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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-11-04
UNDUE INFLUENCE
THE CHARGE MADE
Favorite Sons Of the Late
General Eckert Will Make
Contest Of viii.
DOCUMENT CUT THEM OFF
EckgRT WAS FORMERLY PRgsl.
DENT or THE wEsTERN UNION
TELGoRApH coMPANv-LEFT a
LARGE ESTATE.

New York, Nov. 4.--The exact lines
upon which II Is said contest OF the
s3.O00.o00 will OF the late Gen. Thomas
Thompson Eckert. former head OF the
Western Union Telegraph company,
win be brought by his son. J. Ciendcn-
min Eckert. who was cut OF with $780,
coo. were learned today. They are as
follows
First. that the will was framed. IL
not drawn up In its entirety, by Rich.
ard Gregory Page. who for years was
General Eckorts secretary, and who
since the generals death has been en-
ployed by Thomas T. Eckert. Jr., the
son. who was left about s2.o00,000.
Second, that the will was brought
~ the general In his dying days by At
torney Thomas c. Ennever. whom the
general did not know and never had
seen before the day the will was sign
ed.
Mr.. Ennever Is also named rs a wit
ness to tho testament
Third, T. T. Eckert. Jr., and Miss
Minnie Egan, former maid In the
Waldorf Astoria. but latterly house
keeper at Elberson, were the closest
attendants upon General Eckert dur.
ing the days just before he died and
that he, Secretary Parge and his wife
were the closest to General Eckert at
the very moment OF his death.
J. Clendennin Eckert was present
at the death, but was not very cordial.
~ received by his brother and by his
fathers amanuensis. according to the
further testimony that will be receiv-
ed
Fourth. that not only was General
Eckert under "undRe influence" when
he signed his last Testament, but that
also his son. r. +. Eckert. Jr., who
was pronted most from 1t, was con.
Quoting himself In peculiar fashions.
Altogethcr the contest of the Eckert
win promises to bring forth some OF
the liveliest testimony that has been
great fortune was at stake.
Doubtless in the contest there will
arise the question of religious differ
ences. Il will be shown that General
Eckert's second wife. who died some
nine years ago, was a Catholic and
wished him to become one. But he
did not during his life.
Then Il will be testified that Miss
Minnie Egan. the Waldorf maid. was
brought into the household AZ house
keeper by r. T. Eckert. Jr. Soon
after that time. II will be contended
not only the general. but his SON
Thomas. whip II now favored with
most OF his estate. Joined the Catholic
church. Miss Egan Is Catholic.
Clendennin. the son. who IL cut on
with only $4,000. 10 and always has
been a Protestant.
But the big point Of the contest will
be the question: Why did General
Eekert. who was obviously fond of his
brother william. cut him on with .
pittance OF $4,000. and why did he
practically disinherit his son Clenden.
min by giving him only $4,000. while
r. r.. Jr.. got almost 93.00O,O00.
r. T. Eckert. Jr.. still said last night
that he had not married Miss Egan,
his housekeeper. but would do 10 as
soon a. he had time and opportunity
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-11-04

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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-11-04
GUARD IS DOUBLED
Alleged Assai|ant of Young
Woman Protected in the
Jail at Peoria, III.
THREATS OF MOB TROUBLE.
american News Service)

Peoria. H., Nov. 4.-The guard
around the Jail where Joseph Hoff-
man. who is accused of attacking
Miss Mazo Clark, school teacher at
her lonely school house in the county
has been doubled today. Beside, the
entire police force and new squad
OF deputies are being held in reserve.
y Threats of mob violence have been
common but SO far no crowds have
been formed. The police are keeping
everybody moving on the streets.
Hoffman confessed to the attack
and after he had done SO, David
Clark, father of the girl, leaped on
him and choked him into ipsensibility
before the police could rescue the
prisoner. Miss Clark is in precarious
condition,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-11-04
HOLD A DAIRY SHOW
t.American News Service,

