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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-31
GOOD WORK IS At
tracing NOTICE
Indiana Railroad Commission
Has Drawn Eyes of the
Country Upon 1t.
OF BENEFIT TO PEOPLE.
PERHAPS THE GREATEST RE-
FORM YET PLANNED LOOKS TO
THE ENTIRE ELIMINATION OF
GRADE CROSSINGS.

Indianapolis, Ind. Aug. 31.-Tne
lana Railroad Commission is beginning
10 attract attention throughout the
entire country. The commission, al
though less than three years old. is
becoming a model for the commissions
of other states.
No other branch of the state ad-
ministration is doing more in a gen
eral way for the people of Indiana
When the commission was created
by the Republican legislature three
years ago there was a hue and Cry
from the Democrats that The Republi-
cans had merely created another bu-
reau to give some favorite politicians
a job. but the fallacy of that cry is
being demonstrated every day, for the
commission has more than paid for
itself in many cases.
Freight Rates Inquiry.
1t is now reducing and equalizing
freight rates as well as making travel
safer. During the next sixty days
some conferences of vital Importance
to the shippers and consumers will
be held here. One of these confer
ences will mark the inauguration of a
movement to lower freight rates. II
is almost assured that the commission
will compel the roads to lower many
rates and the result will be that the
masses will be able to buy many of
the necessities of life cheaper than
they do now.
Great Reform Planned.
Perhaps the greatest reform yet
contemplated by the commission is
one looking towards the complete
elimination of dangerous grade cross
ings which have cost hundreds of
lives, and which are a constant men
ace to the public.
If the commission succeeds in this
work and there is every reason to
believe that ii will, 1t will have &C
complished more for the people of the
state than anyone thought possible
when the railroad commission law
was enacted
Position Plainly Stated.
In letter written to the superin-
tendent of one of the large railroads
operating within the state. a member
of the commission outlines the 2tti-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-31

~ re c~4~. 80 Eround. es-
pecislly where the adjacent country Is
thickly settled. 70 insist that proper
warning signals. including electric
bells when necessary. shall be con-
structed.
To ScrutinIre Accidents.
1T is our intention 10 scrutfuixe
very carefully all accidents that take
place hereafter at highway crossings
and 10 require these to be In AS safe
condition as il possible under present
conditions. working up finally 10 the
point arrived at In the states, have
mentioned. of a separation OF grades
and the final elimination OF accidents
that so often take place At highway
crossings. We shall expect the CO.
operation OF the carriers in this work.
because the incidental benefits accru-
ing 10 them viii be very great.
THE commission trusts and expects
that you viii continue to devote your
time and the time OF your men 10 the
Improvement OF these crossings"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-31

tude OF the commission on the ques-
ton of railroad crossings and says
that the commission will keep in mind
continually the idea of the gradual
elimination OF the Embarrassing. and
the establishment of different grades
for the rail and the wagon roads.
That the advancement from the
present crossings TO elevated crossings
will be gradual is evidenced by the
letter. but the position OF the COM
mission is clearly outlined in 1t. as
follows:
"Your letter OF the 18th. with ref
creme, 70 the work YOU are doing on
highway crossings generally. was re-
ceived and has been submitted 10 the
commission. The commission is glad
to note the active work you are doing
10 get your highway crossings in fair
condition
I'VE beg leave. however. TO object
to your proposition that there never
will be time when we can say TO
the commission that every highway
crossing In the state is in first-class
shape. Tie law of this state requires
that highway crossings. when a rail
practically the same condition that
they were before the railroad passed
over them.
To Improve Crossings.
I'm the state of Massachusetts, the
railroad commission has been in ex-
istence for fifty years and has been
devoting a great deal of its time and
attention 10 the subject OF getting the
highway crossings in condition TO pre-
vent accidents and loss OF life. We
are informed that in this state and
other eastern states persistent efforts
have been made and are being made
TO separate the grades at the cross
ings of the highways and the railroads.
The railroad commission of Indiana
proposes TO commence now. wherever
it is practical. through it's inspectors
and through the companies, the work
of putting great many, IL not all, of
these highway crossings in much bet
ter shape than they are at the present
time.
1T proposes to go on with this work
from year to year. getting them con-
tinually in better shape until the great
loss of life that has taken place at
these crossings shall be avoided. We
note the difficulties that you labor un-
der and the work you are doing, but
we think 1t will be economy TO put
these crossings in the best shape you
can at the present. because as we go
further into this work we shall re-
quire. wherever views Of approaching
trains are INSTRUCTED by buildings or
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-31
The Balloon Plant.

