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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-04-09
EARL HAM HOPES
TO WIN TONIGHT
Lassies Meet 0tterbein in
In Debate.

In the debate this evening the girls
team of Earlham hopes to prove to the
girls of Otterbein that the United
States can do no better than to subject
the immigrants to the United States
to an educational test to prove their
fitness to become citizens of this
country. The Earlham team has made
every effort to perfect itself in the sub
ject and hopes to win from Otterbein
by a unanimous decision
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-04-09
FIREmEN ENCOUNTERED Diff.
GUILTY AT THE START AS THE
FLAMES COULD NOT ne LocAT.
Ed At afsT roik
SPECTACULAR SCENES.
Volunteers Responded With viii
Ard Aided Materially in the Final
Conquerine of the Fire.

Disconsolate looking merchants, pro-
fessional men and other business men
who had offices and store rooms in
the i'll fated Colonial building. at the
corner of Seventh and Main streets.
which was almost totally destroyed by
fire last night, wandered about the
streets this morning looking for their
goods and furnishings which were
hurriedly carried ont of the building
last night. The quests of some OF
them were fruitless.
Many of the occupants of the Colon
ial building have not yet made esti-
mates on the loss they suffered. As
near as can be figured the total loss
on building, stocks and furnishings
will amount 10 about 5000 900 This
is partly covered by insurance.
The heaviest loser by the fire was
the Knox and 10 cent store. II is
estimated that the total loss of this
concern will exceed $4,000 The
stock was nearly all either burned or
ruined by smoke and water II is well
covered by insurance, the amount OF
which is not stated.
Manager Will Jameson Of the Model
Department store states that the loss
Of this concern will probably reach
$1o,0o0. He states that the company
has between $4,000 and $1,000 insur-
ance
Seth F. Watson. proprietor Of the
Watson piano and general musical
supply store, states that ne succeeded
in saving nearly all Of his property
His loss. he states, will amount 10
about $1,000 with about 5000 irsur.
ance.
The Model Grocery company ssti-
mates that II sustained a loss of Sc
600 and that the insurance will prob
ably equal $4,000 This store was 10
Gated right in the center Of the fire
belt. The Cunningham Commission
company lost about s. 900 and there is
probably s., 600 insurance. The Shar-
key Millinery store was a total loss
which is not covered by insurance
The Indiana Loan company on the
third floor OF the building was a heavy
loser. the exact amount of the loss
not being known. Attorney Henry u
Johnson lost nearly all his law library
legal papers and office furniture
Judge W c Converse succeeded in
saving nearly everything in his office
with the exception of few law books.
The loss sustained by the lodge Of
Elks late this morning was estimated
at $1,000 and the insurance at about
$4,000.
impossible 70 Estimate.
Edgar F. Hiatt Of the Dickinson
Trust company, which is the temper
airy receiver for the Colonial building,
stated this morning that az the pres
ent time il was impossible 10 estimate
the loss on the building and the
amount of insurance on il. IL is un-
dersfood that the Pennies Trust rrra-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-04-09
STORY OF BALLOTS.

