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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-09
Compromise Effected Thurs
day in allingford
Slander Suit, and Skele-
tons Cease Rattling.
SETTLEMENT TERMS
APPEAR VERY HAZY
Jones Alleges He Received
5000. but Attorneys for
Wallingford Deny that He
Got Any Cash Balm.

Many people in the town of White
water and Franklin township breath
ed sighs of relief Thursday when they
learned the $4,000 damage suit for al
legged slander, instituted in the Wayne
circuit court by DR.. Arthur h. Jones,
the physician, druggist and general
storekeeper, against Manford B. Wal
lingtord retired farmer, had been
dismissed. Family skeletons have now
quit rafting and General Tranquility
now rules over the community. Dame
Scandal has taken her departure.
Great pressure from outside sources
was brought to bear upon the litigants,
according to report current in the
court room among the attorneys and
attaches, to compromise the case. Dr.
Jones declared he was satisfied to
Wa!lingford, who is known as Doc"
afterward said he was satisfied, but
was not at all anxious to have the
case so abruptly ended.
The court record shows that the case
was dismissed at the defendants cost
on motion OF the physician, The
court costs will amount to les than SIS
it is understood. DIR. Jones says that
he agreed to the compromise on the
promise OF the defendant to pay him
5000 damages.
Doc" Wallingford's attorneys, Will
fred Jessup and Fred White, in speak
ing for their client, denied that any
such judgment had been agreed upon,
declaring further that the case was
dismissed without even the formality
of retraction being made by the de-
fendant
On January 10, 1911, following a re-
vival service at the Methodist church,
at Whitewater, in which DR.. Jones de-
clares the preacher exhorted his small
congregation to settle grievances be-
tween each other, Walingford, Jones
vices denounced Jones by calling him
a saloonist and a NAL practitioner.
He damanded that the physician be
driven out of town. He said, it is al
leger, that so long as the physician
remained no revival service could be a
success. In his complaint Jones al
legged Walingford had publicly accus-
ed him of killing unborn children.
DR.. Jones said these charges were
made to Mrs. Mary Wright. In Feb
ruary the action for civil damages for
alleged slander was instituted. The
trial was set for Wednesday, but We'd
nesday it was postponed until Thurs
day. Jones had about fifteen witness
es subpoenaed to testify in his behalf.
Wallingford had about forty or fifty
witnesses on whom he relied to prove
the truth of his assertions. Practical
ly every family in Franklin township
was in some way connected with the
case, because of it's nature and the
prominence of the principals.
At the opening of the court attorney
Henry L. Johnson, representing Jones,
moved to dismiss the second and third
paragraphs of the complaint. The reg
ular jurors who were gathering were
ordered to the jury room and while
they were waiting to be called to the
jury box the compromise was effect
ed
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-09
President Taft Dedicates the
Lincoln Memorial at Hodg-
enville, KY, and Delivers
an Address.
GOVERNOR OF STATE
ALSO MADE ADDRESS
Lincoln Was the Most Abus-
ed Man Ever in Public
Life Was the Declaration
of the President.
(Eational News Association

