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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-11-16
Employees of the Pennsylvania
Had No Trouble in Dis
posing of Certificates.
BANKS WOULD NOT CASH.
HOWEVER, THEY ACCEPTED
THEM FROM THE MERCHANTS
ON DEPoslT-REcoRD OF PENN.
SYLVANIA BROKEN.

Richmond was veritably swamped
today with New York clearing house
certificates of the 500 denomination.
1t was pay day on the Pennsylvania
railroad and the hundreds of employees
here were paid by the check and cash
methods. Sixty per cent Of the wages
was paid in certificates while forty
per cent or fraction was paid in cash.
Those drawing under $50 per month
were paid in cash. Banks OF the city
refused to cash the certificates, but
merchants took them freely and they
were afterwards deposited with the
banks.
The event created some stir in com
mercial circles. particularly when it
was nOised about that Paymaster Sn2e
was paying on the check system. "A
long line of railroaders appeared at
one Of the local banks this morning,
asking that their New York certiti-
Gates be cashed, but payment was re-
fused for the reason as given by one OF
the bank officials that depOs!tors in the
institution had to be protected in ia
vor Of those who were not such. None
Of the banks refused to take the Ger
tifcates from merchants, who later in
the day deposited them.
Merchants inquired of the banks
during the early morning hours as to
whether or not they would be safe in
accepting the certificates, and all were
apprised that the notes are good as
sold, and equal to currency. There
was no hesitancy there when they
we're presented as payment for bills.
Some railroaders became frightened,
and offered the notes at discount.
Men who held several hundred dollars
in currency circulated among them
during the morning. and offered to take
The notes at ten per cent discount. A
Jew accepted the offer. Previous TO
the payment local employees were told
not to discount their notes under any
circumstances, as they were good at
any time.
BY paying a portion of the wages n
check, Paymaster Snee broke prece-
dent which has been binding in this
city almost since the road entered
Richmond. In the past, local Pennsyl-
vania officials have spoken with pride
that the road has for many years paid
in Richmond on the cash basis entire
ly.
Grand Rapids and Indiana employees
in Richmond will receive their pay
late this evening, and the same system
as was followed this morning viii be
used by the northern roads paymas-
ter. The Grand Rapids pay roll is not
as large as other divisions centering
here.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-11-16
National Chairman Sent Word
To Lafayette 1t Will Not Be
Possible for Him to Attend
Bryan Meeting.
MAYOR JOHNSON COMES
OUT FOR NEBRASKAN.
Will Try to Get Him the Ohio
Delegation - Washin 9 to n
Star Takes a Rap at Ma
tionaI Chairman Taggart.

Lafayette, Ind, Nov. l6-Thomas
Taggart, chairman of the democratic
national committee, threw a bomb
shell into the ranks Of the local DEM
ocracy and the friends OF William Jen-
nings Bryan. when he sent TO the com
mittee in charge OF the Jackson club
banquet his speakers ticket with his
regrets that ne could not be present
at the much-a6vertised meeting III
nonor Of the Nebraskan, vino announc-
ed he would accept the nomination OF
the democratic ticket for president
next year.
Mr.. Taggarts excuse is that he must
be in New York on Nov. l9 to see his
daughters OFF for Europe, but demo
Gratis Of all states feel confident that
his refusal to attend The banquet and
deliver speech next Monday nignt is
a direct indication that he viii be op.
posed TO tIr. E~-an'S candidacy.
It IS feared, too, by these who have
planned % maze next Monday the
banner Gly Of democracy in Indiana
for many years. that Mr.. Taggart's
failure to be present will keep away
many of his ardent supporters in the
state, including several members of
the state committee. There are those
who say Mr.. Taggart feared to attend
the banquet because Of the announced
intention OF the Rev. T. II. Kuhn Of
Richmond, democratic candidate for
governor, VINO will speak on the sub
ject, THE Preacher in Politics." to
start something in the Taggart camp
by flaying bOssism in the party. May
or Tom Johnson of Cleveland has also
sent a communication to J. Kirby
Risk saying that it will be Impossible
to attend the banquet.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-11-16
OBJECT TO coERcIvE LAWS.
United German Societies at Ft. Wayne
Take Action.

