Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 31, Number 361, 8 February 1907 — Page 1
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POLICE LOOK GOOD TO GETJNCREASE Indiana senate Passes wood Salary Law Without a Dissenting Vote.
IS NOW UP TO THE HOUSE LOCAL PATROLMEN WILL GET MORE MONEY UNDER NEW MEASURE EVEN SHOULD METROPOLITAN LAW BE KILLED. (Hy Demas S. coc. Indianapolis, Ind-, Feb., 7. Whethet the McCulIough police bill ia defeated or becomes a law, it is regarded now as pretty' -certain that the members of the Richmond police force and of all other police forces in the state vhich come under the metropolitan law, will benefit by Senator Will Wood's law to increase the pay of all members of such" forces. The senate this afternoon considered the Wood bill. There were just three speeches made in connection with it and the bill passed without a dissenting vote, forty-two senators, all there were in the chamber at the time, standing pat for the bill. The measure provides that the salaries all around may be increased the maximum salaries to be as follows: Superintendent $1,320. Captain $1,020. Sergeant $960. Patrolmen $S30. The section of the bill which designates how police departments Ehall be formdd and how salaries shall range is as follows: "The board of metropolitan policl commissioners shall have the powei to appoint a superintendent of police, captains, sergeants, detectivrfi and such other officers and patrolmen as they may deem advisable."Xot more than one each of said capttains, sergeants, detectives and other officers shall belong to the same political party, and not more than one half of , the total number of such officers and patrolmen, excluding the superintendent.-of police, shall blong to the same political party. Sai commissioners shall not have the power to appoint inOTe"'lli'ann'erpaIrolineit for each ten hundred inhabitants in tuch city, and shall not Lave power to appoint more than one officer, excluding the superintendent, of police, for each five thousand inhabitants in such city. Such superintendent, captains, officers and patrolmen shall receive such compensation as the commissioners ttiall determine. "Provided, that the compensation for a superintend tnt shall not be less than nine hundred dollars, nor more than thirteen hundred and twenty dollars per annum; that the com- j pensation for a captain shall not be less than seven hundred dollars nor more than ten hundred and twenty dollars per annum: that the compensation for a sergeant shall not be less than six hundred dollars nor more than- nine hundred and sixty dollars per annum; that the compensation for patrolmen shall not be levs than five hundred and fifty dollars nor more than eight hundred and fifty dollars per annum. "The compensation of all other officers and employes shall be fixed and determined by the commissioners, as In their judgment will be reasonable. nnd to promote good government in appoint-! such cities. All persons so ed shall serve during good behavior, and shall be of good moral character and be able to speak and write the English language. . Such commissioners shall have the power, for cause assigned on a publie Louring, and in due notice accord-; ing to rules to be promulgated by them, to remove or suspend from office, or for a definite period deprive of pay. auy officer or member of such police force, except that detectives may be dismissed at any time by said , commissioners; and they shall have power to make general and special rules and regulations for government and discipline of said force and to make and promulgato general and special orders to said force, through the superintendent of police, who shall be the executive head of the force." The decisive vote of the senate on the police salary question Is regarded as reflecting the sentiment that exists in the legislature and the house will likely pass the bill without any formidable opposition being offered. The salary increase will apply whether or not the McCulIough bill is pass- i ed or whether the police law remains as it is. Henry Waltcrman, market master ff Richmond was associating with legislators today and incidentally he paid a vUit to the Indianapolis market hoie to see how it compared with Richmond's beautiful and majestic niflrkot palace on South Sixth street. Mr. Waltcrman grew enthusiastic as he wandered throueb the Croat In dianapolis market place and he left for home tonight firmly convinced that if Richmond would provide the mean?, it too might have a market that' would be worthy of the name. i Watson O'Neal, T .member . of the Richmond board of works, remained fire todftT anil Wfia rraun a n meeting of a house committee that took up the bill which proposes tu nroend the cities and towns act byf'd , i (CoatiaucC ou Pase Five.! .