One of the curious devices of nature
for scattering seeds is seen in the bal
loon plant of California. The fruit is
yellow and Is a little lager than al
egg. 1t has the appearance of an emp
ty bag, but it contains watery sub
stance which evaporates or dries UP
when the fruit natures, sort of gas
taking it's place. This gas is lighter
than air, and the fruit dips back and
forth in the wind until 1t finally breaks
loose from it's slender stem, rises into
the air to height of from seventy five
to a hundred feet and sails away to
fall in some distant spot and thus ex
tend the growth of it's kind.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-31
BASEBALL GOSSIP.
(By Tort.)

King Cole will probably work against
Bluffton this afternoon. Sunday, Ca
sey Horn is down to pitch against the
same team. Bluffton is also the at
traction at Athletic park Monday, La
Dor Day, and Fleming will work in the
only game played on that date, in the
afternoon.
Britten. the new outfielder. who re-
ported here Friday for a trial, has a
good whip and fields his position nice
ly, but seems a bit bat shy. However.
it is not fair to judge him in this de-
partment the first game he plays.
Britten was the best batter in the City
league at Cincinnati.
Carlin failed to do any execution
with his bat Friday. but he certainly
held down short field to perfection. In
running backward for it and then
spearing it with his gloved hand by a
leap into the humid atmosphere. Fish
er also played beautiful fielding game
handling five hard driven hits and
teasing bunts, then mailing his man by
beautiful assists to Hicks. Fishers
error was an overthrow of second base
on a relay from Ritter.
Partlow was given the hand for a re-
markable catch in center. After Part
low had made this robbery and was re-
turning to the bench fan yelled:
Uncover, you dub, don't you know
what an encore is?''
With grin Parlow yelled back:
Cant do tim bald headed
Mr.. Gardner. the new jumps, is hard
working and pugnacious official. He
has pair of pipes like factory whis-
tie. and he is not afraid to use them.
He also told Cap LaRue of Bluffton to
behave or vacate the premises. You
showed me up once. but you won't
again. I'll have you understand that
I'm the umpire, so stow your CAB or
get out of the game. Mr.. LaRue
slowed his CAB. Mr.. Gardeners remarks
were very much la brush league, but
when in brush league do as the
brush leaguers do" is his motto.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-31
Portland G: kokomo. 5.

Kokomo. Ind, Aug. 31-Portland de-
feated Kokomo Friday by a score of 6
to 5. The visitors did heavy pound
ing with the stick and had their own
way with the ball, while Kokomo had
great trouble in finding the curves of
Wagner. The score was tied in the
eighth inning and three Dagger
knocked by Gray in the ninth sealed
Kokomo's fate. Karmonys single reg
istering the deciding score. Biltz's
arm was sore and he surrendered the
box after being badly hammered, to
Lacy. Durham of the visitors won
honors by knocking a home run and a
three-bagger as well. Score:
r. H. e.
Kokomo. 0 0 0 9 0 0-5 6 2
Portland. 0 0 2 2 0 0 1-6 Is 4
Batteries-Biltz, Lacy and Orr;
Wagner and Harms. Umpire-Burke.
Attendance-500.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-31
TEAM WILL
PLAY AT CAMBRIDGE.
Are to Meet the Little Giants on the
L. e. e. w. Grounds
Sunday.

Cambridge City, Ind, Aug. 81
Manager z. A. Johnson of Richmond
will bring his aggregation of sluggers
to this city Sunday afternoon to meet
the Little Giants at the L., E. & w.
park. The teams are well matched
and almost as much interest is attach
ed to this contest as the big game be-
tween the city team and Bentonville.
Both teams have worthy opponents
and are confident of victory.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-31
The Drama Today.

Manager-What have you got IN the
way of light comedy? Let me look
over your manuscripts. Playwright
I don't happen to have anything on
hand just now. but I'll write you two
or three and bring them in this after
noon.-Kansas City Times.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-31
(By Tort.)
Richmond, 8; BIuffton, 2.