Ft. Wayne Ind. Nov. 1G.-The Unit
ed German societies of Ft. Wayne have
adopted by unanimous vote. resou-
tions pledging members not to support
candidates for office who have not
pledged themselves to resist the fur
ther enactment of what they call co
ercive laws regarding the observance
of Sunday and the regulation of sa-
looms.
The German Alliance of Ft Wayne,
is a union Of most Of the German soci-
cites OF the city. 1t is member Of
the state federation OF German socie-
ties of Indiana and the state federation
belongs to the National German Ali
ance which recently held its national
convention in New York. 1t claims
membership OF million and half
citizens of German or OF German de-
scent in the forty states.
Say They Are Not Anarchists.
The statement resents the accusa-
tion that those who favor a free Sun
day are anarchists and seriously CON
tends. that statutes are not law unless
they are in accord with public senti-
ment and existing conditions" 1t IS
get forth that Sunday laws came down
through the Puritaus Who caught their
spirit from Calvin and Knox. WHO
stood for the union OF church and
state. These laws, the statement
says. are not in accord with the consti-
tuition of the United States. Sunday
legislation" it continues, ''is church
legislation, which may have its place
within the respective church organiza-
tions but not in state legislation''
Candidates to Be Sounded.
In conclusion, the statement saws
that the United German societies will
before the primaries, investigate the
position of the candidates in regard to
Sunday laws. 1t will not support can.
didates who are for a rigorous enforce.
meut of the Sunday laws. and in this il
II IN harmony with the majority OF the
inhabitants of Ft. Wayne. For this
yurpose IL will combine with organize,
tions such as the Irish and the Franko.
Americans. also with such organiza.
ffons consisting Of American-boTn citi
1sns which likewise do not believe n
the enforcement of medieval coercire
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-11-16
INVITATION TO TAGGART.
Washington Star Says he is Not The
Man for Chairman.

Washington, Nov. Lett is an.
nounced that an invitation to the Bry-
an banquet TO be held in this city has
been sent to National Chairman Tom
Taggart. A letter from Mr. Bryan re.
ceived by Willis J. Abbott. states that
lis speech at the forthcoming ban.
quet will be the most important one
he will deliver before the democratic
national convention. 1t is supposed
that he will announce the administra-
tive policy he would adopt if elected
president.
The WASHINGTON Star says Mr.. Tag.
CART will not be a candidate for chair.
man to succeed himself and adds:
"A wise decision. With Mr.. B:van
as the standard bearer, Mr.. Taggart
would not be the right man for cam.
paign manager"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-11-16
RETAIL MERCHANTS
MEET NEXT JANUARY
Terre Haute Is Chosen as the
Meeting Place.
BIG MEN WILL ATTEND.

State officers OF the Indiana Retail
Merchants association met with Terre
Haute officers Friday and discussed
plans for the state convention, which
will be held there in January. The
date was set for the 21st, 22d and 23d.
1t was decided to devote the first
day to reception, a short business ses-
sion. addresses and smoker. The
visitors will be taken for tour Of the
city one afternoon and there will be a
theatre party and banquet.
President Ralph Clark of Anderson
said that some OF the most prominent
merchants in the country would be in.
yited 10 attend. Reports indicate that
The convention will be the largest in
the history Of the association
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-11-16
TAG, YOUR It, IF YOU
AID REID HOSPITAL
November Il Is the Day to
Try This New Plan.
WILL BE NO SOLICITATION.

The people of Richmond, on Noveu-
Der u, will be given a opportunity 10
express their interest in Reid Memo
rial hospital by voluntary Contribu-
tons to its maintenance. No effort
wi: be made TO solicit offerings, as the
management believes the worthy OBJ
ject for which the donations are made
will appeal 10 all the people Of the
city, A neat little badge bearing the
words. This is Hospital Day. 1907.
Will be given every donor.
The children of the city espe cially.
Will be encouraged 10 bring their pen
nie5 ana nickles. Though these indi
viduaI gifts be small, the management
emphasizes them because they mean
much to the future of this worthy i'll
stitution, as tAe spirit OF giving once
established. will be kept up through
life.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-11-16
TEACHERS INSTITUTE
At JORDAA'S OFFICE
Four townships Are Repre-
sented in the Gathering.
PROGRAM COMMITTEE MET.

