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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-12-17

first, last and all the time. and that
they are not for any other candidate.
Nothing has been heard from Craw-
ford Fairbanks, of Terre Haute either
affairming or denying the report that
he is for Shively and that he is
about to double cross John f. Lamb
in order 10 be for Shively But the
story of his flop from Lamb to Shive-
ly seems to be so well grounded that
there Is not much need to hear from
him on the subject
Changes in Police Law.
teresting developments of the meet
ing of the democratic members of the
Legislature in this city, there were sev.
eral other happenings that amount to
something also. One was the almost
unanimous sentiment among the legis-
lators in favor of repeating the metro
politan police law. 1t may not be a
repeal, exactly. but it will at least be
a bill that will SO change the metro
politan police law. that even it's own
father would not recognize it If he
were to meet it on the broad high
way in broad daylight after the legis-
lature gets through with it The plan
now Is. TO so amend 1t as to take. away
everything that the supporters of the
law have always believed in.
The bin that will be introduced by
Senator Mccullough, of Madison coun-
ty. TO make over" the metropolitan
police law, will provide that the police
boards of the various cities shall be
appointed by the mayor and be ap-
proved by the common council of the
city. This viii take away from the
governor all supervision over the po-
lice department of any city. This will
take the very heart out of the present
law, leaving the police organization of
the cities practically as it was before
the metropolitan system was inaugu-
rated
IL will be remembered that Cover
nor-elect Marshall. some time ago
made the statement that If the met
ropolitan police law is not repealed
and he has to make appointments of
police commissioners he will allow
the mayors and city councils to recon-
mend the men for the places. But
there is little doubt that the legisla-
ture will relieve him OF all this re-
sponsibility.
Against Option Laws Repeal.
One of the interesting developments
of the meeting, however, that did not
crop out till after all the Legislators
had departed for home was the fact
that eight democrats repre- sentatives
held little quiet conference of their
own and decided to oppose any at
tempt to repeal the county option law.
1t is said that Representative Maish.
of Clinton county. is the leader of the
movement TO oppose repeal, but the
names of the others could not be
learned IL was not on the program
for them TO hold this conference. and
it is said that 1t was only plan to
count noses and see just how many
democrats in the house can be count
ed on to vote against the repeal of the
law. 1t is even hinted today that
there may be others who viii do the
same, bur only eight got together on
| IL yesterday.
1t is not believed. however. that
even this movement viii be sufficient
to save the law from reepal, because
the democrats have a majority OF six
teen in the house and there are known
to be several republicans who will
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DON'T BELIEVE IT.
Castro Cannot Swallow Reports Of
Disturbances.

DISTURBANCES.
Berlin, Dec. 17.-President Castro
of Venezuela maintains his composure
in the face of the alarming reports
regarding the disturbances in VeneZ-
uela. When dispatches were shown TO
him saying the people of Caracas had
risen against him. Castro after hav-
ing one of the members of his party
make a translation of these into Span
ish, said quietly:
'I don't believe it, l had dispatches
from Caracas. but they mentioned
nothing of the kind"
President Castro was asked for an
expression of his views regarding
Hollands seizure of Venezuelan ships,
but he answered:
Il am in Germany in a private ca
pacity."
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BEFORE DEATH WIFE WAS TOLD
TO OPEN CHEST AFTER HE HAD
DIED AND ON DOING so FOUND
HUNDREDS OF LETTERS.
ENTERS DENIAL OF GUILT
Victim Of Charges Claims She Did Not
Write to Cheesman, and Her Hus-
band Has Confidence in Her
Word.