Richmond took the BlufftOn celebr1.
ties Friday afternoon in close, but
stupid game, by score of 3 to 2. The
contest was placed within the grasp of
the locals six or seven times, but not
until the last part of the ninth did the
Quakers open the pep can and cinch
the game. Stokes Weaver pounding in
the winning run by polling scorcher
over second which nearly amputated
a claw of Mr.. Donovan, the squat Bluff
ton guardian of that bag.
Fleming worked for the locals and
he was wild. but effective. Mr.. Guhl
twirled for the visitors and he was al
SO effective and wild. Pretty fielding
on the part of Fisher, Carlin and a
circus catch by Partlow, the Bluffton
center fielder, were the only things
that kept the crowd from passing into
a Rip Van Wrinkle. Mr.. Britten,
graduate of the back lots of Cincinnati.
reported to Manager Jessup just before
the game for trial in the outfield.
Britten came here touted as slugger
of the La Joie type, but he failed TO
solve Mr. Guhl's delivery. In the field
he took two chances in an easy, grace
full manner Wiltermood rested on
the bench while Britten cavorted in his
garden.
Presented by GuhI.
The first Quaker tally was presented
by C.. Guhl In the second with one
down, Minzler singled. Britten drew
transportation and both advanced on
Fishers out to left. Fleming got a
base on LaRue S error, the Guhl passed
Ritter. forcing in Minzler. Cap Jes-
sup had a chance to break up the
league, three men being on bases. but
he died an infield death. In the
fourth the locals clouded up and threat
ened to sprinkle runs all over the
Dregs, but one little count oozed in.
Bone headed work by Bluffton. a base
on balls to Minzler and hits by Flem-
ing and Ritter netted this one run. The
inning closed with three men on bases.
Weaver was at the bat, but failed to
connect safely.
Tied in the Eighth.
The Dregs made their first score in
the seventh. Donovan pounding out
a single and counting on Pfefferle's
two-base hit In the eighth Bluffton
tied the score on two base hit and
errors by Fisher and Hicks. Bluffton
should have scored in the sixth when
Fleming passed three men to first. but
the necessary pinch hitter was not on
the Bluffton payroll. Richmond won
the game in the ninth after two men
had been retired. Fisher drew his
base. Fleming singled and Ritter sac
rificed. Jessup then poled one to La
Belle. who nailed Fisher at the plate.
Weaver. who had not yet secured his
daily hit and was way over due, came
to bat and promptly smashed out a sim
gle. scoring Fleming and ending the
game. The score:
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-31
THREE GAMES TO PLAY
BEFORE SEASON CLOSES
The x. Y. Us Will Disband After the
Sunday and Monday
Contests.

The X. Y. Us will play the Royals at
Beallview park Sunday. A good game
and a large crowd are expected. La
Dor Day the Y. Y. rs will play a dou-
BILE header with the Y NJ. c. and Null
doom teams The first game will be
called at l p. m. at the Y. NJ. c. park
on South Ninth street. The second at
) p. m, at the Muldoon's diamond on
the West Side. After these games the
Y. Y rs will close for the season.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-31
Poetry.

'why are poets SO little appreci
hair.
WELL answered Mr.. Cumrox. 'it's
this way with piece of poetry: If you
can't understand it you don't care to
read it, and If you can understand il
you haven't any respect for it,
Washington Star
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-31
DEATH DUE TO oAsTRIrIs.

Eaton, O., Aug. 31-Mrs. J. c. Test.
aged AZ. well known resident OF Cam
den. died at her home there Thursday
night of gastritis. The funeral will be
held at the home Sunday afternoon.
conducted by the Rev. Timmons and
the burial will be made at Camden.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-31
CENTRAL LEAGUE STANDING.
Fridays Results.

Fridays Results.
South Bend L; Dayton o, (first
game.)
Dayton 8; South Pend 4, Second
game)
Terre Haute 3; Canton I.
Evansville 8; Wheeling /.
Springfield / Grand Rapids 0.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-31
Umbrella Filtration.