THE WEATHER PROPHET
INDIANA Generally fair today with not much change in the temperature. OHIO Partly cloudy and not quite so cold. Legislature in Brief. HOUSE. Passed seven bills, among them one giving Marion county two additional superior courts. Passed Furnas bill requiring rail-
,ua(us lu irv iuuu j against the government of that proAmended Billingsley bill to make!.Tince- The rebels are under the salaries of board of safety members guiding hand of Col. Sarmiento and in Indianapolis $1,200 instead of $1,- according to the stories, there was COO, and sent It to engrossment. . five hours fighting, which was of desSENATE. j Pirate character. The contestants Senator Wickwlre's bill to make ' used highly explosive bombs. Twencommon carriers liable for accidents ty were reported killed and as many to employes, even if the persons in- injured. jured were partly negligent, preci-' pitated lively debate. Effort to extend STRIKE IS THREATENED
provisions or bill to corporations oi all kinds, failed. The bill was defeated. - ' Passed Senator Strange's bill to permit mutual cyclone insurance companies to operate over entire state. Passed Senator Tyndall's bill to legalize the issuance of free gravel road bonds. Passed Wood's bill increasing salaries of patrolmen. Good Skating at Glen. Hundreds of young people of both sexes are taking advantage of the opportunity for fine skating at Glen Miller. The ice is in better condition than at any time this winter. INSULT OE NEGRO TO WHITE WOMAN Aionzo Fisher Arrested for His Actions at Corner of Main and Eighth Streets. ADMITS THE CHARGE MADE 'MSSUPERINTENDENT BAILEY SAYS SUCH CASES SHOULD BE STOPPED AND WANTS FISHER SEVERELY PUNISHED. Superintendent Bailey, and In fact all of the members of the police department are inclined to feel rather jubilant over an arrest that was made yesterday afternoon. Although not booked on any formal charge, Aionzo Fisher, a negro, is detained in a cell at the city prison on the complaint of a white woman by the name of Young, who claims that he grossly insulted her at the corner of Eighth and Main .streets a few nights ago. The case had been placed in the hands of Patrolman Vogelsong, and he gathered Fisher in from a description furnished by his victim. When Fisher was brought to . the station the head of the department subjected him to a rigid examination. and after sayins that he was drinkins L A. A 1 X -U i, 11 11. . 1 lO excess un iue iniit ui tut; aiitreu
offense, he admitted that he had en-1 Wednesday evening in the St. Andeavored to get into conversation with - drew.g schooi . hall a farewell song a white woman at the aforementioned , nA Br,-5ai jn t,-
corner, but protested that he had not Indulged in any vulgar language. The authorities have been informed that in order to escape the attentions oi risuer, irs. luuug xau iuiu o uvaiby store ana aemanaea me protection of the employes. - Fisher has been in trouble before, and the police do not give him a savory reputation. "This man is guilty on his own admission," said Superintendent Bailey, in discussing the arrest, "and he should be put away for a long time. I m told that he is one of those fellows who boasts that Is on friendly terms with white women, which is a falsehood pure and simple. We are not anxious for any race - wars in Richmond, but they are very easily engendered by just such cases as this. We have of late been receiving entirely too many . complaints of mashers, and Peeping Toms. We intend to resort to pretty strong measures to put a stop to the operations of these gentry." SUNDAY SCHOOL MEETING Primary Teachers Union to Have Splendid Program at First English Lutheran- Church. A meeting of the primary Sunday School Teacher's union will be held Saturday afternoon, February ninth at four o'clock at the First English Lu-' theran 'church. An interesting pro-' gram has been prepared. ' . All Sunday ' school teachers are invited.' Taken to White Home. John Alonzo Ry3er,. the fonp-year: .ol1 son of Frank Ryder, has been placin the White institute at Wabash. i ne cniia was tab.en to mat place yestciduy by Probation Officer Cuudlcr.