Montreal, Nov. 4-The Canadian
national dairy show to be held in
this city next week promises to be
the largest and most notable affair
of its kind ever held in the dominion.
Preparations for the exhibition were
practically completed today and many
of the exhibits are already installed
in the Arena building. The program
for the week will include judging of
stock. dairy tests and judging Of
dairy cattle. Exhibits will be made
by the leading agricultural colleges
of Canada and another interesting fea-
ture will be model dairies showing
the most improved methods and dairy
appliances.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-11-04
AT Local Theafers


j. e. Dodson, who in the House
Next Door," presents one of the few
character pictures which are going to
take permanent place In stage annals
and whose fine art shows him to be
the thinker and student, as well as
the actor, has evidently closely OBJ
served American dramatic conditions
for he says:
1.-THE art of the English actor is
more finished. but that OF the Ameri-
can actor Is more virile. America Is
yet a young country, big in every
way. reaching out to develop vast re-
sources still In process Of formation.
and rushing and hurrying along in it's
expanding energy. Itis at a time as
the history of all nations show us,
when youth Is passing and the period
Of intense industrial activity is over
that art finds Its time of development.
There must be In a nation a large
class of wealth and leisure with time
and money to devote to art. and still
there are abundant signs that the pub
lie want the best in art. There may
not be the cultivation that there IL in
older countries but there IL as much
popular appreciation. The public here
10 quick to grasp what Is really good.
after all actors cannot be made.
Wealth. intellect, study. experience
all fail to make the great actor unless
the vital spark Is there. something
that cannot be comprehended or ex-
planned. only felt. Hard work and de-
termination may develop a high de-
gree of ability. but there human ef-
fort stops. The actor. like the poet.
must be born. not made"
Mr.. Dodson will be seen in THE
House Next Door" at the Gennett on
Friday. November IL.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-11-04
BUYS FAIRvIEW LOTS

At sheriff sale on Wednesday at
ternoon Ora Little of West Richmond
purchased several lots in Fairview
which had been given up by the for
mer owners as they did not think the
property was worth the amount Of
improvement assessment against it.
The lots sold for about $500.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-11-04

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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-11-04
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-11-04
Cures
Indigestion

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Leo H. Fihe. with characteristic en-
terprise. has succeeded in landing the
agency for English Marhue, the new
successful remedy for all stomach ills.
II the dyspeptics OF Richmond take
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Think OF getting for only 25 cents a
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-11-04

No visitors were present at General
Boulanger's tomb In the cemetery at
Ixelles on Friday. the anniversary OF
the generals reath. Alone. q garden
er who is charged with the upkeep Of
the monument placed in the name of
the Comite de Souvenir three wreaths
upon the grave OF Nine. de Bonnie
names friend. And that was all.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-11-04
TO MEET
(American News seryice)

(Amerfcdn News Service)
Chicago, Nov. 4.-"The Place Of the
Concrete in Education" is the general
topic selected for discussion at the
annual convention of the eastern di-
vision of the Northern Illinois teach
ers' association. which assembled at
the university of Chicago today for q
planned to suggest to grade teachers
and their supervisors concrete ma
terials that may be useful in direct or
supplemental ways in their schools.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-11-04

Until within few years travellers
from Europe or America seldom used
Japanese steamers. Today many
choose them in preference to others.
because of the good food, cleanliness
and service, and the unvarying cour-
tesy shown to patrons.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-11-04
l.aPorts Stock Company.

This is to be special night of the
Mae LaPorte company's engagement
at the Gennett theatetr this week.
Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall will
be the bill and dainty souvenirs of
Dorothy Vernon perfume are to be
given away to each lady on the lower
floor. Miss LaPorte ID a charming
little actress and her performance is
one of the big events of the entire
company for each member seems to
take q special delight in watching
Mae as they call her give her won
derfully sweet little portrayal Of the
winsome Dorothy. With special cos
tunes from Philadelphia and scenery
from the Tiffen studios the whole
production will be thoroughly enjoy
ed by all those who have the good OPP
portunity of seeing II.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-11-04

The great mass Of people have eyes
and ears. but not much more. espe-
cially little power Of Judgment, and
even memOry.-Schopenha
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-11-04
Mrs. Fisks.

The wide spread interest which has
been aroused in Richmond by the
announcement Of the coming engage
ment Of Mrs. Fiske and the Manhat-
tan company In Becky Sharp" was
unmistakably manifested at the box
office Of the theater at the opening Of
the seat sale this morning. The pub
hes desire to pay tribute to Americas
foremost dramatic artist seems to
ment the Gennett has had for q long
time. No role In which Mrs. Fiske has
ever appeared has been 30 distinctly
and unapproachably her own as
Becky Sharp" and the wealth Of art
istic detail in which her INSTALLATION
OF the immortal Becky abounds has
made 1t one OF the American stage e.
ures which will never be forgotten.
Her appearance here on Saturday.
November ~ will be q big society
event.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-11-04