Charged with sending letters
through the mails which we're too "ob-
scene, lewd and lescivious" to be set
forth in the affidavit filed against her
by Mrs. Myrtle Cheesman; her father
John Fox of Greenville, O., and Post
pffice Inspector w. T. Fletcher, Mrs
Effie Bertsch of Centerville. who is
the wife of Carl F. Bertsch. was this
morning arraigned before United
States Commissioner Perry J. Free
man. Mrs. Bertsch entered plea of
hot guilty and waived examination,
Hhereupon Commissioner Freeman
bound her over to the federal court on
bond of 5000, furnished by her hus-
band.
The case when it comes up for trial
In the federal court promises to be of
, most sensational and spicy nature.
Mrs. Bertsch. it is charged. sent OBJ
scene letters to T. M. Cheesman, who
died last October at Fordlick, Va
Mrs. Bertsch is former resident of
this city and is we'll known here and
In Centerville. Her alleged affinity,
about four years assistant superinten-
Ient of the Robinson & Co. machine
works and resided with his family on
Richmond avenue.
Wife Finds Letters.
It is alleged by Mrs. Cheesman,
who is now living with her father at
Ereenville, o., and with whom a Pal
tadium reporter talked this morning.
pver the long distance telephone, that
Mrs. Bertsch had corresponded with
her husband from 1904 up to the time
Of his death. Mrs. Cheesman states
that she never knew of the relations
between Mrs. Bertsch and Cheesman
until after his death. when she dis
covered about four hundred of Mrs.
Bertsch's letters in an old tool box
Eeighbors of Mrs. Bertsch never told
her anything was wrong, said Mrs.
Cheesman.
Mrs. Bertsch Close Friend.
1t is stated that when Mrs. Chees-
In the chest of the relations of her
husband and Mrs. Bertsch, who she
regarded as her closest and most in
Innate friend, she Immediately aveng-
I'd herself upon her alleged false
friend by placing the letters in the
hands of the postal authorities at
Ereenville, o.
do you hope the federal authorit-
les convict Mrs. Bertsch of the charge
hled against herr" Mrs. Cheesman
was asked by the reporter.
she broke up my family and she
lid me an awful wrong and well
! won't say what | intended to say"
bhe replied
Cheesman resigned his position
with Robinson & Co. last February
10 accept position with a cement
construction company. His work took
him from place to place and his wife
went with him. 1t is stated that the
post marks on number of Mrs
Bertsch's letters show that she cor
responded with him wherever he
vent.
Left Daughter Behind.
When We left Richmond" stated
Mrs. Cheesman, I'VE left our daugh-
er in the care of Mrs Bertsch so
hat she could attend school in Rich
hond Last October when my hus-
hand contracted his fatal illness at
fordlick, Va, Mrs. Bertsch came to
hat place and brought my daughter
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Monticello, KY. Dec. 17.-An armed
mrb tsok Elmer Hill. a white man.
frJm fhe Jail this morning and hanged
hin to a tree on the outskirts of the
city. He was charged with assaultins
and numbering thirteen-year-old Ma
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WANTS TO Be SHOWN
House Calls Upon President to
Submit Basis for In
situations.
RESOLUTION is PASSED.

Washington, d. c., Dec. 12.-The
house select committee on the presi-
dents structures on congress. in con-
nection with secret service, today re-
ported to the house a resolution call
ing upon the president to submit infor-
nation upon which he based his insin-
uations.
The House passed, unanimously, the
resolution.
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have been busy
denying the
questions that
the democrats
are SO busily
asking The
principal denial
thus far made
has come from
Steve Fleming.
of Ft. Wayne.
who says en-
'phatically that
he and the
Twelfth district
= ~
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The public lands vacant and subject
to settlement in the United States on
the 1st of last July amounted to 774,-
1885, ,069 acres.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-12-17

The streams of the Himalaya noun
tains will soon DE engaged in the pro-
sale work of turning wheels.
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New York city hotels are now en-
tertaining Is per cent. more customers
than they were one year ago.
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SIMON. PRESIDENT
Popular Rejoicing in Haitai
When News Becomes
Known.
CONGRESS TAKES ACTION

Port au Prince, Dec 17.-General ST.
mon was today proclaimed president of
Hayti, by unanimous vote of the con-
gress at Port au Prince. Great pop
ular rejoicing followed
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One of the Principal DeniaIs
Comes From Fleming Who
Says He Is for Hoffman for
U. S. Senator.
PLAN LAID TO SAVE
COUNTY OPTION LAW
Eight Democratic Legislators
Held Caucus to Discuss
Matter, But Law Is Sure to
Be Done Away With.

(By Special State correspondent.)
Indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 17.-Ever
since the story got into circulation.
that the brewers were lining up for
b. F. Shively. of South Bend. for
United States senator. the brewers
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New York has the greatest number
of wage-earners of any State in the
Union. Pennsylvania is second
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THE WEATHER PROPHET.