HODGENNlLLE, Ky. Nov. 9.-Pres-
ident Taft today dedicated the Lincoln
farm, a splendid granite structure
which enshrines the humble log cabin
in which Abraham Lincoln was born
1O2 years ago. The memorial building
with the land, has been perpetuated at
cost of $125.000 and it was today
turned over to the government through
President Taft.
Chiseled into the granite on one
side of the structure is this inscrip-
ton:
Here, over the log cabin where Alb
raham Lincoln was born. destined to
preserve the Union and free the
slaves, grateful people have ded-
Gated this memorial to Unity, Peace
and Brotherhood among these states
The dedication exercises today We're
in charge of Gov. Wilson and Col.
Andrew Cowan. of Louisville. Besides
a speech by President Taft. others
were made by Chief Justice White
and Gen. John c. Black
President Taft left Louisville for
Hodgenville at $50 o'clock this morn
ing. He remains here until late this
afternoon
Presidents Address.
President Taft said in part:
Few men have come into public
prominence who came absolutely from
the soil as did Abraham Lincoln. 1t is
difficult to imagine the lack of CON-
fort, accommodation. and the necessi-
ties of life that there were in the cab
in in which he was born. With an H.
literate and shiftless father, and a
mother who, though of education and
force, died before he reached his
youth. his future was dark indeed. In
the step-mOther that his father found
for him. however, he had a woman of
strength and character and of educa-
tion enough to assist him.
The almost sQualor in which he
passed his early life made him fami-
liar with the sufferings, thoughts and
sympathies of the plain people; and
when he came to great power, his un-
derstanding of their reasoning and of
their views gave him an advantage in
interpreting their attitude which can
not be overstated.
He was not slow, but he was cauti-
Gus, deliberate, attentive as befitted
one who insisted on establishing ev-
cry proposition he adhered to by ori-
ginal reasoning from fundamental pos
ulates. He was a lawyer and good
one He studied his cases hard, and he
prepared his arguments with the force
and clearness that might have been ex-
pected from one of his mental make
up. His mind was luminous with truth.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-09
OIL AND GAS BOOM
ON IN ARLINGTON

The Doddridge Oil and Gas COM
pany. incorporated recently when
signs of oil were discovered in Abing-
ton and Washington townships, are
leasing the land in that community.
The oil and gas rights are being leased
for twenty-five cents an acre. AL.
ready derricks have been located on
the ground and the company is much
encouraged over the outlook.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-09
UNIQUE PRISONER

Probably the only man who has ev-
er been arrested by the local police.
who carried a tooth brush with him,
is Fred Eastern. "pinched" on the
charge of drunk and begging by Pa
trolmen Yingling and Wenger last
evening shortly after o'clock. In
the city court this morning he was
fined 81 and costs by Mayor thinner
man.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-09

HIGH SCHOOL OBSERVATORY.
Forecast for Richmond and vicinity:
Rain and warmer tonight and Fri.
day
Highest temperature in last "a hours
4S ut 1880 a. m. Thursday.
Lowest temperature in last "a hours
80 at ga. m. Thursday.
Temperature at 1880 a. m, 4S.
Barometer-High $50 inches) and
falling.
Note-A colder period Is expected
before Sunday,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-09
ENGLAND MAY ACT.

HON KONG, Nov. 9.-Great Britain
has prepared for the worst in China.
Warships are being sent to the point S
where the gravest menace faces Brit
Handy and a torpedo boat will arrive
at Canton either late today or tonight.
The destroyer Rosario is proceeding to
Annoy. Large numbers of British SOL
diers are being marshaled upon the
Indian frontier and will be rushed
across the line into China should their
services be necessary. There are also
heavy forces of English soldiers. here
and at Tien Tsin.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-09
RUSSIANS ARRIVE.

TIENTSIN, Nov. "a detachment
of Cossacks, the first of the Russian
troops to appear in China in the pres
ent emergency, arrived today. A
French gunboat is anchored near the
viceroy's residence to afford refuse if
he is compelled to flee.
The main division of the Manchu
army, on which the throne depended
for defense, were defeated by the rev.
ward to Pao Ting, where another de-
cisive battle probably will occur to-
night
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-09
Revolutionist Flag Unfurled
Over City-Most Radical
Want a Republic, Not a
Limited Monarchy.
POWERS PREPARE TO
DEFEND INTERESTS
Russian Cossacks Cross Bor-
der, French Gunboats An
chored Off Coast, While
English Muster Troops.