The hne. picture of the Chicago
Philadelphia championship series
brought extraordinarily heavy bust
ness Thursday. All the fans were
there to see their favorite players in
action. The aim was perfect In every
respect and pleased the crowd. The
management was fortunate In hold
Ing the picture over another day 90
that they will be run again Friday,
together with new feature dramatic
subject
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-11-04

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Barbour County index., 1910-11-16

the square. These will be constructed
OF reinforced concrete, terra Gotta and
brick, and will have a peak roof and
asbestos shingles. They will have
party walls. The first floor will be
divided into parlor, hall, dining room
and kitchen, the latter to be equipped
with gas range, hot water boiler and
all the other modern accessories OF
the kitchen. There will be front and
back porches. On the second floor
will be three bedrooms Of good size,
a bathroom and closets. The top floor
will contain bedroom IL by 1872 feet.
There will also be a loggia. Accord
ing to the plans these buildings will
cost $4,000 each, which apparently
would make the rental very reason
able. The plans do not state whether
this includes all the plumbing and the
heating apparatus.
The plans show that the experiment
OF attempting to construct a village
that will be ideal from the artistic,
social and economic point of view is
going to be an interesting one. Ap-
parently it Is not going to cater to a
great extent to the unskilled labor
class for whom the philanthropist has
been thinking heretofore in his efforts
to improve housing conditions.
Barbour County index., 1910-11-16
Expert to Head the Economy Bureau

with which to carry forward the in
quiry. The final plans were not ap-
proved by the president until he had
consulted with a large number Of
business men and had received writ
ten suggestions from numerous audit
companies.
The central stan, Of which Mr..
Cleveland Is to be the chief, will be
composed Of four men in addition to
the chief. It's function will be to keep
the president informed as to condi-
tions in the several departments. It
might properly be called a bureau Of
inspection. The economy and efi-
cheney commissions to be organized
in each department will undertake to
ascertain II greater efficiency can be
obtained without increasing the cost
Of the service.
1t is explained at the White House
that the general movement does not
contemplate the dismissal Of govern
ment clerks. but the gaining of great
er efficiency. The president has come
to believe that the departments work
at cross purposes in some instances
and that it is frequently the case that
in particular department money il
wasted because the service is not or
ganized or centered as 1t should be.
Barbour County index., 1910-11-16
Lover's WEDDING Cake,

-Four pounds Of -four Of love. half .
pound Of buttered youth. half q pound
OF good looks, half a pound Of sweet
temper. half pound Of self-forgetful.
ness. half . pound Of powdered wits.
half an ounce Of dry humor. two table,
spoonfus Of sweet argument, half Q
pint Of ripping laughter, half . wine
glassful of common sense.
Then put the -four of love, good
looks and sweet temper into a well.
furnished house. Beat the butter Of
youth to cream. Mix together blind
ness Of faults, self-forgetfulness, pow
dered wits. dry humor into sweet argu-
ment, then add them to the above.
Pour In gently ripping laughter and
common sense. Work it together un-
til all Is well mixed. then bake gently
forever.
Barbour County index., 1910-11-16
He Was q Boston Boy.

your little boy must be very intel
hgent." said q visitor to a Boston
school teacher whose nve-year-old son
was forming Greek words with build
ing blocks.
Intelligent" exclaimed the proud
parent. He IL phenomenally gifted.
As an example Of his early erudition,
what do you suppose was the hrst
words he ever spoke?"
Papa and mammal"
"Stuff and nonsensei" calculated
the father in tone of disgust. why,
the day he was IL months old ne sud
denly laid down his algebra and said
to me: Father. the longer live the
more indubitable proofs perceive
that there II In Boston az much cuL
ture to the square inch al there ever
was in the ambient area of ancient
Athensi'"
Barbour County index., 1910-11-16
Has Plan to Care for Ex-Presidents

ganized sentiment, to adopt the same
method with the president of the
United States, make him, for life, an
advisory member of the presidents
cabinet and give him a competence
sufficient to make him Independent.
Speaking of this proposal, Mr.. Baker
said that 1t was really surprising how
many men there were in the west who
thought that this method furnished
the solution of the perpetual perplex-
ing question as to what disposition to
make Of our ex-presidents.
ION its face the proposition is cer-
tainly a plausible one. It stands to
reason that after q man has been
president for four or eight years he
knows the problems and difficulties
which confront the man at the helm
Of the ship of state better than does
his successor. If the ex-presidents
could be made advisory members of
the cabinet Of the president, the lat
ter would get the benefit of the ad-
vice Of the former. No matter II
there should be a change in the ad-
ministration. this would make no DIFF.
ference to broad-minded men.
"Of course, there would have to be
legislation providing that when a man
is elected to the presidency his sue
cession to the cabinet position neces-
sarily follows. All this is not mere
theory. 1t is indorsed by some Of the
political thinkers Of the country"
Barbour County index., 1910-11-16

