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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-12
Asserted That Indiana Man
Will Withdraw From Presi-
dental Race Within the
Next Week.
TRUSTY SUPPORTERS DO
NOT THINK so AT ALL.
Are Securing the Country and
Their Reports are Favorable
Candidacy Not Ready for
EmbaIming Board.

indianapolis. Ind, May 1.-The pub
Fairbanks will withdraw from the
presidential race within the next week
caused no end of dtsmay among his
lieutenants and much talk among the
party workers.
1t was reported that the Vice Presi-
dent sees the handwriting of defeat on
the wall and that he will not have his
name presented at Chicago. Inas
much as he has become candidate
without making a formal public an.
nouncement to that effect, it was said
that he would make his exit just as
nOiselessly:
The vice presidents lieutenants here
have received no intimatiOn that
would indicate that he is going To
he will. On the contrary. they are go
ing ahead with their plans just as il
they expect TO cut a wide swath at Chi
cago.
There is much talk among party lead
ers here to the effect that the race is
all over in Secretary Taft's favor, but
the shouting, but the stanch Fair
banks men refuse to concede that their
candidate is entirely out Of the run
ming. They say that any report that
his name will not be presented is Who'll.
ly unauthorized and without fOunda
tiOn.
1t is stated here that the vice presi-
dent at this time has d number of trus
y lieutenants on the road who are
sending some very encouraging re
ports TO his headquarters. which gives
his managers hope that there may
come time during the convention
when majority OF the delegates will
turn to Indiana for candidate
Some Of the vice presidents follow
ers declare that there is as much rea
son to place faith in the statement thai
the allied forces of the favorite sons
that are arrayed against Secretary
Taft will be able to control the cOnven
tiOn as there is to believe the dope thai
is being sent ont from the Taft bureau
So far as the vice presidents trlsty
lieutenants are concerned. tho asserr
that their boom is not ready for thc
embalming board by any means anf
that the other candidates will find
that the vice president has very strOne
backing when they reach Chicago.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-12
NEW TRIAL FOR
BOL|k IS ASKED
Attorney for Convicted of AS
sauIt Says Affidavit
Is Faulty.
IS UNDER AMUSEMENT.
COURT HOLDS THAT ONE OF THE
OBJECTIONS REGISTERED is
NOT MATERIAL ARGUMENTS
PRESENTED BY DEFENSE.

After falling in his attemnt voster.
dav 70 n,Iash the Indictment AGAINST
C+or1ino poIin colorod cbaroine, hin,
v,itb o..a,,I, ,rd ho+ta,.y and infant -
commit r,,rdo,. o,,orno,. 1ohr = Dob
10 ''''' INNS ~ al ''
JuoSE}"Il. ne lno'loh was oNerfuied.
There upon Robbins moved for a new
trial on the grounds the Judgment was
contrary IN ,ho ovidanco contrary -
=.
'' " anu N'''''' 81 ~ l"N'' ''''0i '''e''
were cl'ed ana the motion was taken
under adViaemont.
The affidavit CHARGED RoIin with as
sauIt and hat,o,.,- and ;n+o,+ 10 Lin
,
viz ~ vi ''I''"'''"n' WI NopDlHS
contends Hindman's name is Archi-
bald and that the affidavit unon which
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-12
WORKING RAPIDLY
Contractors Building Sewer
System Are Forcing Con-
struCtion Work.
VlAOUCT BEING BUILT.

Nearly all the work connected with
the blasting and eXcavat1ng for the
first section Of the big Northwest Sec
ond street sewer system has been
completed. 1t is expected that within
the next two weeks the constructing
firm, Hipskind & Son, will be ready
to start on the final work connected
with the building OF this section of the
big sewer system.
AS soon as the work on this section
Of the sewer is completed a Columbus.
Ind. contracting firm will begin work
on the second section. 1t is EXPECT
ed that this section will be even more
difficult 10 construct than the first
section was, owing TO the fact that
nearly the entire sewer route is
through a deep Strata of stone
The Pennsylvania railroad company
is now engaged on the work of con
structing the Northwest Second street
viaduCt and it is expected that this
work will be completed about the
same time as the work on the second
section Of the sewer system. Mort h.
west Second street will be improved
and sidewalks will be made. 1t is ex-
pected that when all the improve
ments are completed the entire cost OF
the work will be between $4,000 and
&So4<e <e00.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-12
.PEkNSYL LVANIA GETS
LUABLE LANDS
Is Adjacent to Its Property in
Northeast Part of the
City.
MEANS DOUBLE TRACKS.
THOUGHT THAT PENNSYLVANIA A
INTENDS TO CONTINUE POLICY
OF IMPROVEMENTS BETWEEN
PlTTSBURG AND ST. LOUIS.