Notwithstanding Thursd
night and Friday; rain in north
and central portions; probably
colder Friday.
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oHio-Rain Thursday night and Fri
days
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Left Daughter Behind.

when We left Richmond" stated
Mrs. Cheesman, I'VE left our daugh-
er in the care of Mrs. Bertsch so
hat she could attend school in Rich
hond. Last October when my hus-
hand contracted his fatal illness at
fordlick, Va, Mrs. Bertsch came TO
hat place and brought my daughter
fcoptir,ad on poge Ir,ayan
Evening journal., 1908-12-11
RALLY DAY OF ST.
PAUL'S SUNDAY SCHOOL

ST. Paurs NJ. T. Sunday School will
have rally day services ON Sunday, and
William B. Smith, Jr., superintendent Of
tie school. and Mrs. ii. J. Guthrie, Fred
ericlS H.. Beaston, Mrs. Sophie Haugh
Miss Eva Bigger William H. Smalley; the
committee. have sent out The following
ettor 10 seevral hundred former mem
bcrs Of st. Paurs Sunday School. who IRE
located all over the country from
Maine to California.
Sunday, December IS. will be observed
as Rally Day by St. paul's NJ. j. sun
Guy School, and every person wno ha
ever been connected with St Panll
school as officer, teacher. OF scholar IS
extended a cordial invitation to be pres
ent on this occasion. Special exercises vii
40 part take the place of the regular ses
sion, beginning at +. m. IT is especially
equested that the teachers and scholars
OF each class look up their former mem
hers. ana that this invitation be parti.
cuiarly extended TO those whose dutie
have led them TO other fields of labor.
in the hearts of the scoroe Of offer
and teachers and hundreds 4 scholars
who have formerly been 1cted wit
ST. Paurs Sunday School. we know there
Is many a warm spot for the old school:
ana we are just as certain that ST Pauls
has a warm and hearty welcome for each
2 her former members who will atten
the rally on December 13. You are most
cordially invited to be present and parti-
cipate in these exercises.
Evening journal., 1908-12-11
POOR WILLIE!

Poor While IS fran
Ills health is 80 tender;
They fear he win fail
He's growing SO slender.
de doesn't eat much, for he never feels
lie hardly eats anything when at the
table.
Just nibbles at this
And nibbles at that.
And, OH how they wish the poor child
would grow fatl
They coax him with cake,
They coax him with pickles.
His good Uncle Jake
Has bribed him with niclSels
To be a good boy and to swallow his
tonic.
They fear that his frailness is apt to
grow chronic.
lie nibbles at this.
lie nibbles at that,
And, oh. how they Wish the poor child
would grow fat
He eats lemon drops
And peppermint candy
(Confectioners' shops
Are always 50 handy.
Peanuts and popcorn-he can bolt a marsh
mallow--
It worries them all that poor Willie is
sallow
And doesn't Hike this
Anu ANteH I iAht AHats
And, oh. how they wish the poor child
would grow fatl
He's partial TO fudge
And to crystallized ginger.
But his people can't Judge
What he eats that might injure.
For he eats scarce at all, does the suffer-
ing Willie.
His folks are alert in the chase OF bacllli
They lure him with this,
They lure him with that,
And, oh. how they wish the poor child
would grow fati
Now. Uncle Joe growls
lie ought 10 be shaken
To silence his howls
And made 20 eat bacon
And corn bread and grlts. That's old
bachelor snariing.
Why. While is such poor. delicate dar-
ilngl
He nibbles az this
And nibbles ut that.
And, oh. how they wish the poor child
would grow fati
Chicago Post
Evening journal., 1908-12-11
MADE IT UNANIMOUS.
Professor Thought He Had a Rare
Find, but There Was No Exception.


Find, but There Was No Exception.
A college professor had been invited
TO deliver his lecture on Highways
and Byways Of Literature" at a little
town in Indiana, the state that pro-
duced George Ade and James Whit
comb Riley among other favorites.
The eventful evening came, and as
the lecturer gazed upon the row upon
row Of earnest, eager faces before him
breathlessly waiting for his message a
happy thought struck him, and, step
ping to the front Of the platform. he
said:
"As this is to be purely literary lee
ture, it seems fitting that practitioners
of the glorious art of writing, If any
are present, should receive due recog-
milton and honor, and before l begin
my discourse 1 wish to extend a cor
dial invitation-to any author who may
happen to be in the house TO please
come forward and take a seat on the
platform with the chairman"
In the frantic rush that ensued the
three front rows Of seats were upset
and demolished, four women tainted
and had TO be carried out, a half dozen
derby hats were crushed to pulp, three
men received black eyes, several 9th
ers had their coats ripped up the back,
and the reading stand was toppled
over with crash. When the dust had
settled down so that 1t was possible
to see across the hall once more one
man alone remained seated in the au-
ditorium. The rest were on the stage.
The astonished lecturer gazed for
moment at the deserted man In front
of him, and then. the humorous side
of the affair appealing to him, he
smiled indulgently down upon the soli-
tary occupant Of the auditorium and
said:
81 forgot that this was Indiana. Per-
haps you did not understand my invi-
tation."
Hey? What's that?' demanded the
man, holding a trumpet to his ear and
leaning forward with a look of
strained inquiry on his face.
'I say perhaps you did not under
stand the invitation" repeated the lee
turer. "This being a discourse on lit
erature. any author who CHANGED to be
present was requested TO come for
ward and take a seat on the platform
with the chairman"
"Oh, all right; I'm comingl Didn't
hear you the first time" apologlzed
the deaf man. and he, too, rose to his
feet and started brisk1y for the plat
form.-Lipnincott's Magazine.
Evening journal., 1908-12-11
NO NEW TRIAL
FOR MATHUES