First Ballot-CampbeIl, % 2-3;
Barnard, % 20; Davidson, II 2-3;
Moore, 16 2-3; Hough IS %; stivers,
~ 2-3.
Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth,
Seventh and Eighth baIlots-Camp-
bell % 20; Davidson, 10 2-3; Houeh,
IS 2-3; Barnard, 81 %; Moore, IS 2-3;
Stivers, ID 2-3.
Ninth Batlot-Stivers took the lead,
Shelby county going solid to Stivers.
The vote stood: Campbell 20 1-6;
Davidson, IS is; Hough, 10 1-6; Bar
nard, 10 is; Moore, IA 1-6; Stivers,
27 10.
On the tenth Shelby went to Hough.
The vote was Campbell 26 10; David
son is is; Hough 20 10; Moore
"a 10; Barnard 10 10: Stivers II 10.
kilograms from Watson were read to
the convention and were received with
cheers.
On the eleventh Moore received
Sheibys 10 votes. Moore led with
80 is and Housh fell to II is.
On the twelfth Barnard gained one
and Franklin and Shelby went to Dav-
ldson, giving him 80 10. Wayne
county is first.
On the thirteenth Shelby gave Bar
hard IS making him 35 10.
On the fourteenth Shelby gave
Campbell Is making him AZ 1-6.
Fifteenth baIIot-Hough IS 2-3;
Moore 16 90; Barnard % 90; David.
son 10 %; Campbell % 90; stivers
as %.
Sixteenth balIot-campbeIl gained
and stvers lost one.
Seventee nth-Hough gained one,
Barnard lost one.
Eighteenth baIIot-Deadlock on in
earnest. Franklin county flirting but
no decisive change.
Dead lock continued from TIVE ntieth
to twenty-ninth with no prospect of
break.
On the twenty.ninth ballot, the Rev
30. Campbell was leading with vote
Of % 90 votes. Deadlock has ensued
and it is probable that the ballotinq
will continue throughout the night.
There is the widest excitement.
The deadlock on the forty-third
ballot showed no signs of break
ing. The convention hall is in an up
roar and loud cheering for all candi-
dates continues,
Deadlock continued on fiftieth
ballot. Delegates are looking worn
although men remain staunch for
their favorite candidates. Campbelps
following is going wild. Cheers for
him are shaking the rafters in the old
convention hall. A dark horse is not
yet considered and all delegates say
they, will remain until their choice is
chosen.
6aIIotine has been remarkab-
ty rapid. The sixty-first was taken in
exactly thirty seconds. intermission
was then taken. Then followed music
by the bands. No change on seventy
fifth.
On the one hundredth ballot the
deadlock continued.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-04-09
Campbes Chances We're First Bright but Gradually Disap
peared After His Own County Delegation pIDavidspns
Fight Was Spectacular -Stvers First TO Leave the
Race Realizing His Chances We're Few

Richmond band is the only diversion
in the convention hall. 1t keeps loot
ing away with vengeance. Many
delegates left the convention hall for
supper and returned with lunch bas-
kets prepared to spend the night.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-04-09
PARTNERS QUARREL;
DEATH RESULTS
Junior Member of BeIIefon-
tame Firm Kills Sen
ior Member.

Bellefontaine, %, April 9.-Salvatore
Cira, the senior member of Ctra and
company, was shot and killed today
by Charles Demar. the Junior member
of the firm. Demar claims self de-
Tense They quarreled over business
matters.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-04-09
HUGHES DEMANDS
ANT|-GAMBL| INC LAW
New York Executive Sends an
Emergency Message to
Legislature.

Albany, \. Y. April 9.-Governor
Hughes sent an emergency message TO
the Legislature today. demanding the
passage of Legislation against race
track gambling. He also urged the
passage of suitable laws for the con
duct of banks and trust companies.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-04-09
Won Fight 3S5th Ballot When All Candidates Save Himself With
drew-Voting Ngzagged From the Opening
Ballot to The Last.

back to fractional votes and Franklin
Of four hours back. Campbell % %;
Barnard 21 20; Davidson 10 %;
Moore II 20; Hough IS 20; Stivers
10 2-3.
Again Chas. Campbell urged Rush
to break, saying no one would blame
Watson. On the three hundred and
sixtieth ballot the delegates crowded
into aisies to start a stampede. Shell
by gave Barnard II and others a 2la
vote. The standing at this point was:
Hough IS 2-3; Moore II 2-3; Barnard
p 2-3; Davidson IS %; Campbell
% %: Stivers II %. Franklin gave
Davidson I and Stivers 6 on the next
ballot Shelby gave Hough ?, Moore
2, Barnard 6, Davidson 2, Campbell
and Stivers 2.
The vote stood: Hough 10 TO;
son 1s 10; Campbell % 10; Stvers
IS 1-6.
On the three hundred and sixty-sec-
ond Franklin went solid to Moore.
Shelby gave two to the five candidates
and six to Barnard. Wayne county
broke and gave Barnard I, Moore I,
Davidson 6, Campbell IS. Total,
Houeh Is 10: Moore % 10; Barnard
20 10; Davidson % 10; Campbell
20 10: Stivers 10.
1t now seems to have settled into a
fight between Barnard and Davidson.
In the struggle on three hundred and
sixty sixth Shelby gave 2 to Hough,
Stivers, Davidson, Campbell and to
Barnard. Wayne county gave Barn
ard 2, Davidson 9, Campbell 10. The
total was: Housh IS 49, Moore II Is;
Barnard 27 10; Davidson 27 10;
Campbell II TO: Stivers II IS.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-04-09
WEALTHY BROKER
ENDS HIS LIFE
Lorenzo D. KneeIand Commits
Suicide by Shooting.