The teachers OF the schools OF Clay,
Green. Perry and WEBSTER townships
held an institute this morning At The
office of County School Supcrintend
ent Charles Jordan. The program was
as follows:
State Course of Study-Ethel v
Clifford.
American History and It's Geograph-
ic Conditions-Minnie Marshall and
Lena ArbOgasC.
Report of State Department OF Pub
lie Observation-Disclosures &. Davis.
Elementary Observation-Disclosures Nor
ris.
The program committee OF the
Wayne County Teachers Association
also met in Mr. JOrdan's office this
morning to consider d program for
the meeting OF the association which
will be held next February.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-11-16

MUCH DAMAGE WAS DONE.
TWO MEMBERS OF THE CREW ON
THE WORK TRAIN SAVED THEM
SELVES BY UMPING-TRAFFlC
WAS DELAYED.

Cambridge City, Ind, Nov. 16.--
An east bound stock train on the
Pennsylvania railroad collided with a
north bound L. Z. & w. work train
here this morning about seven o'clock
at the intersection of the two roads.
The north bound train on the L. T.. 4
crossing the Pennsylvania tracks just
as the Pennsylvania train crashed into
it. The grade OH the Pennsylvania
road from Dublin to this place is pro
nounced and the stock train was rum
blocks set against it, but on account
of the failure of the air brakes to
work promptly and the slippery condi-
ton Of the tracks, the Pennsylvania
train could not be brought to stop
in time to avert the collision.
Saved by Jumping.
and demolished while the stock train
of the Pennsylvania sustained but Il
few scratches. Two members OF the
crew on the l.. r. & W. work train
were on the piledriver car, which was
the point of contact, and would likely
have been killed had they not seen
the impending danger and jumped.
No one was injured. Locally the blame
is placed with the Pennsylvania stock
train crew as they were running at a
higher rate of speed than is permits
sible and further that they failed to
have their train under control. Traf-
fic was delayed for several hours al
this point as it was necessary to send
to Indianapolis for wreck train, the
one Of the Richmond division not be-
ing of sufficient capacity.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-11-16
PROF. HARRY HOLMES
SPEAKS IN CHAPEL
Told of His Visit to the Mardi
GraS.
FOR EARLHAM STUDENTS.

In Earlham chapel Friday Prof Har-
ry Holmes OF the chemistry depart
ment. spoke 10 the students, telling Of
his visit to the Mardi Gras at New Or
leans. The address was exceedingly
entertaining. In introducing his SUBJ
ject Prof. Holmes said that he was
not going to speak Of the golden oppor-
tunities which were jumping out at
college students on their way through
life, etc. but was going To take the
subject Of Recreation as an Occupa-
ton. His description of the Mardi
Gras and the festivities going On IN
New Orleans at that time. entertained
the students greatly.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-11-16
LECTURED ON MEMORY.
j. W. Clark Was Heard by Number
Friday Night.

]. W. Clarke. an Englishman who
has been delivering lectures in the
city recently on memory culture, gave
z very interesting talk Friday evening
TO a goodly company OF teachers and
others interested in the development
Of this faculty. The lecture was IL
tustrated with tests and demonstra-
tions so that those present were able
TO remember as many IS eighty words
consecutively, the words having no
logical connection.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-11-16
PERHAPS FIFTY WILL
co FROM THIS COUNTY
Local Democrats Arrange for
Trip to Lafayette.
SPECIAL CAR TO BE RUN

Democrats OF Richmond met Friday
night at the city building to complete
all arrangements for the trip to La
fayette. Ind, Monday, where they will
attend the big Bryan meeting.
When noses were counted it was
found that just thirty men would go
TO the big meeting from Richmond,
while at least twenty had expressed
their intention OF going from the ccun-
.tg. The special car will Leave Rich.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-11-16
Deputy Grand President of the
Eagles Issues a Circular
That Makes the Attitude OF
The Order Plain.
VIOLATION OF BOTH THE
STATE AND ORDERS LAW
Action Grows Out of the Re-
cent Raid of the Lodge
Rooms in This City-Action
Taken at Fort Wayne.