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
HARRISBURG, Pa. Dec. lin a
lengthy opinion, covering twenty type
written pages ana making an exhaustive
review OF the case, Presiding Judge
George KunlSel to-day refused n new trial
to ex-Auditor General w. p. Snyder, ex-
State Treasurer w. L. Mathues. ex-super-
.ntendent J. NJ Shumaker and contractor
John II. Sanderson. who were convicted
Of conspiracy last March.
on behalf Of the motion FOR new trial
one hundred and twelve reasons were as
red for Sandcrson. nfty-one for Shu-
maker, and IS FOR Snyder and Aiathucs
The defendants were convicted March
i3. 1908. Of conspifing 10 defraud the
commonwealth in the furnishing OF the
new capij0i Each was to-day ordered 10.
present kinaself FOR sentence on FRIDAY.
o7reua11r IL Al ~ m
Evening journal., 1908-12-11
MAY SOON LIFT
THE QUARANTINE

Within a short time il nothing unusual
deevlopes the quarantine viii probably be
lifted on cattle, hay, fodder and the like
between this state and Pennsylvania and
Maryland. Secretary Joseph W1ggles-
worth of the Board, OF Health. who is
acting In conjunction with the officials
)f the state Board OF Agriculture. said
to-day that he had not received any COM
paints of cattle with the ''hoof and
mouth disease in this state. although
there have ~ one or two supposed
cases which firned out to be nothing at
all
Governor Lea IS in Washington and
Chairman Webb OF the State Board, is at
his home IN Dover. The situation I'm
Pennsylvania is well in hand and llkewise
Maryland so that IL IS expected the
quarantine win be declared off within a
iew weeks.
Some OF the mounted police, however
patroling at the state lines are still en-
gagged and this will be done until the gov
nor formally declares the quarantine ct
an end.
Evening journal., 1908-12-11
Reliable FuKs

Ask any question you may have in mind regarding any
Scarf and Mu that offer and you you will
be told all the truth regarding it.
Only the reliable and standard kinds be found here
Prices fair considering quality Variety eceed
anywhere Many shapes Scarfs and Pillow and Rug Nus in the
following Furs Black Lynx Black Fox Persian Lamb
Paw Russian Pony Astrakan Blended and Natural Siberian
Squirrel japanese Mink Eastern Black Maren Isabella Fox and
Sable Fox Nothing that you might select would be appre
ciated Christmas present
Evening journal., 1908-12-11
LAUNCH COLLIDES WITH
SCOW, ALL RESCUED

BALTIMORE Nd, Dec. 1.-THE
Launch Dolly Boy in charge OF Daml-
mic Duley a ferryman. and scow
being towcd by the tug William A..
Johnson, were in collision in Balti-
more harbor Off the foot Of Fell street,
this morning end twenty-five persons
who wero in the launch at the time
on their way to work at Spedden's
shpyards, were thrown into the wat
ers of the harbor All We're rescued
by the crew OF the Johnson and by
men In other small boats In the har-
bor but eight occupants OF the launch
were seriously injured I'm the crash
and were hurried TO ST. Joscph's Hos
pital in ambulanccs.
Evening journal., 1908-12-11
DEATHS.