Chicago. Ill, April 9.-Lorenzo D.
kneeland. a wealthy retired broken.
committed suicide here by shooting at
his home today. III health is assigned
as the cause.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-04-09

The Kaiser believes in the old adage,
Early to bed" and woe betide any OF
his sons who may come in later than
Ia O'Clock.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-04-09
FIREMEN WHO WERE
VICTIMS OF BLAZE

CHIEF EDGAR E. MILLER, overcome by smoke,
condition thought serious notwithstanding his return
to scene of fire.
CARL WADMAN. No. | hose company overcome
by smoke and heat.
JOHN CLEMENTS Captain No. 3 hose company
injured by explosion, but on duty today.
EVERETT MILLER, No. | Hose company, over
come by smoke; eyes affected.
&c. WHENEVER, No. 2 Hose company, badly cut
and overcome by smoke
FRANK CARTER, Captain No. Hose company, ov-
ercome by smoke: condition serious.
ALBERT GRIFFITH, Hook and Ladder company
overcome by smoke.
HENRY HELMICH, No. Hose company, over
come by smoke.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-04-09
BULLETIN,

Shelbyvilie, Ind, April $500 ..
m.1-The vote remained uncharusd
or the two hundredth ballot, The
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-04-09

Miss Alice Ramp. who attends school
al Indianapolis is the guest of friends
and relatives in this city.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-04-09
THE CLOSING LAW
CONSTITUTIONAL
Alabama Supreme Court Rules
On Temperance Questions.

Montgomery, Ala. April 9.-Su-
preme court today declared that the
prohibition law and the nine O'Clock
closing law were constitutional.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-04-09
BULLETIN.

SheIbyvilie, Ind, April e.-(s:3o o.
m.)-On next, the vote of Shelby went
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-04-09
THE WEATHER PROPHET,

lNDiANA-Warmer Thursday night
and Friday.
OAiO-Coofer in southern portion
Thursday night; Friday fair,
warmer,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-04-09
TOTTER|NG WAL s AND Quilted
INTERIOR MARK SPOT WHERE ONCE
STOOD PRETTY COLONIAL BLOCK

FIRE DEMON SMOULDERED FOR MANY HOURS AND THEN
BURST FORTH IN ALL ITS FURY COMPLETELY BAF-
FLING RICHMOND FIRE DEPARTMENT AND DOING
THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS WORTH OF DAMAGE.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-04-09
No Dark Horse.

The talk of a dark horse candidate
seems TO have been all the Indianapo-
lis newspaper talk, as there was abso-
lutely no talk of any man as a dark
horse before the convention this morn
ing. 1t was not even mentioned in the
sessions which were held last night
among many of the delegates.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-04-09

kCoptinped on Page Seyen.)
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-06-20
ElOped With a TeamSter.

1t announced in the news dispatches of last
week that the daughter of the governor of Utah had
eloped with teamster and that the marriage cere-
mony that united their fortunes for better or worse
had been performed by a court house janitor 1t
explained that the anitor was clothed with the
requisite authority, being Mormon elder
Under the rules and regulations of the church.
every man Mormon an elder SO the power to per-
form marriages is distributed indscriminatey among
the high and the fow of the faith This is an
arrangement that materially facilitates the chief aim
of life among the Latter Day saints and enables them
to accumulate wives without any of the publicity that
the Gentle attaches to the happy circumstance.
1t is probable that this Mormon daughter of
Mormon governor not legally married, if the
laws of the state do not cothe every individual with
the authority granted by the prophet and exercised
by the court house jantor, and the governor may be
able to reclaim his daughter, if he cares to invoke
profane a thing as the law that is not of the
prophet.
According to the accounts in the newspapers, the
governor Of Utah filled with wrath when he
learned of the wedding and is said that he pur-
sued the eloping couple to the mountains and created
a scene that was interesting though it did not
change the relationship subsistng between the young
man and the young woman
Evidently there is caste in Mormondom and it is
not considered proper for the daughter of governor
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-06-20
Took the Old Route.