AS result OF the raid made by the
& week ago last Sunday. in which three
gambling machines. numerous poker
chips and a large quantity of various
kinds Of booze were captured, Herbert
ii. Evans or New Castle. deputy grand
president Of the fraternal order of Ea-
giles, has addressed Il circular 10 the
aeries in his district, which includes
the sale of intoxicants or gambling III
any form in Eagles lodge rooms o.'
club rooms.
In the circular, one of which has just
been received by the local aerie, Mr.
Evans calls attention to the laws of
the order which prohibit the sale of III
toxicants or having gambling para
phernalia in the lodge or club rooms.
Mr.. Evans in this communication notes
that the police OF Richmond recently
Taided the local Eagles club rooms,
finding intoxicants ana gambling de-
vices.
Mr.. Evans warns the acrieS general
ly in his district Shat if in the future
such conditions are disclosed by in
spection, the forfeiture of charter will
follow. Mr.. Evans states that this ac-
tion will be taken in order that 10 dis.
credit may fall on the order.
Officially DiscredIts Report,
IT is understood that the purpose of
Mr.. Evans i'll issuing this circular WAS
to officially discredit the report that
after the raid made on the local Ia
giles club rooms numerous aerieS
throughout the state had written 20 the
Richmond aerie extending sympa thy
and offering to financially aid the local
aerie In fighting the action OF the Rich
nond authorities through the courts.
In his circular Mr.. Evans points out
between the lineS.that it is not only Il
violation of the state law to permit
gambling and the sale of intoXicauts
also violation OF the laws of the or
der. The action taken by Mr.. Evans
will probably result in the members of
the local aerie deciding not to contest
in court the action of the authorities of
this city.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-11-16

mond at seven o'clock Monday morn
ing and will pick up delegations from
Henry and Fayette counties. At In
dianapolis party Of northwestern
Hancock county democrats will meet
the special.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-11-16
FATHER AND SON KILLED.

Greencastle, Ind. Nov. 16-Harry
Waters. 45, and his son. Walter Wat
ers. p. living seven miles east OF this
city. were struck by the fast mail
train on the Fandalia, Friday, and in
stantlr killed
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-11-16
TOM JOHNSON OUT FOR BRYAN.
Mayor Of Cleveland Saws He is Not in
Presidential Race.

Cleveland, O.. Nov. 16.-In an open
letter to William J. Bryan, expressing
satisfaction with Mr.. Bryan's announ.
cement. Mayor Johnson gays he will
endeavor TO secure an Ohio delegation
to the National democratic convention
that will call upon Mr.. Bryan again
to be democracy's candidate for the
presidency. The mayor declares he is
not an aspirant for the nomination.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-11-16
Defense Charges State Is Packing
Taiesmen With Democrats,

Georgetown, Ky, Nov. 16-Ar all
day session of court resulted in the
selection of five jurors to try Caleb
Powers for completely in the murder
of Senator William Goebel. OF the
five, four are Democrats and one Re
publican.
Another venire of 100 talesmen was
summoned to be in court Monday
morning and word received by Pow
ers's attorney was to the effect that
an overwhelming majority OF them are
Democrats
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-11-16
WALSH PLEADS IMMUNITY.
Judge Anderson Orders Jury Out t
Settle Quarrel Over Books,

Chicago, Nov. ia long drawn out
argument between opposing counsel,
and in which the court took part from
time to time, over what is regarded as
practically a plea for immunity be-
cause the books of the defendant have
been used in the Federal Grand Jury
investigation of his affairs, consumed
the Friday afternoon session of court
in the trial of John II. Walsh on a
charge of having misappropriated
funds of the bank with which he was
associated.
Attorney John S. Miller OF the coun-
sci for Mr.. Walsh declared that he
was not ready to meet the issue. and
it is expected that he will be given an
opportunity Monday TO cite authorities
in support Of his contention.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-11-16

strong during this term as more hours
are given to il than during any other
term OF the eight year course.
Annual School Reception.
Next Friday afternoon Whitewater
school will give its annual reception
to patrons and their friends. DR.. s.
r. Lyons of Reid Memorial church.
will speak, Miss Henley will sing. and
there will be several instrumental rem
ditions on the program.
Mr.. Ramsey visited the Starr and
Vale schools Thursday afternoon.
Parents are Visitors.
The parents of Hibberd children
visited the school Wednesday after
noon, and observed the regular work
OF the classes. They expressed them
selves as much pleased with the pro-
gress being made.
Miss Martha BOYD aud Miss Eva
Mawhood Of the Vale school visited
classes al the Warner and Ffndley
buildings Thursday
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-11-16
County Treasurer MTlck Says
That He Means Business
And Will Bring the Money
IRto the Treasury.
CITES ONE CASE OF A
MAN ON CITY PAYROLL.
Takes Pride in the Fact That
He Has Never Paid Any
Tax and Boasts That He
Does Not intend to Do So.