REVOLUTION BREAKS OUT
FIGHTING IN ARGENTINE Rebels Meet Government Forces at San Juan and Fight for Five Hours During Which Time Twenty Were Reported Killed. I -urIlshers" Press.! London, Feb., 7. The Mail's correspondent at Bounos Ayers wired his paper that-a revolution had broken out at San Juan, Argentine Republic, C. C. & L. Mechanics at Peru Ask for a Decided Increase in Their Pay Are Determined. The boilermakers, machinists and blacksmiths located in the C. C. & L. shops at Peru have made demands upon the officials of the company for a marked increase in their present salaries. The men threaten tO Strike and in case they do the equipment of the road will suffer to no little extent, as the Peru shops are the only ones located on the line from Chicago to Cincinnati. NONE BUT VOICES OF MEN HEREAFTER After Next Sunday Women will Not Sing in the Choir at St. Andrews'. SO ORDERED BY THE POPE A FAREWELL HELD BY MEMBERS OF THE PRESENT CHOIR ST. MARY'S CHURCH WILL RETAIN WOMEN VOCALISTS. Next Sunday will mark the close, in the St. Andrew's Catholic church in this city, of a custom a most as old
as Catholicism itself. In accordance' and Quinn had entered into an agreewith the wishes of the Pope Pius, an-' ment whereby Sweeney and Quinn
nounced to the heads of the Catholic
church all over the world, about a Sweeney and Quinn voted for the cf a'proposition to effect a division or year ago, there will be no more sing- purchase of the building at the meet- geye war(i There was a ing by womans' voices in the choirs, ing of the insurance company's direc-: . ' This order will go into effect the Sun- torate. . large attendance, , including, several day after Ash Wednesday. No ex- This agreement was necessary, it , members of the West Side Imrovoplanation is given for such a course was explained, because Secretary ment association. Pro'f. N. C. HeiroL-
i..r v. rrv v,,. tv.or, n.oc v. it. Js.. v I uC01Ic. ua,c exCx tuu-. 1 The observance of this decree will I citA I iAiajn.ts gxcai v utrt 11 c; in cue; vlivji iouv music. Masculine' voices will sing the kji cgci iciu . iittu L, uiusikai uut auuiii' ting of little variations. Until the people become used to the change the " " i , vi.. riAvi i .- .v. ' but it is being accepted without reuuuul orrin iraa vaoiiit iudu ,u.r; um rnnnstranr of the retiring ladies of the choir. There were thirty-sis in attendance and the program, composed of literary i and musical numbers was much enjoyed. All of the old time hymns .,,.,,,. were sung and a reminiscent feeling of reverence awakened for them that made the parting seem harder. The Rev. Father Roell addressed the assemblage and showed in clear consisive manner that the order of the Pope was to be accepted not as a decree but a3 the parental suggestion of an ever solicitous father. His words were understood. Caterer, John Zwissler served a banquet at 10:30 which was declared of the very best. The menu was elaborate and fully enjoyed by the participants. The St. Mary's Catholic church put a broad construction upon te request of the Pope and will not conform with his suggestion. "A prominent authority of that church said. last evening, that they construed the request of the Pope to apply to only those churches whose conditions were such that it could be met without detrement to the church. The SL Mary's church sing simple chants in the summer time as a rule. These are sung by tbe children. REYNOLDS' IS RELIEVED Sickness in His Family Prevents Him from Serving on the Jury Benj. Duke Chosen. j Marens D. Reynolds, a member of j the regular panel of circuit court jurymen requested of Judge Fox yesterday j morning that he be relieved of further service on account 4of sickness in his family, and at .the conclusion of the day's proceedings the court granted his request. His place will be filled by Benjamin Duko. ; .