One of the closing performances (the word is
tirey applicable) of the United States senate was
the reference to the committee privileges and cleo
tonS of resolution for constitutional amendment
for the election of United States senators by direct
vote of the people
Similar propositions have before been committed
to the same committee, which has become a notable
place of interment for their remains, and it goes
without question that there will be another funeral
at the close of the sixtieth congress.
Twenty-seven Of the states have petitioned con-
gress in behalf of such amendment and the house
has always been willing but the senate has never
been brought to consideration of the subject
Wearied with waiting, instead of retiring their re-
calcitrant senator's to private life the states are adopt
ing laws of their own through which candidates for
the senate are exposed to popular vote the egsla-
lures being directed to comply with the demand
of the ballot.
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-06-20
Something New in Politics.

Those who closely followed the story of the Chi
cago convention it given to the public in the
newspapers had opportunity to observe peculiar
feature of the cut and dried arrangements for pro-
noting expression of the voice of the people
Accompanying the ready made temporary chair
man to the scene of conference and action was an
expert parliamentarian whose skill was vouched for
by the explanation that he the genius who sue
cessfuly steered Speaker Reed out of the many en-
tanglements of his public career and was now per-
forming the same office for Speaker Cannon.
1t was stated that the pariamentarian was pre-
caution, not known necessity. He was there to act
i'll the convention exhibited disposition to de-
part from the line of conduct prescribed by the ad-
ministraton-in case there should be manifested
ministration choice for the presidency.
One cannot but admire if he does not commend
the Roosevean generalship that had foreseen every
possible contingency during the months of prepar-
alton for the elevation of Taft to the highest place
under the government.
Finally, with convention moulded to his purpose
through the fragrant employment of federal patron
age and power, the at the white house made
ready to push his scheme to a finish by employing
the methods of Reed and Cannon should any of
those who had been brought into the convention
bound hand and foot succeed in shaking off their
etters and attempt to exercise rights as representa-
tveS of free constituency.
This of the refinements of bossism that
has recently taken its place in politics.
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-06-20

Mr.. Holden belongs to a law firm in Idaho Falls,
the other three partners of the firm being his
brothers. Among the clients of this law firm was
one Mr. Stoddard, of Ammon precinct in Bingham
county, a Mormon who styled himself democrat.
A few days prior to the election Sam Rich called
at the office of the Holdens and together they dis
cussed the approaching election Very soon after
Rich left the office Stoddard entered and told E. M.
Holden that he regretted his inability to support the
democratic ticket and gave his reason that Bishop
Thomas, his bishop had met him (Stoddard) and his
daughter the streets of Idaho Falls and had di-
rected them to vote the straight republican ticket by
order OF John Henry Smith, the poygamist apostle
of the Mormon church at Salt Lake City Bishop
Thomas said Apostle Smith had told him to pass
the word to the Mormons
Mr.. Holden asked Stoddard and his daughter to be
seated and, by use of the telephone, called the Por-
ter hotel and asked for Sam Rich He succeeded
in locating Rich and requested him to return to his
law office. Mr.. Rich responded and in the presence
of Rich and two of his brothers, Mr., Holden asked
Mr.. Stoddard to repeat the story of his (and his
daughter's) instructions from the bishop which
Stoddard did and the daughter confirmed the state
ment of facts as related. Mr.. Rich was confused
and felgned surprise, but quickly he could
withdrew from the office to conceal his confusion
Here is a circumstance containing proof conclusive
of the exercise of control in Idaho politics by
poygamist apostle from Utah.
The account given by Mr. Holden was confirmed
w. A. Beakley at the Twin Falls convention and it
drove conviction to the hearts of all who listened
to the developments Mr. Beakley, who was chair
man of the county committee was in Mr. Holdens
office at the time Mr.. Stoddard made the confession
and Mr. Rich verified it.
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-06-20
Church Control in Politics.