Count Treasurer b. Is. drick. Jr.. 10
firm il his intention TO 90 everything
in his power TO collect delinquent poll
tax. Mr.. Myrick stated this morning
that he is not yet ready 10 make any
statement except that there is large
number of deiinquents in the county
ana that prompt steps would be taken
20 force tnem to pay in their delin-
ouect taxes
IL is unfair 10 the citizens OF this
county who regularly pay their taxes
rot 10 MgKa an EFFORT TO collect taxes
from th0s1 who make It u practice OF
being delinquent. Fifty per cent OF
those who are assessed poll tax never
pay it," said Mr.. Myrick. Under
the new law | can turn in list OF
these delinquents TO the prosecutor
who is empowered TO bring suit to re-
cover these taxes. The law provides
that the prosecutor shall receive a fee
OF $40 and ten per cent of all poll tax
es lie collects by this method
There is man in this city who has
lor years been on the municipal pay
roll. He recently made a public state
ment that he had never paid any taxes
and that he never would pay any" CON
tinued Mr.. Myrick I'll take steps
which I think will compel him TO pay
all delinquent taxes charged against
him and convince him that in the f,l-
ture it Will be good policy to pay all
taxes assessed against him.
Have Taken the Hint.
1t is understood that since the re-
cent publication III the Palladium thai
the treasurer would take advantage Of
i large number OF delinquents have
visited the treasurer's office and paid
out delinquent taxes. which in some
cases extended back for period of
ten years.
When Mr.. Myrick first took office
he commissioned man TO collect de-
!inquent taxes. This man was TO re-
ceive as payment for his work the
treasurer's fees on the taxes collected.
After finding that he could only aver
age about So or So per week for his
work. the delinquent tax collector gave
up his job in disgust. OF course il is
always possible for the treasurer 10
take steps to levy on property OF the
delinquents TO recover oacK taxes. but
this method means political suicide for
the treasurer. The new delinquent
poll tax law solves the problem better
tina many act yet placed on the statutes
and Mr.. Myrick will take advantage Il
it
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-11-16
Evidently This Is Defense to
Be Made in the Case of
Mrs. Bradley.
FIVE JURYMEN SECURED.
ANOTHER VENIRE WILL REPORT
IN THE POWERS TRIAL MON
DAY MORNiNG-WALSh PLEADS
IMMUNITY.

Washington, Nov. 1G-That the de-
Tense Of Mrs. Annie NJ. Bradley, on
trial in Criminal Court No. /, on the
charge Of numbering United States
Senator Arthur Brown of Utah, would
be insanity, was made evident beyond
question by the preliminary statement
made to the court by her attorney. Mr..
Hoover. At the conclusion of Mr..
HOover's statement the court adjourn
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-11-16
WILL PREACH AT ECONOMY,

Prof. David Dennis of Earlham Col
lege win preach in the Friends
church in Economy, Sunday morning
at 1876 O'Clock.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-11-16
But Fourteen Cases of Corpor-
al Punishment Admins
tered in a Month.
ENROLMENT FELL SHORT.
1T is TWENTY-Six BEHIND THAT
OF TIE SAME MONTH A YEAR
AGO-NOT MUCH FOR THE
TRUANT OFFICER TO DO.

Richmond school boys and girls are
good, so we'll behaved in fact that but
fourteen cases OF corporal punishment
were administered during the school
month. which closed November Z, the
report of which was today issued
from the offica OF Superintendent T.
A. Mott. There were 3,040 pupils in
the schools, and that no more than
fourteen had to be "spanked' is con-
sidered good by local teachers.
Neither was there much occasion of
the services Of Truant Officer Bishop,
fol' there were only sixteen cases of
truancy.
The enrolment fell short of the Ell
rollment for the corresponding month
in 1906 There were only 3,040 stu
dents enrolled last month while in
1906 there were 3.066. The past two
years, however, show an increase over
the preceding two years.
The report in detail follows:
General Enrolment .3,O4O
Monthly enrolment ...........2 .2.992
Average daily attendance .......2,1OO
Per cent. Of attendance ,........ .94.6
Number remaining at date. .2,S6S
Number not tardy. .......2 .2,oO4
Number not absent ...........l, ,oo6
Number neither tardy nor alb
sent ,'o-
Number of days lost by sickness l,i0l
Number Of cases of tardiness.... 1oS
Number of tardy pupils ......... AS
Time, in minutes, lost by tardl-
ness ................... 5,4o5
Number OF cases corporal pun
lShment IL
Number Of cases of truanCy ..... 10
Number OF visitors ........... 591