WERE PAID $50,
000
FOR -THEIR VOTES State Life Officials Got Commissions for Favoring Stevenson Building. TESTIMONY OF W. E. MICK DECLARES ON WITNESS STAND THAT PRESIDENT SWEENEY AND VICE PRESIDENT QUINN EACH GOT 525,000. (By Demas S. Coe.) Indianapolis, Ind., Feb 7. W. E. Mick, real estate dealer, this afternoon testified before the auditor of state, that President Sweeney and Vice-President Quinn, of the State Life Insurance company, which has many policy holders in Richmond, received $23,000 each, for voting in favor of the insurance company's buying the Stevenson building, the present home of the company. Mr. Mick said that he and his son, E. K. Mick, received a total of $10,000 ach as commission. William P. church man nn nf the Sfv nh,,rh. man hi ra wcta tn houa rcrtl vr-tA ttA. 000, but only received $5,000. Mr. Mick said that the money -obtained by Quinn and by him and his wn was brought to his office by. William F. Churchman. There were two packages, he said, both wrapped in newspapers. One contained $25,000 in bills. .This was for Quinn. The other contained $20,000. This was for the Micks. Sweeney was in Mick's office at the time. The witness said that Churchman previously had expressed distrust , of Quinn and had objected to paying the money directly to him, and that therefore Sweeney, had been made custodian of the funds. . To him, Mick testified. Churchman packages. Sweeney then package to Quinn delivered the two gave the $25,000 and the $20,000 who opened .the package to Mick, package and took out $10,000 for him self and placed the remaining $10,000 in" a drawer for his son. According to .Mick's. testimony. Sweeney got his 2 OOffTTAe'Caprtal National bank. When pressed to know how he got his information Mick said that Sweeney had told him so. The witness also testified that Quinn had told him that he had got his $25,000 all right and had spent it. Were to Pretend, Opposition. Mick's testimony was to the effect that he himself, Edward L. Mick, his son; William F. Churchman, Sweeney -were to get $25,000 each, provided nr. cti rant Knmngnv Tiarl , i oT,-a oujecwu tu ciuj hk cr o 1 1 -i norornrp mp MteVs were to be unknown in the mat-
tci ixnx o " t uv, j ' pretend to Wynn that they disapprovt;u Ul liiu yuituaoc, "j"" v man were acting separately in their negotiations. Sweeney and Quinn " v,Q na i r.T-.ior- in nrvont anv jl Uic uunuiug v v v - " deal being consummated by Wynn without the aid of an agency. ROCKEFELLER GIVES All ENORMOUS FUND Donation of $32,000,000 Is Made to the Cause of Education by Oil Magnate. LARGEST GIFT ON RECORD MONEY IS TURNED OVER TO THE GENERAL EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION CREATED BY ACT OF THE LAST CONGRESS. Publishers' Press.J New York, Feb., 7. John D. Rockefeller today made a donation of $32,000,000 to promote the general cause of education throughout the ocuntr This tremendous gift,, the largest on record, was made to the general aducational board, the body created by congress to administer Rockefellers charities for the cause of education. With the grand total of $2,000,000 as a basis upon which to work it is said that ultimately the fund controlled by the general educational board, will reach $50,000,000 from donations of other rich men. , Harry Helm in Jail. Harry -Helm is on inmate of the county jail, as the result of imbibing a goodly supply of Cambridge City whisky. He was sent over, from the court of Justice Pritchard..with a sennce of fiftcea days hankies over him.
