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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-06-07
COMMITTED FAITHFUL
Men Selected by T. P. A. to
Work on Traction Case
Have Honor Due.
OTHER T. P. A. NEWS.

The committee appointed
@TA by Post C, T. P. \. of A
EANANMN several weeks ago to in
W 's:ae e: : e: s:s :'::
and see if some kind of
an arrangement could not be made to
give the long suffering freight ship
pers freight service, has been working
very hard and diligently toward that
end.
The movement started by this com
mittee was afterward taken up with
them by the Commercial club, and the
gentlemen concerned worked honestly
and industriOusly to see If some kind
of settlement could not be reached,
that would give freight service, and at
the same time not jeOpardiZe the city 5
interests. At this time it looks very
much like the efforts had been sue
cessful and an agreement has been
made between the traction officials
and the board of public works, of our
city, that seems fair and just 10 all
parties concerned. and one that will
no doubt be approved by all of Rich
mOnd citizens.
While this agreement does not touch
on the point of universal transfers
we have no reason to believe that the
traction company will change its pres
ent attitude on this matter, and the
clause which is embodied in this
agreement. in which the interurban
company agrees to sell tickets on
their city cars. at the rate of six for
a quarter, will certainly be of much
benefit TO Richmond citizens, and this
is a privilege which they have not
hitherto enjoyed. In view of the fact
that the representatives Of the T. P.
\. and Commercial club. who repre-
scented the shipping interests of the
city. have worked so industriOuSly and
conscientiously for the relief of the
situation. and that this committee has
mp 70 this time apparently been sue
Cessful in securing an agreement that
looks fair for all parties concerned
it is 20 be sincerely hoped that our
city council will approve this agree,
ment, and give us at a very early
date the much desired resumption OF
freight traffic. both East and West
Librarian Chas o. TOoker. is very
busy at the present time. and states
that he Is fearful that his business Is
so good that he cannot go to Milwau-
kee 10 attend the national convention
John Highley was in Dayton this
week.
Notices have been received this
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-06-07
D|RECTO|RE ST|RS
SOCIETY CIRCLES
Several Chicago Smart Set
Leaders Say They Will
Wear New Gown.
is TIGHT-CLINGING TIGHT
SAID GOWN WILL NEVER BECOME
POPULAR BECAUSE YOUNG
WOMEN HAVE NOT THE COUR-
AGE TO WEAR 1T.

Chicago. H.. June G.-ChiCagO sOci-
ETY. is stirred to its depths over the an
nouncement of several of the smart
set leaders that they are going to in
troduce into the Windy City the new
"directOire" gown, the revival of which
has been causing a sensation even in
gay Paris where it made its debut be-
fore a startled world few weeks ago.
Advance notices of the new fashion
have done nothing to allay the general
alarm. The "direCtOire' gown is
tight.-clinging tight. What is more
it is slashed up the skirt on one side
above the knee, disclosing trousers.
Not the plebeian kind of course, that
mere man is accustomed to wear, No
indeed. The direCtOire kind are made
of blue satin and like the gown they
cling. but for all that they are unmis-
takably trousers This may account
for the failure of several of these much
heralded costumes to make their APP
pearanCe on schedule time Dress
makers aver that they have made a
large number this spring, yet the fact
remains that to date, but one Chicago
woman has had the fortitude to appear
on the street in the new garb. Here
is the description of her gown. The
costume, which is said 10 have been
imported from Paris. is of London
smoke French cloth. 1t has a close
fitting skirt and is slashed on the
right side. slightly above the knee. eN-
posing blue satin trousers. which al
so are tight fitting. The whole effect
is extremely tight. form ciinging. The
trimming is blue with lace jabot and
lace cuffs. The buttons throughout
are trimmed blue agarc and gold, with
double loops. 4 set Of blue satin
buttons runs down the side Of the
heavily embroidered and walking
style. Under these is seen a pair of
black patent leather French heel
shoes, OF gaiter effect. All is sur
mounted with a full directoire hat Of
blue. with buckle Of brilliants. and a
large bunch of ostrich plumes OF a
darker shade of blue. Blue gloves
short length. and a blue cravat COM
plete the effect" In spite of its at
fractions ii is asserted. however. that
the directoire will never be popular
The reason assigned Is that the young.
er women have not the courage. while
is exaeting, TO say the least.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-06-07
Democratic Convention Will
Be Largely Attended
BY Fair Sex.
REASONS GIVEN FOR THIS.
COLORADO is A WOMAN'S SUI
FRAGE STATE AND IN ADDITION
MANY DELEGATES WILL TAKE
THEIR FAMILIES THERE.

