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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-22
Fletcher MedeQris Will Observe
Hundredh Birthday Next Month

Elaborate preparations are being
made for the celebration of the Tooth
birthday anniversary of Fletcher Me-
dearis of Greensboro, the oldest resi-
dent in Wayne county and among the
Oldest persons in the state or entire
country, which will be observed on
Tuesday, November Is. The city hall
in Greensboro will be rented for the
occasion and all friends and relatives
OF the centenarian are invited to be
present and bring their dinners.
The celebration will be in the nature
Of an all day observance. Following
the bounteous dinner which will be
given about noon, there will be a pub
lie reception in the hall for the re-
mainder of the afternoon. A feature
of the festivities that will be enjoyed
will be an address by Mr. Medearis in
which he will give "reminiscences of
his early life in Wayne county and
the difficulties and hardships endur-
ed by the pioneers IN settling in this
section OF the country. He will relate
many interesting adventures of per-
sonal encounters with the Indians who
infested this country In the early days
and whose war whoops and many
cruel deeds struck terror to the hearts
OF the first settlers in Wayne. Pitt
ful Illustrations wnere families have
bean seuerated and husbands submit
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-22

, ted to cruel torture before the very
eyes of their wives and children are
wildly recalled by this aged citizen,
who shudders at the mere recollection
OF the horrible crimes.
Wayne county and Richmond in par
ticular has undergone many radical
changes since Mr.. Medearis first ar
rived here with his father and moth
err, many years ago. Richmond at that
j time was mere village and the prin-
. cipal business section of the city now.
was then large expanse of dense
woods in which wolves and other wild
animals roamed at will. killing sheep
and cattle of the settlers and often
times becoming so famished from
munger and brazen through want of
food. as to venture into the very
homes Of the pioneers seeking to de-
YOUR what they might find there. Life
was a strenuous existence in those
early days. according to Mr.. Medearis
and his experiences will be listened
to with the most pronounced interest.
Mr.. Medearis, besides being the
Oldest. is one of the most prominent
and respected Methodists in the coun-
ty. Although his hearing is somewhat
impaired and his eyesight dim, he is
in fairly good health and takes a
great interest in all matters pertain
ing to religious and philanthropic
work.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-22
WORK IN AFRICA
DISCUSSED TODAY
American Friends Mission
Board May Control Those
Missions.
NEW PLANS CONSIDERED
BOARD HAS RECEIVED INTER.
EsTlNo REPORTS ON MISSION
WORK IN ALASKA. MEXICO AND
IN CUBA.

Plans are under consideration At the
American Friends Mission board Of
the Five Years Meeting. In session ut
South Eighth Street Friends church.
whereby the African Mission field will
be taken out OF the hands OF a special
board and placed under the jurisdic-
ton Of the American Friends Mission
board. Rev. Charles Tebbets. secreta-
~ Of the board. stated today he be-
lieved the African missionary field
would pass under the American board
control. possibly by combining the two
boards.
1t is not expected that the combina-
ton will be effected Immediately. How
ever. American Friends are very anx
ious that 1t be brought about a. soon
as possible.
The board also had under consider.
alton at the sessions yesterday after
noon and this morning. the preparation
of . manual showing the relationship
between the missionaries and the mis-
sion board. The contents Of this
manual have been mapped out but 1t u
probable that the work will not
be published for more than . year.
The reports of missions In Cubs,
Mexico and Alaska are being consid-
cred and after final judgment has
been passed on these. by the board. the
session will adjourn The reports are
quite lengthy and could not be furnish
ed at either yesterday afternoon ses
sion or that Of this morning.
| Last evening the members OF the
board were entertained to dinner u
the home of Rev. Tebbetts. 500 Nation
al avenue. Following. the evening
| was spent in q social way.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-22
PETITIONS TO SELL

Edward G. Jacobs. a resident OF
Jackson township has petitioned Judge
Fox to make an order allowing him
to sell real estate to the Pennsylvania
railroad company in order that this
company may carry out its plans OF
double tracking between Richmond
and Indianapolis. The real estate is
in Mr.. Jacobs and his wife's name
His wife is an inmate of Eastern In
diana hospital and an order by the
court has to be granted for her, as
she is unable to legally give her con-
sent
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-22
OPERATE ON K0ON1z