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OE SEVENTH WO Fairyievv Civic League Took up the Subject at Its Meeting Last Night. SEVERAL SPEECHES MADE tSENTI M E NT WAS ENTIRELY FA. VORABLE TO THE MOVE AND STEPS WILL BE TAKEN TOWARDS ITS REALIZATION. The Falrview Civic Improvement league held an important meeting In the West Side Republican club rooms last evening. The important feature ' of the meeting was the consideration ! irmis. Councilman McMahnn. ami W r. snini.- p-vo nrJrirPRsoa nAvnnxtirx ih ' T. . rrT.ir ' T. "7rV iirtiiti:r. t' it 1 1 1 n 1 1 ihh vv i m HiiiHiinr ed to meet with the West Side rm. sideration .. - doubt as to the advisability or making: this division of the ward and steps -ni 1 tl-pn within tht - tipvt fowl wf.-a tnwank its realization. - .w , , To Organize Band. Prior to the regular 'meeting of the in,rnvpmpnf iP9lm nians were form, latd fnr thfi organization of a. brass band to be known as the Falrview band. There Is much good material in Fairview-and the project bids fair to be successful. Charles - Darneli, who has formed bands in Centerville and New Paris, Ohio, is heading the movement. GETS AMOUNT ASKED FOR MRS. "CRABB " WINS - SUIT Jury Awarded her $465 for Nursing j Her Mother During Last Illness i Unusual for Plaintiff to get Sum , Sued for. " '-- - j It did not take long for the "twelve good men and . true, who have been trying the suit of Mrs. Emma Crabb, ; of .East Germantown agaiast the - es-. tate of the late Rebecca Weber.' in the circuit court to decide that she "was entitled to the exact amount of damages that, she demaaded $465 and they returned a verdict to that effect late yesterday afternoon. This was rather unusual Inasmuch as juries seldom in deciding in behalf of a plaintiff give the full sum that it asked for, but in the present Instance, Henry U. Johnson undoubtedly made j a very strong case for his client. j Mrs. Weber was the mother of Mrs. Crabb, and the latter nursed her in her la3t Illness. It 13 claimed that when the action wa3 first brought the other heirs offered to compromise by paying the plaintiff $330, but by the time that she had agreed to accept this sum, the offer was withdrawn. There is no liMiliood of an appeal.
Most Revolting.
K. THAW. SEEKING A PARDON FUR T. EIIGELBERT Fnenos .Declare that Even Year in Penitentiary will Ruin His Health. THERE IS LITTLE HOPE UNITED STATES MARSHAL BOYD GIVES RELATIVES OF UNFORTUNATE MAIL CARRIER, SMALL ENCOURAGEMENT. The friends of Theodore Engelbert, the local mail carrier, who was several weeks ago, sentenced to the Ft Leavenworth prison for one year, for rifling the United States mails in this city, are making an effort to secure a par don for him. Although he received but the minimum sentence, they say that Engelbert is of such 'highly sen sitive and nervous disposition that the confinement in the prison for even I i"' In the period of one year will make great ' inroads on the general condition of I his health. Lon Bovd. the denutv IT his health. i " ' ; S; marshal of Indianapolis, was in this t i Tir ran An 1 1 v and held out but lit i tie hope to the relatives, as Engelbert ! was given the smallest sentence poasl , , . , . . - " " ra pardon is granted it will litRt5 many weens ior me nnai seiuement to-take-place for the president always-takes : such' matters under ad VYisement, and many days would prob i ably flapse ; before he could grant a I Pardon. The friends of the convicted - man, -however, have not given up hope and will probably present the petition for. a pardon notwithstanding the tsmau cnances ior me nnai granting oi such. WAS DONE AN INJUSTICE J. L. Murray Did Not Leave Hi Home ' Because He Feared Quarantine . as Palladium Stated. A statement ia the Palladium yes terday morning In connection with the account of the discovery of a case of scanet. iever.aL tne residence oi j. u. Murray, S8 Ft" Wayne avenue, did that genteman- an injustice. He did not leave the house because he feared bej ing placed under quarantine. He j was given to understand by the phy- ' sician, who.is attending his child, that I there would be nonobjection to his go ing upon the streets,? but later the board of health made an order to the contrary. PETIT JURY GETS A REST ' Will Not Be Called on for Service Until February 15, When Hale Case Will be Called. After the jury in the, Crabb damage suit brought in its verdiet yesterday afternoon. Judge Fox informed the members of . the regular panel that they would be dismissed until Friday, February 15. when the suit of Hale vs. Williams will be tried. Fowl a Prize Winner. Charles Endsley, living south of tho city, is the owner of a white Plymouth Rock cockerel, that won first prize at the Indianapolis poultry, show