An umbrella carried over the wo
man. the man getting nothing but the
drippings of the rain. signifies court
ship. When the man has thesumbrella
and the woman the drippings it indi
Gates maria ge.-Boston Transcript.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-31

Father and mother. cisters and brothers soon
get to know one another's intimate affairs and
the little bowel and liver disturbances soon be-
come household comment. 1t Is well to remem-
Der that IN constipation and indigestion and
other troubles of the stomach. liver and bowels
q quick cure can be had by the use of Dr. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin. Take II tonight and you
win feel perfectly well IN the morning Price
only 50 cents and 81 at druggists.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-31
koKOMO SIGNS PLAYERS.

Kokomo. Ind. Aug. 31.-E.mer
Brown, Dannine Xix and Maurice
Stout have signed with the Kokomo
team and will be assigned their posi-
tons today.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-31

Have you noticed the improved serv.
fee to Chicago via the C.. c. L?
Through sleeper leaves Richmond at
HIS p. M. daily, arrives in Chicago
at 700 A M. Try It apr6-tf
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-31

THE BASEBALL RESULTS
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.
Fridays Results.

Pittsburg 2; Chicago 1, (1st game.)
Chicago 6; Pittsburg 0, cd game.)
Boston 3: New York 1.
Philadelphia 4; Brooklyn 3.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-31
ADAM REID is VERY SICK.

Eaton. o., Aug. 31-Adam Reid, who
has been in the Dayton state hospital
for some time. is reported TO be in
critical condition and his recovery IL
not anticipated.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-31

Itching piles provoke profanity. but
profanity won't cure them. Doan's
Ointment cures itching. bleeding or
protruding piles after years of suffer
ing At any drug store.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-31
Day GOULD, COURT TENNIS CHAMPION.


8
H. worlds
IN
he sproved he is
ampo ONE Is a N.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-31

Leaving Richmond 11:15 D. N. via
c., c. & L. lands you In Chicago at
700 a. N. Through sleepers and
coaches. You will like it. apr6-tf
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-31

c., C. 4 L. ticket agent viii sell yoa
sleeping car tickets to Cnicago for
their 11:15 p. NJ. train. Call on
him. apr6-tf
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-31

Fridays Results.
Philadelphia 6; New York 5.
Boston 4; Washington 8, I'll in
lings.)
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-31
WEST END WELL REPRESENTED.

Seventy-seven tickets were sold at
the Cambridge City interurban station
to Richmond. Friday. Many Cam
bridge City people attended the Buffa-
10 Bill shows in the afternoon and eve-
ming.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-31
AMERICAN ASSN. STANDING.
Fridays Results.

Toledo 10; Indianapolis 1.
Columbus 4; Louisville /.
Minneapolis 4; st. Paul 1.
Milwaukee 4 Kansas City 2, first
game)
Kansas City 3; Milwaukee /, (sec-
ond game.)
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-31

A brave man is sometimes despera-
DO. but a bully is always q coward
Halliburton.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-31

The average age of persons arrested
in New York city so far this year has
been twenty-three years.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-31

THIS KEPT THE FANS FROM CO.
ING INTO A RIP VAN WINkLE
DURING THE BLUFFTON-RICH
MOND CONTEST.
10. LEAGUE STANDING.

Saturdays Games.
Bluffton at Richmond.
Portland at Kokomo.
Van Vert at Decatur.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-31

Earned runS-R1chmOnd, i; BIu11tOn,
L. Left on bases-Richmond 10; Bluff
ton o. Sacrifice hits-Fogle, Ritter.
Two base hits-LaRue, Pfefferle. Stolen
bases-Wills. Ryan Guhl Struck
out-By Guhl, 4; by Fleming. L. Bases
on balls-Off Guhl, A.; off Fleming, ;.
Hit DEMONSTRATING. Passed balls
-Fogle, . Time: SO. Umpire
Gardner Attendance-3OO.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-31

The Emperor of Austria smokes a
pipe morning and evening. while the
Car consumes about thirty cigarettes
Q DAY.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-31
Fridays Scores.

Richmond, 8; Button, 2.
Portland 6; Kokomo, 5.
Decatur, 6; Van Vert, L.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-31

Take Blackburn's Castor-Oil-Pills.
Delightfully."- active. Never grippe,
physic. Tonic. purifier. 10c. 25c.
Druggists.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-08-31
Decatur 6; Van Vert, '.