(National News Association)
CANTON, Nov 9-Rebels hoisted
the revolutionary flag at noon today.
formally declaring their independence.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-09
THE WEATHER

6TATE-Rain tonight and Friday:
warmer in northeast portion.
Cloudy IN northwest.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-11-09

tonight and Friday; not
much change In Temperature.
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New-York tribune., 1911-01-18
WOULD GUST BALLINGER
Purcell Attacks the Secretary
Postal Subvention Discussed.
TTr0rI The Tribune EUrsar


Washington. Jan. IT-Ir the face OF the
reiterated warning that an extra session
is threatened the Senate to-day uuufI.
lingly took uu the postal slbyeution bill
after the way had been cleared bv two
hour speech BY Senator Purcell on the Bal
lincer-Puchot controversy. Senator Cal
lirEer offered a substitute measure. amend
ed 10 eliminate competitive railroads and
exporting or importing corporations rom
sharing IN the advantages Of tho measure
Under pressure from other Senators he
urged consideration of the bill. and Sen
ator Burton took the floor in opposition 70
its passage.
II became evident to-day that henceforth
an effort VIII he made 10 expedite IezisIa .
tiou. and dilatorv Senators will he proddcd
into action in order that the more impor-
tsrt measures outside the aopropr alton
bills may he aotoG upon. Tho postal sub
vcnton bin viii probably be kept before
the Senate as constantly as is consistent
untl a vote IS taken after which the other
pending questions will be disposed OF in
order Senator PurceITs resolution attack
inC Secretary Ra'linzor VIII doubtless re-
suit IN no action. as little interest was
manifested In tho attempt 70 revive the
controversy.
Senator Purcell. who was member Of
the investigating committee declared that
Mr.. BsIiuFer was guilty Of Incompetence
and maladministraton. and should be re-
moved from office
The overwhelming weight or tho evi-
derce taken 10y tho committee satisfies ne
that Mr. BaIlnEer was not faithful 10 the
interest ~ the people and is not an EN-
cient puoHc servant aud that the resoIu-
ton ought 10 he adopted. he declared
New-York tribune., 1911-01-18
PEKING FEARS PLAGUE
Chinese and Legation Officials
Prepare to Fight Disease.

Peking, Jan. THE deaths from bubonlc
rlague at Chin Wang-Tao and other places
inside the Great Wall are causing the OFF,
ciaIs TO prepare against the further ap-
proach OF the epidemic. The doctors said
that the wall would have been an effective
barrier II it had been quaranrined I'm time.
The legations are gathering supplies for
siege and endeavoring TO sever communi-
cations with all plague spots. The Chinese
are earnestly cooperating with others in
the affected districts and are retaining only
A nominal. control Of the situation. They
requested the Russian authorities 10 stop
the trains out Of Harbin, but the Russians
refused.
1t IL planned to close the gates OF the
legation quarter should the disease reach
Paking. The European residents, with the
exception OF the missionaries. are arraug-
ing to come inside the legation limits. The
missionaries will remain within 'hclr own
compounds.
Moukden, Jan. 1.-THE fatalities from the
plagus in Manchurs at the end Of last
week totalled l,75o The deaths are increas-
ing rapidly and the average daily is now ~"
New-York tribune., 1911-01-18
MORE RATE ARGUMENTS
Brandeis Against Advances
Organized Labor for Them.