More land adjacent to its tracks has
been acquired in this city by an agent
for the Pennsylvania railroad COM
pany. This is believed to be in the
interest Of the double tracking project
of the company. Announcements was
made in the Wayne circuit court this
morning that the ground on which is
located the buildings of the Richmond
City Mill Works has been sold to the
Granite Improvement company of
Pittsburg, Pa. This company acts as
the agent for the railroad company in
the purchase Of real estate. The sale
price is reported at s13,750 This is
considered = good sale by those ac-
quainted with values of property To-
Gated in the northern portion of the
city.
The Mill Works property lies be
tween the tracks of the p. c. c. & St.
L. railroad company and North F
street. Sixteenth and Eighteenth
streets. The railroad company acquir-
ed a large tract Of ground east of the
north side Of the right of way and re
Gently a narrow strip of land was pur-
chased from the city. The latter strip
lies adjacent TO the tracks on the
south side and north of the lake at
Glen Miller park. II is the intention
of the PENNSYLVANIA to double track
its system between Pittsburg and St.
Louis and territory is being acquired
throughout the entire distance.
Tracks have been laid as far west as
Crbana and the work is being COnri1u-
ed this summer
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-12
THREATENING BLAZE.

The fire department made a quick
run to 121 South Ninth street this aft
ernoon. \ smalf blaze had originated
in a barn in the rear of the home of
S, d. Graham. The flames were ex-
tinguished by use of the Babc0cks.
There is a TOW of old frame structures
in this square and had headway been
gained, serious contiagration would
have resulted.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-12
MULE WRECKS TRAIN
Pennsylvania Freight Hurled
In C0rnfieId and Engineer
Is Killed.
TWO WERE BADLY INJURED,

Columbus, Ind, May - A mule on
the track wrecked the second section
of q Pennsylvania freight train north
bound early today at WayncayilIc. The
engine and four cars jumped the track
md landed in a cOrnfield. Engineer
William McGregor Of Jefrersonyille,
was instantly killed. Fireman Il. J.
Ross of JeffersonvilIe and a man nam
ed S. |. Pettigrcw of Louisville, was
badly hurt and are in the hospital.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-12
WAS NOT EXPECTED
That to Abolish Life Tenure in
Episcopal Church Intro
duCed at Baltimore.
CONFERENCE Is SURPRISED.

Baltimore, Md. May l. An uneN-
pected revolutionary proposition 10
abolish life tenure in the Episcopal
church WAS presented To the general
conference by DELEGATES Schnelt and
Carpenter, representing the NurthN est
Indiana conference, 1t was referred
70 committee, The action is symp-
tomato of the restIessness in the con
ference and church over the election OF
new bishops and Episcopal govern
ment generally. 1t recommends a
term of twelve years only. Fierce de
bate on the color line was temporarily
checked by the reference to The com.
mittee.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-12
SHOT AND KILLED.

Chicago, IL. May 12.-Henry Fraw-
ley, aged eighteen. was accidentally
shot and killed by John Helfel, an en-
ploye of bakery. when the latter pre-
tended holdup as a joke.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-12
OFF TO EUROPE.

The Rev. John c. Rager and Mr.
Frank Rager will sail from New York
Saturday afternoon. May Is for Ma
pies. They will spend about three
months travel at the most important
points of Europe.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-12
WILSON is OUT.

George Wilson. the veteran driver Of
the hook and ladder truck. took ride
on the chemical wagon Of No . com
pany this morning George suffered
the fracture OF his ankle by the fall
from one of the horses while exercis-
ing the team and has been on sick
leave ever since. He has TO use
crutches to walk about.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-12
EVERYBODY TO WORK.

All the men and boys who reside in
West Richmond are requested to meet
al the river banks tomorrow after
noon at $50 O'Clock. Each one is re-
Quested 10 bring a hoe, rake. shovel
or any implement which might be
needed to remove all trash from the
banks
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-12
TILLMAN is ILL.

Washington, D. c., May 12.-Benja-
min Tillman of South Carolina, is
sick. He mas entered the healthorium
and strict orders have been given TO
exclude everybody. He suffers from
nervous breakdown.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-12
TORNADO DOES GREAT
DAMAGE IN ILLINOIS
One Aged Woman Killed in Her
Home.