CRIED WHILE SHE TOLD THE STORY OF HER DOWNFALL
Througn Evelyn maw Defense Would Show that Stanford White Was Roue and Libertine. SAYS SHE WAS LURED TO BETRAYER'S STUDIO Then in a Dramatic Manner the Former Chorus Girl Relates the Sensational Incidents in Mirrored Room. !ver Tone, Feb. 7. Ieiore tne opening of the Thaw trial Thursday a sensation was caused by the arrest of a man about 20 years old, who spoke to the jurors on the way to the court. U is alleged he said to them: "Vote for Thaw." He was employed as a snow hoveler in front of the Broadway Central hotel when the jurors came out on their way to court. He was brought to court to be arraigned before Justice Fitzgerald. Capta.n Lynch, who was conducting the jury, attached no Importance to the incident, saying the man spoke simply "as a smart sleek." The captain did not bellsve the jurors heard the remark. Evelyn Thaw on Stand. Evelyu was the nrt witness of the day. She declared Stanford White was at the Cafe Martin the night she. and Thaw dined there and she saw him. Mrs. Thawsaid the note she wrote her husband at the cafe relative to Stanford White, but this evidence was stricken out. "After you left the restaurant you went to Madison Square roof garden?" asked Mr. Delmas. "Yes." "About what time was ltr "About the middle of the first act." Mrs. Thaw said she sat in seats with Mr. Beale and Mr. McCaleb. Her husband went to the back of the theater, she said. He was away about 15 minutes, .when .he v. returned - An ; took a seat beside her. ' "How long did he remain at. your side?" "About half an hour." ."What was his manner then?" "It seemed to be the same as ever." "Did you talk about anything special then?" "No, just general." "Who suggested going away from the garden?'! "I did." "The play was not interesting to your "Not a bit," said the witness. "How dH you start when you went out?" "I think tbatMr. McCaleb and I were in the lead and Mr. Thaw and Mr. Beale followed." "How far had you rone when something happened?" "Almost to the elevator. I had turned around to speak to Mr. Thaw." , "How far were you from Mr. White, then?". "About as far as the end of the jury box.!' "You saw Mr. White sitting there?" "I did." ... "Did you see Mr. Thaw then?" "Not until a minute' or , so atterward. He was directly in front of, Mr. White, standin? - " ' ""7 the air." Heard Shots Fired. . 'Did w .- - Ml .Qf (es, 'mmedfately after I saw Mr. White, I ?eard the shots." Mrs. Thaw gave testimony corroborating that of other witnesses as to details of the shooting. She Bald she refused to marry Thaw in Paris In 1903 because of an incident in her life connected with Stanford White. 3he said she met Stanford White at a luncheon In 1901. She thought him "very big and ugly." The party to which she was taken was "in a dingy Twenty-fourth street house." Th luncheon to which she was invited was in a private apartment, sumptuously furnished and fitted up. T was told in advance I was going to luncheon with some society people, and had hoped It was the Wa!Arf-Astorla, as I wanted to s.tbat hotel." ; "You are the wife of the defendant?" "Yes." "When were you married?" "April 4, 1905." "WhereTr "In Pittsburg at the residence of Dr. Mc"wrn. pastor of the Th'rd Presbyter'an church." . "Wh- were present?" "I think Josah Thaw. Mr. Thaw's brother." "When did Mr. Thaw propose the first time?" "In June. 1903, in Paris." "At the time did you refuse him?" "I did.' "Were the reasons of your refusal based on an event Ja your life with wh'ch Mr. White was connecW?" Objected to and objection sustaned. "Did you state In explaining your refusal of his proposal that it had something to do with " Stanford Whit--" "" Thaw Said He Loved Her. "buuv ' Thaw told me that he loved fc and wanted to marry me. I stared at him & moment, and then he said, 'Don't yoa care for me," and I said that I did. Then he asked me what was the matter. I said 'Nothing.' 'Why won't yoa marry me? he said. He put his hands on my shoulders and asked: Is It because of Standford White? and I said 'Yes. Then he told me he would never lov any one We or marry any on !. 1 started. U.czi... U said