hand for the Indians Particularly here
would we call attention the tenacious adherence by the gov
ernmcnt officials charged with direct control of Indian affairs,
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-06-24
Tl1r Nrrh nf
Ghtlhrrn Il GunrtH
BY DR.. NEWELL DWIGHT HILLS.

really educators Only great heart has right to sit in judgment
child Some judges well equipped for anayzng constitutional
tons relation trying child nothing but animated
Put omahawk, and let boys scalp stand
wig you this judge garng down children while
his he I show the little deP Thomas Arnold
Rugby the type of for the bench juvenile court Arnold
his around boys like Tom Brown at Rugby and turned
ncorrgbe noble and praewohy citizen We all have known
least two whose the for integrity
financial honor who in bhood committed crime which the father
Had these boys been discovered and brought
city they would have been sentenced publicly branded
school, where of the boys moral dgenerates
would have society of its nobst and
For the true judge has the vision that distinguishes between
had gone down weak hour and the second boy who
becoming habua tangsor both of whom should
from the State reform school, where
representing class moral degeneaes Witness boy
recently examined by family physician because he insisted trying
kill everything He born of father who drunk when the
infant began is enough that the judge of the juvenile
and knows the facts he have moral
and skill to like open book He
the boy who have psgsse mother above the babe
the surgeon above the patient fer whose life he
Cling above the truan and then his will
not hurt will save and not destroy
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-06-24
MAYFLoWER MAY GO TO ST.
LOUIS FOR USE OF MARINES.
City on the Mississippi 70 BE Given
the Facilities for Practical Train
Ing Of the Men Of the
State Organization.

II the navy department we're asked
which city of the country supplied
the greater number of recruits for the
navy. it would reply without hesita-
tion. that that distinction belonged to
st. Louis. And this fact has led the
department to decide to send train
ing ship to that city and the choice.
It is said, lies between the Gloucester
and the Mayfiower, with the chances
In favor OF the latter boat.
Aboard the training ship which will
visit st. Louis. life in the navy. as 1t
really exists, will be demonstrated,
with the hope of inducing young men
of the city to choose the navy as a
career and to encourage the Missouri
and Illinois naval reserves in their
work on the banks OF the Mississippi.
Competent officers will be always
aboard to show visitors about the
yacht and explain the many phases
of marine llfe so vaguely compre'
hended by the people Of the interior.
In the days OF yore, when bowling
"boarders" swarmed upon the frigates
with dirks and muskets-in the day
! of John Paul Jones, men who would
fight aboard an American battleship,
needed Drawn, arm muscle and daring.
To-day brains count in the navy, as
well as personal strength, and the
men who aim the guns and direct
| the order of battle are as scientific
| and learned as in any branch OF the
| government service.
Each man must be somewhat of a
specialist. The collier in the bowels
OF the ship is trained, the cook is
trained, the common seaman Is
trained and the artisans-men are
placed in the breeches which best fl
them and each may become proficient
in his work and look forward To ad
vancement.
The marine reserves OF Missouri
whose quarters are on the north levet
OF the city. while an important and
commendable feature Of the state, are
handicapped because Of limited quar-
ters and means. II was partly in the
interest OF the reserves, that citizens
advocated the sending of a training
ship to St. Louis.
The reserves occupy a dummy ship
which was on display at the worlds
fair and, although II is visited by |
great many people. the young men o
the city, who are eligible to enlist II
the navy. would rather see the man
euvers aboard regular watercraft.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-06-24
THEY LOOKED OUT AT POOR
MADAME FROM A PORTRAIT.
But Her Husband Laughed at Her
Fears and That Is Why the Thief
Got Away With His Vau.
able Loot.

At two o'clock one October morning,
when the vast city of St Petersburg
was for the most part serenely sleep
ing, a Russian official NJ. Soktien, and
his wife. returned home from some
place of entertainment.
The servants having gone to bed, II
seemed strange to madame, as she
slipped off her cloak In the hall, TO
hear a sound resembling the pushing
back of a chair come, presumably
from the drawlngroom.
what can that be?' she inquired
with a startled look.
What can what be, my dcar?'
Didn't you hear a noise in the
drawing.room just now?'
81 can't say that | noticed one" re-
piled NJ. Soktieff but we will look in
and see II anything is amiss.'
Taking lighted candle from the
sidetable. the two made n cursory
examiuotion of the apartment and,
finding nothing out of place, looked
| into the other rooms with like result
I'm certain that | heard some
thing" persisted madame, once more
entering the drawing.room. In a mo
ment, with loud scream, she was out
again.
What's the matter now" inquired
hes husband, greatly astonished.
THE portrait! | glanced at It, and
oh! it's eyes moved. Real eyes! They
looked at mel"
The poor young wife was trembling
violently, but her husband only laugh
ed at what he considered childisl
fears.
Against the wall OF the drawing
room, IL must be explained. rested
full-length portrait of Madame Sok
tieff's grandfather, in the uniform of
Uhlau officer.
Thirty minutes passed before sh
was sufficiently composed to prepar
for bed. and then she suddenly re
membered having left her purse cor
tanning six pounds in the drawing
room. and bravely insisted upon fetcl
ing It herself
So again taking a candle she Sc
forth upon her search.
Another wild shrek broke the still
ness OF the house. and NJ. Soktief
rushing to the spot, found his wife !.
ing in a dead faint upon the floor.
The cook being reused, she and h,
master then carried Madame Soktie
upstairs, and whilst M. Soktleff busio
himself In applying restoratives, II
cook, by his orders, searched the fat
full room.
In the broad light OF day NJ. Soktiei
looking closely at the portrait. disco
cred that the eyes had been cut ou
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-06-24
FOR TRAINING SHIP

The blacksmiths are taught how to
make snackles, chains, bolts. mast
bards. padeyes, ironwork for blocks
and all other iron construction used
in the fitting up of the ship.
The plumbers are taught pipe bend
ing, sheet-brass brazing. cutting
threads on pipes for bolts. etc. The
carpenter gets a special course in
wood carving, and all wood construc-
tion necessary for work aboard. The
painter is taught extensively, the best
way to mix colors, varnishes and the
right way to apply them.
With the great advance of electrical
appliances in the navy in recent
years, the field covered by the course
OF electricity in one Of these manual
training schools. is necessarily very
wide, and by the time a youth has
fulfilled the requirements. he has an