Decatur, Ind, Aug. 31-The locals
defeated the Van Vert team Friday
before large and enthusiastic crowd
the score being 6 to 1. Laxon was in
the box for the locals, and had the Wis
itors going through the entire game
Only three hits were secured off his
delivery. these, however, being
punched in the eighth inning, and re
suited in the visitors lone score.
Mundhenk. who was recently signed
by Van Vert, started the game, but
was batted out of the box in the third
inning. when five runs we're scored.
Umpire Rundel made his first ap-
pearance here. and made a fine i'm
preston. Score:
r. H f.
Van Vert 0 0 0 0 o OIL 3 2
Decatur. ;. 0 0 0 0 0 *-6 IL 0
Batteries Mundhenk, Perdi e u,
Wolfe, Laxon, Quinn. Two-base hits
Weber, Foley. Home runs-Laxon,
Wallace. Stolen bases-Johnson, 2;
Pierce. Sacrifice hits Pierce 2,
Johnson 2. Wallace. Hits-Off Mund-
henk. s in 3 innings; off Perdieu, in
5 innings. Bases on balls-Off Mund-
henk. 2 off Perdieu, .. Hit by pitch
er-Witham. Wallace. Struck out
BY Laxon, 5; by Perdieu, 1. Umpire
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-05-01
Candidates For Govern0rshlp.

Last Thursday Hon. T. S. Wilkin-
son, of Plaquemine, announced his
candidacy for the governorship, but
deferred giving his platform until
later. Sundays city papers contained
the announcement of Hon. Jared Y.
Sanders, of New Orleans, and his
platform which deals with a large
number of subjects. Hon. Leon Jas
tremski, of Baton Rouge, announced
his candidacy several months ago
and will seek the nomination on the
same issues he represented in the last
campaign with the addition of two
cent railroad fares. 1t is generally
believed that Congressman Robt.
Broussard, of New iberia, will also
enter the race, but at present he is
consulting his friends. 1t is said that
he will decide positively within the
next few days.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-05-01
WELCOME TO THE PRESS.

Ladies and Gentlemen of the
Press: In behalf of the people
of Lafayette we extend you a
sincere welcome to our little city.
and assure you that we feel hon
ored in having the pleasure Of
entertaining you. We trust that
your visit here will prove pleas
ant and agreeable, and that you
will always remember the three
days spent in Lafayette with
great pleasure. We again bid
YOU welcome.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-05-01
ACTION NEEDED.

In a previous issue of The AID
vertiser we called attention to the
statement of Pres. Edison of the
Kansas City Southern Railway
that his road would build from
Leesyille to New Orleans. AS
surveyed this road will pass at
or near Milton, missing Lafa-
yette between six and ten miles,
and cutting into our best trade
territory. This is a serious
matter and some action ought to
be taken by the business men of
the community. An effort should
be made to have the K. G. S.
come to Lafayette. and if there
is any possible chance to have it
do SO, we ought by all means to
seize the chance.
No town can afford to allow it's
trade territory to be cut into,
and especially is it true of a town
that depends upon a farming
country to support it. The
building of the K. G. S. through
the southern part of this parish
connecting Crowley and New
iberia means diversion to those
two towns of a considerable
amount of trade that comes here
and which we should use our
best endeavors to retain.
If we can induce the road to
pass through Lafayette 1t will
give US competing rates and en-
able us to offer more attractive
prices as an iuducement fol
trade. and instead of losing trade
we shall gain it.
It is very necessary, we think
that 9 meeting of the business
men should be held, q progress
i've league organized. and thu
matter taken up at an early date
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1907-05-01
The Cane Crop.

Louisiana Planter.
The rain which the sugar
planters were so anxious to get
when the Planter went to press
last week they received in full
measure on Sunday and Monday,
and, after an intermission of two
days, another rainfall was had on
Thursday, giving them altogeth-
er a complete suficiency OF
moisture, and the verdict in gen.
eral is now to the effect that the
exceptionally bright prospects
enjoyed by the cane crop during
March are again in evidence and
a record breaking cane crop
seems highly probable. as this
journal has maintained all
through the drouth, in the face
of pessimistic predictions from
our planting friends. The tenn
perature has been a little too
low for best results. but we may
now almost certainly expect
warm weather. as the first of May
is nearly at hand. and with the
ground in splendid condition and
with the crops as far advanced
as they now are, we may look for
rapid progress all along the line
and We may expect to see the
crop laid by early.