Washington, Jan. I7.-Argument in m.
Western rate cases was continued before
the Interstate Commerce Commission to-
day. Gardner Lathrop. OF the Atchisou.
Topeka & Santa Fe. declared that Increased
income for that system vas necessary in
order that the country could Dc properly
developed
In reply 70 an inquiry ov Commissione~
Lane Mr.. Lathrop said his idea was that
the commission merely should vacate its
order OF suspension and let the proposed
rates become effective.
The community is not concerned In the
market value OF the stock, and IL is af-
fected only by what Is exacted from II In
order to pay the dividend on that stock. 3"
said Louis d. Brandels. representing At
lantic seaboard shippers, in discussing the
arguments submitted by Walker D. Hines.
chairman of the executive board Of the
Santa Fe.
Mr. Brard-!s agreed with Mr. Hines that
it is contrary TO public interest 10 fix a
definite maximum return upon railroad
stocks, but. he said. "Hhen a community
authorizes The construct on and operation
of a railroad by a corporation II intrusts
70 thar company Tie use 0s an important
asset OF the public. aud IS deeply inter
ested in having the best or effort and tn
teIlsence applied In It's use"
Mr.. Brandeis called attention 10 the fact
that q ner cent of the iJbrcatinG oils ussh
bv American railroads was furnished b.
the Standard Oh COMPANY He quoted a
report ~ the Commissioner OF Corporations
Az CoraoId, m slou- that tho prices paid
BY he railroads for lubricating oil wers
excessive.
T. II Morrissey. president of tho Rail
road EMPLOYEES Association. presented many
petitions from labor organizations request 10
ing approval % the proposed advances IN
rates, in the belief that such an increase
would be Of advantage 70 the country.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-18
NATIONAL BOARD OF TRADE
Plan for Union of Commercial
Organizations Discussed.

Washington. Jan. IA movement look
ing 70, the amalgamation Of the National
Cornell Of Commerce with the National
Board " Trade and the organization Of a
single national body which shall represent
the chambers Of commerce Of all cities in
the country was set on foot at the forty
first annual convention Of the National
Board OF Trade here to-day
Resolutions were presented by the Cham
her Of Commerce OF Boston asking for the
consideration Of plan Of reorganization
II was asserted that every European
country which has made notable advances
in commerce and industry IN recent years
has been aided greatly in its progress by a
strong national organization Of the busi-
ness and commercial Institutions Of that
country"
The convention selected a committee or
eleven 10 confer with the National Council
of Commerce and other organizations
New-York tribune., 1911-01-18
CORPORATION TAX CASES UP
Law Assailed as Invasion of
} State Sovereignty.

& "eS1.rEtor Jan. l7-The final assault on
fos 'ons'tuuo0aIity Of the corporation tax
PROVISIONS gf tie Pavnc-Aldrich tariff act
i -" began tn the Supreme Court OF the
United States to-day. For TWO hours Max
wei tTarrs o. New York, argued that the
ID" vas void. Julien T. Davies. also OF
Ne" York. continued tho assault To-mor-
10" Frederick W. Lehman. Solicitor Cen
'Tal of tho United States will defend the
law
". brs-'s appeared as counsel for Stella
Flint general guardian Of Samuel \.
e'oaf, Dr.. owner OF stock IN the Stone
Tracy Company. Of Windsor. Vt She sought
preven, The corporation from paying the
tai
mo a''g~uaE c0utended that the tax was
unconstitutional principally because it fell
O. the corporate franchise Of the company.
tRd 50 70 doing invaded the sovereignty of
SLATE While the law on It's face said u
vas tax on the doing Of business" Mr..
warts told the court that the burdens of
''S ia1, f.,Hug on the defendant corpora
a'b bscsaso ~ has q corporate charter and
because i' acts iu a corporate capacity. are
burdens upon the right 10 be corporation
and 70 act As such"
The argument that the tax was on an in
H'lm'0taIity Of the state drew forth nu-
He'ous Questions from the bench Among
yese was one by Justice Day.
suppose that corporation had taken
oil charter 20 do business. but had not
zone any SAID the justice. Would that
corporation be subject 70 this tax
Dr. EvartE said 70 would not. because itf
Ae' income old not exceed 5000
Justice Lay followed his question with an
'.aer about the distinction between the
'ghi % do business and the doing Of Dusi-
'e's Mr. Evarts had trouble in making q
'Nunctiou that did not do violence TO ms
argument Re nnany stated his position
=. reference 10 the TAX 90 be this. BY nm
hs the tax % corporations congress maze
gen charters a. sucn condition prece-
's't 10 The tax and therefore It had taxed
fundamentally Of the state
iHe decision which We ask this coAI'
make Involves no dimiuution Of the po-
"hual resources Of the national govern
'''h' said Mr. Evarts. a result OF tha'
Aa'lfs narsssed the thoughts of some "l
.'' members ~ this court when the income
-" cases Vere pending. This - no sN''
Inc taxing power Of the fedeTai -
''nmSni may reach the business Of the oe
'''4on' corporation for 2 per cent f'r J,
~ cent for ~ per cent II necessary il y
' pIi seek out al who are engaged I
zee came business aud not attempt 10 t'N
corporate franchise. II Is thst a'ten,P'
-'nsrsss 10 TAX q franchise created Ds
STATE and ..t tHo genera power to t'A'
'~-' mex t.- arsumruL
New-York tribune., 1911-01-18
REVISION BY SCHEDULE
Policy Approved by American Mer-
chants in Paris-Exports Here.