Courtland Koontz, who suffered a
broken back from fall off scaffold
at Twenty-first and North A street,
was operated on at Reid Memorial hos
pital this morning. The operation
was as successful as could be expected
under the conditions. The attending
physician expects that he will recover
partially. 1t was found that the spi-
nal cord was crushed at the small of
the back, which injury will never heel.
1t was also discovered that the nerves
Of the brain were cut off from the low.
err extremities of his body and he will
be cripple for life.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-22
JAMES FAUL WAS
IN SEVERE FALL
Knocked Off Train by a Bridge
While He Was Stand.
ing Up.
ACCIDENT A PECULIAR ONE
YOUTH PICKED UP IN HALF CON.
scioUS CONDITION. YOUNG
MAN DISPLAYED THE MOST RE-
MARkARLE NERVE.

While riding on top of c., C. & L.
freight train No. 81 this afternoon
about 2 o'clock, James Faul. aged Is
was struck by the bridge which cross
es the track Just north of North D
street and knocked from the rapidly
moving train to the ground a distance
Of perhaps fifteen feet, narrowly es-
Gaping being run over and sustaining
a fractured hip.
The accident was very peculiar
one. Young Faul with another boy,
whose name could rot be learned and
who disappeared Immediately after
the accident to his companion. had ap-
parently hoped the south bound
freight short distance in the country
intending to ride to this city.
He Failed to "Duck."
Faul was standing on the top OF one
of the cars and evidently did not no.
tice that the train was soon to go un-
der a bridge, or else did not realize
the speed at which he was travelling
and consequently failed to duck in
time. He was knocked from the train
before his comrEnion had time to warn
him Of the danger and barely escaped
being ground beneath the wheels. A
portion of the boys clothing was run
over, it Is said. but fortunately did not
become entangled in the wheels.
The youth was picked up half con.
scious and carried into the c.. C. & L.
depot, where the ambulance was call
ed. He was hurried to the Reid Me-
mortal hospital and his injury was giv.
en- medical attention. The youngster
displayed remarkable nerve after the
accident. Although in great pain he
never uttered a cry or a moan while
being placed in the ambulance. The
boy resides on North Seventh street.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-22

Indianapolis. Oct. 22.-The killing
frosts of the last few nights and the
consequent carpeting of the fields and
woods with deadened grass and fallen
leaves have been signal for increas-
ed activity in the office OF the state
fish and game commissioner and in
that of the secretary Of the state
board of forestry. Both are preparing
for the annual oncoming of the hunt
er, but with widely varying purposes
the former to see that the hunters
greed does not overcome the sports
mans honors, while the latter is pre-
pairing to protect the owner OF the
woods against the sportsman's care
lessness. The forces in the two Of
fees are combining their efforts along
these two lines. and the hunter who
careIessly sets fire to heap OF dried
and fallen leaves, to let the blaze
spread through acres Of forest, is as
certain to feel the grasp of the law as
is one who forgets that fifteen quails
are as many as he is allowed to bag
in any one day.
In preparation for his part. Charles
u. Dean, secretary OIL Cue StdLc OOdIu
OF forestry, has called attention to the
farmers and hunters through the
newspapers OF the state to the loss by
forest fires during the last year and
the necessity of carefully guarding
against conflagrations, especially dur
ing the hunting season. In addition,
he has caused to be printed on muslin
copies of the law against setting fire
to forests or fields. and these will be
posted in conspicuous places through
out the state. A fine of from IS to
$50 may be assessed against any per-
son found guilty of wantonly causing
q forest fire.
Season Opens November 10.
The indications at the office of the
fish and game commission are that
Wien the season for rabbits and quails
opens November 10. the farmers and
keepers of game preserves for private
shooting will see great influx Of fus-
uan clad gun bearers arriving via
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-22
BOOTH AND GARRETT.