Rock Island, III, May 12.-Great
damage from a tornado was done at
midnight in this vicinity At Clcve-
land, Illinois, Mrs. Elizabeth Gotch.
aged seventy-eight, was killed in the
ruins of her wrecked home Five bus
mess blocks, many residences were
wrecked. A score were injured in
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-12
HAYWOOD WITHORAWS.

Chicago, Ill. May 12.-WilIiam Hay
wood has withdrawn as candidate
for the presidency on the socialist
ticket.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-12
HUGHES NOT WILLING.

New York May 12- Governor
Hughes in letter TO the Hughes
league says he will not accept the vice
presidency.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-12
Remaining Question.

Inc one remaining question.
whether or not she had assistance in
her crimes?' is TO he met by the ac-
tton that IS expected almost hourly.
The arrival at this point has been
preceded by hunt for details. only
Tumors of which have been given to
the public. Here and there bits of evi-
dence have leaked out. but the great
array of facts. it is said. was secured
from statements made by Ray Lamp
Here, the former hired man who black
mailed the Guinness woman through
the possession Of knowledge concern
ing her dark secrets
He has not been "sweated" at anv
time. No attempt at the third de-
gree" has been made. but it is from
his utterance that the chain Of testi-
mony has been forged
The chief agent in securing the con.
fidence of the prisoner has been a
minister, Rev. r. \. Schell, pastor of
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-12
THE WEATHER PROPHET.

INOlANA-Wednesday showers, fresh
to brisk southwest winds.
oHIo-Wednesday fair, high shifting
winds.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-12
Advocates Commission.

Mr.. Marston advocated the estab-
lishment of a state commission, which
has control of steam and electric rail
roads water. gas and electric utilities.
He said this will solve the problem
better than municipal ownership or
municipal control Of privately owned
IfilifioS
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-12

The Telephone is Willing servant t. bring
your Classified Ads to the Palladium office with the
least bother you. Either Paone==1r21 Automatic
IN Old
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Politics interfere.

Municipal plants usually are more
or less involved in politics. In case
municipal control Of public utilities is
assumed the political parties will soon
be after the manager Of the plant.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-05-12
Plant Should Pc Taxed.

As 10 the lost tax. There is no
more reason why a municipal plant
should not be taxed than a private
plant. It would help the city II Oft
en- happens the bonds Ccalled in some
places the sinking fund are not charg-
ed against the plant. but are paid out
Of the general fund. If municipal
ownership is 50 advantageous. why are
no other lines of business operated sx-
.
cent utilities;
Casco Bay breeze., 1908-07-02
IRONS wm II 10 4.
cHE6EAeUE BADLY oeFeArepIN
A WALkoveR GAME. -
Irons Made Twenty-Three Hits oh
Two Pitchers.

Irons Made Twenty-Three Hits oh
Two Pitchers.
Chebeague was badly defeated Sat.
urday afternoon on the diamond in
front Of the Hill Crest. by the Irons
OF Portland, the score being Ia to 4.
Runs were scored in all innings by
the Irons. but in the fifth and last, while
the four that were made by Chebeague
were on errors, three of which came
in the fourth inning. The Irons were
In good form. having played eight
games this season without loosing one,
though the brilliancy Of their work
did not wholly outclass that of the
island boys. Scott was taken out of
the box in the fifth inning and G..
Hamilton who pitched for Chebeague
last year did the twirling for the re-
mafnder Of the game. but to no avail;
the visitors touched his delivery for
a large number of hits. Higgins, a
new man at shortstop. played the star
game of the day. and without doubt
saved the score from being Ave runs
higher. On the Fourth Of July the
Irons will play two games here, and
they are being looked forward to as a
treat, as the Chebeague nine is out
to win
Casco Bay breeze., 1908-07-02

ty is 80 but this may be doubled by
using the second floor hall Lavato-
ries are provided on each floor. A
few rods to the east is the natural
swimming tank, holding about 200. 900
gallons Of sea water. This is sun
heated and plunge can be taken in
water of Newport temperature at any
time OF tide. After a little use this
may be emptied and the next tide re-
fills 1t automatically. No pumping
is done and the bath is in the open
air. An 1S room bath house fronts
the beach and tank
Mr.. l.. A. Payne Is the resident
manager for Mr.. Brown and Mr.. VIM.
Needham is manager Of the restaurant.
The Woodfords Free Baptist church
held their annual picnic here Tuesday
last. About 200 attended.
Work on the new Casino and pier of
the Maine Coast Realty Co, Is fast
nearing completion. The sun heated
bathing tank. which opens to the sea,
is already finished.
Casco Bay breeze., 1908-07-02
RAlPHE. ROWE. Magr.