Paris Jan l7-Bernard J. Shoninser.
president of the American Chamber Of
Commerce IN Paris, speaking a the annual
dinner Of that organization tonight, said
thai the policy Of tariff revision by Sched-
u.r was warmly approved by the members.
Frank H. Mason. the American Consul
General announced that the exports in the
Paris district in 1910 amounted TO s6f,543,-
Sl4. A decline Of s1.S59.165 compared with
1909 For the eleven consulates outside OF
Paris. including Marselles, Hayre, Rheims
ano Calais. the aggregate decrease amount
cd to s7.44S,51O, while for two Of the con-
sulates. Grenoble and Rouen the increase
vas S24S,56l.
Automobiles decreased over Sl,)00.Oo0,
while there was an increase In tires and
oiLor automobile accessories. The increa Sc
in tho value Of the exports Of aeroplanes
wa more than fivefold, Sl3S1S2, compared
with S2i.1el.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-18
CANADIAN TREATY NEAR
Reciprocity Agreement Likely To
Be Signed Next Week.

Washington. Jan There was no
meeting to-day Of tho American and Ca
madam reciprocity commissioners. owing 10
other engagements Of Secretary Knox. but
there is little doubt that they will he pre-
pared 10 sign treaty some time next week.
The commissioners arc not inclined tU speak
for publication regarding the details Of the
approaching agreement, because I'm the
first place, the mere intimation that a re-
duction Of duty Is in contemplation on a
certain line Of products is certain 10 bring
down on the commissioner all sorts Of
appeals and protests from interests affect
cd In the second place the agreements so
far reached as TO changes in existing du-
tics are purely tentative.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-18
FOR OFFICIAL STAMPS
Bill TO Check Franking Abuses
Introduced in Senate.

Washington. Jan. IA measure was i'm
troduced In the Senate to-day by Senator
GuCrenheim that IN the opinion Of postal
experts Will go far toward reducing the
deficit in the Postorice Department II was
a bin drafted by Postmaster General Hitch
cock. when provides that the Postmaa-
ter General shall furnish official postage
stamps. stamped envelopes and wrappers
for use bv alI officers OF the United states
and other persons authorized to transmit
mail free OF postage, and after July T.
1911 no such officer or person shall transmit
any matter los mail without prepayment of
hostage by means OF the proposed ofiicial
At4WIs
New-York tribune., 1911-01-18
BLACK REPUBLICS PEACE
Havti and Domingo Agree to Withdraw
Their Troops.

po~t-au-Prince, Hayti Jan. lit Is on
tally reported that the difficulty between
tr,vti and Santo Domingo has been re-
,,.c..ed ny a convention between the two re-
,,trrs. and that IL has been agreed 20
',.,,bdraw the troops now concentrated on
the frontier Already the Haytian troops
arc retiring and the Dominicans are eA-
-r,cted TO depart e3oa
New-York tribune., 1911-01-18
ATLANTIC FLEET TO BE DIVIDED
Practice for Battleships Of Virginia
Canes in April