new the Breach Dotwe00 TAs0o I've
Great Actors Oee0ssoA.
The great breach In the frie001hip
between Edwin Booth and Lawrsnce
Barrett occurred when Barrett was
playing The Man o Aries" In
Booths theater In New York city. The
piece did not draw. and Boob decided
to have 1t discontinued. 30 (as be aft
erward told Of the incidenO he breach
ed the subject to Barrett who imme-
diatsly grew angry. do you mean to
say that I can't play itr' he demanded
hotly. Booth assured him in . concil-
iatory way that he gave the 0rst part
fairly. but not the last. In . greater
passion than ever. Barrett repeated.
DO you mean 10 say that can't play
it?' Booth. still trying to not offend
him. said. II don't think you have quite
worked into the last act" Then Bar.
rett's fury burst tn bounds. and he ter
minated 4 torrent Of invective with the
remark: your fathers weakness and
your brothers crime placed you where
you are. But I will live to zee you In
the gutter and will stand above you.
In spite Of this the two grew to b
friends again and starred In the combi'
nation that drew the biggest houses Of
the time.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-22
Frost Give the Signal For
Annual Sport of the Hunters

trolley or automobile, to say nothing
Of the local sportsmen who do not
give SO much attention to dress and
who usually show up on foot.
By an enactment of the general as
sembly, rabbits are protected from
October 1 to November 10, not SO
much for the rabbits as to protect the
young quails, the legislators evidently
knowing how difficult 1t is for rabbit
hunter in the crisp October air to re-
frain from taking shot at youthful
Bob White sailing across the stubble
field, and running his chances Of being
invited to the office Of a justice of the
peace by a wary game warden. Con
sequently they arranged to keep the
hunters out of the field until the reg
ular date for opening the quail sea
son. The experience of the game com
missioner has been that the law works
law-abiding sportsman and for the
birds.
Fifteen a Day.
Fifteen quails day are allowed any
one gunner. ne hungarian uudllS
which are mostly on the game preser
| yes where they have not wandered tt
adjoining fields, can not be killed fol
another six years. Like protection is
accorded pheasants. The hunter car
not sell or give away any of his bag
hence If any one receives promise
of a quail dinner from an enthusiastic
hunter he might as well prepare tc
have the promise broken, to receive
the game surreptitiously, or. to enter
| tain the hunter at the dinner at which
| the birds are served.
E. E. Earle, deputy fish and game
commissioner, who has charge of the
office at the state house, went to Co
lumbus Monday to confer with z. T
Sweeney, commissioner, relative to ar
effective policing of the state during
the quail season. Additional warden:
are to be employed and the state thor
! oughly patrolled in the interests o.
the sportsman who has proper regard
| for the state game laws.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-22
TROUBLE LIKES HIM

Walter Elstro, who was recently
convicted and served a Jail sentence
for cruel and inhuman treatment to
horse belonging TO local livery
man. is in still deeper water, as he has
been named as correspondent in a d.
vorce suit. filed in the circuit court
by Ernest A. Hofheinz against Grace
Hofheinz 1t is alleged in the COM
plant that Elstro has been intimate
with Mrs. Hofheinz since last Janu-
airy. The plaintiff AYERS that they
were married July Is. 1903 and have
three children. whom he desires the
custody Of.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-22
(American News Service)

Omaha, Neb., October 22.-The an
nual convention Of the Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union (nationaD be-
gan its sessions here today, being
called to order by Mrs. l.. M. N. Stew
ems, president of the organization. In
her annual report Mrs. Stevens praised
President Taft for the splendid exam
pie he sets by totally sustaining from
all intoxicating beverages. She de-
plores the fact that many newspapers
print liquor advertisements. A full
representation Of delegates and many
hundreds Of visitors are attending the
convention.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-22
LABOR NOTES.

The New York city street car 60
ployees. who have boen unorBanixed Toe
years. are now being Organized By the
amaleamated associations Of street
and electrical railway employees.
The biennial eonvsntion Of the Brick
layers and Aasoos' international un-
ION will Be held IN Boston b January.
Building trades department Of the
American Federation Of Labor viii
hold tn second annual cooventjoo 1t
Tamoa. Fla. the week Of Oct II.
The Oklahoma state court Of appeals
has rendered IN opinion declaring that
the eight hour law Of that STATE b con-
stitutional.
The expenditures Of the Intesnatioo-
nj typographical union durtnG the last
fiscal year were 3l0l
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-22
FIRE f|ENO
(American News Service)