E. NJ Holden an attorney of Idaho Falls, a
delegate from Bingham county to the Twin Falls
state democratic convention. The minutes of the
convention refer to an address made by Mr. Holden
explaining political conditions in his (Bingha1n)
county The story furnishes evidence conclusive of
the power of the Mormon church in politics.
During the state campaign of two years ago the
Mormons of Bingham county captured the county
nominating convention of the democratic party.
They nominated so-ca1led democratic ticket, most
of their selections being Mormons For instance
Sam Rich was their nominee for state senator.
Mr.. Holden was impressed by the declarations of
Rich and the other Mormons who participated in
that convention and assisted in the election of their
county ticket
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-06-20

to mate with teamster But the governor may not
have forgotten that when he married to the
mother of his daughter, he a clerk working in
her fathers store and that consent to the union
gained only when it became evident that there would
be eopement if the parental permission with
held
Possibly the teamster may yet become governor,
or an apostle, or something higher than his present
vocation Anything is possible when one considers
how easily the existing governor was fashioned
from unpromisng material
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-06-20
Considering the Boilers.

The chairman of the executive committee of the
democratic central committee of Idaho, Charles H.
Jackson, of Wallace, gives it out his opinion that
the Ada and Canyon county delegates to the state
democratic convention at Twin Falls have forfeited
the right to be considered democrats.
Many of these delegates also delegates to the
state democratic convention at Wallace, yet to meet
and Mr. Jackson believes that of the delegates
who bo1ted at Twin Falls should be seated at Wall
ace The conventions of the two counties thht
elected delegates to Twin Falls also elected delegates
to Wallace Both of the delegations from each
county were known to favor the Mormon church side
of the dominant issue at the time they selected
to represent their counties in the two conventions.
At that time they had committed overt act and
their standing as democrats was technically good.
But they have since repudated the action of the
regularly organized state convention of this party,
have separated themselves from that convention and
minority, have taken action that they hope will
embarass the democratic party of Idaho in the ma
tiona1 convention of democrats
1t will be within the province of the convention at
Wallace to investigate the action of all boiling Twin
Falls delegates who may claim seats in the Wallace
convention and render decision in regard to their
status. The convention will be the judge of the
qualifications of its members If it finds that these
men are not good enough democrats to participate
in the nomination of a ticket for the party, it can
say SO and its decision will be final.
1t is said that some of these boiling delegates have
frequently, if not habtually voted the republican
ticket on elections occasions That would be another
of Disqualification if proven. AS their move
ment in antagonism to tenet of democratic faith
has been conducted under the management of
who is depending upon the republican machine to
save him from disgrace, the charge that these demo-
crafts assistant reDubliCanS worthy
sideration.
The leader at least, must vote the republican ticket
when told to, and it is reasonable presumption that
he has voted it.
Mr.. Jackson is not implacable He expresses
to condone the offences of the boilers
if they will repent of their sins and publicly renew
their allegiance to the democratic party and its
principles In that event, period of probation might
Justly be required, for such grave offenders cannot
reform in day or week and make good Job of it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-28
Administrators Sale.

Under and by virtue of an order and decree of the Honorable J. B. Gaston, Judge of the Probate Court of Montgomery Coun- ". l. J. H. MillfEan. Administrator of the Estate of J. B. Millisan. deceased. will sell at public outcFy, at the Court Square Fountain in the City of Montgomery, on Monday. the Fist day of December, 1908, at F o'clock, noon, for cash, the following described real property. Belonging to the said Estate. situated in the County of Mont gomery State of Alabama. to-wit:
 of the Nv. A, Sec. {. T, l2. R. Is. The NE. 1 and N. h of the NV h and the $. E.. of the NV H. Sec. 5. T. l2. R. IS The E. F of NE. A. Sec. 6, T. 12. R. The s.w. K of the NV. A and NV. k of S.W. k. The w. h of the, 8 W. N of the s,W. E. All in Sec. il. T. IF. R. 90 acres on the north side of the NE. of the SEE. r of Sec. II. T. IF. R. 1s: the s.W. h and s. H of the N ". | of the S.W. < of NE k. and NV. K Of s:E: r, Sec; F. T. 12. R; IS. The N: H of N ". h. Sec. IS, T. 12. R. IS. The N E. of N; E. <. Sec 14. T. F; R: h. ss;;w < of NE. < east of branch. See The above said property consists of four separate tracts or parcels of land. In the first tract there is 37G acres: in the second tract leo acres; in the third tract 47O acres, and in the fourth tract sb acres Each of said tracts of land viii be put up and sold separately.
 J, H. MILLIGAN,
 Administrator of the
 Estate of J. B. Atlhgan.