Denver, Colo, June 6.-The coming
national Democratic convention
promises to have more women in at
tendance than any similar convention
that has ever been held in the coun-
try Colorado is a woman suffrage
state, to begin with, and women natur-
ally take more part in politics than in
places where the right of suffrage is
confined to men. Women have been
selected on the reception committees
and many Of the important state dele
cations will be accompanied by large
numbers Of the fair sex, the word haV-
ing been passed along that all dele
gates are expected to bring their
wives
A large number of the delegates who
will attend the convention will bring
their whole families with them to
spend some time in the state, both
before and after the convention. The
many places of natural beauty and the
large number of summer hotels and
mountain lodges will attract hun
dreds of them for weeks during the
month of July.
Many Social Events.
An attempt will be made by the peO-
pie of Denver to introduce many So
cal events into the meeting OF the del
egateS and visitors There will be
elaborate receptions to all the state
delegations and nothing will be left
undone to provide those who come
with entertainment and amusement.
The vast new Auditorium will seat
nearly II 900 and this will enable a
large number Of spectators to enjoy
the proceedings of the convention.
Special committees will look after the
ladies while the delegates are in the
convention and reception committees,
appointed for each of the state dele
cations, will vie with each Other to
see whose entertainment is the most
elaborate and pleasurable.
There will be large amount of
money spent in entertainment. The
national committee has received
100000 from the city of Denver which
will help to pay the expenses of the
convention proper and there will be
an immense sum expended for special
entertainment also. This will be by
long odds the most costly convention
that has ever been held in America.
Interest in the proceedings of the
convention is increasing as the sew
enth day of July draws near. All the
offices in the gift of the convention
will be eagerly contested for and the
rivalry over the highest hOnOrs bids
fair to be keen in the extreme.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-06-07
KILLED NEAR LYNN
F. O. Leverton Victim of Rum
away Accident Near
That Place.
SKULL WAS FRACTURED.

Lynn, Ind, June G. F. o. Leverton,
of this place, was killed in a runaway
accident here. In company with Pearl
HutsOn and Edward Benson, he was
driving into the country, when col
lar came loose, letting the wagon
tongue drop, and runaway followed.
Benson and LevertOn jumped out, and
Leverton's skull was fractured, caus-
ing death. Mr. LevertOn was form
erly a resident of Indianapolis, where
he is we'll known in railway circles.
lie was a Pythian and a Red Man, and
he leaves wife and three small chill
dren.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-06-07
ACT OF DEPARTMENT
OF JUSTICE DELAYED
Will Not Take Steps Against
Railroads at Present.

Washington, June 6.-The Depart
ment of Justice has agreed with the
coal carrying railroads that the case
involving the constitutionality of the
commodity clause of the Hepburn act
shall be heard before three Federal
judges in Philadelphia on June 10Th.
No prosecutions will be begun until a
decision of the court has been
reached.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-06-07
D ORIGINAL MERRY
WIDOW WANTS DIVORCE
Ethel Jackson Zimmerman
Sues.

New York, June 6.-Ethel Jackson
Zimmerman, who won many plaudits
rom the public in the title role OF
The Merry Widow" last winter. has
begun suit for absolute divorce from
manager. a chorus girl famed for her
beauty is named, it is alleged
Justice Guy has ordered that the
evidence be taken in private before
NJ. Linn Bruce as referee. 1t is said
hat Zimmerman will file a counter
suit for absolute divorce.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-06-07
The Hub OF TIE Rody.