Williamson, w. Va, Oct. 22.-Mrs
Mary Terrell, a prominent and wealthy
society woman, was arraigned today on
charge of arson preferred by State
Fire Marshall Montgomery. 1t is al
legged that she set fire to the house OF
her husband, Anse Terrell, wealthy
coal operator. for the purpose of put
ting him out of the way and getting
possession of his fortune They had
separated previously. The case is a
most sensational one
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-22
SEARCH FOR L|LLEY
american News Servtce)

Pittsburg, Pa. Oct. 22.-Police au-
thorities all over the country are today
searching for William c. Lilley, one of
the wealthy retired business men OF
Pittsburg. who has mysteriously dis
appeared. He was known from coast
to coast for his connection in temper
ance and church work. The missing
man is treasurer of the temperance
committee OF the Presbyterian general
assembly, as we'll as treasurer of many
other departments Of the Presbyterian
church work, and an elder in the FRS:
Presbyterian church of Pittsburg. He
has been missing three weeks.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-22
City Statistics

CONNIFF-Mrs. Mary Agnes Con
milf. aged "a years. died yesterday aft
ernoon at 4:30 o'clock at her home. 224
North Fifth street. Besides her hus
band, James Commit, she IL survived
by one daughter and two sisters. The
funeral will take place Saturday morn
ing at o'clock from the St Mary's
church, the Rev. Father Matungly Of
ficiating. The burial will be in St
Mary's cemetery. Friends may call
any time.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-22
SHE PRAISES TAFT A FIERCE TORNADO
(American News Service)

Cambridge Springs, Pa, Oct. %
Travelling at speed of sixty-five miles
an hour, tornado swept the Northern
part of this resort. causing property
damage to the amount of 100000, in
juring four persons, demolishing sew
eral buildings, uprooting trees and
filling the streets with debris all with
in about three minutes, when the storm
subsidized as suddenlyas it appeared
The Hotel Riverside, one of the prin-
cipal hostelries was partly unroofed
Among the more seriously injured are
Homer Richardson, superintendent OF
the water works and Miss Lillian BLY,
stone.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-22

ern Nigeria. worship the Long JUN"
This Is q jealousy guarded circ-lar
pool Of water to which sacrifices Of hu-
man beings and animals are made
Each house has also its own private
"Ju5u." The boys Of this tI1be On reach
ing . certain age are put through va
rious tests Of physical endurance. ooe
Of which Is to run twice round the
town. about four miles. without stop
ping =
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-22

The broad brimmed stone and iron
cappings which one sess on the chin
ney stacks In manufacturing districts
are not there for mere ornameneation.
for they serve an important purpose.
On the opposite side Of the stack to
that upon which the wind may Be blow
ing q partial vacuum il formed. down
which the smoke would descend were
1t not for the brim ol the cap blocking
the way. A chimney stack without .
brim on the top would discharge Ito
smoke In huge gusts foe some distance
down one side.-Fearson's Weekly.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-22
TWO NEW CONCERNS

Two new business firms will open
up in this city within q short time.
o. n. Cox. q resident Of South Bend.
has rented the vacant business room At
9O5 Main street and will open up a
restaurant. William Drifmeyer will
open up a cigar store 1t Fourth and
Main streets.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-22
MAY NOT ORGANIZE

1t is doubtful il the Wayne County
Anti-Tuberculosis society will be re-
organized again this year. according
to members of the society. 1t Is said
by these parties that the interest in
the work has completely died out
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-22
GOES TO HIS WIFE.

The will of Charles Rodenberg who
died October 18th has been filed for
probate He possessed 100 acre farm
which he provided should go to his
wife.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-22
F|LE RATL|FF WILL

The last will of Joseph Ratliff. who
died at Reid Memorial Hospital recent
~ has been filed for probate in the cir
cult court. He does not leave a large
estate. His four children share equal
".
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-22
HELD ANNUAL DANCE.