John S. Appleton.
Hannah p. Heald.
Mary Suthel.
William n. Moystn.
Bridget Lynch.
MOYSTlN--In this city. on December
10th, 1908, William II. Moystin, aged
63 years.
Relatives, friends, members of du-
Pont Post, No. .. and the Department
of Delaware. G.. A. r., Mckinley Con-
clave. Heptasophs or S. w, NJ. St.
Georges Castle, X of G. T.. and In
dustry Lodge. A. o. u. w, are invited
TO attend the funeral services at his
late residence, No. 1888 West Fourth
street, on Monday afternoon, Decem-
Der 18th. at 1.3O o'clock. Interment
Riverview Cemetery.
LYNCH-At st. Augustine, this city.
on December 9th, Bridget, wife of
Mark Lynch.
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend her funeral on Saturday morn
ing at 9 O'Clock from her late residence
St. Augustine. High Mass at St. AIMS
Church. Interment at Cathedral Gene
terry.
sUTHEL-In this city. on December
9th. 1908. Mary Suthel, aged Sc
years.
Relatives and friends OF the family
are invited TO attend the funeral SER
vices at the residence OF her grand
daughter, Mrs. Thomas Gilston, No. 1619
East Fourteenth street. on Saturday
afternoon, December 18th. 1908, at 3
o'clock Interment SilverbroolS Gene
terry.
HEALD-In this city. on December 10,
1905 Hannah f. widow Of Joshua T.
Heald. aged S5 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend the funeral services at the resi-
dence OF her SON law. John S. Sat
terthwaite No. 1912 West Tenth street
on Monday afternoon, at ? o'clock. In
terment private
APPLETON-On December Sth 1908
John S. Appleton. aged rs years.
Funeral services win be held at the
residence OF his son, William T. Ap-
pleton. Carrcroft. Brandywine hundred.
on Saturday afternoon. December 18th.
at 2 o'clock. Interment Riverview
Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1908-12-11
In Eor Ne.

Shell had such a queer dream last
night.
He-Yes? What was it?
She--Well, dreamed you gave me a
beautiful diamond brooch for Christ
mas.
He dn a very weak voice)-You did?
She-Yes, and the funny part was
that the stones turned out to be sham,
and oh, was so glad
He (brightening)--Glad?
She-Why. yes. You know dreams
always go by onposites. That meant
that you were really going to get me q
genuine diamond brooch for Christmas
He with = a gasp)-I-I-see-e-e
aside Oh. Lordl-New York Herald.
Evening journal., 1908-12-11
YEGGMEN ROB,
THEN TRY ARSON

sEAFORD. Del. Dec. 1l.--Yegglnen Wis
tied Seaford Wednesday night and ef-
fected entrance through findow to the
ice plant Of J. A. Wright, where. after
plundering several apartments. they Open
ed the steel safe and stole several old
coins and security bonds Of a total value
Of $1,000. Before leaving they built a fire
in one Of the drawers Of desk and tried
{ oburn the building, but the fire went out
before doing much damage.
Evening journal., 1908-12-11
Fur Goats

For really handsome Fur Coat the outlay likely much
less than think We offering Real Russian Pony Coats
guaranteed best French dye full line of Sizes $50 each
They 80 inches long and lined with SINNERS satin Other
lengths and grades up to $35.
Caracu Coats, 30 inches long, $50.
Blended Siberian Squirrel Coats, SI35
Broadcoth Coats, squirrel lining, $4s.
As comparison is the best of real value would be glad
have Fur Garments compared in price and quality with any
that you may anywhere These Goats make ideal gifts
Evening journal., 1908-12-11
NeckWear

During the entire year. and particularly Christmas time
sales of Women Necwear always largeus far this holiday
sales excel all previous records Larger and better
than be the Styles and coorngs suited
every individual well every and style of
gown You asonished little you dainty
trimming for the neck.
Large showing qsc Soc 75 $780, $La5 $3.50 $500 and up
EACH The lines of real Irish Crochet Necwear and
Imported Crepe Scarfs are both complete
Evening journal., 1908-12-11
Memories.

love TO think Of boyhood days.
When lie was free from care.
When all seemed bright and there
were JOY
And gladness everywhese.
love TO think OF those old days.
IL cheers my heart-and yet
can't forget the lickings that
sometimes used to get.
IT'S ever thus--the happy thoughts
That memory revives
Arc always tinged with sadness when
We look back on our lives.
SO when think OF boyhood days
II thrills my soul-and yet
I can't forget the lickings that
sometimes used to get
--Somerville Journal.
Evening journal., 1908-12-11

Il should think, dostor, you would
find a small town like this an unsatis-
factory place in which to practice"
"You forget, my friend, that this is a
college town and that we have a foot
ball season lasting nearly two months
every year. Chicago Record Herald.
Evening journal., 1908-12-11
Tablets on security auiIdino.

The designations Market street" and
sixth street" are being cut on the
sides of the Security Trust building at
the Sixth and Market corner. The
carved letters viii take place OF the
enamel street signs. Hand
some brass tablets containing the name
Of the Security and Safe Deposit Co
also are being placed on the Market
and Sixth streets side Of the building
at the corner.