THE great movement for the con-
servation Of the natural resources
OF the country. at the present time
exerting salutary influences upon
every important national activity, has
embraced new field. A safe, sane
and successful method of conserving
and finding a method Of caring for our
ex-presidents Is the latest idea in the
conserving line. A provision in the
constitution Of the national conserve
ton congress is responsible for the
proposal, and serious consideration is
being given it, not by the political
dreamer or theorist, but by the great
public figures Of the country.
Bernard N. Baker. retiring presi-
dent Of the congress, by virtue Of
clause in the constitution, becomes a
member for life of the executive COM
mittee. and will, so long as the con-
crosses are held, continue to give the
benefit Of his counsel and experience
to the president.
The suggestion has been made, and
has already crystallized into an or
Barbour County index., 1910-11-16
WHAT is considered a real step to-

WHAT is considered a real step to-
w ward greater economy and more
efficiency In the management Of the
governments business was taken
when President Taft appointed DR..
Frederick A. Cleveland, director Of
the bureau of municipal research in
New York city. as the head of a CEN
tral staff that will work on the econ
omy and efficiency problem under the
direction OF the president. Announce
ment was also made that each Of the
cabinet officers will organize in his
department a committee or commits
sion to be known as an economy and
efficiency organization.
These steps were taken under the
law passed at the last session Of con-
gress directing the president to con-
duct an investigation into the bust.
ness methods of the several executive
departments. and giving him 100000
Barbour County index., 1910-11-16
Opium Invades Army at the Preside

been made to the civil authorities.
Just how general the use Of the
poppy Juice has become is not esti-
mated. but It -is admitted to be more
alarming than ever before in the his
tory Of the army. Acting Commander
Col. c. Deems said that in all his
career he had never encountered such
a general addiction to the drug. and
that at worst his observation had
never disclosed higher percentage
Of opium using than two to three per
cent It was at first estimated that
forty per cent. Of the men at he
Presidio were using the drug. but this
was declared excessive, a more prob
able figure after company and hos
pital statistics had been compiled, be-
ing ten per cent.
Alarmed at this high percentage,
appeals were directed by Colonel
Lundeen. commandant at the post, to
the district attorneys ONCE and to
the ONCE Of the chief Of police, with
the result that raids ON opium deus
by the civil authorities are being
made.
Barbour County index., 1910-11-16

WASHINGTON-The estimates of
w Postmaster General Hitchcock
for next year show that the postoffice
department promises fair to pay its
own way. The mail service comes
nearer to the people than any other
branch Of the government, for it
reaches every home as well as shops
and of1ces. 1t costs a lot of money.
Mr.. Hitchcock asks for $3.50, O,733,943,
and the appropriation for the depart
ment always Is set forth in the ex-
penditures for each year, but the earn
ings from the mails bring back the
outlay to the treasury. This business
Is not reported in the current daily
statement Of the treasury which set
forth only the deficit paid. This
amounted last year to SIT 200, 900, and
will be $6.000,000 less for the current
twelve months, while 1t is predicted
that 1t will disappear in the next
fiscal year. The department gets no
pay for the vast tons of matter which
1t carries for other branches of the
government. If 1t did the Offset
against the deficit would be very
large. The rent Of Offices in Wash
ington and in public buildings else
where does not cover this traffic.
The work done by the postoffice Is
Barbour County index., 1910-11-16

r. HE war department Is advised that
opium. the insidious enemy Of the
armies Of the world, has invaded the
ranks Of the United States troops sta
TONED at the Presidio, near San Fran
cisco, to such an extent that a strong
campaign. in which are involved more
than $500 men, has been launched In
an effort to crush It out
The ofiicers admit the seriousness
Of the situation. and declare 1t to be
the gravest problem they have been
called upon to settle. Drastic meas
ures are now being taken to rescue
those Of the troops who have fallen
victims to the subtle opiate. With
all the energies Of the department Of
war bent to the battle, an appeal has