The Garment Workers Union held
its annual dance last evening at Odd
Fellows hall. The attendance was
large and the net receipts will be
turned into the treasury.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-22
PREACHER IS HUNG
(American News Service)

Mobile. Ala, October 22.-After
preaching his own funeral sermon on
the gallows the Rev. Lewis Ballaam, a
negro, was hanged at Grove Hill today.
He murdered deputy sheriff Vain
wright by mistake. he claims. as he
was after another mans life. He said
he would be satisfied to die if he had
only killed the right man.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-22
MAKES FAST RECORD

Btackpool. England. Oct IA mile
and q half . minute was the wonderful
airship record made by Hubert Latham
before a large crowd Of spectators to-
day. The machine shot through the
air like . streak Of greased lightning
and Ct times only . blue was visible
TO the spectator
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-22
DAVID GRAHAM DEAD
(American News Service)

Rushville, Ind, Oct 22.-David Ora
ham, eighty-three years old, a pron,i-
nent educator, died this morning of Sc
nifty. He was formerly connected
with educational institutions at Madi-
son, Bellefontaine, Columbus. Ind. and
Rushville. He Was a graduate OF
Hanover. He had been failing fast for
the past six months.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-22

The special commtttee Of the Intoe.
oltional Printing PFoo0me0'O union AAs
decided to buy 1t Hale Springs. near
Rogessville, Tenn. q site for homes
for tuboecular and Gupeeannuato0
members. Tho o3to u $500 fooe above
the ssa level in the A'sshe9y nous-
tli01.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-22
WADE WILL PREACH.

The Rev. r. J. Wade will preach at
the Third Methodist church this even
ing at 8 o'clock.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-10-22
.ORAGS ON PROGRESS
Fair Weather Unionists Retard
labor'S Advance.
MENDIcANTs OF INDUSTRY.

Workers Vine Are willing 70 Aeespt
Benefits From Trades Organizations
Without Aiding In Their Support.
Loyal to No Principle.
In q recent strike By women. the pur-
pose being to secure an increase Of
wages from s to $40 per week. several
Of the young women involved were
conversins upon the subject In q street
car. says q writer In Shoe Worker
Journal.
The main idea Of this eroup Vas bow
best to secure the raise In wages and
at the same time avoid paying dues to
the union.
70 secure raise In wages through q
union and then refuse to support the
union that secured the raise u not
new. but this il the nrst dine the
writer ever knew Of q plan being con-
eocted to avoid all obligations TO the
union which was to secure the raise
even before the raise had been secured.
1t did not seem to occur to these
young women that the two dollar
weekly increase Vas worth having OF
that. inasmuch - Il required . union
to obtain IL. Il might also require q m
Ion to protect or retain It
Nor u this idea peculiar only % thsss
young woman -.
Working people have always bssn
strength Of labor unions temporarily
for the purpose Of redressing The moes
pressing grievances Of the Immediate
present and. having accomplished tAis
much, then abandon the union until
msnaesd BY some new opprsssioo.
In the meantime Il often suits thele
fancy to speak diapafagingiy Of he
union % being weak" oe no good.
when. - . mattar Of fact u tie un3oa
II weak Il q simply and solely because
those who are under oblieations 10 it
and who are morally bou1d b support
Il have refused b give Il any s1pDoet
A baGHaf - ooo who solie1tD alms
while Offering nothing IN return and -
sometimes styled q mendicant
A wage Garner who 61es t1Ho1gA
union 10 get advanced wages and WAo
avoids giving anything 10 the unioa -
return may properly b termed IN u.
dugtrial mendicant.
These Industrial menAicanfD axo voey
largely responsible for de- AuctuaAsoaG
IN The membership e tzadas 1naaas.
They dock In tempoeaE1ly WIN thseo
= meloo 10 b cut IN tAo ohaDo e q
raise IN WAGES, and - Oooo - IL go1oo
| . secured they dock out again.
II all The waeo eaEnasu VIE 0voa
| Joined The unions remained true 0o0-
b>rs laboe would b nearly complsesau
ore,ni,ed o. perhaps wholly.
ne nrocentaee oee,nised woaia b
% very large that 10 b Q Aeosnieaisl
would be uufashionahle ana pagAnpG
uncomfortable. ana III remaining cut.
aide the union would 1oln.
The Industrial mendican1D axo Qu1hu
numerous IN tha shoo txada. Tho
have made an unauviahaa HocoCd q
being In and out OF IN uninnD many
times. but loyal 10 nonA.
They have retarded oeganisat1e0 .
remarkable degroe, Tor tie Heasoo tAaa
whenever business co0d16o0o make tn
extensioo Of tho union mambaeuhiz
! the arst work 10 b dooe = 10 eaaAal
In the Industrial mendicants ooce oses
and In doing this mueA valuable TN