OF the better type. The well which
supplies water was drilled during the
spring months and Is 495 feet deem
through solid rock all but ten feet of
the way and the last 20 feet in quartz.
flow Of pure. and ice cold water suf.
ficient for the island has been struck
and big main is laid to the $4,000
gallon reservoir on top of Sunset Rock
Hill.
A spring of specially fine water
which has been developed near the
casino is piped 125 feet across the
beach and this water is used for the
restaurant only. 1t passes through a
coil In the refrigerator and is thus
kept ice cold. Over at the Casino or
restaurant building at the head Of the
new wharf, Mr.. Brown has followed
a striking plan and Incorporated in
to the grounds a small island giving
natural grass plot fronting the wa.
ter. The whole building Is as mod
ern structure as could be devised.
and when IL Is stated that the fish and
Holsters to be cooked for a-la-carte
meals are taken alive from an
aquarium floating in the ocean nearby.
the completeness of the methods OF
serving dinners may be partially un-
derstood.
The restaurant Is now open and with
It's cool area, water surrounded, being
half way down the 300 foot pier, IL is
sure to become a feature of Portland
Harbor In itself. The seating capaci-
Casco Bay breeze., 1908-07-02
GALA DAY.
LONG ISLAND WILL 81
-RoNeEp WITH EXCURSION
iSTS ON THE FOURTH OF
JULY.
caseo Bay And Harpsweii Steamboat
Company Are Arranging For a
Fine Celebration

caseo Bay And Harpsweii Steamboat
Company Are Arranging For a
Fine Celebration
The Fourth Of July will see the
greatest number of people that ever
assembled on Long Island in one day
IL the present plans of the Casco Bay
and Harpswell Steamboat Company
are carried out. The days festivities
are to commence with the rising of
the sun and every hour during the day
special attractions and races are
scheduled to take place. Among the
events offered are boat races of all
kinds and field sports in abundance.
The special attraction for the day will
be the balloon ascension and para
chute jump, which Is planned for IL a.
m. and 5 p. m. The balloon used, the
Majestic, is said to be the largest in
this country, and this great attraction
will alone serve to draw a multitude
Of people. Music will be furnished
during the day and in the evening a
great fireworks display will be
given. Hotels and Clam Bakes
are preparing for a great crowd
and II the weather is favorable
Long Island will entertain the greatest
throng Of people that was ever on the
island in one day. The hotel and
store keepers on the island have CO.
operated with the steamboat company
and all are doing their part for the
celebration Of the National Holiday
The steamboat company will give
ample service to and from the island
all day long. Many parties from the
lower islands In the bay are planning
to spend the day on the island.
Casco Bay breeze., 1908-07-02
AuspIcIous opeNIxe.
GEM THEATRE AT PEAKS ISLAND
OPENED MONDAY EVENING
WITH GREAT SUCCESS.
Every seat Taken And Brilliant Au
dienees Witnessed a Finished Per.
Torrance.

Every Seat Taken And a Brilliant An.
d'enees Witnessed Finished Per-
torrance.
The ever popular Gem Theatre at
reaks Island commenced its summer
season Monday evening last with an
audience that tested the seating and
standing room capacity of this cosy
play house. The strong society drama
me Charity Ball was the attraction
and at the close Of the evenings cer-
:ormance. all present were ready to
say that Manager c. w. T. Cooling
mas this season the finest stock COM
pany OF players ever seen in a cast at
this theatre. The play was mounted
with all the detail that is always given
TO productions at the Gem and as re-
CARDS. the members of the company
nothing but the highest praises can be
gwen In their favor. Miss Jane Ksn-
mark, great favorite with all ard
the leading lady Of this strong COM
pany. was seen at her best and her
line Interpretation Of the character of
Ann Cruger a New York girl-left
nothing to be desired. Frank Sylyes-
ter the leading man was most enthu-
siastically received and added many
admirers by the strong acting of his
part All members of the company
acquitted themselves with great credit
and the performance was given with
a spirit that showed careful rehearsal
and preparation. The Bostonia Ia
dies orchestra Of twelve players, led
by Mrs. Belle Yeaton Renfrew, gave
delightful concert before and be-
tween the acts and their friends in the
audience encored them repeatedly for
their part in the success of the open
Ing night. Altogether the first per-
formance was a great success.
Casco Bay breeze., 1908-07-02
C0BB'S PAVILION OPEN
AT CLIFF ISLAND,
HUNDREDS OF INVITED GUESTS
MADE MERRY SATURDAY
EVENING.
Appreeiative Gathering Enjoyed Dane.
ing and Refreshments. Fine
Decorations.