The organ around which all the other organs
revolve, and upon which they are largely de-
pendent for their welfare, is the stomach.
When the functions of the stomach become i'm
paired, the bowels and liver also become de-
ranged To cure a disease of the stoma ch, liver
bowels get a so cent or 81 bottle of DR.. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin at your druggists. II is
he promptest relief for constipation and dys
pepsia ever compounded.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-06-07

week by the members. that seminar
nual dues are payable July l. Do not
put your notice away and forget all
about it, but either remit at once. or
put it in a conspicuous place so that
your attention will be called to it be-
fore you are delinquent.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-06-07

FeItmans Tramp Last for Men. always easy.
always stylish. makes room for all five toes:
we can fit the narrowest foot: we can fit the
widest foot: we carry them A to EE. 5 to IL:
we fit as they should be fit Pat. Leather. Vici
Kid or Velour Calf. High or Low Cut. $3.50 to
$500 pair.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-06-07

II you are troubled with sick headachs. con
stipation. indigestion. offensive breath any
disease arising from stomach trouble. get a SOC
DR. g bottle of DR. Caldweu's Syrup Pepsiu. Ii
= noxitively guaranteed to cuTs YOU
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-06-07

FeItman Special $3.50 Shoe for Men: over
$500 pairs sold last year: that speaks for the
wearing qualities. Pat. Colt Butcher Oxfords.
Pat. Colt Butcher or Button Shoes. Tan Ok
fortls, also in this great shoe, strictly hand
seWed process.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-01-02

There is, in fact, rather a disposition
In trade circles to look o the re-
verse side Of the picture. This is not
extraordinary, however, because 1t IN
usual for the average man to be buliish
at the top and bearish at the bottom.
In addition, there Is the knowledge
that trade I'm other countries Is quieting
down, that a presidential election is
impending, that readjustments OF
wages and of prices are sure to fol-
low stock and money market convul-
sions, and that expenditures for all
public and private rpo are likely
to be smaller for some time to come.
ON the other hand, 1t should not
be forgotten that there is a large and
very profitable business to be lone in
this country in supplying the wants
of the S4,0 900, 900 people that inhabit 1t,
and that the warnings to the country
OF the present trouble were so early
and SO numerous that large accumula-
lions of stocks and goods were avoid
ed. Buying for some time past has
been of a healthy character, small and
frequent instead Of heavy purchases
being the rule. Furthermore, it might
be noted that some branches Of the
community, as, for instance, the farm
ers, were slow to feel the trouble which
so far has beer largely financial or
industrial, and not agricultural, Is in
previous years Of stress. Given the
i~htening Of the present stress in the
market, a thing which may be
reasonably looked for with the quiet
ing down Of trade, though perhaps de-
laYed by necessary heavy borrowing
by railroads, a rather quiet business
may be expected until election posi-
bilities become certainties, and the next
growing season gives some index as to
the crops of 1908.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-01-02

from whiting to Evansville, Ind, ON
which large shipments to the south were
made; q secret rate combination from sc,
Louis Into Louisiana-up0n all OF which
the Standard: secret rates from the STAN
dard's refinery at clean, NJ. ", into Ver-
mont. upon which the New York Central
s sesp a ennv,oT.d River liver Ssilsoad has already
and various secret rates elsewhere.
bureau In May. 1906 Within three months
BY the bureau as illegal had been Cancelled
by the railroads making the said rates.
This voluntary action OF the railroads
clusion OF the bureau that there had been
In existence for q long time a system CT
railway DETERMINATIONS In favor OF the
standard OIL company In almost every
Equity and Good Faith.
Considerations II these become highly
material when the Standard Oil company
appears. as It has. from a question OF
strict legality to a question OF equity and
good faith, and claims that in this specific
case. though X may have been technically
guilty, nevertheless Il was morally limo
posing the fine, this was by no means alta
virgin offense," NO
This Alton rate. therefore. was substan.
tally q rebate. was the most effective
Kind OF discrimination. because II killed
out all competition: was secret and was
concealed by secret methods: Is sought to
Do 1usuned only by another like secret
rate which also was covered by secret
methods; was only one OF a great system
or discriminatory rates practically cover
Ing the country (which the railroads dared
not maintain In the light OF publicity, and
In Its Ingenuity, secrecy, n completes ef-
fectiveness constitutes as extreme a viola.
ton or both the letter and spirit OF the
an~ti-rebate laws as could well be image
tned. 49, =
Mr.. Moffett also refers, by way OF iust-
ncaion, to certain other rates on peas,
cents, and others, as showing the reason-
abieness or the Scent OIL rate. The ''rea-
condolences" Of this rate n not IN uuesA
ton. The question IL whether this rate
constituted a discrimination as aRainst
other shippers OF OIL. Oil rehners IN Chi
cago and elsewhere were not vitality con.
cerned I'm the rates on popcorn. -.
The Standard undersold compEtitors In
the great southwest by means OF this G.
cent rate to the 81. Louis gateway, md,
having undersold them and driven them
out OF that territory, II then raised prices
TO q monopoly figure. so that its market
ing concern there was making over go
per cent. on Its capital stock in 1904, and
Tor a long series or years had been making
profits extortionately high. These profits
were thus based on his secret discrlmina-
tion which had been In existence over hf-
teen years. The enjoyment OF this dis
c~rtminatory rate was well worth many
OF dollars to the Standard, and
most emphatically justified the imposition
a great fine when that rate was finally
and conviction was secured
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-01-02
AMERICAN NAVY Is "~T
WEAK, SAYS ADMIRAL