Washington Jan. 1.-THE Navy Depart
meut to-day announced us plans for the
distribution Of the clements that make up
the great fleet Of war vessels now assem-
blcd az Guantanamo. cuba for the winter
target practice and drills The battleships
viii sail from Guantanamo March y for
Hampton Roads arriving on the 18th The
battle practice will begin of tho Chssa-
peake Capes on April !, lasting one week
when the fleet will split up. the various
divisions going 20 their home yards for
docking Two weeks later they will again
concentrate and proceed 10 sea for drills
and exercises. which should begin about
May j.
when the South Carolina and the Michi-
gan. now being fitted with new propelers
Al Norfolk are ready, they will join the
fleet.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-18
MISSION TO DUTCH FAILS
Venezuela Unwilling to Consider
Terms of Protocol.

The Hague, Jan. 1.-THE long neEotIa-
tions looking 10 the establishment Of
diplomatic relations between the Neither
lands and Venezuela have failed, and Dr..
Carlos Grisanti. Venezuelan agent TO Hol-
land and France, has resigned his special
mission and left the country.
The Foreign Office says that Venezuela
took a distinctly unfavorablc view Of the
protocol hich had been drawn up as a
basis On which international intercourse
might hc resumed.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-18
LABOR MEMBERS ELECTED
Long Fight Over New Representation
Bill in Australia.

Melbourne. Australia. Jan. F.-EXtrsord-
irarv scenes have marked the progress OF
bill for the redistribution OF seats. which
was introduced in the state parliament Of
West Australia. The measure Incurred the
hostility Of the labor members Of the House
and they resort,d 10 obstructive tactics.
For twenty-nine hours they kept the House
sittjng delivering speech after speech, un-
,l from sheer exhaustion they were obliged
10 give uD.
I'm the course Of the session six members
of the labor party were elected from the
House one Of the laborites showed fight
and the police were called. The labor party
finally withdrew in a body and, progress
having been made with the bill, the As
..mbly rose. The bill will become a law
IN spite OF the opposition.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-18
WALSH ASKS FOR PAROLE

Teavenworth. Kan. Jan John n.
Walsh. the former Chicago banker. serving
a sentence In the federal prison, has ap-
rlied for a parole. II was announced to-day
The application is now In the hands Of the
United states District Attorney in Chicago
for his recommendation.
Under the terms OF tho parole act. ar-
proved June p. 1910, prisoners must have
served one-third Of their sentences 20 enjoy
the benefits OF tho law. This would not
make Walsh eligible until September 10.
fQif
New-York tribune., 1911-01-18
s2.ooo,ooo FOR PEARL HARecR

Washington. Jan. IA 10000 appro-
priation for the new naval base ar Pearl
Harbor, Hawaii, including not exceeding
10000 for naval hospital. was agreed
uuon to-day for Inclusion in the naval ap-
proprlatiou bill Oy the House COMMITTEES
on Naval Aftairs.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-18
BETTER SWEDISH FINANCES.

Stockholm sweden Ian H.-kiuS Gus
tave opcn.d the Eiksdas to-day His mai
.stv CONGRATULATED the country on the eco
rouIjr tmprovemeut which hzd obviatcd
Inc reccesifv of mere SO taxation The
es.,mate- for Iag, he said. Wer, g55J0C0
CROWN The proposed expenditure for The
army 1ud navy was t'H" crowns more
than for the preceding yo1. a swedish
crown Is equivalent 900 tine myIcl o. the
Lu.-d state. ~ o., cents,
New-York tribune., 1911-01-18
INSURANCE co. FIFTY YEARS OLD

The Home Lite Insurance Company COM
rleted its nnioth voar on May !, 1910. The
assets on January ! last amounted to s25-
ol,5 200 ~. = gain ~ 81. 800 80 Is for tho wear
Insurance IN force was Sloo.2l5co a gain
for the year Of '56se. i'i, the largest IN the
history OF the company