Emblazoned with bunting and en-
powered with potted plants. Cobb's
new Restaurant and Sea Shore Pa
vilion at Cliff Island opened Saturday
evening. IL was the event of Cliffs
history and from a social standpoint.
the six hundred people present felt,
as never before. pride In the island
Its enterprising business interests as
exemplified In Mr.. G.. NJ. Cobb's many
improvements and projects, and the
general welfare Of the residents. As a
matter OF convenience only, this thor
oughly up-to-date restaurant building
Will be the stepping stone to the fu-
ture, which is opening SO favorably for
Cliff Island and for which Mr.. Cobb
Is building in preparation.
Saturday evenings assemblage AT
the head Of the pier. where the res
taurant Is located. was composed of
the island people. TO whom a general
invitation was issued, and augmented
by summer residents and invited
guests. Special music was furnished
by a select orchestra, consisting OF
two violins and a harp and to the
rythmic strains, dancing was kept up
until late hour. Refreshments were
served, Ice cream and fancy cakes.
soda and cigars being dispensed freely
by Mr.. Cobb's liberal hand. These
were In charge Of Mrs. Leroy n.
Bragg, Mrs. G.. NJ. Cobb and Mr.. Guy
o. Cobb. Seats on the veranda
over the water were at a premium
and the interior Of the handsomely
lighted building was crowded. Seats
were placed on the pier and road
fronting tie open doors. To say that
the evening was highly enjoyed and
appreciated and that Mr.. Cobb was
given every wish for success would
be only Justly representing the feel
Ing expressed by the company pres
ent. II there's anything needed ir
the way OF good word OF assistance
the proprietor will certainly find II
always forthcoming on Cliff Island.
The Cobb dining hall will be lei
for dancing parties by special arrange
ments and. as the far-siRhted pIans
of the proprietor have provided foI
this contingency. a piano will be pu'
In. Rcedlar shore dinners with
broiled live lobster are to be q special
ty for Saturday. July sth-, and after
Casco Bay breeze., 1908-07-02
LITTLE DIAMOND.
THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS SPENT
IN IMPROVEMENTS.
Maine Coast Realty Co.'S. Casino and
Restaurant Now Open.

Restaurant Now Open.
The most extensive and important
work OF improving island property In
Casco Bay this year has been the
development Of the tract Of land own
ed by the Maine Coast Realty Com
pany on Little Diamond Island. On a
thirty-five acre plot. surrounded by wa
ter on three points OF the compass and
containing natural beauty surprising
description, plans drawn by a leading
architect have been put into effect
within a few months and at present
Mr.. George w. Brown, the treasurer
OF the Company, has announced that
the new pier and casino Is ready TO do
business.
The entire scheme OF plan is to en-
courage the building Of a high class OF
summer houses which are provided
with gas. water. and sewerage at a
place which Is In the midst Of Casco
Bays cool breczes. yet only Is min
ufes' steamer ride from Portland. The
tract acquired contained some cot
tages and those which were suitable
will be allowed to remain, while others
will be built over or torn down. The
grounds and roads are nicely graded.
sewers put I'm. and everything done TO
make the property an unusually ad-
vantageous one for summer residences
Casco Bay breeze., 1908-07-02
THE MERRICONEAG HOUSE

SOUTH
HARPswEu
MAINE.
u. N. PIMkHAM.
Proprietor.
W. W. TIBBeTTS.
Manager.
Enlarged and
newly furnished.
Always the most
Popu lar n o I el
In Casco Bay.
Right out In the
ocean. ~ lies
from Portland by
s I e a m err. Is
miles from
Bru n 5 wick by
road.
Rates on appiI-
cation.
Casco Bay breeze., 1908-07-02
STEAMER FOREST QUEEN LEASED

The steamer Forest Queen has been
leased to a line running from Ports
mouth to the Isles Of Shoals and went
down Tuesday. She was in command
of Capt. Charles Howe, who will re-
main there this season.
Casco Bay breeze., 1908-07-02

Two base hits, Walsh, Berry, Thorn
as, j. Wilkinson, Davis 2, Carey, Scott.
Sacrifice hits, J. Wilkinson. Base on
balls OF Scott. 5. Struck out by Ham,
10; by Scott. z; by Hamilton, 2. Um.
pire. Cook