Chicago, jan. Charges that there
Is glaring weaknesses in the discipline
and equipment Of the United States
navy, recently made in a magazine
article were admitted to be true to-
day by Rear Admiral Goodrich, COM
mander OF the New York navy yard,
who is considered one of the brainest
men in the naval service.
Not only are the charges true, ac-
cordtng to guarded admissions of the
veteran admiral, but many of the high
officials in the navy, himself among
them, have notified the department at
Washington officially of existing weak
nesses.
One of the charges in the magazine
article by Henry Reuterdahl, editor OF
Fighting Ships" and an Acknowledged
authority On naval matters, was that
criticism is stifled." Admiral Coed
rich's first statement corroborated that
much.
II have heard a lot about charges
made in h article" he said. IT will
say this much that Reuterdahl knew
what he was talking about. There is
little In the article that isn't true. I
have a copy Of the magazine in my
grip and have read 1t carefully"
Admiral Goodrich stopped of In Chi
cago on his way to San Diego. Cal.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-01-02
WIFE'S "SOUL
MATE" FOR $4,000,

New York, Jan. Charles B. Stod-I
dard, a mate on the Ward Line steamer
Vigilancia, has sued Geo. J. Hermann,
a real estate broker. for $4,000 for al
legged alienation Of the affections of his
wife, Mrs. Ella St. Claire Stoddard.
Mrs. Stoddard has sued Mrs. Her
mann and her son and her husband'sl
sister, Miss Laura Hermann, for 100000
for alleged Islander.
Mrs. Stoddard was given to dreams 4 n
'her youth. Along came Stoddard. up
in Wood Harbor, N. s., where the girl
lived. They were married.
A little over a year ago Mrs. Stod-
,dard's baby died. Her husband was
away from home nearly all the time on
his ship. The little woman was lonely.
Her doctor told her to seek employ
Iment, which h did. finding work with
Mr.. Hermann. ... ....L g8
Her home was just across the way.
When she went into his Office, she says,
she Immediately recognized Mr.. Her
mann as her n and only soul mate.
When the neighbors began to talk,
Stoddard talked 1t over with his wife.
and then brought the suit against the
real estate nan Mrs Stoddard's suits
against the members of the Hermann
family are based upon their comments
on her relations with the broker. b
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-01-02
,FFIcIAL GOVERNMENT PAPER
IS PROPOSED BY HoRsoN

Washington, Jan. Am official jour
nal to be published weekly by the gov
eminent and oftener If necessary and
which will contain brief notices of the
work executed in the departments and
independent bureaus Of the departments
of the supreme court of the United
States and Of the proceedings Of con-
crosses, so far as may be OF general
public interest, is provided for in a
bill which Congressman Richmond p.
Hobson, OF the Sixth Alabama district,
proposes to introduce after the holi-
days. The sum OF $4,000 Is approprt-
ated for equipment and $275, 900 for h
expense Of Issuing the publication. It
Is provided that the journal shall be
nonpartisan and shall contain no edi-
torial comment. In case 1t should be
deemed advisable provision also Ia
made for the simultaneous publication
of the journal ct one point in the mid
die west and at one point on the Pa
cihc coast. The journal is to be dis
tributed free.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-01-02
ALLISON FAVoRs cLEvELAND's
PRESIDENTIAL PENSIONS

Washington, d. c., Jan. SENATOR
William B. Allison, of Iowa, chairman OF
the committee on appropriations, favors
action by congress looking to the care
and support of ex-presidents Of the
United States. In an interview he re-
ferred to the recent utterances Of for
mer President Cleveland on the sub
ject and agreed with him that some
provision should be made In this dfrec-
ton. The matter deserved consldera-
ton at the hands OF congress, he said,
and undoubtedly would receive It. In
the case of Thomas Jefferson, who died
poor, MI. Allison said the government
would have done well to pay his debts.
At present Mrs. Garfield Is receiving an
allowance from the government, and he
said to make provision for ex-presidents
would cause no considerable drain ON
the treasury, as rarely nave there been
more than two of them alive at the
same time.
Mr.. Cleveland's view is hat ex-presi-
dents are limited by popular sentiment
to only the most dignified occupations
and thai the maintenance Of their posi-
ton makes a pension almost necessary
in most cases although not in his own
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-01-02
SMALLER FAMILIES
ARE THE STYLE NOW

Washington, Jan. is. N. d. North,
director OF the census. estimates that
the count OF noses In the United States
76,0 o 900 in round numbers In 1900. Re-
Gently there has been q good deal of
talk about the country's population
reaching 100, 900, 900 by the time the next
census is taken. but Mr.. North does not
indorse this estimate. His investiga-
lions the last six or even years in con-
nection with the work OF estimating
population In cities has convinced him
that the increase for the 10-year period
will not exceed 20 per cent. He is GER
tain that the country Is running to
smaller families.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-01-02
BODY, NOT LEAD,
IN BRUCE GRAVE

London, jan. 1.-The body OF Thos.
Ehas. bruce. in High Gate cemetery,
was exhumed this morning, just 4s
years today after burial. The CONN was
found to contain the remains ot an
aged, bearded man, thus exploding the
romantic tale told by Robt. c. Celd-
well I'M others who swore at the recent
trial OF the perjury case that II con-
tanned a roll of lead. The plate on the
'eofiin bore the name Of "Thos. Chas-
.Druce."
According to an Official statement Civ
ZEN out by representatives Of the home
office and others III were officialiy
present, the elimination not only dein-
itely disposed Of the lead myth, but
seems effectually to prove that the body
buried In 1864 was actually that Of +.
&C. bruce. ....
: The efforts 10 oust the present duke
pf Portland from his title IN estates
have long engaged the attention OF the
English courts. The present claimant.
Geo. Hollamby bruce. alleged that his
grandfather, the Baker street bazaar
merchant, was none other than the
NTH duke OF Portland. and that when
the duke. firing Of his double role. bur-
led his secondary personality al a ne
Sitious funeral in 1864. a lump Of lead
was placed in a coffin and inferred In
The bruce vault at High Gate. The
present proceedings consist OF O charge
of perjury brought by Geo. Hollamby
Druce against his uncle Herbert, for
having sworn that he assisted at the
real burial OF the bazaar merchant.
, Dickens in Secret.
Two Americans. Robert Caldwell and
Miss Mary Robinson, the latter having
been amanuensis to Charles Dickens.
10th claim to have known the duke OF.
Portland intimately under the name OF
Druce, and Dickens il said to have been.
in h secret also. Many points OF sim
5larity between the duke and bruce
were brought forward, a tunnel II said
70 have been found connecting the
dukes London house with the bazaar In,
Baker street. n stress was laid on the
fact that during the life Of bruce the,
duke lived like a mole in subterranean
passages on his Portland estates. UNI
seen even by his personal attendantsS
The entire case OF the claimants rested,
however, on the claim that the Drucet
coffin contained nothing but lead. Her,
bert Druce is now completely cleared OF
the perjury charge. g.. oy@#
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1908-01-02
EARTHQUAKE
RECORDED IN EAST

Washington. Jan. livery heavy
earthquake shocks were recorded on
the instruments at the coast and geo
detic survey observatory, Cheitenham,
Md, this morang. 1t commenced at
80 minutes 80 seconds past midnight
and lasted two hours. The maximum
displacement was 81 millimeters. The
weather bureau today Issued the follow
ing bulletin:
J "A distant earthquake OF consider
able intensity vas recorded by the seis-
mographs at the weather bureau COM
mencing at 1888 a. m. and lasted for
over an hour The first preliminary
tremors continued for 4 minutes and
55 seconds. The strongest motion oc-
Cured at 12:45 a. m, at which time the
actual movement OF the ground at
Washington a about 8 millimeters.